Guy Danielson, MD
Board Certified Neurosurgeon in Tyler for over 40 years. Trailblazer in Functional and Regenerative Medicine.
Dedicated to putting healing back into Healthcare.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine takes into account the whole person, including all physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental influences that affect health. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine seeks to identify and address the root causes of disease, not just the symptoms. We seek to identify imbalances in the way the body functions, to correct them, and to allow healing to occur.
How do I learn more?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our team members. Let the healing begin!
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We get to the root cause of your…
- Problems Losing Weight
- Depression / Anxiety
- Chronic Inflammation
- Diabetes/PreDiabetes
- Thyroid Condition
- General Health Concerns
Dr. Guy Danielson talks about our goals, the power of hope and the pillars of Integrative Health Matters.
Sheri Danielson talks about bringing healing back to healthcare and what makes Integrative Health Matters unique.
Our Team
Adrienne Carmack, MD, IFMCP
Certified functional medicine practitioner. 15-year career as a urologist.
Carmen Keith, MD, IFMCP
I knew people had dreams of better health but had often lost hope of anything changing because nothing ever did. I wanted to provide a practice to help you restore your hope to achieve your health dreams because I believe you are worth your health!
Kevin May, MD, ABAARM, FAARFM, CFMP
Dr. May is passionate and committed to developing a strong patient-physician relationship. Dr. May’s priority and dedication are to his patients as their doctor. He believes his patients deserve better than a quick, five-minute visit and remains dedicated to providing the highest quality health care for every one of his patients.
Cheryl Winter, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, MS APRN, MS RD, CDE, IFMCP
Cheryl has always been driven by the mantra of Hippocrates, known as the Father of Medicine, “Let Food be thy Medicine and Medicine be thy Food.”
Todd Funkhouser, MD, PhD
Dr. Funkhouser’s research interests are in gene regulation and cytokine response in allergic and autoimmune disease. He enjoys seeing pediatric and adult patients with a fantastic team of providers in both Las Cruces NM and with Access Allergy in El Paso Texas.
Karol Spence, CHHC, BCFWC
Nutrition and health has been Karol’s life-long passion. Dedicated to helping clients implement new habits, so they won’t miss out on what life truly has to offer. Favorite quote: “Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Sheri Danielson, LCSW, IFMCHC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Integrative Health Coach for over 20 years that believes in cultivating happiness. Favorite quote: "Without joy there is no health, and no healing without joy."
Latest Blog
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IHM Services during COVID-19
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Current Service Availability at IHM
Supplements We can make arrangements with you to meet at our office to pick up supplements. We will make a...Read More
Integrative Health Matters Updated Response to Coronavirus, 3-16-2020
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Our Current Approach to Patient Care Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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Notice Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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Anxiety: Condition or Symptom?
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Integrative Health Matters Offers Free Events in Tyler
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