Fantastic Functional Medicine Clinic in Des Moines. The…read morebest one I would say. Dr Lori Miller and Dr Zach Watkins are the practice Doctors here. We have only seen Dr Lori for our needs. We have visited with our young kids who deal with unexplained and misdiagnosed health issues. Dr Lori has been a wonderful help to our family. I appreciate the office staff who are kind, efficient and helpful. Their office runs very smoothly with how they deal with consultation, visits, finances. Very open with health journey vision and supplements needed. Definitely NOT pushy on anything you don't want to do or need. Dr Lori is very educated in the functional medicine world as she is with traditional medicine. I greatly appreciate that about her. I highly recommend Livewell and I wouldn't go anywhere else for functional medicine.

From the owner: We provide an alternative to the traditional health care model by focusing on an alternative health…read morecare plan. Many people struggle with chronic conditions because mainstream healthcare doesn't look at things from a holistic perspective to pinpoint the 'root causes' of many health concerns. The Livewell Clinic seeks to investigate the biochemical and metabolic glitches likely to cause a specific disease process. Then we put a care plan in place to reverse, stop or prevent disease & its related symptoms. We seek to partner with people to actively pursue a life of wellness."

This doctor is not in West Des Moines. She works out of a facility in Creston, IA. We finally…read moredecided to make an appointment when my son was having trouble breathing. We have been in town for one week from California and planned on contacting this doctor because she advertises being in West Des Moines and focusing on alternative medicine. I called yesterday and who ever scheduled the appointment said tomorrow at 9 am. I said we'll take it. We drove all the way here and were told the appointment was scheduled for another day. We drove one hour with an 8 month old! I'm very sad and will not be returning to the appointment. I'm writing to warn you all of this situation. I'm not sure of the doctors skills because I didn't get to meet her, but I can tell you she is not in West Des Moines.

From the owner: Cheri Standing, MD, provides integrative pediatric health services to children of all ages and…read moretheir families at Bluebird Integrative Pediatrics in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Standing established Bluebird to promote children's health through integrative and functional medicine. She is a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil's Integrative Medicine Fellowship and passed the Integrative Medicine Boards in May 2017. She is the only Integrative Pediatrician in the state of Iowa. Dr. Standing practiced pediatric emergency medicine for over 20 years, and today she grounds her practice in what she considers to be the building blocks of good health: nutrition, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. Rather than offering primary care services, she focuses on addressing chronic health issues that can make life more difficult for children and families alike, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eczema, asthma, allergies, childhood obesity, and food intolerances. Dr. Standing often finds that when she addresses a child's health issues, the entire family benefits. She is experienced at coaching children and families through dietary changes like dairy-free, gluten-free, and anti-inflammatory diets, and is a support and resource when adding preventive care like physical activity, mindfulness and healthy habits into a child's lifestyle. Bluebird Integrative Pediatrics is an LGBT-friendly and transgender-affirming practice.  ...

I've been a customer of nutrition marketplace for about 7-8 years. Steve Weiss (the owner) is such…read morea friendly and truly caring person. He is not only a pharmacist but specializes in nutrition as well, a rare combination. This comes in handy when his sidekick, Dr. Deo Guidry, is equipped with knowledge in alternative preventative medicine. Dr. Guidry can perform multiple tests all specializing in nutritional deficiencies, allergies, osteoporosis or genetic disorders. You want tests on other areas, you got it. However he likes to do what he calls a full body panel first, which addresses what you are deficient in, and more than likely, is affecting your current ailment(s). I've had two full body panels/CBCs (complete blood count) twice. The first was 7 years ago to find out about any deficiencies. After a month, I became pregnant (that wasn't my intention BUT it was something doctors told me I wasn't going to be able to do). I believe most of my deficiencies were addressed because about 3 months ago I re-tested. All came back nice except my vitamin D was a little low. Dr. Guidry about gave me a medal lol So yes, these guys are the real deal. Dr Guidry does the labs, Steve supplies you with high quality SUPPLEMENTS, not medication. Plus, they have a water filter system that is just amazing. Bring in your jugs, fill them up and go! Great price too, I don't bother getting my water elsewhere. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because if you call during rush hour, they usually don't answer the phone, because they're helping customers. I also wish they'd stay open till 6pm instead of 530pm during the weekdays.

Of all the things you do for your health, making sure you get clean water is paramount. Because of…read morethe mass amounts of pesticides sprayed in Iowa, the water is simply not safe. Everyone needs a great water filter, but if you don't want to invest in that, then this is an awesome option. The water is super clean and free of toxins... And tastes great. Super glad I found this place. Just wish they had multiple locations.