And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
–Anais Nin
OUR PRACTICE
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
At Brookside Wellness, we focus on the gut and the problems that arise from dysbiosis ("ill living"). The root causes for physical and mental discomforts are always discussed, and strategies on how to properly heal those root imbalances are laid out. We practice functional medicine, trusting in the body’s innate ability to heal when properly nourished and cared for. We hone in on root causes, understanding that by correct these underlying imbalances, symptoms dissipate on their own.
"When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything."
- Lao Tzu
OUR EXPERTISE
Gro Bondevik, PhD Integrative Medicine
Gro is a nutritional expert and myofascial release practitioner. With a degree in Psychology and a PhD in Integrative Medicine, her main focus is to assist her clients to physically and mentally heal through natural means. With a deep understanding of the biochemical interactions that determine well-being, she guides her clients to ultimate health using both genetic and cellular medicine. Gro resides in Lodi, CA with her husband and two children.
OUR SERVICES
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CONSULTATION
Together we discuss and determine where the path to healing should begin, and we are guided by the use of blood and urine tests, genetics, extensive questionnaire and conversation. Laboratory testing allow us to more accurately determine biochemical imbalances and shows us where harmony needs to be restored. It is therefore an important part of successful healing. Unlike traditional medicine, our purpose is to determine and treat the root cause(s) responsible for creating the symptoms/illness.
We look at data from tests, such as The Organic Acid Test, Delayed Food Sensitivity Allergy Test, Comprehensive Thyroid, Comprehensive Hormone, Neurotransmitter Panel, Weight Loss Panel, and Comprehensive Toxicity Profile, to name a few.
BRAIN ASSESSMENTS
Brain assessments determine brain function, and allow us to treat underlying mental challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADD, hyperactivity, sleep problems etc. in a very specific way. The recommended treatments and supplements are always non-toxic and natural. All assessments are based on the work of Dr. Daniel Amen, M.D.
GENETIC-BASED NUTRITION
Do you know you have the power to alter your genes’ behavior? That you can actually change your genetic destiny? The foods we eat, or don’t eat, can affect how our genes express, one bite at a time. We want to make sure that genes that predispose us to certain diseases and disorders are silenced, and genes that help us stay healthy and happy and allows for a long life is always expressed. Based on your genetic bio-markers we conduct close to 13,000,000 calculations and test for 800 foods and drinks to determine which foods optimize your genes and which foods create inflammation and possibly trigger illness and aging.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This essential “time element” has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate. Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.) The use of Myofascial Release allows us to look at each patient as a unique individual. Our one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy.
OUR CLIENTS
Myofascial release at Brookside Wellness is one of the best things I do for my body! It has released scar tissue from multiple surgeries, alleviated shoulder pain and helps keep my body in correct alignment. It also releases toxins and emotions that have built up in my fascia as well as general aches and pains. I truly look forward to every session and leave with an overall feeling of wellness.
– Nancy K., Stockton
I recommend Gro for her expertise in integrated medicine. She has an amazing fund of knowledge and experience surrounding integrated health for the human body. She's an expert in nutrition and I recommend her highly.
– Dr. K. Buckman, M.D., Stockton
Dr. Gro, is by far the best holistic doctor I have met; she is extremely intelligent, dedicated to the holistic and healthy style of life, a compassionate, spiritual, and caring person, and a truly outstanding professional. I count myself truly lucky to have found her as a doctor.
– Elena C, Stockton