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Are You Still Suffering After Seeing Many Doctors?

See “Understanding Integrative Medicine" below  for a quick explanation of how integrative medicine can help put an end to your suffering.

Don’t Suffer Needlessly!

Understanding Integrative Medicine

1.

What is it?

Integrative medicine focuses on the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic illness by understanding and treating the root causes of illness.

Integrative medicine integrates western medicine with more natural holistic medicine.

The practice of integrative medicine affirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

2.

How is it practiced?

A person with health issues or goals consults with the doctor who listens closely to their description of the symptoms being experienced and a timeline and history of the person’s lifestyle, stress levels, medical problems and procedures.

Each New Patient visit begins with a 90-minute consultation (minimum).

The doctor develops a deep understanding of the nature and root cause of the person’s issues, and their experience of those issues.

Based on this discovery phase, specialized lab tests will be ordered and performed to get feedback needed to make and confirm a diagnosis.

Once lab results are obtained, evaluated, discussed and explained as to what they reveal, a diagnosis is made, and a unique treatment plan is recommended.

As the treatment plan is implemented the patient’s feedback is received by the doctor during follow-up sessions and the plan is continued or adjusted based on the experience and results reported by the patient.

3.

What you can do

Give yourself the opportunity to tell the doctor what you have been experiencing and how it got to this stage.

Based on that conversation and the results of your labs, the nature, degree and source of your health issues will be determined.

An individualized treatment plan will be recommended, started and adjusted as needed based on your feedback to the doctor during treatment until you are happy and healthy again.

Download “What is Integrative Medicine?” below.

Our Practice

Indigo Integrative Health Clinic is a medical practice staffed with doctors who care.

It is not the typical “medical factory” where you sit in a giant waiting room filling out forms before you are seen by a harried doctor who spends five minutes with you and sends you off with a pharmaceutical prescription. Indigo’s doctors do a true consultation with you as a collaborator in your own health care.

A typical new patient consultation lasts 90 minutes. It consists of the opportunity for you to describe in detail your symptoms, how those symptoms make you feel and how having them affects your life.

At Indigo we treat the whole person, NOT just your symptoms. Integrative medicine differs from most conventional medical practices in that identifying the cause of the symptoms is the primary focus of the diagnostic efforts.

Treatment is designed to address the root cause, not just to interrupt, or mask the symptoms. If your goal is to return to a state of vibrant health, make an appointment to see our doctors and get the correct diagnosis, treatment and care you deserve.

Our Practitioners

SNEJANA SHARKAR, RND, FNP, ACNP

With over 20 years of medical experience, Snejana Sharkar is an excellent health care provider who has dedicated her life to medicine and patient care. With a long history of working in hospitals to later studying Naturopathic and Functional Medicine, she is the foundation of Indigo and will find the best solution for you.

ISABEL SHARKAR, NMD

Dr. Isabel Sharkar is the driving force behind innovation at Indigo while seeking the best healing solutions to provide for her patients. Focusing on the lifestyle and beauty aspects at Indigo, she will help you live the life of your dreams while looking and feeling your best doing it.

Our testimonials

What our patients say

Alexandra M.

"You brought me back to life! Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful health evaluation that helped create a plan that has lifted me back up after 2 very close back to back pregnancies. The supplement support and hormone therapy has put my body and spirit back on track."

Anonymous

"Dr. Sharkar gave me my life back. After exhausting every avenue to heal multiple health conditions, I had reached a dead end—until Indigo. Dr. Sharkar’s personal and clinical experience with thyroid healing gave me hope. Today, my body is healthier than it’s been since birth, and I’m deeply grateful for this transformation."

Cayce E.

"Working with Indigo was the best decision I’ve made for my health. I was quickly diagnosed and treated with targeted supplements and lifestyle changes, and my labs steadily improved to normal. Dr. Sharkar and her team are thorough, effective, and kind. I feel healthier and more energized than I have in over a decade!"

Jenna E.

"I just want to send my heartfelt gratitude to you all at indigo. The change I’m seeing in myself in more than one way just makes me so thankful. I’ve looked for this change in so many doctors' offices over the years and never found a place who could give me what I needed."

Joy K.

"Beautiful environment, balanced with personal and professional, but mostly if you follow their guidance, it works!"

K. E.

"Indigo Integrative Health is a GEM! I am already feeling better than I have in years. I am beyond grateful and couldn't recommend Indigo enough."

Kate D.

"I am not being dramatic when I say Dr Sharkar saved my life. I was having a very hard time since the birth of my daughter. She identified the problem and I started treatment right away. I had seen a lot of doctors before Dr. Sharkar and no one has ever compared. I owe her everything. She has given me my life back."

Katherine L.

"Before Indigo, I struggled daily with gut issues, dizziness, acne, and fatigue. Nothing worked- until I found Indigo. Yes, it was an investment of time and money- but one that changed my life. I no longer feel bloated, woozy, or in pain. Most importantly, I had a healthy pregnancy and thriving postpartum experience. What sets Indigo apart is their genuine care and commitment- I’ve never felt so supported. Today, I feel better than I ever imagined possible"

Kelly S.

"I was close to giving up to having a 'normal' life after multiple separate but related health issues, and never getting a comprehensive review of my entire body through traditional medicine. I have only been in the care of Indigo for a few months, but am now looking forward to my future potential as a healthy human! If you’re on the fence, reach out."

L. A.

"The entire Indigo team is phenomenal—warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in their patients’ health. From day one, they made me feel cared for and supported. Their dedication, expertise, and the invaluable information they've shared with me have been life-changing. I am beyond grateful for their time and attention and highly recommend Indigo to anyone looking to take control of their health in a truly transformative way!"

Margaret G.

"My entire life, I had GI issues that were just dismissed by regular doctors. I knew [working with Indigo} was going to be expensive but I figured I might as well just go for it, get to the bottom of it. So after working with Indigo, I am no longer chronically ill. I'm sleeping better. I'm able to live life without any of that complication now. They’ve been miracle workers, medical detectives who get to the bottom of what's causing your symptoms. It's been life changing."

Marta S.

"Indigo didn’t just treat my Lyme. They helped me rebuild from the inside out. My body is now stronger and more grounded than ever before. Yes, it’s an investment. But it was the only path to root-level healing. It was scary to move away from conventional medicine, but this approach—holistic, evidence-informed, human—was what I needed to truly heal. I’m now able to live my life to the fullest."

Maureen M.

"After four years of worsening chronic symptoms, wasted money on random tests, and the prospect of lifelong medications, I came to Indigo exhausted. In just three months under Indigo’s care, my symptoms are steadily improving. This is truly the best care I’ve ever received. Indigo shouldn’t be a last resort - it should be the first place you go to understand and heal your body."

Paula R.

"This place is amazing. I no longer struggle with IBS symptoms. I have been so impressed with the level of attention and care received here. It's truly incredible. SO highly recommended."

Rina G.

"I can’t remember the last time my body felt this healthy. I came to Indigo with multiple autoimmune flares and prescriptions I hoped to move away from. Having worked with other functional providers, I can confidently say none match Indigo’s organization, attention to detail, and quality of care. My OBGYN was so impressed with my progress, she asked for Dr. Sharkar’s info. This has been one of the best investments I’ve made in my health- I’d do it again in a heartbeat. "

Rosie P.

"The way that my health has changed since Indigo is pretty drastic. After working with the Indigo team, I found out that I had Hashimoto's,. I finally got the medical help that I actually needed. I was able to conceive and have a baby. It's a higher evolution of medicine from my perspective. I love Indigo. It elevated my life"

Rosie P.

"The way that my health has changed since Indigo is pretty drastic. After working with the Indigo team, I found out that I had Hashimoto's. I finally got the medical help that I actually needed. I was able to conceive and have a baby. It's a higher evolution of medicine from my perspective. I love Indigo. It elevated my life."

S. O.

"The care and treatment I have received from Indigo Integrative Health Clinic has, without exaggeration, saved my life. I had been suffering for over 3 years with serious symptoms [...].The medical industry gave up on me. Indigo gave me accurate and thorough testing and was able to diagnose me quickly. I was put on an effective treatment plan that showed me improvements in my health quicker than I thought possible."

Sonia K.

"This clinic literally saved me after a terrible shingles outbreak and a horde of autoimmune disorders. Competent, compassionate, excellent doctors. Cannot recommend them strongly enough. What they do at Indigo is the future of medicine. "

Stephanie H.

"No doctor that I've been to with any of my symptoms, even talked about Lyme.. Dr. Sharkar understood it inside and out and answered every question I had—about long-term outcomes, healing timelines, and everything in between. I feel like I have my life back!"

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