We Practice Integrative Oncology and Naturopathic Oncology with a Naturopathic Medical Doctor that focuses on the Metabolic Approach to Cancer Support. Offices are in Atlanta, Georgia and Austin, Texas as well as we offer virtual consultations.
Our methodology offers an innovative metabolic approach that integrates an evidence based Metabolic Approach to Cancer Support, Integrative Oncology, and Naturopathic Oncology, alongside the expertise of a holistic cancer specialist, to tailor the most effective treatment plan for your unique needs.
Integrative Oncology is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients, reduce the side effects of conventional medicine cancer treatments, and improve clinical outcomes. Our objective is to develop a patient-centered, individualized plan for each of the three stages of care, including the preventative stage, the direct treatment phase, and the maintenance phase following treatment. Integrative, in this context, encompasses the amalgamation of Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Oncology, conventional Oncology, and other complementary therapies or practices, aiming to deliver the most appropriate care for each patient including natural therapies as well as allopathic treatments that are the hallmarks of cancer in today’s healthcare environment.
Our approach places a strong emphasis on understanding the internal terrain and metabolism of the body, as well as the interplay between the mind, body and its surrounding environment. We offer an innovative metabolic approach to cancer care. It is crucial to comprehend the unique terrain, environment, and bio-individuality of each patient to determine the most suitable treatment options.
Our methodology is founded on thorough testing and assessment of each patient to address the underlying root cause health issues that have led to their cancer diagnosis. We adhere to evidence-based practices from various traditions to support the health and well-being of our patients. We consider Genetics, Epigenetics, and nutritional epigenomics as elements of the body’s terrain, as well as mitochondrial function and others. Our goal is to create a highly individualized and comprehensive Plan of Health that considers your specific details and treatment options, including both conventional and integrative care.
Common systems, processes and topics we review and understand concerning your metabolism and environment:
1. Genetic, epigenetic, and nutritional epigenetic modifications through lifestyle adjustments and diet.
2. Blood sugar balance management
3. Enviromental and Toxic burden management
4. Repopulating and balancing the microbiome
5. Immune system efficiency
6. Modulating inflammation and oxidative stress
7. Enhancing blood circulation while inhibiting angiogenesis and metastasis
8. Establishing hormone balance
9. Recalibrating stress levels and biorhythms
10. Enhancing mental and emotional well-being
We are available to support patients at any stage of their cancer journey. Some patients may be undergoing standard treatments such as Chemotherapy, Radiation, or Surgery, while others prefer a purely holistic and natural approach to cancer support. Our medical team will discuss various options with you, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the details to make informed decisions about your care. We offer a wide range of naturopathic, integrative and holistic options that can assist your body throughout your cancer journey.
Integrative Oncology
References:
Daniel Rubin, ND; Naturopathic oncology: An emerging discipline
Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO; Why Organic Food May Reduce the Risk of Cancer
OncANP: Principles of Care Guidelines
Kimberly Williford, NMD, Naturopathic Oncology Approach to Breast Cancers and Hormonal Cancers
Blog:
Mitochondrial Dysfunction Article
Nutrigenomics: How Nutrition Influences Gene Expression and Health
Mitochondrial Metabolic Theory of Cancer
What Makes Up Your Gut Microbiome?
Endocrine Disruptors and Natural Alternatives to Hormone Therapy
HOW WE HELP
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs or NMDs) trained in Integrative
cancer care provides an important and substantial role in the support of people diagnosed with cancer through survivorship. They provide evidence-informed guidance on safe and effective use of natural and supportive therapies, when combined with conventional treatment.
Understand You
We take the time to understand your body’s Metabolic Terrain, health history and environment through anecdotal and empirical facts.
Plan of Health
We create an individualized and through plan of health that takes into account the Whole You as well as Naturopathic and potentially Allopathic care options. Your Internal Terrain and bio-individuality significantly impact your Plan of Health.
Individualized
We prescribe the right health plan that can include Nutraceuticals, Nutritional IVs, Diet, Hormones, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Frequency Therapy as well as other modalities to potentially return you to health and a normal lifestyle as well as create a healthy body that can reduce the risk of recurrence.
Personalized Care
With our Metabolic Terrain, Environmental, Integrative, Holistic and Individualized approach, you will work with a Naturopathic Medical Doctor to provide a more comprehensive experience now and in the future.
KIMBERLY R. WILLIFORD, MS, RD/LD, NMD
Kimberly Williford, MS,RD,LD,NMD is a native Texan, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Dietitian. She has dedicated her entire career to studying and helping patients to heal and balance metabolic dysfunction to help chronically ill patients while optimizing vitality and performance.
She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Master’s degree in Nutritional Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Texas Tech University and completed internship at Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas. After graduate school her focus was on children born with metabolic disorders later becoming an intensive care dietitian. She also worked extensively with the geriatric population both in the hospital and extended care facilities.
As a desire to treat the cause of disease rather than symptoms she furthered her education by attending medical school at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, one of only four accredited, four-year naturopathic medical schools in the United States where she earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree (NMD). She completed a two year general and functional medicine residence, which focused on metabolic testing in Atlanta, Georgia. She served as a consultant in functional test interpretation for Metametrix/Genova laboratories reviewing test results with doctors from all over the country.
She has completed Board Certification fellowship training in anti-aging and restorative medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation Medicine. She studied environmental medicine with Dr. Bill Rea, founder of Environmental Health Center Dallas, and Dr. Walter Crinnion, an expert in environmental medicine for over thirty years. An unexpected cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause led to an increased passion in understanding hormones and optimizing the immune function. This was a natural fit for completing Master Class training in the Metabolic Approach to Cancer with Dr. Nasha Winters ND, FABNO and author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer.
Dr. Williford’s practice focuses on integrative functional wellness to help environmental toxicity, cancer support, metabolic dysfunction, hormone imbalance, longevity/optimal aging, cognitive decline and chronic disease. Treatment is individual as each person is unique rather than being a protocol. Focus is on the person as a whole rather than a diagnosis. She has been working with patients, both in and out of the hospital for over 20 years to help them achieve optimal health.
The Team at SIE Medical gave me a chance to support my body while having Chemotherapy and Radiation to lessen side effects and add other modalities to the equation to help my body win against Cancer. Dr. Williford has a thorough understanding of how your body works. She helped me heal and change my life. Thank You!– S.I.E.Medical Patient