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We specialize in helping individuals break free from the relentless grip of exhaustion, empowering them to rediscover their vitality and zest for life!

Book or call today for a free consultation. 731heal.com or 1-888-907-5717. Dr. Meagan M. von Holtz, D.C. has a neuroscience degree from the prestigious Wellesley College in Massachusetts, and she earned her doctorate of chiropractic degree with Summa Cum Laude honors from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. She joined the team at Advanced Rehab and Medical in 2006. She believes that every person has something unique and necessary to give to the world through their own life-affirming passions and giftings, and she loves to use all that she has learned and experienced to help people do just that. She has hundreds of hours of advanced training in neurologically based chiropractic, degenerative conditions, nutrition, and functional medicine. It was after her own journey for health and wellness took a dive in 2017, that she found functional medicine and used it to help her become a much healthier version of herself. In November of 2019, she graduated from a year long Mentorship with Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine. She is currently nearing completion of another functional medicine certification with the Functional Medicine Academy. She knows firsthand how health challenges can make us feel like we are sinking and losing ourselves. Her newest passion is to be an expert guide in functional medicine for anyone who wants to become empowered by learning ways to optimize how their own body functions...and experience more life in their life!

09/08/2026

A simple snack that brings together fiber, protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants to help support steady energy and keep you satisfied.

Ingredients
1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 to 2 teaspoons nut butter
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon chia seeds or h**p hearts
Cinnamon, to taste
Optional: small drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Instructions
Arrange the apple slices on a plate.
Stir the Greek yogurt with the nut butter until smooth. Add a splash of water if you want a thinner drizzle.
Drizzle the yogurt mixture over the apples.
Top with walnuts, chia seeds or h**p hearts, and cinnamon.
Add a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want a little extra sweetness.

09/04/2026

💜 Health optimization should look a lot more like 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 and a lot less like a full-time tracking job.

Labs, wearables, data, and supplements can all be useful.

But your health is bigger than a dashboard.

To me, optimizing your health looks more like this:

⚡ 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 — enough to get through your day without relying on caffeine or crashing by mid-afternoon.

😴 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 — waking up restored and having enough reserve to handle work, exercise, travel, and stressful seasons without feeling depleted.

💪 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 — maintaining muscle, mobility, balance, and strong bones so you can keep doing the things you love as you get older.

🥗 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 — getting enough protein, fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense foods while supporting healthy blood sugar and metabolism—without turning every meal into a math problem.

🌱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — eating and digesting comfortably, having regular bowel movements, and not planning your life around bloating, reflux, or unpredictable symptoms.

🧠 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 — paying attention when changes in focus, memory, mood, sleep, thyroid, hormones, or stress are affecting how you feel.

❤️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — looking at labs, blood pressure, family history, screenings, and other important markers before a small problem becomes a bigger one.

🔬 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — using them strategically because they answer a question or serve a purpose—not simply because they exist.

And one I think we sometimes forget...

😊 𝗝𝗼𝘆 — having enough energy and health left over to actually enjoy the life you're working so hard to protect.

That's a big one for me.

I love digging into labs. I love connecting dots. I use advanced testing and therapeutic supplements when they can help answer important questions or move someone forward.

But I don't want your health to become your whole life.

💜 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

To have the energy to work, travel, play, and dream the way you want!

09/03/2026

🌸 If you've noticed changes in your face during perimenopause, you're not imagining them.

Changes we notice on the outside can sometimes give us clues about what's changing on the inside, too.

Here are five factors that may be playing a role:

🌷 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀
Declining estrogen can affect collagen production, skin hydration, elasticity, and facial volume.

🥗 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Your skin relies on protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to repair, rebuild, and maintain its structure.

🩸 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Frequent blood sugar spikes can contribute to a process called glycation, which affects collagen and may contribute to visible signs of aging over time.

😴 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
Poor sleep and chronic stress can influence inflammation, hormone balance, and your skin's natural repair processes.

💪 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 & 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
Maintaining muscle through regular strength training supports healthy aging, while good metabolic health benefits your whole body—including your skin.

💜 That's why I think it's worth looking beyond what's happening on the surface.

Taking care of your health from the inside out isn't just about how you look. It's about supporting the same systems that influence how you 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹, 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗲.

09/02/2026

🧬 Peptides are getting a lot of attention in health and longevity—and they can be a valuable tool for the right person.

Depending on the peptide and the individual, peptide therapies may be considered for areas such as:

💪 Recovery and healing
🏋️♀️ Muscle preservation and body composition
⚡ Metabolic health
🌱 Healthy aging
🧩 Certain digestive concerns

One thing I love about Advanced Functional Medicine being located inside Advanced Rehab and Medical is the number of resources we have under one roof. Our medical providers offer a variety of peptide therapies, along with many other treatment options.

We also have providers from different disciplines who can work together when needed. At the end of the day, we all want the same thing—to help our patients get the best possible outcomes.

But I think the “cannot do” side of this graphic is every bit as important as the “can do” side.

💜 Peptides are a tool, not the foundation.

I would be remiss if I suggested that adding a peptide while ignoring nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and the other factors affecting someone's health was the best plan.

Sometimes an advanced therapy can be an incredibly helpful piece of the puzzle. But the goal isn't simply to add more treatments.

🔎 The real question is what will give YOU the best opportunity to feel better and get the outcome you're looking for?

That's what matters—and that's where having so many different resources and providers working together can be incredibly valuable.

09/01/2026

🥗 Looking for an easy way to add more plants, fiber, and protein to your day?

This Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats, and colorful vegetables that support gut and heart health.

Ingredients

🫘 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed
🫘 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed
🫘 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed
🥒 1 cup cucumber, diced
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧅 ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
🌿 ½ cup chopped parsley
🧀 ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Dressing

🫒 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1️⃣ Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

2️⃣ Whisk together the dressing ingredients.

3️⃣ Pour over the salad and toss well.

4️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

💜 Save this recipe for your next meal prep!

08/31/2026

🔎 It's easy to focus on a single lab result, but one number rarely tells us everything.

Your health is constantly changing. Hormones fluctuate. Nutrient levels shift. Inflammation can change. Even factors like sleep, stress, illness, exercise, and where you are in your menstrual cycle can influence your results.

Sometimes the most valuable information comes from:

📈 Comparing results over time
🧩 Looking at how different markers relate to one another
💬 Considering your symptoms alongside your labs
🔍 Looking for patterns, even when individual results fall within the standard reference range

The goal of testing isn't simply to find something “abnormal.” It's to better understand how your body is functioning and use that information to guide your care.

💜 That's why I don't just look for the H or L next to a number on a lab report. I want to know what the results look like together, how they've changed over time, and—most importantly—whether they help us understand what you're actually experiencing.

One snapshot can be helpful. 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻.

08/27/2026

🧠 Have you ever noticed that you just don't handle stress the way you used to?

Hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can influence mood, anxiety, sleep, and even how resilient you feel when everyday stress comes your way.

And hormones aren't the only piece of the puzzle.

🥗 Nutrition matters too. Your brain and nervous system rely on nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, iron, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids to function well. When you're not getting enough—or you're not absorbing and using nutrients well—it can be one more factor affecting how you feel.

😴 Then add in poor sleep, blood sugar changes, chronic stress, gut health, thyroid function, medications, what's happening in your life, and many other possible influences...

And suddenly the bigger picture matters a lot.

💜 Mental health is complex, and I would never want to suggest that anxiety or changes in mood can be explained by hormones or nutrition alone.

But I also don't think we should ignore the physical pieces of the puzzle.

If you don't feel like yourself, I like to ask what has changed and look at the whole picture—because your brain and your body aren't separate from each other.

08/26/2026

🧪 Comprehensive stool testing can provide valuable insights, but it's one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.

Depending on the test, it can give us information about much more than which bacteria are living in your gut. It may help us look at things like:

🍽️ How well you're digesting and breaking down your food
🥑 How well you're breaking down and absorbing fats
⚙️ Whether you're producing enough digestive enzymes
🔥 Markers of inflammation in the gut
🦠 The balance of certain gut bacteria
🔬 Some parasites or pathogens
🌾 Immune responses related to gluten
🧩 Markers that may give us clues about the integrity of the intestinal lining

And because the gut is connected to so many other systems in the body, these findings can sometimes help us better understand symptoms that don't seem obviously digestive.

🔎 But here's the really important part: getting the test results is not the same thing as knowing what to do with them.

One of the biggest parts of my job is translating all of that information into English so you understand what your results actually mean—and then deciding what deserves our attention first.

If a stool test shows seven different bacteria that are overgrown, that doesn't necessarily mean we should start trying to kill all seven tomorrow. For some people, being too aggressive too quickly can make them feel much worse.

💜 I prefer to work in steps. I look at the stool test alongside your symptoms, blood work, history, diet, medications, and how sensitive your body tends to be to supplements or dietary changes.

Then we can prioritize what to work on first, see how your body responds, and decide what comes next.

Testing gives us clues. Knowing how those clues fit together—and what order to address them in—is where I think the real value begins.

08/25/2026

🌱 Most people have probably never given much thought to boron—but this trace mineral may play a role in several areas of health.

Boron is found naturally in foods like almonds, avocados, raisins, prunes, and apples. Research has explored its potential role in areas such as bone health, cognitive function, inflammation, and how the body handles nutrients like vitamin D and magnesium.

🧠 Some research has also found associations between very low boron intake and changes in attention, reaction time, and short-term memory.

The good news? You don't necessarily need to go looking for another supplement.

🥑 A varied, whole-food diet that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods can provide boron along with many of the other vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients your body needs.

💜 While I commonly use therapeutic doses of high-quality supplements in my programs to help support the body and address individual needs, supplements are only one piece of the puzzle.

Creating and sustaining healthy lifestyle habits—good nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, stress management, and yes, JOY—will always be an important foundation for long-term health.

08/24/2026

🧠 Stress doesn't just affect how you feel emotionally. It can affect how you feel physically, too.

Many people notice digestive changes during times of stress, such as:

🎈 Bloating
🤢 Nausea
😣 Stomach discomfort
🚽 Changes in bowel habits
🍽️ Loss of appetite, or feeling hungrier than usual

That's because your brain and your gut are constantly communicating through what's known as the gut-brain axis.

💜 And here's something I think is important: that doesn't mean your digestive symptoms are “all in your head.” The connection between your brain and your gut is very real, and changes in one can influence the other.

Have you ever been surprised by how much stress affected your gut?

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