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Steady Improvement for Complex Pediatric Health Issues Through Holistic Care

Kevin Barefoot · Recorded 4/15/2025

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Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

Kevin Barefoot found success with Integrative Health Carolinas after traditional medicine failed to provide answers for his daughter’s complex health issues. Barefoot reports steady, positive results and a high level of provider commitment. He credits Dr. Temple’s holistic approach and willingness to investigate root causes for his daughter’s ongoing health improvements and better quality of life.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Holistic treatment for complex and unique pediatric health challenges.
Reported Result
Steady, building improvement and positive health outcomes.
Provider Commitment
Direct provider access with emotional investment and follow-up calls.
We jumped in to be a patient at IHC because my daughter's future depended on it.
Many doctors didn't take the time to look at potential root causes... I was really pleasantly surprised by the commitment.
At the end of the day, the results have been positive. They have been building, they have been improving.

The interview

What has been the result of working with Integrative Health Carolinas?

Since working with Integrative Health Carolinas, my daughter's health has improved. Her situation is complex and it's unique. And so, there's no magic pill or silver bullet that solves every challenge that my daughter's faced. We're managing it every day, every week, every month. But her improvement has been steady. It's really due to the care we've received at Integrative Health.

What was your experience with Dr. Temple's approach to care?

One thing that I would say about Dr. Temple is that she never over-promised from the beginning. She said to us early on that, 'your daughter's case is unique. We're gonna attack it and throw everything at it that we can.' And that's what she did, and that's really all you can ask for. At the end of the day, the results have been positive. They have been building, they have been improving.

What was life like before you found Integrative Health Carolinas?

Before working with Integrative Health and Dr. Temple, our life was uncertain. We were part of kind of a medical system that wasn't providing the attention and the answers that we needed to our daughter's unique health problems. We originally said 'Yes' to join IHC in large part because we couldn't find answers anywhere else and we just simply weren't getting the kind of care and progress that we needed from the traditional medical field.

Why did you decide to become a patient at IHC?

We jumped in to be a patient at IHC because my daughter's future depended on it. And we needed someone who was willing to kind of lock arms and really dig in and go deeper and really get some answers and then put a plan together for how we can manage her unique situation.

Did you have any hesitations before joining the practice?

If there was any hesitation on the front end, I think, number one, it was the financial decision. These services are not covered by—in our case—our health insurance and so, you know, you have to take a little bit of a leap of faith on the front end feeling like you're going to get out of it what you financially put into it. In fact, I wish we would have started earlier because we've gotten results.

What surprised you most about the practice?

What surprised me most about Integrative Health is the commitment of the individuals that work there. Our experience as a family with traditional healthcare providers was that it was a kind of a turnstile. Many doctors didn't take the time to look at potential root causes of the medical condition that my daughter was experiencing. I was really pleasantly surprised by the commitment. The level of care was really, really strong.

How does the level of care differ from traditional providers?

The doctors at Integrative Health care! Like, they will call to check up, they're excited to hear about positive things that are happening in my daughter's life and with her treatment. That's not something you get with traditional healthcare providers. I'd never experienced that up until this point of working with Integrative Health.

Why would you recommend IHC to other parents?

I would recommend the team at IHC because they're willing to tackle complex cases. They're on the cutting edge of treatment from a holistic medicine standpoint. They're invested emotionally in ensuring that their patients have success. We've been working with Dr. Temple for years and we'll continue to do so because the experience has been a really positive one and one that is yielding results for my daughter.

Frequently asked

Is Integrative Health Carolinas worth the out-of-pocket cost?

Kevin Barefoot noted that while the financial decision was a 'leap of faith' because services weren't covered by insurance, he now wishes they had started earlier. He believes the results for his daughter's future justified the investment.

How does IHC handle complex medical cases?

According to Barefoot, Dr. Temple was honest that there was no 'magic pill' but committed to 'throwing everything at it.' The practice focuses on digging deeper into root causes rather than the 'turnstile' approach of traditional systems.

What is the patient experience like at Integrative Health Carolinas?

Barefoot describes a 'phenomenal experience' where doctors are emotionally invested, calling to check up on patients and celebrating positive milestones in the child's treatment and life.

Full transcript

Since working with Integrative Health Carolinas, my daughter's health has improved. Her situation is complex and it's unique. And so, there's no magic pill or silver bullet that solves every challenge that my daughter's faced. You know, we're managing it every day, every week, every month. But her improvement has been steady. It's really due to the care we've received at Integrative Health. And one thing that I would say about Dr. Temple is that, she never over-promised from the beginning. I mean, she said to us early on that, you know, "your daughter's case is unique. We're gonna attack it and throw everything at it that we can." And that's what she did, and that's really all you can ask for. At the end of the day, the results have been positive. They have been building, they have been improving. What we wanted to do is put her in the best position to succeed, And that's what Dr. Temple and her team have helped us do. Hello, my name is Kevin Barefoot and I'm from Winston Salem, North Carolina. So, before working with Integrative Health and Dr. Temple, our life was uncertain. We were part of... kind of, a medical system that wasn't providing the attention and the answers that we needed to our daughter's unique health problems and so, it's been not only a phenomenal experience in working with Integrative Health Carolinas, but also one that's produced positive results for my daughter. When we originally said "Yes" to join IHC, it was in large part because we couldn't find answers anywhere else. and we just simply weren't getting the kind of care and progress that we needed, you know, from traditional medical field. And we jumped in to be a patient at IHC because my daughter's future depended on it. And we needed someone who was willing to kind of lock arms and really dig in and go deeper and really get some answers and then put a plan together for how we can manage her unique situation. If there was any hesitation to working with Dr. Temple and IHC on the front end, I think, number one, it was the financial decision. You know, these services are not covered by - in our case - our health insurance and so, you know, you have to take a little bit of a leap of faith on the front end feeling like, you know, you're going to get out of it what you financially put into it. In fact, wish we would have started earlier because we've gotten results. And it's something that, you know, I've - I've never looked back on. What surprised me most about Integrative Health is the commitment of the individuals that work there. our experience as a family with traditional healthcare providers was that it was a kind of a turnstile. Many doctors didn't take the time to look at potential root causes of the medical condition that my daughter was experiencing. I was really pleasantly surprised by the commitment. The level of care was really, really strong. And when I say that, I mean that the doctors at Integrative Health care! Like, they will call to check up, they're excited to hear about positive things that are happening in my daughter's life and with her treatment. That's not something you get, you know, with traditional healthcare providers. I'd never experienced that up until this point of working with Integrative Health. For the parents that are watching this, you would do anything for your kids and that includes a financial commitment to try to get the best care that you can for your family. I would recommend the team at IHC because they're willing to tackle complex cases. They're on the cutting edge of treatment, you know, from a holistic medicine standpoint. They're invested, emotionally in ensuring that their patients have success. We've been working with Dr. Temple for years and we'll continue to do so because the experience has been a really positive one and one that is yielding results for my daughter. And at the end of the day, like, that was mission #1, is how do get my daughter better? That's something that Dr. Temple has helped us find -

About Integrative Health Carolinas

Integrative Health Carolinas is a holistic pediatric practice led by Dr. Ana-Maria Temple that specializes in combining traditional medical care with functional medicine and nutrition. They serve families seeking natural wellness solutions for children up to age 22, focusing on identifying root causes rather than just treating symptoms. The practice is dedicated to shifting families toward a lifestyle of holistic wellness through personalized care and direct provider access.

Industry
Healthcare Services

Topics

  • pediatric healthcare
  • functional medicine
  • holistic wellness
  • complex cases
  • parent persona
  • patient results

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