Sick of riding the diet roller coaster? It’s time to slim down, boost your energy, and live the life you want.
I’ve helped hundreds of people in their 40’s, 50’s, and beyond address the root cause of their weight issues so they can get lean and healthy — once and for all.
Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Plank.
As a chiropractor and expert in natural remedies for weight loss and digestive health issues, I’ve helped thousands of clients overcome their weight challenges.
But I didn’t start there…
When I started my chiropractic practice in 1990, I didn’t realize I’d end up helping people lose weight. But then my mom got sick.
Her digestive issues — ranging from lactose intolerance to severe IBS — were so bad she could barely leave the house. She spent years going from doctor to doctor without finding real answers. Ultimately, she passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2012.
I dug in my heels and decided that no other person was ever going to go through this if I could help it.
So I started working with women on their digestion. I’d evaluate their symptoms, run labs, and look at what they ate so I could figure out the underlying issues. Then I’d formulate a diet, lifestyle, and supplement plan that would address their key issues. And they’d start feeling better.
Over time, I realized these issues are related. When you’re in your 20’s and 30’s you can lose weight just by eating less. But as you get older, hormonal imbalances cause your body to hold onto weight.
To make matters worse, digestion becomes less effective as we age. So when you have this perfect storm of insufficient hormones and slower digestion, you end up with weight gain, low energy, and digestive issues like bloating and gas. But there is good news. Inevitably, when I worked with my clients on one of these issues, we’d fix the others as well.
I truly believe if someone had gotten to the bottom of my mom’s digestive issues, she would not only have lost the extra weight, but she would have lived the longer, healthier life she deserved.
So now my practice is devoted to just that. I help women who struggle with weight, digestion, and low energy to get back on top of life so they can look and feel their best.
But I noticed something else, too. Almost every one of my patients lost weight.
If you struggle with…
- Mid-life weight gain that seems impervious to diets
- Bloating or other digestive issues that are slowing you down and getting in the way of your life
- Fatigue that is keeping you from going all-in on the things you care about
- Health issues your doctor just doesn’t seem to have the answers for
We should talk.
Ready to Get Started?
STEP ONE
Take this quick survey, "Why Can't I Lose Weight?". Complete the online health assessment. Dr. Plank will review and share your results.
STEP TWO
Dr. Plank will invite you to discuss your concerns and symptoms during your complimentary Next Best Step Consultation.
STEP THREE
Slide into your favorite skinny jeans
…and do the happy dance in front of your mirror!
I dig deep with my clients to uncover their unique nutritional needs. We’ll team up to address your body’s imbalances, fill in your nutritional gaps, and create a personalized plan that works for you!
And with me you get ongoing support. We’ll tweak your food and supplement plan throughout your journey to support your body as it rebalances. My goal is to not only help you manage your weight, but to address the underlying issues — and help you feel better in the process.
I’ve heard it many times before…
I’ve tried every diet imaginable and nothing works
Losing weight was so much easier when I was younger. Now I can’t pry it off with a crowbar!
I’ve managed to lose some weight, but it’s almost impossible to keep it off
It’s time you knew the truth…
You are not the problem. I’ll say it again: you are NOT the problem. It’s not a matter of summoning up the willpower, cutting more calories, or finding the perfect new diet. Traditional weight loss approaches just don’t work, especially once we reach our 40’s and beyond.
Maybe in the past you could cut calories, change the food groups you focused on, or hit the gym to get your weight down. But as you get older those approaches don’t work anymore. And you end up with stubborn weight gain — the kind of weight you just can’t starve off.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight. In fact, once you address the root cause of your weight gain, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances, you should start losing weight within days.
Here are some things you should know about me…
- I grew up on a farm, working with animals and growing nutritious fruits and vegetables.
- I love animals and feel a deep connection to them.
- I love eating raw chocolate chip cookie dough.
- I know how to can my own vegetables.
- I recently received the Leading Provider of Hormonal Health Assessments — Southwest Pennsylvania award by Global Health & Pharma.
- I love being outdoors — hiking with my dogs, kayaking, and sitting by a campfire.
- I’ve been a multiple-year guest presenter at the Pennsylvania Brain Injury Association annual conference.
