Wellness in Business

LAKESIDE INTEGRATIVE HEADACHE CENTER

advanced headache medicine that cares for the whole person

Written by Megan Strowd, PA

Lakeside Integrative Headache Center was born in 2022 after recognizing a need in the community for access to headache care with a whole person approach. So, what is a headache center and what would an

appointment look like? Read on to find out!

WHAT IS A HEADACHE CENTER?

• A clinic that specializes in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of several types of headaches. • Patient centered care with ample one on one time. • Looking for root causes of persistent headache symptoms to include nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management and supplementation. • Personalized health plan: emphasizing an integrative approach through diagnostics, prescription medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications. Your treatment outcome is important to us!

WHO IS YOUR TYPICAL PATIENT AND WHAT IS A TYPICAL FIRST VISIT?

Our typical patient is female, often in their reproductive years, as it is usually these years that headaches and migraines become persistent and impact daily life, especially career and social life. Some patients have tried multiple medications and alternative treatments while others are naive to medications.

Your first visit will include an extensive intake of your medical, surgical and lifestyle history. Also, an in depth discussion of your types of headaches, triggers, and available treatment options based on your individualized experience. We will optimize your lifestyle as an adjunct treatment - your sleep, exercise, stress, and vitamins and supplements. The next steps would be patient centered and tailored to your unique situation. We will provide frequent communication to continue to optimize your headache treatment to meet patient specific goals.

WHAT OTHER SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

We also provide nerve blocks, Botox for migraines (non-cosmetic), trigger point muscle injections focused on headaches. We also have a collaborative network of other multidisciplinary providers such as acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, integrative health, and migraine specific nutrition coaching including lab testing for specific food triggers.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE A PATIENT GAINS FROM VISITING YOUR PRACTICE?

We hope to provide improvement in intensity and frequency of headaches and a dramatic impact into quality of life especially missing less work, family events, sleeping better and improved mood.

WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF HEADACHES AND HOW CAN PEOPLE TREAT THEM ON THEIR OWN?

Most chronic headaches are caused by genetics, hormones, and environment. Sleep and exercise can also be significant contributors. Some patients are triggered by alcohol, cheeses, chocolate, weather changes and sun sensitivity.

WHEN IS IT TO CONSIDER TREATMENT?

Anytime you are suffering from migraines with an impact on your daily life. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner you will be on your way to a better quality of life!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Please call or email for an appointment. wellness@lakesideheadache.com Phone (208) 261-2560 8827 N Government Way Suite 106 | Hayden, ID 83835