Grace Integrative Medicine

07/28/2026

Can integrative medicine help me?

Great question. Glad you asked.

The foundational thing that happens at Grace is this: you get the space to tell your story.

What you’re feeling in your body.
When it started.
How it has changed.
What you think may be going on.
What you’ve already tried.
What helped, what didn’t, and what you’re hoping for.

This visit is not about getting through an appointment and moving on to the next one.

I’m here to listen, look for patterns, and take the puzzle pieces in your story to help build a plan with you — one that moves you closer to your health goals.

What kind of goals?

More energy.
Fewer migraines.
Less pain.
Better sleep.
Better digestion.
Less inflammation.
Understanding why your body seems to react the way it does.
Feeling more steady, clear, and at home in your body again.

Sometimes that means testing.
Sometimes it means a different way of looking at symptoms.
Sometimes it means connecting dots no one has connected before.

Wondering whether Grace might be a good fit for you? You can read more here: https://gracemedstudio.com/how-grace-works/

07/23/2026

Once again, I need your help.

I have an impressive list of health and wellness topics you helped me compile for small-group discussions, about once a month.

As we get into it, you'll want to look for the Everyday Grace logo for details about the schedule and topics.

Now the really hard part...the day, time and format.

Schedules are all over the place, so I'll do my best to find what would work best for the majority.

Which would make it easiest for you to join?

A. Weekday morning, in person
B. Weekday evening, in person
C. Weekday evening, virtual
D. Saturday morning, in person

Leave your preference in the comments, and feel free to add another option for consideration.

Looking for our first session to be next month, so let me know what would get you to the conversation!

07/23/2026

An afternoon tea is a perfectly lovely reason to leave the house and wear something pretty.

And comfortable...pretty and comfortable. 😉

Grace is happy to share The Hiding Place’s Annual Ladies Tea, supporting its work with survivors of domestic violence here in the Upstate.

Come spend the afternoon with me and other strong Upstate women, enjoy tea and conversation, and learn a little more about the ways we can support women in our own community.

A lovely afternoon. A meaningful local cause. And maybe a new way to use what you have to help another woman find her footing.

Tickets are $50. Details are in the graphic.

Have you purchased your ticket to our Annual Tea Party? We are excited to join and share time with ladies from our community at this special event! Tickets are going quick!

Grab yours here: https://givebutter.com/hidingplaceteaparty2026

Already got your ticket? Let us know in the comments!

07/03/2026

I need your help!

Starting to plan some small group discussions at Grace that would start this August. Each about an hour long including open discussion. Day/time to be determined.

But before I get too enthusiastic, let me know if you might be interested in one or some of these topics:

- Gut health and histamine
- GLP-1 health and wellness tracking
- What to do if your labs are "normal"
- A micronutrient series: D, B12, Zinc/Copper, Magnesium
- What can come of a tick bite
- What is MTHFR and why should I care
- Practical stress management techniques
- An Ayurvedic approach to health and wellness

Or, if the big question you've been wrestling with isn't listed, share it in the comments and I can incorporate it into the mix.

If there is some interest, then we can find a good time!

06/30/2026

Peach farm therapy. 🍑

Tired? Yes.

Glad I went? Also yes.

Tomorrow is July 1, which feels like a good little pause in the middle of the year. Not a finish line. Just a breath. A chance to notice what’s been working, what’s been too heavy, and what might need a little more support in the second half.

But nothing fancy tonight.

Just peaches, fresh air, and a reminder to take care of the human living inside your calendar.

Keep cool out there. And have a peachy day. Couldn’t resist. 😉

06/29/2026

💜💜Tonight! 💜💜

We hope you’ll join us for an awesome night of community at our Meet the Author & Community Conversations Event 🦋

Registration is still open!! Register here for free: https://forms.gle/9a7yK1zGF2QPVfeT6

06/26/2026

Grace is honored to support The Hiding Place, a domestic violence program serving Pickens County and now Oconee County.

Their new Chrysalis Housing initiative will provide transitional housing and support for women and children leaving domestic violence.

That kind of safety matters. Not just a roof, but time. Support. Community. Help with the practical next steps that make freedom more possible.

I’m grateful to see this work growing in our area, and grateful for the people making it happen.

Please read their announcement, share it, and support The Hiding Place if you are able. 🧡

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Chrysalis Housing is The Hiding Place's BRAND NEW transformative housing initiative, created to provide survivors of domestic violence with more than a temporary place to stay. Through trauma-informed support, community, financial empowerment, and transitional housing, women and their children are given the opportunity to move from crisis to confidence, from survival to stability, and from fear to freedom.

Thanks to our board members, Shawn and Donna Martin and their hearts for God and others, this dream is becoming a reality. We are starting with 3 houses that were officially closed on yesterday! The first Chrysalis Home is scheduled to welcome survivors beginning in July 2026, providing immediate transitional housing for women fleeing domestic violence. Over the following 90 to 120 days, The Hiding Place will prepare and open two additional homes.
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Why Chrysalis?

A chrysalis is often mistaken for a place of stillness. In reality, it is where the greatest transformation takes place.

Chrysalis Housing was created because survivors deserve more than a safe place to stay—they deserve a safe place to become.
Within these homes, women are given the time, support, and resources to heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, establish financial stability, and prepare for a future free from abuse.
Every room represents more than housing. It represents hope.

At The Hiding Place, we believe healing doesn't happen overnight—but with safety, support, and community, transformation is possible.

Chrysalis Housing is where survivors don't just find shelter. They discover the freedom to become who they were always created to be.

06/26/2026

Today was continuing ed day. Headed down to Front Porch Family Medicine LLC in Royston to learn a new-to-me lymphatic technique which has great results for those struggling with CFS/ME, mold and more. Big thanks to Dr. Stephanie Phillips for sharing her time and skills! Love connecting with fellow DOs!

Fun fact - the clinic is co-located with the Ty Cobb museum. Had to stay and look around a bit, and learn more about the Georgia Peach.

Big thanks to Essie for the invite, and to Karen for some great brainstorming for our clients!

There is an amazing integrative community in the area. If you’re looking for something specific…or maybe a little vague 😉…ask! Any one of us may be able to point you in a good direction.

You might even get a little baseball history lesson along the way. ⚾️

06/25/2026

By the time many people find Grace, they have already tried a lot.

More supplements and fewer foods.

Another protocol, detox, or cleanse.

Another “have you just tried…” suggestion from someone who means well.

Sometimes those things help.

Sometimes they make the whole system noisier.

Because when you feel like you are pushing just to get through the day, your body is often pushing too.

And in that place, more is not always better.

Sometimes the next step is not adding something new to the to-do list.

Sometimes the next step is slowing down, remembering to take a breath, and letting go of a few plans.

When we slow down enough to listen and figure out what your body can actually use right now, we often find more options than we expected.

That does not mean we chase all of them at once.

Healing rarely means throwing everything at the wall and hoping your body appreciates the effort.

Care at Grace is not about overwhelming your body with a bigger plan.

It is about understanding what might make sense next.

06/23/2026

When I tell someone I use genetics at Grace, I get some funny looks.

Makes sense.

Genetics can sound intimidating, overly complicated, or like one more rabbit hole on the internet.

But in clinic, genetics can actually be one of the most useful tools we have.

Not because genes diagnose everything and not because your genes are your destiny.

Because genetics can help validate how you feel and anticipate where your body may need support.

They help us better understand how your body may be wired to respond, adapt, process, repair, and recover.

They can also help explain why someone may feel okay for a long time, and then start struggling when life gets to be too much.

Stress changes physiology.

So do sleep, nutrition, inflammation, hormones, environment, and old patterns of strain.

Genetics help us understand how your body may respond when those demands stack up.

Considering someone's genetics is also a good reminder to stop treating every person with the same protocol.

You’re not crazy.

But your body may have its own instruction manual.

At Grace, genetics allow us to ask better questions and provide more thoughtful support for your body.