PAIN & INFLAMMATION
Address Pain and Inflammation by Understanding What’s Driving It
A personalized, physician-led approach to identifying and treating the underlying causes of chronic pain and inflammation.
Pain and inflammation can affect more than just the body—often impacting energy, mood, and overall quality of life.
Persistent aches, joint pain, or muscle tension that doesn’t fully resolve.
Feeling drained, especially when pain or inflammation is present.
Difficulty moving comfortably or engaging in daily activities.
Why Pain and Inflammation Are Often Treated at the Surface
Why Pain and Inflammation Are Often Treated at the Surface
Pain is frequently managed with short-term solutions—but underlying causes of inflammation may remain unaddressed.
Diet, stress, environmental factors, and immune responses can all contribute.
Imbalances can influence how the body regulates inflammation and recovery.
Pain perception and sensitivity are influenced by neurological pathways.
We provide personalized, physician-led care to identify and address the root causes of pain and inflammation.
A detailed assessment of symptoms, medical history, and contributing factors.
Targeted testing to evaluate inflammation markers, hormonal balance, and metabolic health.
A tailored approach combining medical care, nutritional support, and lifestyle strategies.
What You Can Expect
Less intensity and frequency of pain over time.
Greater ease of movement and daily function.
Less fatigue associated with chronic inflammation.
Support for both physical and mental health.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes chronic inflammation?
Chronic inflammation may result from diet, stress, infections, autoimmune conditions, Wifi, mold, and other environmental exposures, poor sleep, obesity, and other health factors.
What kind of testing is involved?
Testing may include inflammatory markers, nutritional assessments, hormone evaluation, screening for toxins, stool testing, and other laboratory studies based on your symptoms.
How is this different from standard pain management?
Rather than simply reducing pain, we work to identify and address the factors contributing to inflammation, which may underlie pain.
Can this approach help long-term conditions?
Yes. Many chronic pain conditions benefit from a comprehensive treatment strategy that addresses underlying contributors.
How long does it take to see improvement?
Some patients improve within weeks, while others experience gradual progress over
several months.
Meet the doctor
Barbara Bartlik, MD – Integrative Psychiatry
Barbara Bartlik, MD – Integrative Psychiatry
- 30+ years experience
- Triple board certified in Psychiatry, Integrative medicine, and sexology
- Editor of Integrative Sexual Health
- Faculty at Weill Cornell
- Recognized among New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in Psychiatry
Dr. Bartlik specializes in identifying and treating the underlying biological factors behind mental and sexual health concerns.
Speak direclty with Dr. Barbara to understand your symptoms, explore potential causes, and determine next best steps in you care.