Walk into most medical offices today and you might feel like you’re being processed, not met. Patients often leave with more questions than answers, their stories half-told or unheard, their symptoms treated but their souls untouched. It's a quiet ache in the heart of modern medicine: the longing to be truly seen, deeply heard, and holistically understood.
At our integrative medicine practice in downtown Holland, Michigan, we’ve chosen a different way.
Rooted in the timeless wisdom of osteopathic philosophy and elevated by modern diagnostic tools like genomics, DUTCH hormone testing, and Boston Heart diagnostics, our care model invites you into a sacred relationship—where healing is less about quick fixes and more about honoring your body’s story, your spirit’s rhythms, and your innate capacity to heal.
The Problem: Disconnection in Modern Healthcare
Too many patients arrive in my office disillusioned. They’ve bounced from specialist to specialist, accumulated lab reports and medications, and still feel like no one has connected the dots—or connected with them.
They whisper things like:
- "I just don’t feel like myself."
- "My labs are 'normal' but I still feel off."
- "I’m tired of being told it’s all in my head."
These are not minor complaints. They reflect a deeper rupture: a disconnection between provider and patient, and too often, between patient and self.
The Osteopathic Difference: Philosophy as Medicine
Osteopathic medicine begins with four foundational principles:
- The body is a unit; the person is a unity of body, mind, and spirit.
- The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
- Rational treatment is based on understanding these principles.
These aren’t just lofty ideas—we live them.
In every visit, I listen not only to your symptoms but to the spaces between them. I track your history like a map. I look at how your posture, your breath, your words, and your emotions speak in concert. And I ask questions that go beyond the checklist:
- How’s your sleep?
- What’s tugging at your energy?
- When did you last feel truly well?
This is not about "fixing" you. It’s about revealing what your body already knows.
Your Body Knows: The Inherent Wisdom Within
One of the most beautiful tenets of osteopathic medicine is the belief in the body’s innate intelligence. Like a tree leaning toward light, your body is always seeking balance—even when symptoms are loud, even when the way forward isn’t clear.
Symptoms are not enemies. They’re messengers.
Fatigue might be your body’s cry for rest. Hormonal chaos might signal deeper adrenal depletion. Inflammation could be the spark of an immune system overburdened by stress, toxins, or past trauma.
When we begin to listen with reverence—not just to the labs but to the life—they begin to make sense. And that’s when healing begins.
Bridging Tradition and Technology
To deepen our listening, we integrate tools that offer more nuanced insights into your health landscape:
Genomics: Our DNA holds the blueprint of how our bodies process nutrients, detoxify, regulate hormones, and respond to stress. Genomic testing lets us understand your unique biochemistry—not to label you, but to guide personalized support.
DUTCH Testing: Hormones are like music. The DUTCH test doesn’t just measure levels; it maps the entire symphony—how hormones are metabolized, the rhythm of cortisol across your day, and where imbalances may stem from. It’s especially valuable for issues like fatigue, anxiety, weight changes, and cycle irregularities.
Boston Heart Testing: Your heart tells its story in more than cholesterol numbers. These advanced lipid and inflammation panels help us see your cardiovascular picture more clearly, allowing for early intervention that respects your whole system—not just risk factors in isolation.
A Hybrid, Holistic Home for Healing
Whether you're sitting in my cozy Holland office or joining virtually from across the state, every visit is grounded in relationship. We operate on a hybrid model—virtual and in-person—because accessibility matters. Healing should never be hindered by geography.
Our care model is also membership-based, offering deeper continuity and connection. It’s designed to give you time, access, and a partner in your journey—not just a provider. With monthly tiers and tailored plans, patients receive the ongoing attention and nuanced care that traditional models can’t sustain.
A Patient Story (Name Changed for Privacy)
Take Anna, a woman in her early 40s who came to me feeling “broken.” She’d been dismissed repeatedly despite debilitating fatigue, hair loss, and mood swings. Standard labs showed nothing out of range.
Through our initial intake and DUTCH testing, we discovered a cortisol pattern that explained her energy crashes and estrogen metabolism issues that tied to her mood. Genomic testing revealed a need for targeted methylation support. Slowly, gently, with food, herbs, and lifestyle shifts, Anna began to feel herself again. Not just better—but whole.
She said, “I finally feel like someone saw me—not just my labs, but my life.”
Your Healing Is Sacred
This work is sacred. It asks us to slow down. To witness. To trust that healing is not always linear, and that your body is not a machine to be fixed but a garden to be tended.
I don’t have all the answers. But I do have presence, reverence, and a toolkit that blends the best of tradition and innovation. And most importantly, I have the privilege of walking beside you.
If you’re tired of feeling unheard, unseen, or misunderstood… come as you are. Let’s begin again.
Let’s build your healing path from the inside out.
With presence and respect,
Mary Louder, DO
For details on our membership plans, virtual care, or to book a discovery call, visit drmarylouder.com.