The Mind-Body Connection Podcast:
Achieving a balanced lifestyle doesn’t have to be a dream. And wellness doesn’t have to be an activity you save for downtime. Instead, elevate your personal and professional life with the tips, tools, and insight to holistically support healthier habits. Join Dr. Kelly Davis in The Mind-Body Connection for enlightening conversations, inquisitive panel discussions, and illuminating stories from experts in the medical and healing communities who are leading the movement toward a holistic approach to health.
Dr. Kelly Davis, founder of Hands On Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, has over 19 years of experience as an orthopedic manual physical therapist. She bridges a distinct gap in healthcare, weaving together integrative healing and manual therapy to treat each patient’s mind-body-spirit while remaining rooted in a scientific, evidence-based approach. Her true passion for exploring our biopsychosocial ecosystems is exemplified through her work, helping her patients break through their limitations to feel healthy and whole again and achieve an internal state of balanced healing.
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The Mind-Body Connection Podcast:
Achieving a balanced lifestyle doesn’t have to be a dream. And wellness doesn’t have to be an activity you save for downtime. Instead, elevate your personal and professional life with the tips, tools, and insight to holistically support healthier habits. Join Dr. Kelly Davis in The Mind-Body Connection for enlightening conversations, inquisitive panel discussions, and illuminating stories from experts in the medical and healing communities who are leading the movement toward a holistic approach to health.
Dr. Kelly Davis, founder of Hands On Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, has over 19 years of experience as an orthopedic manual physical therapist. She bridges a distinct gap in healthcare, weaving together integrative healing and manual therapy to treat each patient’s mind-body-spirit while remaining rooted in a scientific, evidence-based approach. Her true passion for exploring our biopsychosocial ecosystems is exemplified through her work, helping her patients break through their limitations to feel healthy and whole again and achieve an internal state of balanced healing.
Unraveling MCAS: A Functional Medicine Approach to Complex Illness
The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Kelly
1 hour 2 minutes 44 seconds
10 months ago
Unraveling MCAS: A Functional Medicine Approach to Complex Illness
In this episode of Mind Body Connection, host Dr. Kelly Davis sits down with Dr. Joe Mather, a functional medicine physician, to explore Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)—a complex, often misdiagnosed condition that can lead to widespread inflammation, chronic pain, and immune dysfunction.
Dr. Mather breaks down:
What MCAS is and why it’s commonly overlooked
The key symptoms and how it mimics other conditions
Functional medicine strategies for identifying and managing MCAS
The gut-brain-immune connection in chronic illness
Exercise implications for individuals with MCAS
Pharmaceutical management—what works, what doesn’t
The importance of clearing toxins from the body for long-term healing
Mind-body techniques for reducing inflammation and restoring balance
Whether you’re a clinician looking for a deeper understanding of MCAS, or a patient searching for real answers, this episode will provide practical insights and actionable strategies for healing.
Tune in now and take control of your health!
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
•www.handsonhealthnola.com
•www.doctormather.com
•www.heartmath.com
•www.primaltrust.org
•https://neilnathanmd.com/
The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Kelly
The Mind-Body Connection Podcast:
Achieving a balanced lifestyle doesn’t have to be a dream. And wellness doesn’t have to be an activity you save for downtime. Instead, elevate your personal and professional life with the tips, tools, and insight to holistically support healthier habits. Join Dr. Kelly Davis in The Mind-Body Connection for enlightening conversations, inquisitive panel discussions, and illuminating stories from experts in the medical and healing communities who are leading the movement toward a holistic approach to health.
Dr. Kelly Davis, founder of Hands On Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, has over 19 years of experience as an orthopedic manual physical therapist. She bridges a distinct gap in healthcare, weaving together integrative healing and manual therapy to treat each patient’s mind-body-spirit while remaining rooted in a scientific, evidence-based approach. Her true passion for exploring our biopsychosocial ecosystems is exemplified through her work, helping her patients break through their limitations to feel healthy and whole again and achieve an internal state of balanced healing.
