MINDFUL HEALTH Functional Medicine

This may sound familiar to men in their 50’s, that bogged down bloated feeling, always tired, no motivation, just always feeling blah!! A friend recommended that I take a “gut test” provided by Dr. Sheila Saltzman to see if there were some foods that may be causing me some issues. I figured my problems were due to age and wear and tear. Was I ever in for a surprise! The test showed I had quite a few sensitivities to different foods like chicken, shrimp, wheat and a few vegetables! Who knew right? So, under the guidance of Dr Saltzman, I started a new diet plan which also included some outstanding vitamins and supplements. It was a little hard at first but I’ve gotten used to cooking better meals and eliminating those foods that were giving me issues. Dr Saltzman is right there with you guiding you along and keeping track of your progress. She is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to even about the sensitive items. When I started this journey I weighed in at 244 pounds. I’m down to 208 and my goal of 185 doesn’t feel like a pipe dream anymore. My Blood Pressure is down, my cholesterol count is down, triglycerides are down, everything is looking up!! I can’t say enough good things about Dr Sheila Saltzman!! If you’re looking at starting your journey to get healthier, I can’t think of anyone more qualified to have your back and be in your corner to help get you there!! Sheila, Thank You for all that you do!!

In my experience, conventional medicine relied on medication management, overlooking underlying imbalances. In contrast, Sheila delves deep into root causes, addressing hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and gut health disruptions through tailored interventions. She has such depth and breath of all things wellness! We had conversations that no MD or DO would entertain, which allowed us to really put the puzzle pieces together.

Excellent physical therapy sessions! Sheila is incredibly easy to talk to and a great listener. I was completely discouraged from experiencing pain doing activities I love. After my first session with Sheila, I walked away feeling encouraged and empowered to get my strength back. Sheila has the knowledge and education to get to the root of the problem and supported me throughout my healing journey. In addition, she loves plants and I always feel like I'm in an oasis in the office. I walk in with the days stress and practically fall asleep during the PT sessions.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Mindful Health! Sheila has amazing knowledge and skills that are perfectly suited for our active, health conscious community. She has guided me on a path to better understanding my health, with attention to diet, supplements and general insight into how best serve my body. Plus, as a physical therapist she provides amazing manual treatment which is focused and personally tailored to my specific deficits. Truly cannot day enough good things!

When I started seeing Sheila for PT for my feet and knees, I was in bad shape. I had already seen an orthopedic surgeon, who was baffled by my foot pain, and a podiatrist, who recommended orthotics and "motion control" shoes that made my problem much worse. I was discouraged and beginning to lose hope when I heard about Sheila and immediately made an appointment. Long story short, Sheila was able to do for me what others were not. She took the time to figure out what was going on with my body and what it needed. After working with her for a few months, I am hiking again, just joined a Pilates Club, and I feel like I have my life back. Sheila is brilliant, patient, encouraging, and an incredible asset to our community. Every penny I spent at Mindful Health was more than worth it. I couldn't recommend Sheila more highly!

Dr. Sheila Saltzman is an excellent physical therapist with an immaculate office adjacent to a gym in downtown SLO. I’m an active senior and have seen Sheila for a knee injury prior to and post surgery. She is excellent at describing both the mechanics of the actual injury and how it affects overall movement and total health. I found her exercise program easy to understand and use, and her hands on manipulation/massage extremely helpful to my recovery. In addition, since I live half the year out of state she kindly found a physical therapy group in Helena Montana for me to transition to, I continue, to see her one month each year, just to reevaluate and to update my online program, an investment in my own well-being that keeps me “mindful” of my own health!

In my lifetime I’ve been in front of dozens of medical professionals for a variety of injuries/ailments. Of those, only a few have ever checked all the boxes I look for when trusting someone with my most important asset. Strong communication, professionalism, deep knowledge, and a multifaceted/comprehensive approach to healing. It’s clear to me from just one session that Sheila possesses all those traits and I’m so thrilled to have her on my team. When I entered her office I was in pain, discouraged, and overwhelmed by the rate at which I was sustaining injuries during weight training. I left with immediate pain relief, greater understanding of the cause of my injury, and techniques I could apply on my own time to continue to improve. Thank you Sheila!

Awesome experience...Dr. Saltzman is an incredible doctor of physical therapy! I saw her for both foot/ankle pain and shoulder pain. She was extremely thorough and really knows her stuff! I am a doctor of chiropractic and I am extremely particular about who I have work on me. I looked up quite a few health practitioners in the area and Dr. Saltzman’s background combining physical therapy and functional medicine really stood out. In addition to her impressive skills, she’s also a great communicator and had a very kind bedside manner. The work she does is worth every penny to have some smart as well as intuitive to figure out complex health conditions. I high recommend Dr. Saltzman and Mindful Health!