Functional Medicine in Bend

“This program gave me my life back. My only regret is not finding it sooner.”

As she approached 40, the weight continued to accumulate. She wasn’t doing anything differently, but the pounds piled on anyway. She had hypothyroidism, tendinitis, arthritis in both knees, and learned she was glucose intolerant. Losing weight felt nearly impossible.

Her primary care doctor had told her repeatedly that she needed to exercise, but the pain in her knees made it impossible. Each visit ended the same way. “You just need to get used to being overweight,” her doctor said. It wasn’t shaming, but it also wasn’t the guidance she was desperately searching for.

She spent years trying to find the root of the problem. Hormone specialists used trial and error, but nothing worked; nutritionists eliminated foods without results. Physical therapy never got her past a jog. Every avenue ended in frustration. When she finally turned to a naturopath, hoping for a new perspective, the only suggestion was Ozempic.

She resisted for months, but eventually gave in, feeling defeated. Even on the medication, she was eating almost nothing and barely losing weight. Her stomach hurt constantly, and the results were disappointing. Five months later, she was down only 18 pounds, her clothes fit the same, and her mood had plummeted.

In October 2025, she came across an ad for a wellness seminar at Bend Aesthetics & Wellness and decided to take a chance. What she found was different. Instead of treating symptoms, Dr. Carey focused on uncovering the root causes behind her health struggles. She received a personalized nutrition plan, targeted supplement support, and consistent coaching that kept her accountable and informed.

With commitment and steady effort, the pounds began to melt away. Over the course of 361 days, she lost 50 pounds. Her inflammation markers were cut in half, and for the first time in more than 20 years, her cholesterol was in a healthy range. She can now run and play with her kids without pain.

- Brittany

“I feel springy again, like I am twenty.”

Before coming to Bend Aesthetics & Wellness, Chris felt stuck. Despite being in his mid-30s, his energy was low, his mind felt dull, and past attempts to exercise and eat well never led to lasting change. He joined our wellness program looking for real answers — and within a month, everything began to change.

His weight dropped from just over 200 pounds to 175, and he started running again for the first time since high school. “I feel springy again, like I am twenty,” he said, describing the unexpected surge of energy that came with the changes. He became more in tune with how his body responded to food, slept better, and even stopped snoring.

Today, Chris has steady energy, renewed confidence, and a sustainable rhythm that finally feels natural. By finding the root of what was holding him back, he unlocked results that had felt out of reach for years.

- Chris

“Believe me, this program is worth every penny.”

In her mid-60s, Linda was living in a body that no longer felt like her own. Every night she would throw up after meals, and the pain in her knees was constant, making even simple activities like walking a daily struggle. For someone who had always loved riding horses, canoeing, and hiking, the loss of her active lifestyle was heartbreaking. Her health had been declining ever since an automobile accident seven years earlier, and over time, it affected every part of her life. Her family worried constantly, especially her daughter.

Wanting to support her mom’s health, Linda’s daughter signed them both up for an introductory wellness seminar at Bend Aesthetics & Wellness. That single decision marked the beginning of a transformation Linda hadn’t thought possible.

From her very first week in the program, everything started to change. “I have not thrown up once, not once in over a year,” she shared. She shifted to real, healthy foods, cut out processed ingredients, and began sleeping through the night. The pain in her knees eased, her energy returned, and her joy began to surface again.

“So many positive changes have come from a healthy diet and caring support,” Linda said. “It took most of my savings, but I would do it again. This program is worth every penny.”

- Linda

“I realized I didn’t have to choose between building my business and prioritizing my health.”

Melissa came into the program exhausted and overwhelmed. The weight had crept up, her energy was low, and everyday life felt like a constant uphill climb. She was facing major weight gain and pre-diabetes, and even simple daily tasks felt harder than they should. She knew she didn’t want to rely on weight loss pills or injections. She wanted a natural approach, but she needed the right guidance to make it work.

When she met Dr. Carey, something clicked. “She answered all my questions, delivered exactly what she promised, and gave me the tools I needed,” Melissa shared. In her early 30s, she was also launching her first business, juggling long hours, new responsibilities, and the pressure to succeed. Instead of putting her health on the back burner, she made the decision to take charge of it at the same time. With structure, accountability, and a clear plan, she discovered that thriving in business and prioritizing her health could happen together.

Within the first month, her bloating disappeared and her energy began to return. Cravings were still there, but she found smart, satisfying swaps that made staying on track easier than she expected. Berries replaced sweets, almonds took the place of chips, and meal prepping gave her the consistency she’d been missing.

In just three months, Melissa dropped over 30 pounds, going from 165 to 135. Her cholesterol and insulin levels normalized, her energy skyrocketed, and she started to feel truly good in her body again. “I didn’t expect it to be this easy,” she said. “The food actually tastes good. I feel happier, more active, and I get so much more done.”

- Melissa