Sharis has always been interested in the more holistic, natural approach to health and healing, and has an arsenal of tools at home to keep her family’s immune systems in tip-top shape. Although proactively supporting the immune system is the best place to start to keep the family healthy, it’s nearly impossible to avoid illness or ailments completely, especially as a household of seven!
Luckily, Sharis also has Dr. Rob and Dr. Jon as go-to doctors to keep her family thriving.
Keeping the Family Functioning with Functional Medicine
Sharis first found Dr. Rob around 2016 through a friend when she was dealing with a chronic, nagging issue that wouldn’t resolve.
“I immediately loved the attentiveness and the care Dr. Rob provided… not to mention the results,” Sharis says. “The Christian nature was a great fit for our family, too.”
Sharis knew at that moment that Dr. Rob would be a great asset to her and her family, but there was one instance several years later that solidified in Sharis’ mind that Dr. Rob would be her go-to provider.
“I had a rash that started out quite small and contained and ended up exploding all over my body. It was very disruptive to my life. I was miserable, desperate, and losing lots of sleep. I was getting up in middle of the night and getting into the bath because it was the only thing that brought some relief.
I was trying some other natural things first, but I had people in my life who are more ‘western medicine minded’ who convinced me that I needed to see a dermatologist. I decided to give it a try. It was one of my first experiences with a dermatologist, so I had high hopes since skin is what they study! The dermatologist gave me a steroid and a cream, which I used, even though I’m pretty anti-pharmaceuticals… and it didn’t help!” explains Sharis.
She was clearly disappointed that even the doctors who were specifically trained in skin conditions couldn’t help resolve her skin issue.
“So many of my medically trained family and friends said, ‘this will work’, and so I made the sacrifice in what I thought was best for me to make it through an acute situation. I was shocked and disappointed when it didn’t help,” she says. “I ended up going to Dr. Rob and his protocol was the only thing that helped! It completely resolved the rash. That was a turning point… a tribute to what Rob can do and made him priority.”
Sharis’ trust in Dr. Rob’s care has led her to choose Valeo for not just her own care, but the care of her entire family.
“With the exception of one daughter who is extraordinarily healthy, everyone in the family has seen Dr. Rob for something, whether chronic or acute,” shares Sharis. “Even though I do things at home to keep their immune systems strong, Dr. Rob is our first choice for the trickier illnesses that seem to hang on.”
Another thing that Sharis really appreciates about Dr. Rob is his protocol’s ability to help the body clear out toxins.
“Although we choose the holistic route whenever possible, it gives me peace of mind for when we do need to give my kids antibiotics or go the western medicine route, that he can help support the body through detoxification afterward.”
Adjustments with Dr. Jon
It was evident during our conversation with Sharis that her family’s health is a priority, and that chiropractic is a big part of their routine to keep their minds and bodies healthy.
“We have seen chiropractors regularly since 2009 when we moved to Minnesota,” she says, “but the chiropractor I had been seeing took a break from her practice. We had already been going to Valeo for Dr. Rob, and so we decided to give Dr. Jon a try, and my kids absolutely love him!”
It’s rare that a kid loves any sort of health appointment, but what makes that statement even more rare is that Sharis’ kids range in age from preschooler to teenager. Despite their age differences, they all seem to love Dr. Jon!
“They all look forward to going to appointments and get excited for their adjustments. His energy is incredible… and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him in a bad mood. You leave his office feeling so great, emotionally and physically,” explains Sharis. “And I don’t know how he has the patience of Job, but he does,” she laughs, “he is never short with any of my kids. And he somehow manages to prioritize every person even though there’s a lot of us! It’s an amazing gift he has.”
“I’ve taken my youngest for adjustments to help him through ear infections and general ‘crud’,” says Sharis, adding, “… and my older kids who are in sports have seen him for injuries. It’s so nice to have a chiropractor who is so well-rounded, who can do it all, and who we trust. We love that he has the tools like e-stim, tape, and rehabilitation exercise recommendations that he can make for the kids to continue to strengthen at home.”
Beyond Dr. Jon’s chiropractic knowledge, Sharis also sees a huge benefit in his ability to connect with the kids.
“He also just knows the kids so well and has such a great relationship with them that the kids trust him and will actually do what he says,” remarks Sharis, joking about how challenging that can be with a teenager.
The Whole Package
Sharis loves her family’s whole experience at Valeo. Beyond the care from the doctors, she explains that they feel like they are a part of the Valeo team.
“We are healthy and healing because of the whole picture of what Valeo provides. The care is incredible, and there are a lot of little things that make you feel like you’re especially valued and welcome,” says Sharis. “The staff is always warm and friendly, and they take the time to actually get to know you. It’s nice to go somewhere and feel cared for by every person there. The whole environment that Valeo has built has made it such a warm, welcoming, and special place for my family.”
If you’d like to schedule an appointment at Valeo, call our office at 952-949-0676.
