Integrated Health Systems

“My family has struggled with anxiety and depression (both parents and all brothers and sisters). I started having symptoms of anxiety in my 20s. I just thought it was pressure from going to college, getting started on my own, newly married, etc. At 29 I has my 1st baby after 2 miscarriages. For the next 8 years I was so busy that I didn’t realize that things were progressing. I was happy with my life and family but would become symptomatic from time to time again – anxious. We tried for 3 years to have another baby and I had 2 more miscarriages. Finally, I started taking natural progesterone and at age 38 finally had a successful pregnancy and gave birth to our son. That is when I started having major health problems. For almost 3 years I struggled and went from doctor to doctor. Each would put me on a new med, but I kept having symptoms. I went on an antidepressant as it got so bad that I had to do something. At 44 I had a hysterectomy because of huge fibroids. After that some symptoms improved, but the thyroid was still a problem. At age 46 I was finally diagnosed by an M.D. with Hashimoto’s. I started on Levoxyl but still two years later and two years with an endocrinologist had symptoms galore. I finally took the step “outside of the box” to try something new. Dr. Vaughn has carefully taken me from the very sick state I was in to feeling fully functional once again! I have great energy again, an improved immune system, adrenal fatigue is improving and I’m in normal ranges after years of struggling with fatigue and anxiety. I’m calm and sleep well and am handling a lot of issues without becoming overwhelmed. My blood sugar normalized and becoming gluten-free has really helped reduce inflammation and helped me feel so-so-so-so much better. I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Vaughn and look forward to confirming this journey of repairing my health and having a full, long, content and productive life. For 1st time in many years I feel like I’m in control of my health again. I’m feeling much better and seeing improvements all the time. Thank You!”

- Betty Lewis

“I was excited about the philosophy that I heard from Dr. Shane Steadman and Dr. Lindy Vaughn on Haystack TV. I have lots of issues and see lots of very qualified specialists and GP types, but nobody looked at the big picture – didn’t hear what I was saying about everything going on. The very first thing was finding out what was actually going on; maybe make some of the meds I’m on work better; maybe find out there are other things entirely different that are playing a part. The chiropractic part was totally new to me – to be honest it scared me. I “self-adjust” myself and when I said something about it, she didn’t chastise me: she liked the fact that I was in touch with my body enough to be able to do that. But Dr. Vaughn helped things that I had never ever gotten relieved – even with PT from accidents, and it’s amazing. I’m not scared anymore. And after all the results from the 1st tests ( the sensible and now seemingly obvious) things that were tested came out completely different than what most patients come in for and everything was completely re-evaluated, and then treated, just to fix me. This is so amazing (I say that over and over because it is). I am 51 years old and this is the first time ever that I’ve been excited about a doctor’s appointment! I feel better than I have in years.”

- Pam Stiffler

“I have been suffering with migraines for so many years and have been to so many different specialists. When I told neurologist that my migraines are “connected” with my digestion, he said he doesn’t treat intestines or digestion and I should go to an Gastro-enterologist. And when I complained to a Gastro-enterologist that I am also having migraines and I see a connection with migraines, he told me he doesn’t specialize in heads! They never looked at me as a whole person and that one system can affect another. I was given pills that only caused more side effects, nobody was looking into my nutrition, my life style habits… I was even told that all my problems are in my head. I was given labels for various illnesses but when I asked what is the root problem, nobody knew… And nobody really had time or interest to listen to what I found out by studying various books, articles on the internet… When I asked if I can have various test I was told I don’t need them, nothing is really wrong with me. I found out on my own I am a celiac and found what changes to my diet I need to make. Had some improvement, but was still suffering from migraines and low energy. Started to have problem sleeping, but was afraid to mention this to my primary care doctor for fear to be put on sleeping meds. Then last straw was when I had abnormal TSH test and got call from my Primary care doctor’s nurse who informed me that the doctor wants me to take Thyroid meds. She didn’t want to hear that just 10 months ago my TSH was normal. No explanation why, not even advice how and when to take the meds! Dr. Steadman is different kind of doctor.He values my input and doesn’t give usual attitude (I am THE Doctor here, you just listen to me!) and works with me as with a partner. I have been working with him and his office for 13 months now. He found out I have low adrenals and some other problems. He put me on supplement regimen that helped my adrenals to start to heal. I have more energy, even my migraines are less severe. Dr. Steadman is taking time to help me and together we are trying to get me even better. Also ladies in his office are very helpful and all of them are accessible either by email or by phone. Dr. Shane also doesn’t forget to comment on my willingness to work on my health. With the team like his, I am sure I will get even better than I am feeling today and I will stay on the healthy path. Thank you, Dr. Steadman, Thank you Tara and Jodie! Sincerely, IE., Longmont”