You're exhausted despite sleeping enough. Your joints ache without explanation. Brain fog makes simple tasks difficult. You've seen multiple doctors, but all your tests come back "normal." You're told it's just stress.

Does this sound familiar?

If you're experiencing unexplained symptoms that conventional medicine hasn't been able to diagnose or treat effectively, you may be among the millions of Americans silently struggling with Autoimmune Disease.

The Hidden Epidemic in Our Rochester Community

Autoimmune Disease occurs when your immune system—designed to protect you—mistakenly attacks your body's own healthy tissues. Recent groundbreaking research reveals that autoimmune disease affects approximately 15 million Americans, or 4.6% of ...

In this video, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, and Lori DiBartolo, Nurse Practitioner discuss Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS/PANDAS) - the symptoms, treatment options, and how you can help raise awareness of this serious condition. 

Imagine this: one day, your child is thriving, full of energy and joy. The next, they’re overcome by sudden, debilitating anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or emotional outbursts. As a parent or caregiver, this kind of abrupt change is nothing short of heartbreaking—and confusing. 

What if the behaviors you’re seeing aren’t what they seem? For some children, these dramatic shifts may be linked to an immune system reaction, often overlooked or misunderstood. Co...

Have you ever wondered why trauma seems to live in your body long after the events have passed? Why certain sounds or situations trigger responses you can't control? Or why traditional talk therapy, while helpful, sometimes doesn't create the lasting change you're seeking?

At Arbor Health, we believe that understanding the biological foundations of trauma is essential to true healing. That's why we're excited to share two powerful resources that illuminate how trauma affects the body and brain—and more importantly, how you can rewire those patterns for lasting transformation.

The Biology Behind Your Experience

Trauma isn't just psychological—it's deeply biological. When we experience trauma, our nervous system shifts into survival mode, ...

Looking for nutrient-dense school lunch ideas that our Rochester kids will actually eat? The new "21 Days of Real Food for Kids" recipe guide from Pluck and School of Lunch delivers practical, delicious solutions for busy parents seeking to nourish their children's growing bodies and minds.

Real Food School Lunch Recipes That Support Children's Health

Creating healthy school lunches doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. This comprehensive recipe collection focuses on whole, nutrient-dense ingredients that provide sustained energy throughout the school day. Each recipe incorporates organ meat seasonings that boost nutritional value without compromising taste - addressing one of the biggest challenges parents face when preparing...

Watch the recorded livestream video: Amber Ratcliffe and Justine Shults discuss Adrenal Fatigue and why it may be what's holding you back from feeling your best.

Adrenal Fatigue is a silent epidemic caused by our fast-paced culture. Being “on” all the time is exhausting and so many of us are experiencing burnout and serious health symptoms as a result. Adrenal Fatigue isn’t just found in adults, it’s becoming more common in kids too, as they are stressed with school, activities, social pressures, and adrenaline filled video games. 

Unfortunately, Adrenal Fatigue is often misdiagnosed as depression by primary care doctors. At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we regularly hear that people had blood work run at multiple doctors...

Listen to Amber Ratcliffe, CEO & Co-Founder and Justine Shults, Nurse Practitioner, as they discuss female sex hormone imbalance and why it may be what is holding you back from feeling your best.

What is a Hormone Imbalance?

Are you irritable, moody, and exhausted all the time, yet have trouble sleeping? Gaining weight despite diet and exercise? You are not alone. Up to 75% of women report suffering from symptoms that could be attributed to a hormone imbalance!

Hormones are important chemical messengers in our bodies such as Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone, Cortisol, Thyroid, DHEA, and Vitamin D. They are produced in one type of tissue and then move through the bloodstream to other parts of the body delivering “messages” for that pa...

Watch the live stream video: Amber Ratcliffe, CEO, and Justine Shults, Nurse Practitioner, discuss thyroid disease and why it may be what is holding you back from feeling your best.

First a Little About Thyroid Disease...

When your thyroid is not functioning optimally, you can feel dull, tired, constipated, gain weight, have dry skin, hair can become dry and even fall out, muscles and joints might ache, periods become irregular, you might have fertility problems, brain fog, sugar and carb cravings (your body is desperate for energy!), high cholesterol (even if your diet is amazing), and a host of other large and small symptoms.

• One in eight women will be diagnosed with thyroid disease during her lifetime

• The most common form is ...

Simple, vibrant ingredients that actually make you feel amazing

Picture this: a meal that tastes like a Mediterranean vacation but leaves you feeling energized instead of bloated. Sound too good to be true? We're excited to share one of our favorite gut-friendly recipes that proves healing foods can be absolutely delicious.

This isn't just another salad—it's what happens when functional medicine meets your dinner table. Every colorful ingredient has been chosen to nourish your digestive system while delivering the kind of fresh, satisfying flavors that make healthy eating feel effortless.

Why Your Gut Will Thank You

When digestive issues have you second-guessing every meal, finding foods that both satisfy and support your healing can fe...

Picture yourself sitting down to a dinner with loved ones, anticipating the comfort of your favorite meal, only to find that within an hour you're doubled over with bloating, gas, and cramping that makes you feel like you need to loosen your belt. Or imagine trying to maintain your energy for your children's soccer games, but finding yourself constantly battling brain fog, fatigue, and unpredictable bathroom emergencies that keep you from being fully present in those precious moments.

 At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we witness the profound impact of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) on people throughout our Rochester community. We've seen once-energetic parents struggle to keep up with their daily routines, pr...