Beyond Conventional Psychiatry
As a Psychiatrist, I am trained and understand that Mental Health Challenges are related to Physical, Psychological and Social Factors. This fact is acknowledged in conventional as well as integrative Psychiatry, but often the conventional Psychiatrist focuses on the symptoms alone without searching for the underlying factors that have caused the symptom to occur. Recent research has discovered that there is a strong relationship between inflammation and both physical and mental health symptoms. The primary physical factors that modify a person's genetics and cause inflammation and dysfunction are: 1) allergens; 2) infections or imbalance of the microbes in the gut; 3) toxins; 4) diet and nutrition and 5) lifestyle and stress. In addition, the microbes in the gut produce a large amount of neurotransmitters - including more serotonin and dopamine than in the brain! As a holistic and integrative Psychiatrist, the importance of evaluating the function of the brain, the body and the behavior, along with the Psychological, Social and Spiritual factors for each person, is critical in order to result in true health.

Biofeedback
Biofeedback is the process of gaining greater awareness of many …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are considered the …

Nutrition and Lifestyle Treatments
Eating real healthy food, supplying the body with needed nutritional …

Integrative Treatments
Holistic and integrative psychiatric treatments often include …
Dr. Heffner has been interviewed 5 times in August and September
2017 on Principal Broadcasting. Here are the recordings.
8 minute radio interview of Dr. Phyllis Heffner on Principal Broadcasting 8/10/2017
30 minute interview by Muriel Donnelly on Integrative Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
30 minute interview by Muriel Donnelly on Integrative Treatment of ADHD and Autism
30 minute interview by Muriel Donnelly on Integrative Therapies in Psychiatry
30 minute interview by Muriel Donnelly on the Brain and Body Wellness Membership Program at Holistic Child/Adult Psychiatry
Interview on Holistic Psychiatry
This interview was conducted in June, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C. by Stephanie Jackson, a Health Coach who specializes in Probiotics and Gut Health.

Biomedical Treatment for Autism
Autism is often accompanied by many other physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. These conditions negatively may worsen the autistic symptoms, and result in a decrease in the person's functioning and happiness...

Depression and Anxiety
Both Depression and Anxiety have multiple possible underlying causes, which can range from genetic factors, infections, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, psychological and social factors, nutritional factors, and environmental toxins...

Integrative Medicine and Functional Laboratory Testing
Searching for and treating the underlying cause(s) of the presenting symptoms is more successful than just treating the symptoms themselves in bringing about true healing. Getting the appropriate functional laboratory testing can assist in …
Testimonials
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