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Rewiring Health: The Science and Benefits of Neural Therapy

The Better Yoo Project Podcast
Hosted by Lexi Yoo, FNP-BC/CPNP

Episode Number: 50

Release Date: July 22, 2024

Guest Expert: Melissa Shelby, NP

About Our Guest

Melissa Shelby, NP is an Atlanta native who attended Westminster high school, graduating from UGA with honors. She received her Masters at Mercer University, Summa Cum Laude. Melissa is Board Certified and Fellowship trained in Functional and Integrative Medicine by the American Academy of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine. She has her Peptide Certification from the American Academy of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine as well. She is especially interested in insulin resistance, autoimmunity, fertility, hormone replacement, Lyme Disease and CIRS (from exposure to water damaged buildings). She is happily married to Scott and has two beautiful boys, Baker and Carson. She loves her family, Vine family, and her church family at Restoration Church. She is passionate about ongoing education and playing tennis.

Show Notes & Resources

Melissa Shelby, NP is an Atlanta native who attended Westminster high school, graduating from UGA with honors. She received her Masters at Mercer University, Summa Cum Laude. Melissa is Board Certified and Fellowship trained in Functional and Integrative Medicine by the American Academy of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine. She has her Peptide Certification from the American Academy of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine as well. She is especially interested in insulin resistance, autoimmunity, fertility, hormone replacement, Lyme Disease and CIRS (from exposure to water damaged buildings). She is happily married to Scott and has two beautiful boys, Baker and Carson. She loves her family, Vine family, and her church family at Restoration Church. She is passionate about ongoing education and playing tennis. Alongside Melissa, we explore her journey into her field and the incredible potential of neural therapy, particularly procaine injections, for treating various health issues like IBS, IBD, PMDD, PCOS, and even SAD. Melissa shares patient stories, showing the holistic benefits of these therapies. We also discuss the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how neural therapy can resolve issues like frozen shoulder by addressing past traumas. Finally, Melissa gives us the details about an upcoming hands-on workshop designed to equip practitioners with practical skills in neural therapy. Topics discussed in this episode include: How procaine injections in the celiac plexus can alleviate gastrointestinal issues like IBS and IBD. Why inferior hypogastric injections benefit pelvic health conditions like PMDD, PCOS, and endometriosis. How procaine injections can positively affect seasonal affective disorder. Why understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is crucial in neural therapy. How neural therapy can resolve conditions like frozen shoulder by treating past traumas or scars. Why a holistic approach is essential for effective neural therapy treatment. How neural therapy enhances treatments for severe pain and mental health issues like PTSD. Why patient history is vital in determining the areas to treat in neural therapy. How procaine’s short-acting nature is a safety feature in neural therapy. Why neural therapy addresses underlying issues connected through the body’s fascia. How local and segmental treatments in neural therapy can reset the body’s balance. Case studies that illustrate the interconnectedness of the body and the potential of neural therapy. How neural therapy techniques like stellate ganglion blocks are used for various conditions. The workshop that Melissa will be hosting in November. Follow our Instagram https://instagram.com/yoodirecthealth_aesthetics or visit us at https://www.yoodirecthealth.com/ Vine Medical: https://vinemedical.com/ Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-selby-8b112949/