Bridge Street Health

07/30/2026

A little bit more about our owner, Melanie ...

Although her background is in pharmacy, Melanie is passionate about using a food-as-medicine approach to health. She completed a functional medicine certification program focused on women’s health and hormones, and her passion is helping her patients achieve optimal gut health.

07/29/2026

Smell the Flowers

Why do we find it a badge of honor to say, “I’m so busy," “I have a lot going on,"or “I’m so stressed with my schedule”? Does it make us look like real go-getters and high-profile Type A's? To some people, perhaps, but that is a facade. The true high-profile person understands that hard work is an absolute necessity and that it is okay, and even more than okay, it is wise to stop and take a breath.
Smell the flowers or the coffee or the musty basement or the cat’s litterbox. Smell whatever but stop ... and smell.

Being productive, truly productive, involves some "ahs" or space, or an exhale. The real badge of honor answer to the question, “How are you?”, is “I am managing my life quite well. I have a good balance of work and play and rest.” It takes some practice to be able to say that honestly. But it is doable.

The health benefits of slowing your pace are:

Lowers blood pressure, lowers risk of stroke, reduces fatigue, reduces inflammation, slows heart rate, and promotes emotional well-being.

Now, take a deep belly breath and blow it out slowly, while drawing in your abs. Don’t you feel better already?

~ Rebecca Hendrixson, Wellness Wednesday post

07/28/2026

Save the Date:
We are excited to share that we are celebrating our one-year anniversary, Thursday, September 24th.
Make plans to celebrate with us!

07/23/2026

Are you looking for something fun to do on a Thursday night in August?
If so, we have the event for you!

We are hosting a Mahjong game night, Thursday, August 6th from 6 - 8:30pm.
If you are new to Mahjong, or a regular, you are welcome!

This event is free, but registration is required to reserve your spot.
We only have a few seats available, so claim your spot today!

***Registration is required to reserve your spot***
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahjong-game-night-tickets-1993551130095

07/21/2026

If traditional primary care has not met your needs ... we are here to help.
Our team approach combines primary care, functional medicine, and coaching so you have all the support you need for optimal health.
Schedule a free Meet and Greet and see if we could be just what you have been looking for!

513.790.2923
https://www.bridgestreethealth.com/clinical-team

07/20/2026

07/16/2026

We are starting our next Nourish to Flourish program in August!

Click here for more information:
https://www.bridgestreethealth.com/nourish-to-flourish

07/15/2026

Hello friends.

We have just returned from a vacation on Hilton Head Island with our family. It was special, indeed.

Our Wellness Wednesday tip for today is this: Eat the ice cream. Stay up late. Sip the sangria. Sleep at the beach. Spoil the grandchildren. Order fried shrimp. Wear the flip-flops.

In other words, 95% of the time choose wisely. For the other 5%, as my friend, Melanie says, you gotta live. The key to staying healthy is consistency. For the majority of the time, make good choices, but for very tiny bursts of time, just live and smile about it.

Occasionally saying, “C’est la vie” is good for your emotional heart.

~ Rebecca Hendrixson

07/14/2026

For those who are new to our practice, or are thinking about checking us out, we want you to know a little bit more about Melanie. She is the owner and visionary behind Bridge Street Health.

You can read more about Melanie's background here:
https://www.bridgestreethealth.com/clinical-team

07/09/2026

In case you needed this reminder today ...