Women’s Health

The clinic has been working with women of all ages including menopause and post menopause support for over 20 years.  In many cases the clinic can identify the issues so that hormone replacement therapy or HRT is not needed.

We focus on balancing the nervous system and other biological issues. After addressing these issues, some women do not need additional support.  For other women the clinic offers natural supplements that support the body in producing estrogen or progesterone naturally.

Increased Chemicals in the Environment

The increase of chemicals in our food and environment has caused a significant increase in negative symptoms in the last three years. By taking a comprehensive look at a patient’s health, the clinic has helped many women become energetic and vibrant. This includes assessing and addressing components of health such as reactions to foods, chemicals in the body, and other metabolic issues.

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Therapies Used in the Clinic

Many patients come into the office after not responding to other forms of treatment. Dr. Zafis, DC uses the history, exam, medical tests, and Applied Kinesiology to assess the situation with each patient.

Applied Kinesiology is a Chiropractic technique taught in Chiropractic schools that helps assess function in the body. It is very specific and detail-oriented and is a valuable tool for Doctors across the country. At one point, 18,000 Chiropractors were using this technique.

This technique has been researched and published in several medical journals, including International Journal of Neuroscience, Perceptional Motor Skills, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and American Journal of Sports Medicine.

This system uses the nervous system to assess imbalances and specific biology in the body. It is used to assess which nutritional formulas best helps the patient at that specific point in time.

It is also beneficial in identifying which foods cause imbalances in the body that may result in headaches, pain, fatigue, brain fog, and many other symptoms.

For more information about Applied Kinesiology visit www.icakusa.com.

Here are 5 commonly asked questions about women’s health issues without using hormone replacement therapy (HRT):

1. How can I manage hot flashes and night sweats naturally?
The Wellness Perspective: Women often look for non- pharmaceutical alternatives like dietary adjustments, black cohosh, and vitamin therapies to cool their bodies down without resorting to synthetic estrogen. A wellness care perspective might also look into clearing out hormone disrupting chemicals, balancing the nervous system, or supporting cortisol levels to reduce the severity of these sudden temperature spikes.

2. Why am I experiencing brain fog and fatigue, and how do I fix it without hormones?
The Wellness Perspective: Midlife brain fog, forgetfulness, and sluggishness are often blamed entirely on dropped estrogen, but wellness care looks deeper. Women ask if these symptoms are related to food sensitivities, environmental toxins, or adrenal burnout, and look for targeted natural formulas to restore clarity and cognitive energy.

3. What is causing my sudden weight gain and sugar cravings?
The Wellness Perspective: Hormonal shifts can alter metabolism, but standard HRT is rarely a permanent fix for weight issues. Women want to know how addressing blood sugar stability, cortisol sensitivity, and underlying digestive health can curb stubborn cravings and naturally manage weight.

Food sensitivities act like food addictions. When doing a gentle acupressure therapy to desensitize to the food item, cravings may subside. Also, in the last several years as new chemicals emerge in the food and water, new metabolic issues are occurring causing weight gain or weight loss resistance. These issues can be addressed with specific nutritional therapies.

4. How can I resolve chronic bloating and digestive issues during perimenopause?
The Wellness Perspective: Changes in gut health, acid reflux (GERD), and bloating frequently flare up during hormonal transitions. Women commonly ask how identifying hidden food allergies or cleansing the digestive tract can fix their stomach problems without the need for traditional medications. We address these issues regularly in the clinic with effective natural therapies.

5. What natural methods can improve my sleep quality and reduce anxiety?
The Wellness Perspective: Anxiety and insomnia often go hand- in-hand during major hormonal shifts. Instead of using sleep aids or HRT, women seek holistic solutions—such as soothing nervous system therapies that shift the body out of “fight or flight” mode— to achieve deep, restorative sleep naturally. Cortisol imbalances and chemicals in the foods are also issues we test in the clinic for causes of anxiety and insomnia.

Free Health Screening for You, Your Family, and Friends

If you have health concerns, we offer a free screening or a phone consultation for people looking for a natural way to restore health. To make an appointment, call (707) 527-7710 or click here to make an appointment on-line.

Dr. Cindy Zafis, DC, DACACD, HHP is a Doctor of Chiropractic and not a Medical Doctor. Dr. Zafis, DC, DACACD, HHP does not claim to diagnose or cure any illness or disease.

What the clinic offers are several Chiropractic therapies that balance the body through gentle spinal care, very targeted nutritional therapy, and correcting structural issues. Many patients that have not been able to resolve issues themselves have been very satisfied with the results of these therapies.

Dr. Zafis, DC, DACACD, HHP has taken several classes to help patients including NAET, BioSet, gentle spinal care, and Applied Kinesiology. She has helped many patients in Sonoma County since 1995.