I am pleased to share this recent article written by one of our Featured Doctors, Dr. Jodie Dashore. A doctor that is leading the way in accurate diagnosis and in treating the root cause of illness. You can read a short segment below.
The “powerhouse” of the cell and its implications for children with autism and other chronic conditions.
Dr. Jodie A. Dashore OTD, MS (Neurology), OTR/L, SIC, NDTC, TLPC, BOMC
Board Certified Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Member International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
Clinical Director
11 Burlington Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Phone: 732 772 1989; Fax 732 333 4526
While Mitochondrial Disorders (MD) are known
to be genetic in origin, over the last few years
research has also looked into identifying epi-genetic
triggers like vaccination, emotional trauma, etc.
Studies show that MD can be a predominant genetic
complication in many children diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD).
On the other hand, there has been increasing evidence and recognition of “acquired” mitochondrial dysfunction
(not a full-blown disorder) in children with chronic and/or autoimmune conditions like autism, ADHD, ADD,
SPD, Lyme Disease and PANDAS with several environmental, immunological, infectious, and inflammatory
factors playing a role. Studies show that substantial percentages of these patients dis-play several peripheral
markers of mitochondrial energy metabolism dysfunction…What are Mitochondria…
BIO
Dr. Jodie A. Dashore OTD, MS(Pediatric Neurology),HHP.
Clinical Director
Integrative Neuro-Sensory Associates, LLC
Marlboro, New Jersey. USA.
Member International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS)
Member North American Association of Homeopaths
Member American Association of Drugless Physicians
Office 732 772-1989
Dr. Dashore completed her specialization in Neurology in 1991 from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Medical school in Bombay, India. In 1992, she went on to complete research collaboration on Stroke and Cognitive deficits and working as a consultant for the NHS in London. Subsequently she immigrated to the United States to earn her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy- Evidence Based Medicine and Neurology from Rocky Mountain University in 2004. She went on to complete her Post- Doctoral dissertation in Sensory Integration from University of Southern California.
Dr. Dashore is currently a Board Certified Doctor of Occupational Therapy, specializing in Neurology. Dr. Dashore is also Board Certified in Sensory Integration, Holistic and Energy Medicine and Homotoxicology. She has obtained additional training in the areas of Tick Borne Diseases, Nutrigenomics, Herbalism, and Neuro -Immune Syndromes. She is currently training to be a Board Certified Herbalist.
She is an esteemed member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), and The North American Association of Homeopaths (NASH). She has trained intensively and continues to stay current and mentored by Dr. Charles Ray Jones, MD, and Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. Dr. Dashore is the founder and Medical Director of Integrative Neuro-Sensory Associates, LLC , a functional medicine and Sensory Integration practice in Marlboro, NJ. She works with children and adults from across the country with Autism, Lyme Disease, PANDAS, Methylation Dysfunction, Mitochondrial Disorders, IBS, chronic fatigue, Neuro- Degenerative Diseases, Allergies, Autoimmune Disease, and more.
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