Why Patients Choose Signature Wellness and Dr. Matthew

 

Training and Dedication

Dr. Matthew has a history of high achievement including an additional year of study towards a Masters in Physiology and the distinction of being selected as Chief Resident in Pediatrics by Tuft’s University Faculty. That same commitment has led to Signature Wellness being award the distinction as a TLC Center of Excellence.

 

Dr. Matthew has also completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine and has passed both written and oral exams  administered by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M).  She has also completed an advanced fellowship in Functional Medicine.In addition, she is also a diplomat of the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine.  Dr. Matthew is President of the NC Integrative Medical Society.  

 

Her additional accomplishments include authoring an Amazon best seller on hormone imbalance, acting as the medical editor for a book on hormone replacement for women, guest speaking at multiple international conferences  in places like Thailand, Indonesia, Dubai, and many locations throughout the U.S. such as Chicago, Washington, Miami, Las Vegas and more. She is considered an expert in her field, and functions as an expert oral Board examiner for the A4M and IFM. The A4M and Institute of Functional Medicine are non profit educational organizations and are not affiliated with the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Matthew also trains and proctors medical providers on medical treatment and office procedures.

 

Privacy and Respect for Time

Dr. Matthew treats professionals such as physicians, attorneys, engineers, accountants and executives. She appreciates that their time and privacy is as important as their health. As an independent medical practice she is better able to respect these concerns.

 

We Exist for You

As an independent,  and non-corporate practice, we are able to meet the needs of our patients without reporting to ‘management’. We report to you.  Since 2006, our priority and mission has been to provide exceptional care in a manner that Dr. Matthew herself would want as a patient.

 

Meaningful Education

We encourage questions and discussion so that you can make an informed decision that is right for you. Many of our patients are well read and have done their own research before choosing our office.  We offer monthly educational seminars, the Hormone Makeover book, and provide thorough education during appointments to ensure our patients have the information they need.

 

Comprehensive Programs

We offer comprehensive programs that include thorough evaluations, individualized planning and ongoing support to maintain progress toward your goals, whatever they may be. Signature Wellness does not replace your primary care physician.

 

Exceptional Staff

Dr. Matthew has assembled a highly accomplished and dedicated medical staff to service the patients at Signature Wellness.

 

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I always had an interest in health and wellness growing up, so medical school was a natural choice for me. I originally trained as a pediatrician, because that was the area of medicine where I found the greatest focus on preventative care. As a pediatrician, I quickly realized I was spending a lot of time writing prescriptions for antibiotics and asthma and ADD medications. I soon recognized that this type of care wasn’t really satisfying. Something was missing.
I began to seek out opportunities to learn more about providing an alternative type of care—one that focused on resolving problems, not just trying to treat symptoms. I soon discovered exactly what I was looking for in functional medicine. I retired from pediatrics and began the process of re-educating myself and completed a formal Fellowship Program in functional medicine.
Ten years ago, I opened a new practice. It’s been a much more satisfying way of practicing medicine for me. I’m now able to help people more than I ever could practicing in a more traditional way. I don’t simply put a band-aid on a patient’s symptoms; I work to resolve the problems that cause them to feel poorly.
Today I am a Board examiner for The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). I’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the world to administer exams to doctors. At the same time, as this form of medicine continues to develop and advance, I keep learning and training. I am a Diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and American Board of Integrative Medicine.
I am the President of the North Carolina Integrative Medicine Society. We are the only state in the country to have an Integrative Medical Society. We work to support functional medicine practitioners in NC and to promote functional medicine, so more people have access to this type of care.
I combine the best of what traditional medicine and functional medicine have to offer patients in need of hormone balancing. An integrative approach allows me to get the best results possible.
My team and I work to provide exceptional care that is personalized and comprehensive. As one of my patients, you will receive all of the education and emotional support you need to achieve optimal hormone health and wellness.