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Common signs/symptoms of lipedema: • Family history of similar body type • Difficulty losing fat in affected areas • O...
06/09/2026

Common signs/symptoms of lipedema:

• Family history of similar body type
• Difficulty losing fat in affected areas
• Onset/worsening at time of hormonal change
• Pain, tenderness, heaviness in affected areas
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Easy tendency to bruise
• Decreased functional ability (including mobility)
• Decreased quality of life
• History of joint issues
• The following treatments have limited to no effect:
◦ Elevation
◦ Nutritional Interventions
◦ Exercise
◦ Diuretics
◦ Bariatric Surgery

Happy Monday!!I’d like to highlight an under diagnosed condition today…lipedema. Nope, it’s not spelled incorrectly. I’m...
06/08/2026

Happy Monday!!

I’d like to highlight an under diagnosed condition today…lipedema.

Nope, it’s not spelled incorrectly. I’m not talking about lymphedema. Lipedema is a distinct condition that isn’t well known but many people suffer from.

From the Lipedema Foundation:

“Lipedema is a chronic condition that occurs almost exclusively in women, causing bilateral, symmetrical buildup of painful fat in the legs, arms, and sometimes the lower trunk. Often confused with obesity or lymphedema, Lipedema is a distinct medical condition that remains widely underdiagnosed.

Common lipedema symptoms include pain, tenderness, swelling, easy bruising, and a nodular texture beneath the skin that may feel like rice, peas, or walnuts. Lipedema typically starts or worsens during times of hormonal change such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.”

As a physician that loves treating obesity, this has become one of my passions to treat as well.

Yesterday a dear patient asked me about loss and it got me pondering on grief.So here’s your friendly neighborhood famil...
06/06/2026

Yesterday a dear patient asked me about loss and it got me pondering on grief.

So here’s your friendly neighborhood family doctor reminding you that grief is not a problem to be solved. It’s not a thing to get over and tuck away. It’s a journey we traverse…and it’s so much easier if we do it together. ❤️

Sometimes when I’m at the office alone I sit in the waiting room to work just because it’s cute. 🥰 (Shout out to orderan...
05/28/2026

Sometimes when I’m at the office alone I sit in the waiting room to work just because it’s cute. 🥰 (Shout out to orderandcompany for all of their help in moving me in!)

As I sit here today, I’m feeling thankful. Thankful that I have the opportunity to have the practice I do. One of my favorite things about direct care is that the slower pace allows for more than quick visits and medicine…both of which have their place! But it also allows time for FRIENDSHIP. I’m so thankful for it and truly feel it is its own kind of medicine (and not just for my patients…for me too!).

🌿 The Science of Gratitude: It’s Good for Your Health!Did you know that feeling thankful isn’t just good for your mood —...
05/22/2026

🌿 The Science of Gratitude: It’s Good for Your Health!

Did you know that feeling thankful isn’t just good for your mood — it’s good for your body too?

Research shows that regularly practicing gratitude can:
❤️ Lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones like cortisol
😴 Improve sleep quality — grateful people fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested
🧠 Support mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
💪 Strengthen your immune system through lower inflammation levels
🤝 Improve relationships — one of the strongest predictors of long-term health

The best part? It doesn’t take much. Even just a few minutes a day of writing down what you’re grateful for can make a measurable difference over time. In our house, we take time to share the things we’re thankful for out loud. ❤️

Try this tonight: Before bed, jot down 3 things you’re thankful for — big or small. Your heart (literally) will thank you.

At Ponte Vedra Family Medicine, we believe good health goes beyond prescriptions. It’s about caring for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.

What are YOU grateful for today? Share in the comments! 👇

I’m thankful for dear friends...and seeing them soon!!! 🥰

Your Doctor. Your Time. Your Health.Imagine a doctor who actually knows you — your history, your goals, your life — and ...
05/15/2026

Your Doctor. Your Time. Your Health.

Imagine a doctor who actually knows you — your history, your goals, your life — and has the time to show it.

That’s Direct Primary Care.
✅ Same-day or next-day appointments.
✅ 30–60 minute visits.
✅ Text or call your doctor directly.
✅ One simple monthly membership — no surprise bills.

When your doctor truly knows you, healthcare stops feeling stressful and starts feeling like a partnership.

DPC patients don’t just feel better about their healthcare — they have better outcomes because of the relationship behind it.

This is medicine the way it was always meant to be.

👉 Curious if DPC is right for you? Send me all your questions! 😁

Your mind deserves care too.May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and for us, that means more than a ribbon or a hashta...
05/08/2026

Your mind deserves care too.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and for us, that means more than a ribbon or a hashtag. It’s a reminder that mental health is health, full stop.

So many of us carry more than we let on. The quiet weight of anxiety, the fog of depression, the stress we keep telling ourselves we’ll deal with later. If any of that sounds familiar, please know: you are not alone, and there is no shame in asking for help.

Taking care of your mental health is one of the most courageous things you can do — for yourself and for the people you love.

As your family medicine team, we’re here for the whole you — not just the physical. Whether you’re navigating something difficult right now, or you simply want to talk through how you’ve been feeling, our door is open.

If you’d like to talk, reach out to schedule a visit. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you call — that’s what we’re here for.

Picture of a recent sunset for your viewing pleasure.

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 🌀What are you doing to prepare? 🤔
05/05/2026

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 🌀What are you doing to prepare? 🤔

🦻 Nobody warned me about THIS (peri)menopause symptom…Itchy ears. Yes, really. Dropping estrogen means drier mucous memb...
04/29/2026

🦻 Nobody warned me about THIS (peri)menopause symptom…

Itchy ears. Yes, really. Dropping estrogen means drier mucous membranes everywhere — including your ear canals. The same hormonal shift causing dry skin and hot flashes can leave your ears feeling like they’re lined with sandpaper.

You’re not imagining it. You’re not losing it. You’re just in the club nobody talks about enough. 💪

Today was a hard day: it was Emily’s last day physically in the office with me. 😭 I am so excited for the adventures ahe...
04/28/2026

Today was a hard day: it was Emily’s last day physically in the office with me. 😭 I am so excited for the adventures ahead of her but would be lying if I said it was easy to let her go.

I don’t know if I could have opened the practice without her…but I DO know the Lord blessed me with her to make it SO much easier. ❤️🙏

Fortunately for me, she will still be helping me from a distance for a while. 🎉

Safe travels and many blessings to you, friend! You will be GREATLY missed! 🥰

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