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Pastor Reclaims Energy, Loses Twelve Pounds, and Eliminates Brain Fog

Shannon Swift

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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.

Shannon Dugan achieved life-changing results with Dr. Yvonne Karney at Vitality Renewal. After suffering from debilitating brain fog and low energy, Shannon lost twelve pounds and reports her energy is now "off the charts." By utilizing personalized functional medicine and blood work, she regained her ability to excel as a pastor, wife, and mother.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Chronic fatigue, brain fog, and weight management
Reported Result
Lost 12 pounds and energy is "off the charts"
Time to Value
Immediate results within six months
My energy is off the charts. I never thought that that was going to happen. And my brain fog is literally gone.
I've lost twelve pounds. I'm sleeping better... I can be a better wife, I can be a better mom, I can be a better pastor.
They not only knew what was going on with me emotionally, but they knew what was going on with me physically from my results of different tests and blood work.

The interview

What was your life like before working with Dr. Karney?

Six months ago I was suffering from brain fog. I couldn't sleep. My energy was in the basement. My life felt out of control. I was finding it hard to meet all of my responsibilities every day. It was just hard to be a mom, hard to be a wife, hard to be a pastor.

What made you decide to work with the Vitality Renewal team?

Immediately I felt a connection with Dr. Karney. She listened to what I was experiencing. She didn't pressure me but really talked about some solutions that she thought that would work for me. I felt like there was a group of people that I could trust to help me get to the place where I needed to be.

Were there any barriers that almost prevented you from joining?

If there was something that would have prevented me from getting involved in the program, it would have been the cost. It's hard to invest in yourself. As a pastor, I don't make a lot of money. And so that was a real barrier for me but being at a low place in my energy, I just kind of filled with hope that even with the cost, it might be worth it.

What surprised you most about the program?

Number one, I felt like the team really listened to what was going on. They took important measurements and knew what was going on with me physically from results of different tests and blood work. But then on the other side of that, I saw immediate results.

How has your life changed since starting the program?

I feel so much better. I've lost twelve pounds. I am sleeping. My energy is off the charts. And my brain fog is literally gone. I'm doing things differently every single day and I'm enjoying it. It hasn't been a big burden; I've been excited to do the things I'm doing because my energy level is higher.

Why would you recommend Dr. Karney and her team?

I would recommend them because of the way the team gets to know you. Everyone is different and unique, and they formulated a program specifically tailored to me. Also, I got immediate results that made me feel so much better. I feel like a different person.

Frequently asked

Is Vitality Renewal worth the cost for someone on a budget?

Shannon Dugan, a pastor, initially viewed the cost as a significant barrier. However, she found the investment worth it because the program provided immediate results and allowed her to fulfill her responsibilities as a mother and leader.

Does Dr. Yvonne Karney provide personalized medical plans?

Yes, Shannon emphasizes that the team formulated a program specifically tailored to her unique needs after taking physical measurements and blood work. She felt the team truly listened to both her emotional and physical concerns.

Will I have to give up all my favorite foods at Vitality Renewal?

Shannon noted that she was surprised the program did not feel like a big burden or cause her to miss specific foods. Instead, she felt excited to make health a priority because her energy levels improved so quickly.

Full transcript

Six months ago I was suffering from brain fog. I couldn't sleep. My energy was in the basement. After working with the Vitality Renewal team, I feel so much better. I've lost weight. I am sleeping. My energy is off the charts. I never thought that that was going to happen. And my brain fog is literally gone. I highly recommend the Vitality Renewal team. You are going to get personalized care in a program that is tailored to you and I think you will see the results if you lean in. I'm Shannon Dugan. I am a pastor at One Hope Community Church, and I live in Huntley, Illinois. Before working with Dr. Karney, my life, it felt out of control. And so I had a lot of brain fog. I was tired. My energy level was, the lowest it has ever been. I was finding it hard to meet all of my responsibilities every day. It was just hard to be a mom, hard to be a wife, hard to be a pastor. What made me say yes to working with the Vitality Renewal team is that immediately I felt a connection with Dr. Karney. She listened to what I was experiencing. She didn't pressure me but really talked about some solutions that she thought that would work for me. After meeting Dr. Karney and her team, I felt like there was a group of people that I could trust to help me get to the place where I needed to be. If there was something that would have prevented me from getting involved in the program, it would have been the cost. It's hard to invest in yourself. As a pastor, I don't make a lot of money. And so that was a real barrier for me but being at the place where I was kind of like a low place in my energy and just being able to even dream about what could be, I just kind of filled with hope that even with the cost, that it might be worth it. What surprised me the most about working with the Vitality Renewal team is that number one, I felt like the team really listened to what was going on. They took important measurements and so they not only knew what was going on with me emotionally, but they knew what was going on with me physically from my results of different tests and blood work. But then on the other side of that, I saw immediate results. What I'm doing now because I'm involved in the program is making my health a priority. And sometimes we think that that is going to take hours and hours a day and that we don't have the time. But what I'm finding is every little step that I take everyday then allows me to be the person that I was created to be. So I can be a better wife, I can be a better mom, I can be a better pastor because I'm doing things differently every single day since getting involved in the program and I'm enjoying it. Sometimes you think that it's going to be this big burden or you're going to miss all of this food. And it hasn't been that way. I've been excited to be able to do the things that I'm doing because my energy level is higher. I've lost twelve pounds. I'm sleeping better. I would recommend the Vitality Renewal team and I have recommended it because of the way the team gets to know you. Everyone is different and unique and has different needs. And so I feel like Dr. Karney and her team absolutely listened. They looked at results and they formulated a program that was specifically tailored to me. So that's number one. And then number two, the reason why I would recommend it is because I got immediate, immediate results that made me feel so much better. I cannot talk enough about that. I feel like a different person.

About Yvonne Karney

Vitality Renewal is a health and wellness center led by Dr. Yvonne Karney, specializing in functional medicine and hormone therapy. They serve women struggling with fatigue and hormone imbalances, providing personalized strategies to help patients reclaim their energy. As Shannon’s experience shows, the clinic uses detailed testing and blood work to tailor programs to each individual’s physical and emotional needs.

Industry
Healthcare Consulting

Topics

  • hormone therapy
  • functional medicine
  • weight loss
  • brain fog
  • pastor
  • energy restoration

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