Health by Design offers comprehensive, specialized laboratory testing with detailed analysis that can detect food sensitivities which trigger ailments such as migraines or irritable bowel syndrome. Also available is complete thyroid panel testing that goes deeper than most standard conventional tests and testing for gastrointestinal pathogens that detect parasites, antibodies, bacteria and fungi. Health by Design’s weight-loss program offers customized plans for individual health, fitness level and budget without fad diets and calorie counting, instead focusing on customized nutrition and lifestyle plans.

Traditional naturopath Jeannie Peck, founder of the Health by Design natural clinic, grew up in a small Virginia town with five siblings. Her interest in the health profession began in high school when she was chosen to attend a pre-med biology weekend class at a local college. “I loved the research and the hands-on experience, but even then, I realized that something seemed to be missing,” she recalls.

Peck’s interest in natural health care unfolded organically over the years. After experiencing extreme reactions to pharmaceuticals, she realized that prevention and getting to the root causes of ailments is key to good health. Peck studied holistic therapies at the PanAmerican University School of Natural Medicine, in the West Indies, where she earned a Doctor of Natural Medicine degree. She is also a licensed massage therapist through the Lancaster School of Massage.

The concept for Health by Design was born from a desire to help others in her community to get their health back on track. Peck opened the clinic in 2006 and began seeing women that struggled with symptoms of hormone imbalances. “I worked many postgraduate clinical hours in the best educational training facilities, gathering all the information I could find and researching the science behind why these symptoms presented,” she recalls. “I began to understand what happens when the ratio between the hormones is off. I developed natural solutions for balancing the hormones to not only help women alleviate symptoms, but to look and feel younger and be at the top of their game physically, mentally and emotionally.”

From there, Peck’s practice evolved toward finding solutions for digestive concerns, food sensitivities, chronic fatigue, toxic overload, chronic Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders. She uses traditional naturopathic techniques such as nutritional consultations, professional-grade supplements, healthy eating and weight-loss plans, detoxification services such as ionic foot baths, pain management and massage.

Peck serves patients that have been to other specialists but have not received answers or relief for their health concerns. She strives to help people put together the pieces of their health puzzle to meet their goals. Her patient base has evolved mostly by word-of-mouth and she offers telehealth calls and virtual appointments for patients from Texas to Turkey.

Part of prevention is being proactive before health concerns develop, and Peck encourages developing a relationship with a natural health practitioner to recognize sources of inflammation before symptoms occur. She advises asking to speak with practitioners prior to making an appointment to see if the patient-practitioner match is a good fit.

Peck credits her four sisters as being instrumental in the success of her business. They’ve helped as virtual assistants and by developing weight-loss plans. Her sister, Jane Schramm, operates Health by Design Body Contouring, located in the clinic, which offers mineral wraps and red light therapy body sculpting.

Seeing results fuels Peck’s passion and keeps her motivated to help adults and children find natural solutions for their health concerns. “Seeing people improve by simply adding a few changes or a supplementation regimen to their diets makes it all worthwhile,” she enthuses.