Our annual Spring Break staff renewal week concludes at the end of today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew and allow the space for our staff to do so as well. During this week while our offices were closed our staff have had the opportunity to recharge and reset. We are so hopeful that our community has also taken some time to do the same.

Remember as spring is the season for rebirth we encourage our staff and our community to continue moving forward in the spirit of renewal! If you didn’t find time this week to restart that hobby that you love or recommit to your personal goals then look at your calendar and carve out some space for that this weekend or next week. Life is not all just about work…it’s about joy as well!

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will be able to be answered after we reopen fully on March 20th since our office are normally closed Fridays-Sundays . Any messages submitted on the patient portal during the time the office was closed will be reviewed or responded to after we reopen in the order of priority and time received.

Our annual Spring Break staff renewal week begins today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew. During this week our offices will be closed while we offer the opportunity for our staff to also recharge themselves before the onset of the spring equinox.

As spring is the season for rebirth we encourage our staff and our community to use your time this week in the spirit of renewal! Restart a hobby that you love or recommit to your personal goals.

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

The office will be closed on February 19th, 2024. The office will resume routine business hours on January 3rd. All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

The Integrative Health Pathways or IHP Group is a women’s community support group that meets once monthly and is open to members of Dr. Kourtney’s IHP membership community. This is a virtual group visit where members receive programmed personalized education on energetic composition, lifestyle habits, dietary advice, mind-body exercises and more. During this time participants are also able to ask and answer questions and receive support from other group participants

Here are just a few examples of some of the topics that are covered in this cohort group.

• Circadian Rhythms

• Functional Health Principles

•  Daily Prakriti Balancing Practices

• Herbal Medicine Making

• Yoga with Intention: Developing Your Yoga Practice: Introduction to 8 Limbs & Finding Your Asana Style

• Detoxification Pathways 1 (Understanding Toxic Burden)

• Hormonal Balancing 101- Understanding Your Sex Steroid Hormones

• Developing Your Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

• Gut Health : Functional Overview & Assimilation

Here’s what our members have to say about the benefits of the Integrative Health Pathways Program and the changes that they have made while participating:

I just wanted to let you know that I've started on my yoga practice. Sun salutations in the morning have been fantastic, and I've also been using the app to meditate before sleep. IHP Group Participant

I completed all 3 of the yoga recommendations you assigned me. I even took it a step farther and started doing the sun salutations after watching the video 3 times. And also started doing some research into kundalini and watched videos of it to compare to other yoga types. :) IHP Group Participant

I did notice an increase in energy and had better mood stability with more of a level head. IHP Group Participant

I have been working on being more intentional these past couple of weeks. Overall, my water intake has increased because I set a reminder on my phone. I have included more plant based meals into my diet. I'm practicing Vinyasa flow and meditation at least twice a week. Also, starting Monday I'm cutting out sugar, dairy, and alcohol for at least 7 days. IHP Group Participant

This is a group community event only for established members of Dr. Kourtney’s IHP membership. You do NOT need to have to have established a physician patient relationship to participate in this membership and the IHP membership does not establish a physician patient relationship. Dr. Kourtney is the chief facilitator of this group.

This month’s group is all about supporting a healthy vibe to start the New Year! During this month’s group visit we will focus on positive affirmations, loving-kindness meditations and helping to coach IHP members on increasing their self compassion. We will also be reviewing options for improving low libido (known as a low sex drive) including botanical, medication and supplement recommendations.

This month’s group session will include a 20-30 minute guided meditation, group discussion of insights, coaching on botanical and education on medication options for low libido as well as an independent take home assignments that participants can use after the visit to help them work on their goals of loving kindness.

During this group visit we will review the following exercises:

• Three Loving Connections— This exercise aims to increase psychological well-being by targeting social closeness. If you are the type of person who dislikes meditation or loving kindness meditation in particular, this exercise may be a valuable alternative.

• Self Compassion Letter Writing—Life is not perfect, and there are always good days and bad days, highs and lows. On your bad days, it can be hard to see how tomorrow will be any better. This exercise will help you capture your best moments by writing a letter to yourself on your better days to read on your bad days.

If you are interested in participating in this class and you are not yet a paid registered IHP member click on the Register now button below. If you are a current IHP group member you will automatically receive a registration link to the class as long as your membership is current.

Our team inclusive of Dr. Kourtney, our credentialed nutrition professionals and culinary facilitators have created this group to help you get started with meeting your health goals for cardio-metabolic health. This group is beneficial for patients who need improvement with decreasing their insulin resistance or for those who are interested in learning more about their blood sugar balance in relationship to their lifestyle. Participants in this group will be following up to review their blood glucose reports from their continuous glucometer system (CGM) as well as receive education on how to read these reports in the future, how to adjust their monitoring plan, and how to make lifestyle adjustments based on the feedback that they are receiving from their CGM system.

These appointments are completed virtually via Zoom. Remember this type of visit is not for new patients who first must establish care with our office. If you are already an established patient (you have already had an appointment at our office) and you need to schedule for this group visit please click here.

Our offices will be closed on January 15th, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

The office will be closed on January 2nd, 2024. The office will resume routine business hours on January 3rd. All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

Our annual New Year staff renewal break begins today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew. From January 1st to Wednesday January 3rd, 2024 our offices will be closed while we offer the opportunity for our staff to also recharge themselves for the New Year.

As winter is the season for renewal and recovery we encourage our staff and our community to use your time this week in a similar spirit! Take some time just for yourself to do absolutely nothing or treat yourself to something totally indulgent!

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

Our annual Winter staff renewal break begins today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew. From Tuesday December 27th to Thursday December 29th, 2023 our offices will be closed while we offer the opportunity for our staff to also recharge themselves before the onset of the New Year.

As winter is the season for renewal and recovery we encourage our staff and our community to use your time this week in a similar spirit! Take some time just for yourself to do absolutely nothing or treat yourself to something totally indulgent!

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

This event is being shared with the Crossroads Community to participate

This Rebalance Yoga Session has been designed to bring a little zen to your day. During this 25 minute class you will bring a little relaxation and release of tension in your hips as well as your hamstrings. Don’t worry if you are new to yoga as this class has been designed for beginner and advanced practitioners alike.

Developing a personal yoga practice is one that has been shown to be beneficial in multiple health issues. Yoga “practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life”.(1) Yoga can be used to help in balancing for your adrenal glands as well as your hormonal health.(2,3) It can help to decrease the symptoms experienced during menopause and can also help to improve well being for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer.(3,4) All this data points to the fact that when you take the time to develop a yoga practice that lives on and off the mat it allows your body to balance itself from the inside out. One of the best things about developing your own yoga practice is that is is always accessible to you.

What Is The Community Circle?

Dr. Kourtney’s Community Circle was created as a love offering to our community. Circles represent the connectedness of everything in nature and in holistic healing all body systems are also interwoven and connected. Dr. Kourtney established this global Community Circle to create a safe and equitable space for the community to be able to come together on a regular basis to participate in different activities all geared towards healing of the mind, body and the spirit. Although everyone walks an individual journey to their most optimal health sometimes it can be beneficial to come together for some activities for group support. All Community Circle classes are free to members of Dr. Kourtney’s community (which is also free to join!).

The class is taught by Cat Meffan on Fiit and is powered by the Fiit platform who has generously structured their platform to allow for this healing community experience.

About the teacher

This class is taught by Cat Meffan on Fiit and is powered by the Fiit platform who has generously structured their platform to allow for this healing community experience. Cat will show you how to make feeling great part of a busy lifestyle. A 500-hour qualified yoga instructor and wellness blogger, Cat teaches various yoga styles. From restorative to rocket, to unwind or power up, there’s something for everyone. Cat’s obsession for how the body moves started young, after she experienced injuries and subsequent surgery. She discovered yoga as a path to a stronger and more supple body, as well as a calmer, happier mind. You can read more about Cat in this trainer’s spotlight .

To ensure that you receive the class link please make sure to register at least 24 hours prior to class.

HEALTH DISCLAIMER

If you suffer from any type of medical condition that may impact your ability to do exercise please consult with your physician before engaging in this activity if you are not sure how it may impact your health. Please consult your doctor or medical practitioner to ensure this class is suitable for you. Your participation in these classes is solely on a voluntary basis.

Read the full Fiit medical disclaimer here

References:

1. Woodyard C. Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life. Int J Yoga. 2011 Jul;4(2):49-54. doi: 10.4103/0973-6131.85485. PMID: 22022122; PMCID: PMC3193654.

2. Nidhi R, Padmalatha V, Nagarathna R, Amritanshu R. Effects of a holistic yoga program on endocrine parameters in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2013 Feb;19(2):153-60. doi: 10.1089/acm.2011.0868. Epub 2012 Jul 18. PMID: 22808940.

3. Banasik J, Williams H, Haberman M, Blank SE, Bendel R. Effect of Iyengar yoga practice on fatigue and diurnal salivary cortisol concentration in breast cancer survivors. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2011 Mar;23(3):135-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2010.00573.x. Epub 2010 Nov 5. PMID: 21355946.

4. Cramer H, Peng W, Lauche R. Yoga for menopausal symptoms-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas. 2018 Mar;109:13-25. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.12.005. Epub 2017 Dec 6. PMID: 29452777.

Our annual Spring Break staff renewal week concludes at the end of today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew and allow the space for our staff to do so as well. During this week while our offices were closed our staff have had the opportunity to recharge and reset. We are so hopeful that our community has also taken some time to do the same.

Remember as spring is the season for rebirth we encourage our staff and our community to continue moving forward in the spirit of renewal! If you didn’t find time this week to restart that hobby that you love or recommit to your personal goals then look at your calendar and carve out some space for that this weekend or next week. Life is not all just about work…it’s about joy as well!

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will be able to be answered after we reopen fully on March 20th since our office are normally closed Fridays-Sundays . Any messages submitted on the patient portal during the time the office was closed will be reviewed or responded to after we reopen in the order of priority and time received.

Our annual Spring Break staff renewal week begins today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew. During this week our offices will be closed while we offer the opportunity for our staff to also recharge themselves before the onset of the spring equinox.

As spring is the season for rebirth we encourage our staff and our community to use your time this week in the spirit of renewal! Restart a hobby that you love or recommit to your personal goals.

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

This event is being shared with the Crossroads Community to participate

This Rebalance Breathwork Session will train you to breathe better by alternating between chest and belly breathing. During this 25 minute class you will learn how to go deeper with your breath and build new connections with your brain. It’s not magic, it’s science!

Practicing breathwork exercises (otherwise known as pranayama) such as the ones presented in this session can be extremely beneficial for balancing for your adrenal glands. These glands help your body process and combat stressors, both acute and chronic. Breathwork exercises helps to drop your cortisol levels, helps to unlock your relaxation response, and benefits both your mental and your physical health. (1) This means that when you take the time to incorporate these type of practices into your schedule (say 2 or 3 times a week to start) what you are really doing is literally processing out the stress that your body has to deal with day in and day out. This may not lighten your schedule or your responsibilities but it should at least not make those responsibilities and stressors feel so heavy! One of the best things about learning breathwork techniques is that your breath is always available, is always free and always accessible to you.

What is the Community Circle?

Dr. Kourtney’s Community Circle was created as a love offering to our community. Circles represent the connectedness of everything in nature and in holistic healing all body systems are also interwoven and connected. Dr. Kourtney established this global Community Circle to create a safe and equitable space for the community to be able to come together on a regular basis to participate in different activities all geared towards healing of the mind, body and the spirit. Although everyone walks an individual journey to their most optimal health sometimes it can be beneficial to come together for some activities for group support. All Community Circle classes are free to members of Dr. Kourtney’s community (which is also free to join!).

The class is taught by Richie Bostock on Fiit and is powered by the Fiit platform who has generously structured their platform to allow for this healing community experience.

About the teacher

Richie Bostock is one of the world's leading teachers of this revolutionary breathing practise. Learn how to use your breath to reduce stress and improve energy levels, sleep and athletic performance. Experience it to believe it! You can read more about Richie in this trainer’s spotlight and if you are interested in learning about more of his offerings you may find more information on his work here.

But don’t just take our word for it! Check out what people have to say after trying Richie’s classes for the first time:

To ensure that you receive the class link please make sure to register at least 24 hours prior to class.

Disclaimer:

If you suffer from any type of medical condition that may impact your ability to do exercise please consult with your physician before engaging in this activity if you are not sure how it may impact your health.

BREATHWORK HEALTH DISCLAIMER

Please consult your doctor or medical practitioner to ensure this deep breathing technique class is suitable for you. You must watch the Breathwork safety video first, especially if you suffer from epilepsy, asthma, obesity, heart problems, psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression, or are pregnant. It contains variations to help reduce the risk of injury which may arise as a result of these conditions. Your participation in these classes is solely on a voluntary basis.

Read the full Fiit medical disclaimer here

References:

Ma X, Yue ZQ, Gong ZQ, Zhang H, Duan NY, Shi YT, Wei GX, Li YF. The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults. Front Psychol. 2017 Jun 6;8:874. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874. PMID: 28626434; PMCID: PMC5455070.

This event is being shared with the Crossroads Community to participate

This Rebalance Mobility Session is a great to do pre or post workout but it can also stand alone as a great mobility exercise. During this 40 minute class you will just be able to breathe, relax and just flow. This is a gentle practice that will leave you feeling loose, relaxed and in the zone.

Practicing mobility exercises such as the ones presented in this session can be extremely beneficial for balancing for your adrenal glands. These glands help your body process and combat stressors, both acute and chronic. Mobility and movement exercises functionally move stress out of your tissues on a connective tissue level to help to lower your body’s perception of stress (1). This means that when you take the time to incorporate these type of practices into your schedule (say 2 or 3 times a week to start) what you are really doing is literally processing out the stress that your body has to deal with day in and day out. This may not lighten your schedule or your responsibilities but it should at least not make those responsibilities and stressors feel so heavy!

What is the Community Circle?

Dr. Kourtney’s Community Circle was created as a love offering to our community. Circles represent the connectedness of everything in nature and in holistic healing all body systems are also interwoven and connected. Dr. Kourtney established this global Community Circle to create a safe and equitable space for the community to be able to come together on a regular basis to participate in different activities all geared towards healing of the mind, body and the spirit. Although everyone walks an individual journey to their most optimal health sometimes it can be beneficial to come together for some activities for group support. All Community Circle classes are free to members of Dr. Kourtney’s community (which is also free to join!).

The class is taught by Richie Norton on Fiit and is powered by the Fiit platform who has generously structured their platform to allow for this healing community experience.

About the teacher

Richie is a master of mindfulness. This former professional rugby player focuses on mobility and flexibility to improve overall performance. His dynamic meditations build mental strength and deliver your daily dose of calm. You can read more about Richie in this trainer’s spotlight and if you are interested in learning about more of his offering you may find more information on his work here.

To ensure that all participants have access to the class link class registration will close 24 hours prior to class.

Disclaimer:

If you suffer from any type of medical condition that may impact your ability to do exercise please consult with your physician before engaging in this activity if you are not sure how it may impact your health.

References:

1. Corey SM, Epel E, Schembri M, Pawlowsky SB, Cole RJ, Araneta MR, Barrett-Connor E, Kanaya AM. Effect of restorative yoga vs. stretching on diurnal cortisol dynamics and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with the metabolic syndrome: the PRYSMS randomized controlled trial. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2014 Nov;49:260-71. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2014.07.012. Epub 2014 Jul 21. PMID: 25127084; PMCID: PMC4174464.

The Integrative Health Pathways Group is a patient support group that meets once monthly and is open to established patients. This is a virtual group visit where patients receive programmed personalized education on energetic composition, lifestyle habits, dietary advice, mind-body exercises and more. During this time participants are also able to ask and answer questions and receive support from other group participants

Here are just a few examples of some of the topics that are covered in this cohort group.

• Circadian Rhythms

• Functional Health Principles

•  Daily Prakriti Balancing Practices

• Herbal Medicine Making

• Yoga with Intention: Developing Your Yoga Practice: Introduction to 8 Limbs & Finding Your Asana Style

• Detoxification Pathways 1 (Understanding Toxic Burden)

• Hormonal Balancing 101- Understanding Your Sex Steroid Hormones

• Developing Your Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

• Gut Health : Functional Overview & Assimilation

Here’s what our patient’s have to say about the benefits of the Integrative Health Pathways Program and the changes that they have made while participating:

I just wanted to let you know that I've started on my yoga practice. Sun salutations in the morning have been fantastic, and I've also been using the app to meditate before sleep. IHP Group Participant

I completed all 3 of the yoga recommendations you assigned me. I even took it a step farther and started doing the sun salutations after watching the video 3 times. And also started doing some research into kundalini and watched videos of it to compare to other yoga types. :) IHP Group Participant

I did notice an increase in energy and had better mood stability with more of a level head. IHP Group Participant

I have been working on being more intentional these past couple of weeks. Overall, my water intake has increased because I set a reminder on my phone. I have included more plant based meals into my diet. I'm practicing Vinyasa flow and meditation at least twice a week. Also, starting Monday I'm cutting out sugar, dairy, and alcohol for at least 7 days. IHP Group Participant

This is a shared medical visit only for established patients. You do need to have had a visit with our office within the past year to participate. Dr. Kourtney is the chief facilitator of this group. If you have insurance typically group visits are covered by insurance similar to an individual visit. If you are a self pay patient we do offer self pay rates for this type of group visit if you are an established patient.

This month’s group is all about tapping into healthy emotional health. During this month’s group visit we will focus on heart centered meditations and positive affirmations, and helping to coach patients on nurturing healthy emotions. We will also be reviewing herbs for emotional healing from a trauma informed perspective. We will learn how to use plant allies to encourage the body’s natural healing processes, to promote relaxation, sleep, a sense of roundedness while fostering community.

This shared medical group visit will include a 20-30 minute guided meditation, group discussion of insights on previously assigned work and a review of herbs that support emotional healing as well as an independent activity that patients can use after the visit.

In this month’s guided meditation and sound healing, you are invited to re-connect with nature and the elements inside you. You will be taken on a journey to your deepest essence. Relaxing music, nature sounds, healing frequencies and guided visualizations will help you to relax deeply and release negative emotions and stress. After the meditation, you should feel relaxed, regenerated, more grounded and centered.

Any patient that is currently sharing a lifestyle/dietary journal as part of their treatment plan will also have that reviewed as well as part of this visit. You must be an established patient to participate in this monthly support group. Group visits are typically covered by insurance depending on your medical history and diagnosis. If you would like our office to verify your benefits for this service please submit a service request for verification of benefits for the IHP group online to our support desk here.

If you are interested in participating in this group please call our office at 832-415-0376 to schedule or if you prefer please click on the button below to reserve your space.

The Integrative Health Pathways Group is a patient support group that meets once monthly and is open to established patients. This is a virtual group visit where patients receive programmed personalized education on energetic composition, lifestyle habits, dietary advice, mind-body exercises and more. During this time participants are also able to ask and answer questions and receive support from other group participants

Here are just a few examples of some of the topics that are covered in this cohort group.

• Circadian Rhythms

• Functional Health Principles

•  Daily Prakriti Balancing Practices

• Herbal Medicine Making

• Yoga with Intention: Developing Your Yoga Practice: Introduction to 8 Limbs & Finding Your Asana Style

• Detoxification Pathways 1 (Understanding Toxic Burden)

• Hormonal Balancing 101- Understanding Your Sex Steroid Hormones

• Developing Your Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

• Gut Health : Functional Overview & Assimilation

Here’s what our patient’s have to say about the benefits of the Integrative Health Pathways Program and the changes that they have made while participating:

I just wanted to let you know that I've started on my yoga practice. Sun salutations in the morning have been fantastic, and I've also been using the app to meditate before sleep. IHP Group Participant

I completed all 3 of the yoga recommendations you assigned me. I even took it a step farther and started doing the sun salutations after watching the video 3 times. And also started doing some research into kundalini and watched videos of it to compare to other yoga types. :) IHP Group Participant

I did notice an increase in energy and had better mood stability with more of a level head. IHP Group Participant

I have been working on being more intentional these past couple of weeks. Overall, my water intake has increased because I set a reminder on my phone. I have included more plant based meals into my diet. I'm practicing Vinyasa flow and meditation at least twice a week. Also, starting Monday I'm cutting out sugar, dairy, and alcohol for at least 7 days. IHP Group Participant

This is a shared medical visit only for established patients. You do need to have had a visit with our office within the past year to participate. Dr. Kourtney is the chief facilitator of this group. If you have insurance typically group visits are covered by insurance similar to an individual visit. If you are a self pay patient we do offer self pay rates for this type of group visit if you are an established patient.

This month’s group is all about supporting a healthy self care vibe for the month of love! During this month’s group visit we will focus on positive affirmations, loving-kindness meditations and helping to coach patients on increasing their self compassion. We will also be reviewing ideas that you can use to spark some passion of your own this month!

This shared medical group visit will include a 20-30 minute guided meditation, group discussion of insights on previously assigned work, review of recipes as well as 3 independent assignments that patients can use after the visit to help them work on their goals of self- love and self compassion.

During this group visit we will review the following exercises:

• Three Loving Connections— This exercise aims to increase psychological well-being by targeting social closeness. If you are the type of person who dislikes meditation or loving kindness meditation in particular, this exercise may be a valuable alternative.

• Create a Self Compassion Toolbox— Self-compassion is associated with increased happiness, optimism, coping skills, emotional intelligence, and social connectedness. Patients will be given an exercise to help them to develop their self compassion toolbox, how to create this toolbox and then incorporate the toolbox in daily life

• Self Compassion Letter Writing—Research has shown that writing a letter to yourself from the perspective of a compassionate other can help increase self-compassion and improve well-being. Once patients learn this skill it is advisable to do this practice weekly, or at least once per month, to achieve sustainable effects.

Any patient that is currently sharing a lifestyle/dietary journal as part of their treatment plan will also have that reviewed as well as part of this visit.

If you are interested in participating in this group please call our office at 832-415-0376 to schedule or if you prefer please click on the button below to reserve your space. If you would like our office to verify your benefits for this service please submit a service request for verification of benefits for the IHP group online to our support desk here.

Our annual Winter staff renewal break begins today. As an integrative practice we consistently encourage all our patients to consistently take time to rest and renew. From Tuesday December 27th to Thursday December 29th, 2022 our offices will be closed while we offer the opportunity for our staff to also recharge themselves before the onset of the New Year.

As winter is the season for renewal and recovery we encourage our staff and our community to use your time this week in a similar spirit! Take some time just for yourself to do absolutely nothing or treat yourself to something totally indulgent!

All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

Crossroads ObGyn and Wellness will be closed from November 21st through November 28th for the Thanksgiving 2022 Holidays. All non urgent calls, calls related to lab orders, results, medical records requests, pharmacy refills or billing questions will not be able to be answered until after we reopen. Any messages submitted on the patient portal during this time will be logged, but may not be reviewed or responded to until after we reopen. If you do need an emergency medication refill during this time, we recommend that you consult a telemedicine provider. Once we have reopened, all messages will be responded to in the order received. To schedule an appointment with our office during this time please go to our homepage @ crossroadsobgyn.com and you may schedule directly from the homepage.

The Integrative Health Pathways Group is a patient support group that meets once monthly and is open to established patients. This is a virtual group visit where patients receive programmed personalized education on energetic composition, lifestyle habits, dietary advice, mind-body exercises and more. During this time participants are also able to ask and answer questions and receive support from other group participants

Here are just a few examples of some of the topics that are covered in this cohort group.

• Circadian Rhythms

• Functional Health Principles

•  Daily Prakriti Balancing Practices

• Herbal Medicine Making

• Yoga with Intention: Developing Your Yoga Practice: Introduction to 8 Limbs & Finding Your Asana Style

• Detoxification Pathways 1 (Understanding Toxic Burden)

• Hormonal Balancing 101- Understanding Your Sex Steroid Hormones

• Developing Your Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

• Gut Health : Functional Overview & Assimilation

Here’s what our patient’s have to say about the benefits of the Integrative Health Pathways Program and the changes that they have made while participating:

I just wanted to let you know that I've started on my yoga practice. Sun salutations in the morning have been fantastic, and I've also been using the app to meditate before sleep. IHP Group Participant

I completed all 3 of the yoga recommendations you assigned me. I even took it a step farther and started doing the sun salutations after watching the video 3 times. And also started doing some research into kundalini and watched videos of it to compare to other yoga types. :) IHP Group Participant

I did notice an increase in energy and had better mood stability with more of a level head. IHP Group Participant

I have been working on being more intentional these past couple of weeks. Overall, my water intake has increased because I set a reminder on my phone. I have included more plant based meals into my diet. I'm practicing Vinyasa flow and meditation at least twice a week. Also, starting Monday I'm cutting out sugar, dairy, and alcohol for at least 7 days. IHP Group Participant

This is a shared medical visit only for established patients. You do need to have had a visit with our office within the past year to participate. Dr. Kourtney is the chief facilitator of this group. If you have insurance typically group visits are covered by insurance similar to an individual visit. If you are a self pay patient we do offer self pay rates for this type of group visit if you are an established patient.

This month’s group is all about the best way to detoxify your body based on Ayurvedic principles. Using these techniques it allows you to target things to increase and avoid based on your own individual body composition. During this month’s group visit we will focus on positive affirmations, mindfulness, communication, mindful speech, and emotional intelligence.

This shared medical group visit will include a guided meditation, group discussion of insights on previously assigned work, review of recipes as well as independent assignments that patients can use after the visit to help them work on their mind-body connection.

During this group visit we will review the following exercises:

• The Four-Step Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Process NVC involves both mindful awareness and compassion towards us and others. Rather than reacting in habitual, automatic ways, NVC helps us speak firmly based on an awareness of our perceptions, feelings, and wants. When we interact with others and focus on clarifying what is being observed, felt, and needed rather than on diagnosing and judging, we can increase compassion.

• Reframing “faux feelings” —Although grammatically correct, none of the following sentences expresses feelings: “I feel hassled,” “I feel insulted,” and “I feel criticized.” These are faux feelings, that is, thoughts masquerading as feelings. Helping patients learn to separate the judgment and mental interpretation of a faux feeling from the true feeling is an important skill. When patients learn to master this skill, there is less room for blaming others and more room for finding solution, self-awareness, and growth.

Any patient that is currently sharing a lifestyle/dietary journal as part of their treatment plan will also have that reviewed as well as part of this visit. You must be an established patient to participate in this monthly support group. Group visits are typically covered by insurance depending on your medical history and diagnosis. If you would like our office to verify your benefits for this service please submit a service request for verification of benefits for the IHP group online to our support desk here.

If you are interested in participating in this group please call our office at 832-415-0376 to schedule or if you prefer please click on the button below to reserve your space.

Our team inclusive of Dr. Kourtney, our credentialed nutrition professionals and culinary facilitators have created this group to help you get started with meeting your health goals for detoxification and biotransformation. This group is beneficial for patients who need improvement with liver detoxification, hormonal balancing, and decreasing toxic body burden. Participants in this group will receive a biotransformation toolkit that will provide a step by step guide to improve the body’s biotransformation pathways. This toolkit contains the following:

• 3 distinct nutritional strategies for improving biotransformation that can be implemented over 6-8 weeks

• 2 e-books of detoxification and phytonutrient rich recipes

• Guide to decreasing toxins in environmental air

• Guide and tools for evaluating your water for toxicants l

• Guide to harmful chemicals to start the process of detoxifying your personal products, home and office environment

These appointments are completed virtually via Zoom. Remember this type of visit is not for new patients who first must establish care with our office. If you are already an established patient (you have already had an appointment at our office) and you need to schedule a functional assessment visit please click here.

If you are a new patient interested in a functional assessment and you would like to establish care please click here to schedule.

This lesson introduces patients to basic nutrition concepts, essential kitchen equipment, and basic culinary skills to execute simple food preparation.

By the end of this group, you will be able to...

• Apply basic knife skills to food preparation

• Apply basic knowledge of nutrition to food selection

• Demonstrate the importance of a plant-focused diet and its impact on the planet

• Identify benefits plants confer on health

• Demonstrate knowledge of nutrients beyond macros: phytochemicals & fiber

This lesson introduces you to basic nutrition concepts, essential kitchen equipment, and basic culinary skills to execute simple food preparation. We have separated this lesson into two parts. Part A for the nutrition lesson and Part B for the culinary lesson.

The Culinary Medicine group visit program has been designed for current or referred patients of Crossroads ObGyn and Wellness to support patients with basic cooking skills instruction while exploring the health benefits of foods.

This program is specifically developed for patients who have been referred for lifestyle management for culinary medicine and nutrition.

Each nutrition lesson is tailored to be delivered in individual live virtual group visit so that patients can interact with the material directly with the group facilitator and doctor. Each group is led by either the physician or a member of the physician's health coaching team. Since these are shared medical visits typically they are covered by insurance similar to a one on one visit with your doctor. Each group visit is typically 45-90 minutes depending on how much material to be covered in that group.

Here's what you can expect from this culinary medicine group:

📚 Nutrition lessons to learn about different foods and their health benefits

🔪 Culinary lessons to learn about key kitchen tools and how to use them to create simple, delicious meals and snacks

🧑‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations that illustrate nutrition and culinary lessons learned [no cooking skills required - just the basics here!]

📝 Lesson-specific materials and guides to support you in applying what you have learned

🍽 Access to 1,000s of recipes so you can practice weekly skills with recipes that meet your preferences

👉 Resources to support you in building a kitchen with tools and ingredients you need to get nourishing, delicious meals to the table fast

If you are interested in participating in our culinary medicine program and you are an established patient you may call the office to book your appointment for this session. If you are a new patient we must first establish a care relationship before you start the program. If you are a new patient please schedule here.

This lesson introduces you to the significance of maintaining a home environment conducive to healthy eating behaviors.

By the end of this group, you will be able to...

• Identify and select ingredient staples for Kitchen Zones: pantry, refrigerator, freezer, countertop

• Apply knowledge of label reading to pantry food selection

• Apply knowledge of flavor combinations to recipe creation

• Demonstrate appropriate use of kitchen equipment for different tasks

The Culinary Medicine group visit program has been designed for current or referred patients of Crossroads ObGyn and Wellness to support patients with basic cooking skills instruction while exploring the health benefits of foods.

This program is specifically developed for patients who have been referred for lifestyle management for culinary medicine and nutrition.

Each nutrition lesson is tailored to be delivered in individual live virtual group visit so that patients can interact with the material directly with the group facilitator and doctor. Each group is led by either the physician or a member of the physician's health coaching team. Since these are shared medical visits typically they are covered by insurance similar to a one on one visit with your doctor. Each group visit is typically 45-90 minutes depending on how much material to be covered in that group.

Here's what you can expect from this culinary medicine group:

📚 Nutrition lessons to learn about different foods and their health benefits

🔪 Culinary lessons to learn about key kitchen tools and how to use them to create simple, delicious meals and snacks

🧑‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations that illustrate nutrition and culinary lessons learned [no cooking skills required - just the basics here!]

📝 Lesson-specific materials and guides to support you in applying what you have learned

🍽 Access to 1,000s of recipes so you can practice weekly skills with recipes that meet your preferences

👉 Resources to support you in building a kitchen with tools and ingredients you need to get nourishing, delicious meals to the table fast

If you are interested in participating in our culinary medicine program and you are an established patient you may call the office to book your appointment for this session. If you are a new patient we must first establish a care relationship before you start the program. If you are a new patient please schedule here.

Our team inclusive of Dr. Kourtney, our credentialed nutrition professionals and culinary facilitators have created this group to help you get started with meeting your health goals for cardio-metabolic health. This group is beneficial for patients who need improvement with decreasing their insulin resistance or for those who are interested in learning more about their blood sugar balance in relationship to their lifestyle. Participants in this group will be following up to review their blood glucose reports from their continuous glucometer system (CGM) as well as receive education on how to read these reports in the future, how to adjust their monitoring plan, and how to make lifestyle adjustments based on the feedback that they are receiving from their CGM system.

These appointments are completed virtually via Zoom. Remember this type of visit is not for new patients who first must establish care with our office. If you are already an established patient (you have already had an appointment at our office) and you need to schedule a functional assessment visit please click here.

If you are a new patient interested in a functional assessment and you would like to establish care please click here to schedule or if you prefer please click on the button below to reserve your space.

This visit is for patients who have already completed their initial consultation visit or are already established patients who need a functional & integrative assessment visit. This type of group visit is typically completed after a new patient's initial consultation visit or for established patients who have expressed a need for a functional or integrative care plan and are starting their journey.

To complete a full functional assessment typically 2 group visits are required, depending on the patient.

These appointments are completed virtually via Zoom. Remember this type of visit is not for new patients who first must establish care with our office. If you are already an established patient (you have already had an appointment at our office) and you need to schedule a functional assessment visit please click here.

If you are a new patient interested in a functional assessment and you would like to establish care please click here to schedule.

What if there was a magic pill that could give you more natural energy than a cup of coffee? That this pill could help you to think clearer, be more creative, to de-stress and even sleep better?

Sound too good to be true?

What if we told you that you already have that magic pill and it’s quite literally under your nose!

Breathwork is being tipped as the next revolution in health and wellness. We want to bring the benefit of breathwork to our community and also bring a sense of support by having our physician participate directly in each session with you! Thanks to world-renowned teacher, Richie Bostock aka @thebreathguy, and Fiit you too can try a series of classes on Fiit (for free!!!!!!!) right along with Dr. Kourtney!

In order to engage in this community offering program at no cost you must register for a free trial with Fiit, an online exercise platform that our physician uses to host each community class. You can claim your free trial with Fiit here (remember if you don’t want to continue with the platform after your trial don’t forget to cancel your membership). Plus if you do decide that you want to commit to using this practice more regularly on your own with the Fiit platform you will get 25% off your first month as a special offer to you! To learn more about what you can experience during the breathwork sessions please check out the video.

Many of us today live in a state of high stress all the time which is so detrimental to our health and happiness. Some of us have forgotten what it even feels like to be relaxed.

“The cool thing about Breathwork is it can get you out of your mind in a few minutes. You’ll start to feel physical sensations and then go into a meditative state, without needing to know anything about meditation. I’ve had clients with insomnia have their first good night of sleep in decades after just one class!” says Richie.

Ready to join the class?

Dr. Kourtney will be hosting this class live on Fiit (so when you login you will should see her in the group waiting room) however you will be able to participate in the session completely within the privacy of your own space since this community offering is delivered virtually via the Fiit app. We invite you to join the lobby 10 minutes before the class starts. Remember if you are not already a Fiit member but would like to join the class you can sign up for a free trial here.

This lesson introduces patients to basic nutrition concepts, essential kitchen equipment, and basic culinary skills to execute simple food preparation.

By the end of this group, you will be able to...

• Apply basic knife skills to food preparation

• Apply basic knowledge of nutrition to food selection

• Demonstrate the importance of a plant-focused diet and its impact on the planet

• Identify benefits plants confer on health

• Demonstrate knowledge of nutrients beyond macros: phytochemicals & fiber

The Culinary Medicine group visit program has been designed for current or referred patients of Crossroads ObGyn and Wellness to support patients with basic cooking skills instruction while exploring the health benefits of foods.

This program is specifically developed for patients who have been referred for lifestyle management for culinary medicine and nutrition.

Each nutrition lesson is tailored to be delivered in individual live virtual group visit so that patients can interact with the material directly with the group facilitator and doctor. Each group is led by either the physician or a member of the physician's health coaching team. Since these are shared medical visits typically they are covered by insurance similar to a one on one visit with your doctor. Each group visit is typically 45-90 minutes depending on how much material to be covered in that group.

Here's what you can expect from this culinary medicine group:

📚 Nutrition lessons to learn about different foods and their health benefits

🔪 Culinary lessons to learn about key kitchen tools and how to use them to create simple, delicious meals and snacks

🧑‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations that illustrate nutrition and culinary lessons learned [no cooking skills required - just the basics here!]

📝 Lesson-specific materials and guides to support you in applying what you have learned

🍽 Access to 1,000s of recipes so you can practice weekly skills with recipes that meet your preferences

👉 Resources to support you in building a kitchen with tools and ingredients you need to get nourishing, delicious meals to the table fast

If you are interested in participating in our culinary medicine program and you are an established patient you may call the office to book your appointment for this session. If you are a new patient we must first establish a care relationship before you start the program. If you are a new patient please schedule here.