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“Traditional doctors and therapists don’t mention alternative treatments simply because they don’t know enough about them. Even with my background in traditional and functional medicine, I kept wondering – Am I doing enough to help my child?.”
– Joya Van Der Laan, MSN FNP-BC

I’ve worked as a nurse in a conventional healthcare setting:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Gynecology and Women’s Oncology
    • Perinatal Care
    • Cardiac Telemetry
    • Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Epilepsy

I’ve worked as a Family Practitioner in a functional medicine setting:

  • Owner and Nurse Practitioner at Nourish House Calls
  • Pain Management and Functional Medicine Family Nurse Practitioner at From Pain to Wellness, LLC

I’m the parent of a daughter (Sophie) with autism and mother of neurotypical twins (Jude and Emily). Sophie’s path to success has not been a straight line. There were plenty of trials and errors along the way. In addition to traditional therapies like:

  • ABA therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Social work
  • Developmental therapy
  • Medication

I also gained experience with a variety of integrative treatments like:

  • Gluten/Dairy/Soy-free diets
  • Neurofeedback
  • Chiropractic neurology
  • Low-level laser therapy
  • Vitamins/Supplements
  • Chelation therapy
  • Chinese herbalists
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Sensory integration
  • Primitive Reflex Integration therapy
  • Therapeutic Listening program

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Meet Joya

I’m a parent of a daughter with autism, and I’m skilled in both conventional and integrative medicine. I want to empower you with information and confidence as you develop Your Autism Game Plan. Read More…

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