TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH

Born Clinic healthcare professionals believe that every patient deserves to be in control of their health. For close to 40 years, we have focused on integrating the best emerging practices with tried-and-tested techniques from conventional medicine to uncover the root causes of our patients' symptoms.

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Our Practice

Dr. Grant Born founded The Born Preventive Health Care Clinic in 1982 after receiving a poor prognosis for recovery from heart failure. He pioneered the principles of preventive medicine and developed the approach to medical care that continues to be our focus almost 40 years later. After his passing in 1998, his partner and wife, Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga, assumed leadership of the clinic.

The Born Clinic was created to be an institution of preventive medicine with a focus on centering patient care and providing access to medical science and information that has not yet been fully incorporated into conventional medicine. The Born Clinic has grown from a family practice to an internationally respected organization in preventive medicine. Our team of compassionate practitioners strive to stay on the leading edge of innovative thinking in medical care as we serve nearly 10,000 patients annually.

Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O.

Physician

Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga owns and operates Born Clinic. She originally joined the clinic (then the Born Preventive Health Care Clinic) with the late Dr. Grant Born, who was both the clinic founder and her husband. Dr. Born Huizenga received her undergraduate degree from Calvin College and graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986.

Dr. Born Huizenga is board certified in Family Medicine. She has a special interest in caring for patients suffering from chronic diseases by utilizing a whole-body approach and treating the causes of diseases rather than simply treating the symptoms. Under her leadership, Born Clinic defies the notion of a “one-size-fits-all” model of medicine by integrating evidence-based medical practices and innovative therapies with individualized treatment plans. In her thirty-plus years of practice, Dr. Born Huizenga has worked tirelessly toward the advancement of preventive medicine, and she continues to diligently promote public awareness of patient choices in medical care.

Leading Clinic In Preventative Health

~10k

Patients

40+

Team Members

4

Decades oF Patient Care

Medical Services

Born Clinic medical services combine best emerging practices with conventional medicine to uncover the root cause of patient symptoms.

‍"There are things that we let into our daily lives without even realizing that they might lie at the heart of our infirmities. We, at Born Clinic believe that every system in our body is connected. We focus not on a set of symptoms, but on a patient-centered approach to wellness."

Dr. Tammy Born, Medical Director

COMMON CONDITIONS BORN CLINIC HELPS MANAGE

Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune Disease

In the case of an autoimmune disease, the immune system does not distinguish between healthy tissue and antigens, causing the body to set off a reaction that attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake.

Age-Related Issues

Age-Related Issues

As bodies age, many medical conditions become more common and/or more serious. Advanced aging affects bone, joint, muscle, and dental health, the cardiovascular and digestive systems, memory, eyesight, and hearing, as well as hormone levels and sexual function.

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder that is characterized by extreme fatigue that does not go away with rest. CFS impacts multiple systems of the body, making daily activities difficult and decreasing the quality of life of those affected.

Chronic Allergies

Chronic Allergies

An immune response to allergens like food, inhalants, insects/animals, medications, and synthetics. Common symptoms come and go but include obesity, headaches, joint pain, skin rashes, sinus problems, depression, and fatigue. Treatment for chronic allergies usually begins with food sensitivity testing followed by the elimination of reactive foods for 60-90 days.

Chronic Pain Syndromes

Chronic Pain Syndromes

Pain is part of the body’s defense system against injury—it brings our attention to the need to protect ourselves. Chronic pain occurs when this system is working incorrectly, either by sending pain signals in the absence of damage or threat, or by exaggerating the signals it sends in the presence of an enduring or old injury. Pain takes many forms, including headaches or migraines, lower back, cancer, or arthritis pain, neurogenic pain (which results from nerve damage), or psychogenic pain (pain occurring without any visible sign of damage or past injury).

Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to correctly utilize sugar. Nearly 10 million Americans live with it, although 1 in 4 are unaware of their condition. Despite the lack of a cure, physicians at Born Clinic help patients manage the condition by utilizing traditional medical treatments supplemented by dietary controls and chelation.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death is the United States. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the small vessels that supply blood to the heart itself, and is the major cause of heart attacks. There may be problems associated with other systems of the heart, including arrhythmias (which affect the electrical conduction system and cause the heart to beat irregularly), heart valve disease, cardiomegaly (increase in heart size that affects its ability to pump blood), and heart failure. While heart disease can be deadly, it is also preventable in most cases. For patients with a heart condition, adopting healthy habits can go a long way in preventing its progression.

Womens Health

Women's Health

At Born Clinic, routine pelvic examinations and PAP smears are generally accompanied by a colposcopic examination (at no extra charge). We also offer:

• Dysplasia
• Laser Surgery
• Estrogen Replacement Therapy
• Premenstrual Syndrome Treatments

Patient Experience

At Born Clinic, we are passionate about empowering our patients to have more control over their health, and challenge the idea of a “one-size-fits-all” model of medicine. Those under our care can expect their appointments to include detailed health intakes supported by up-to-date laboratory testing, and a focus on treatment and prevention through a prescribed combination of conventional medicine, pharmaceutical grade supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, and osteopathic manipulations.