Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness

Have you ever had a day or span of days where the physical or emotional pain you are experiencing seems to be winning the battle, where you feel like you have been defeated and things don’t look like they will ever improve? It is at precisely those times that we must look back at all the previous battles that God has helped us win and realize that at those times, we might have felt similar. Perhap...

Kelle Logan, MS, APRN, CRNA is a highly experienced healthcare professional with two decades in nursing, specializing in critical care and anesthesia. She's the owner of Novel Mind and Wellness Center, where she's bridging the worlds of anesthesia and mental health for patient care. Kelle's impressive journey includes roles at renowned medical institutions, such as the University of Florida Shands...

God sent Jesus, his son, into the world to save us, not to judge us. His has an eternal love for us, despite our faults. But we sometimes forget about this love and instead fight against whatever we should be fighting for. Replicate His love for you, show kindness to others. Don’t just pretend, truly love others from the heart and fight against the things that are wrong, the injustices, the negati...

Melissa is a Tallahassee native. She went the Core Institute to get her massage license in 2000. She then went on to get a Bachelors degree in Dietetics from Florida State University in 2004. In thatsame year, she started studying CST at the Upledger Institute and she is now a teaching assistant for the Institute. Show Notes:   1:30 - What is craniosacral therapy? 5:05 - helping clients feel safe...

Your scars can be used to share your story, your testimony; the proof that God does work miracles. Encourage others and show them what God can do for them as well. There may be something happening in your life that you were not expecting. Something that has flipped your life upside down and it is now affecting your faith. We don’t experience God in a cookie-cutter manner. Everyone’s experience is...

Our special guest today, Jessica Guerra shares with us her journey of true healing through a spiritual connection and rediscovery of herself. She explains how the symptoms came on abruptly and no doctor's could offer help. Listen to the full episode to hear how she overcame this disabling condition and where she chooses to focus her energy and attention now. Show Notes: 2:12 - Invisible illness an...

Have you ever gone through the day and realized that it was going so much better than you expected it would go? Those days can become more frequent when we learn to trust in the Lord, to not let our faith waiver. God has already planned for good things to happen, not disasters. The disasters are not from Him, rather they are from the enemy. But even when those disasters do strike, God is always th...

Dr. Michelle Weeks is the founder of Weeks Wellness. She initially began her career in orthopedics focused on treating musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions, but developed a strong interest in pelvic health, postpartum, and pregnancy physical therapy. She believes in a whole-body treatment approach and is passionate about helping people reach their optimal level of function. Her treatment ph...

For those who have lost a loved one, may you be continuously strengthened by our Lord's Presence. Our minds can play tricks on us, especially during trying times. Our thoughts turn inwards, driving us down. What if we never get better? Why does this always happen to me? When will I catch a break ? We turn away from the promises of God, which eventually can lead us sin. So how can we prevent ou...

Dillon Welliver  is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, who possesses a natural gift for offering solace to individuals.  He has the ability to directly navigate to the core of pain in a gentle and supportive manner.  Dillon has worked in a variety of settings with both adults and adolescents, specializing in treating grief and loss, adolescent and families, co-parenting,...

We can be in the midst of a crowd, living in a populous area, or surrounded by friends. But even then, we can feel alone, experiencing things that we believe no one will understand. Though that may be true, as we all experience things differently, we are never truly alone. Even though we may feel isolated, God is with us. Follow me on instagram ⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠ to learn more about our pr...

In today's episode, your host, Dr. Sharon Surita, briefly shares her chronic illness story and how she entered the functional health space. She discusses foundational labs and the five pillars used to help restore balance within the body. Show Notes : 1:10 - Chronic illness beginnings from hernia repair surgery using mesh  2:20 - Mesh migration and reaction 4:45 - Pharmaceutical dead-end 5:10 - He...

People once believed that a disability was inflicted on one as a form of punishment for sins committed by that person or by parents. This was a form of discrimination, passing down judgment on someone based on their disability alone. As Christians, we have come to understand that a disability is not punishment; rather it’s a way for God’s power to be seen. Follow me on instagram @functionallyenlig...

Your host, Dr. Sharon Surita goes over two of the functional labs we use to help direct our food choices, make meal planning simpler and more precise with respect to improving energy and our sense of balance (homeostasis). Metabolic Typing is a method that is unique in that it addresses a person's bioindividual needs, macronutrient ratios and ingredients that work best. The Mediator Release Test i...

What is the definition of fear? According to Webster’s Dictionary, fear is “a painful emotion or passion excited by an expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger.” Fear can escalate to dread or terror if we allow it. In biblical use, fear can also mean reverence/awe of God, but that is not the definition we immediately turn to. Follow me on instagram @functionallyenlightened to h...

Dr. Herman’s life mission is restoring hope to people who were told there was no hope, by using a very precise, scientifically based method to uncover the root cause of any disease, and rapidly eradicate that cause through personalized protocols that are uniquely designed for every person. Thousands of his patients suffering from debilitating and chronic illnesses have fully recovered their optima...

Many of us have struggled through some major hardships in life, those of which have caused physical pain or emotional strife. We might have asked the Lord, ‘haven’t I already endured enough pain,’ or ‘what sins have I committed, that I should continue to be punished’? Today's prayer point shows us that we can get through the pain, although it may feel as if we cannot, because God is on our sid...

Dr. Hofmann has worked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 2009, though her roots are laid in Albany, GA.  She received her B.S. and M.D. from The Florida State University and completed her residency training at the Georgetown University/Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in 2012.  She is board certified Family Physician with interests in adult & pediatric care,...

We all have a continuous and common goal to “be healthy”. This can be self-directed or a wish for our family and friends, or even just acquaintances. Some of us are very structured in our daily routines to maintain a certain level of health and some of us are a bit more relaxed. On today's prayer point, I share a reading about calling on the Lord for strength, especially during those very toug...

Dr. Zaideman has been practicing Functional Medicine and Activator Methods Chiropractic technique at North Florida Spine and Wellness since 2012, and took over the role of Clinic Owner in 2017. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at Florida State University and then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida. Dr. Zaideman...

We all have moments of despair. Some are short-lived and some span longer periods of time, weeks, months, even years. When we undergo these trials, our prayers to our Father, the Creator, notably gain intensity. On today's Prayer Point, I share with you a reading about reaching out when we are in more need of help. Follow me on instagram @functionallyenightened to hear more prayer points or to...

Joy Smith, is a Physical Therapist, based in Tallahassee FL dedicated to serving kids, teens and adults with scoliosis, posture issues, muscle & joint pain. She has been a physical therapist for over 26 years, and is licensed in both Florida and Georgia. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from Marquette University in 1994 and her early professional years were spent w...

Sometimes, life just "feels" overwhelming. Have you ever felt like you just needed a vacation from your everyday life. On today's Prayer Point, I share with you a reading from my blog on the subject of Coping with Anxiety. Follow me on instagram  @functionallyenlightened  for some other helpful tips on stress management as part of managing chronic pain and illness.  

In today's episode, our special guest, Sonia Surita, shares how she has drastically improved her quality of life, as she has learned to manage her multiple diagnoses. Sonia was first diagnosed with systemic lupus 20 years ago, and fibromyalgia 10 years ago. She also battles type 2 diabetes and leukopenia. Sonia is a mother of 2 teenage girls, who has been married almost 17 years. She works as a tr...

Have you ever questioned whether or not God was whispering an answer to your questions to you. Sometimes we feel a pull towards one potential outcome or another and it is up to us to discern if it is in line with God's word. On today's Prayer Point, I share with you a reading from my blog on the subject of Listening to Him. Follow me on instagram @functionallyenlightened for some other qui...