Business Details
Functional Medicine for Lasting Health Transformation in New Braunfels, TX
At Desire to Live Now, we empower individuals to reclaim their health through personalized functional medicine and comprehensive wellness programs. Led by Nurse Practitioner Tracey Mixon, our approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. We utilize evidence-based assessments, targeted interventions, and ongoing support to guide patients on their unique wellness journeys. Our mission is to provide education, tools, and medical expertise that optimize health and enable individuals to truly desire to live now. As a functional medicine practice in Central Texas, we envision a community where individuals understand their bodies, take control of their health, and experience vitality through optimal metabolic, hormonal, and immune function.Our innovative 3-phase approachDiscovery, Treatment, and Maintenanceaddresses chronic health challenges through advanced functional testing and lifestyle medicine strategies. We prioritize unhurried appointments where patients are heard, not rushed, and offer personalized protocols tailored to individual needs. Our team combines advanced functional medicine training with compassionate care to help patients understand their bodies and achieve long-term wellness. We specialize in transforming lives by moving beyond symptom management to address underlying health issues, including chronic gut health problems. Our goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools to thrive, not just survive.
Services
Functional Medicine
Root Cause Analysis
Metabolic Dysfunction Treatment
Hormone Balance
Autoimmune Support
Highlights and features
- We offer unhurried appointments where you're fully heard, not rushed.
- Our 3-phase approach targets root causes, not just symptoms.
- Led by a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with autoimmune expertise.
- Comprehensive functional testing reveals issues traditional labs miss.
- Personalized protocols tailored to your unique health needs.
Services
Functional Medicine
Our functional medicine approach identifies and addresses underlying causes of chronic conditions like metabolic dysfunction and autoimmune disorders. We use advanced testing to create personalized treatment plans targeting long-term healing rather than symptom management. Patients receive comprehensive care combining medical expertise with lifestyle medicine strategies.
Hormone Balance
We specialize in diagnosing and treating hormone imbalances through functional testing and personalized protocols. Our approach combines targeted interventions with lifestyle modifications to restore optimal hormonal function and alleviate related symptoms like fatigue and mood disorders.
Autoimmune Support
Our autoimmune care focuses on identifying triggers and implementing functional medicine strategies to reduce inflammation. We offer personalized nutrition plans, gut health restoration, and targeted supplementation to support immune system regulation and symptom relief.
Metabolic Health
We address metabolic dysfunction through comprehensive assessments of blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, and related markers. Our treatment plans include tailored nutrition, exercise protocols, and functional testing to improve metabolic health and prevent chronic disease.
3-Phase Treatment
Our structured approach includes Discovery (comprehensive testing), Treatment (personalized protocols), and Maintenance (ongoing support). This phased model ensures thorough assessment, targeted interventions, and sustained health improvements through continuous patient education and coaching.
People
Tracey Mixon
Founder & Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and functional medicine expert with personal experience overcoming autoimmune disease through lifestyle medicine. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help patients achieve lasting health transformations through root-cause approaches.
Questions
What services does Desire to Live Now offer?
We specialize in functional medicine for metabolic dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions using personalized testing and treatment plans.
How is your approach different from conventional medicine?
We focus on root causes, not symptoms, with unhurried appointments and comprehensive functional testing missed by traditional labs.
Who is Tracey Mixon?
Tracey is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and functional medicine provider with personal experience overcoming autoimmune disease through lifestyle medicine.
What can I expect during my first visit?
An in-depth consultation to understand your health history, concerns, and goals, followed by personalized testing and treatment planning.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a direct primary care practice, offering transparent pricing and detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement.
How do you support long-term health goals?
Through our 3-phase Discovery, Treatment, and Maintenance program with ongoing coaching and evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
Reviews (1)
James Mixon
Sep 13, 2021
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The services I have received have literally transformed my body and even more...my lifestyle. I started my journey in January of 2021. Nine months later (and beyond), I have trimmed 2 inches off of my waist, reduced my weight by 24 pounds (194 to 174), and am no longer pre-diabetic. My pics can show you better than I can tell you.
