About
Dr. Ruth and Coach Allison work together to provide holistic health solutions. Learn more about us here!
University of Iowa Medical Doctor
University of Michican Family Medicine Residency
Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
WorldLink Medical Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Training
Kalish Institute One Year Mentorship
Dr. Ruth Vanderkooi, MD
My Journey to Functional Medicine
My journey to functional medicine began after 30 years of practicing conventional western medicine. I observed that our healthcare system in the U.S. is failing its chronic disease patients, even with the best treatments that conventional medicine has to offer.
Starting in my 50's, my health greatly declined, and I was miserable for years. Conventional medicine was failing me, too. That's when I discovered functional medicine, which focuses on finding the root causes of a patient's symptoms and treating the underlying issues. Using functional medicine principles on myself, I finally was able to recover, and now am feeling even better than before my issues began. I'm functioning at my fullest and ready to help you do the same.
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I'm passionate about helping my patients achieve optimal health and vitality.
B.S. Health Sciences, Clemson University
Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM)
Certified Health Education Specialist (NCHEC)
PROnatal Certified Coach for prenatal and postpartum
Certified Yoga Instructor (FiTour)
Coach Allison
Your Wellness in Action
Together we look holistically at all factors that are influencing your health outcomes.
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I am a health coach, personal trainer, meditation instructor and yoga instructor, with over ten years of experience working in the field of health & wellness. My personal wellness journey began in my teenage years, when I turned to strength training and nutritious eating as a way to boost my mood and energy. I love the invigorating feeling that healthy livings brings!​​
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In my coaching sessions, I use motivational interviewing and reflection to help you discover what lifestyle health routines will work long-term for you. You are in the drivers seat, deciding your priorities and direction, and I help you navigate how to get there.
I work closely with Dr. Ruth, to ensure your coaching is personalized based on clinical findings and Dr. Ruth's suggested treatments.
Specialties
Gut Health
Hormones
Thyroid
Detoxification
Holistic Health