Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?
I believe education is the best tool for my clients so that they have a thorough understanding of who I am, how I operate, and how I work with you to heal your body through nutrition, whole food supplements, chiropractic and allergy clearing. Read about health tips in the blog posts below. If you have any questions please feel free to fill out the ‘Contact Me’ form on our site or call/text me at 703.242.7474.
Meet Dr. Katie Thompson, DC, MSTN: Your Partner in Health and Wellness
Hello and welcome to The Health Improvement Center! I’m Dr. Katie Thompson, and I’m thrilled to share a bit about myself and my journey in the world of natural health care. For over 34 years, I’ve had the honor of helping thousands of clients achieve optimal health...
Discover The Health Improvement Center: Your Path to Holistic Wellness
Welcome to The Health Improvement Center, where our mission is to restore your health from above down and inside out. We are a dedicated natural health care clinic committed to helping individuals achieve optimal well-being through a variety of holistic services....
Stop Adding Sugar
Sugar, it is everywhere and in everything. We crave it and once it has been in our daily routine for a while, we even get headaches from not consuming it. But, being the anti-nutrient that it is, we need to stop the insanity and stop eating so much of it. A perfectly...
The Dangers of BioIdentical Hormones
The use of ‘bioidentical hormones’ has become somewhat of an epidemic. The internet is loaded with websites boasting the miraculous benefits of using bioidenticals for just about anything including weight loss, anti-aging, insomnia and of course hormone balancing. Men...
The Elixir of Life: Understanding the Importance of Drinking Water
Water is often called the elixir of life, and for good reason. Our bodies depend on it for nearly every function, from regulating temperature to transporting nutrients and removing waste. Yet, despite its importance, many of us don't drink enough water each day. In...
Are Hysterectomies a Bad Idea?
Are Hysterectomies a Bad Idea? I remember a woman telling me years ago that she could not wait to have a hysterectomy. She explained that she was tired of monthly menstruation and was “done with those parts anyway.” It did not sit right with me. I wondered if we...
Are Your Hormones Getting Haywire?
Are Your Hormones Going Haywire? Think you’re too young to worry about menopause or perimenopause? Well; hormone imbalance, hot flashes, mood swings and thinning hair can start as early as your 40s. But I’ve seen these symptoms in even younger women too. At The...
My Story
My Story Why do I call myself a hormone detective? Because I’m figuring out the root cause - the who done it - of your hormone health concern. Whether it be menstrual issues, sleep issues, fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats, PMS or PMDD. Let me tell you a story. I...