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Customer story · Yvonne Karney

Overcoming Menopausal Fatigue and Joint Pain Through Root Cause Functional Medicine

Vira Drakoulis · Recorded 4/2/2025

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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.

Vera Drakoulis recommends Vitality Renewal after Dr. Yvonne Karney identified the root cause of her chronic fatigue, leg pain, and tingling. By switching from traditional medications to a personalized regimen of supplements and a specific diet, Vera eliminated her joint inflammation and brain fog, reclaiming her daily energy and focus.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Menopause-related fatigue, brain fog, and chronic leg pain.
Reported Result
Elimination of tingling, joint inflammation, and fogginess.
Treatment Method
Blood work assessment, supplements, and dietary changes.
Vitality was able to get to my root cause of what was going on with my body and all my issues.
They weren't just dismissing—like some of my other doctors were just dismissing it with, 'its menopause.'
I never thought what you put in your body makes such a big difference.

The interview

Who would you recommend Vitality Renewal to?

I would totally recommend Vitality Renewal to anyone that is feeling tired, fogginess... not themselves. Vitality was able to get to my root cause of what was going on with my body and all my issues and gave me all the right supplements and a certain diet to follow that really helped me feel my best.

What were you experiencing before working with Dr. Karney?

Before working with Vitality and Dr. Karney's office, I was constantly tired, I had leg pains. Every morning I woke up with leg pains. I just didn't even know what to do. Fogginess... I had tingling in my hands and my feet.

What made you decide to choose Vitality Renewal over other doctors?

What made me say 'yes' to Vitality Renewal was that they listened to what I was saying. They weren't just dismissing—like some of my other doctors were just dismissing it with, 'its menopause.' They went through all the blood work and explained everything they were doing and how it affected my body.

How did you handle the initial cost of the program?

When I started that interview I had with Dr. Karney, she had given me the big package, which was a crazy amount of money that I wasn't sure to spend. And I said to her, 'Can we just start with the basic assessment blood work, and then once we get that blood work, take it from there?' And she was very happy to do that and said, 'Absolutely! We could start there, whatever your financial need is and then move forward from there.'

What was the most surprising part of the treatment process?

What surprised me the most about working with them was that they weren't just giving me medications, they were giving me vitamins and supplements that I needed to feel better. So now I'm on the right vitamins, the right supplements. And I think the biggest change that I notice is what I eat. I never thought what you put in your body makes such a big difference.

How do you feel now on a daily basis?

I'm extremely happy. It's completely changed the way I feel, think and I'm completely happy. I still do today—every day. I feel the difference, and it kind of wakes me up and be like, 'hello? Get back on what you know you're supposed to put in your body.'

Frequently asked

Is Vitality Renewal expensive or flexible with pricing?

Vera Drakoulis initially felt the full treatment package was a significant financial investment. Dr. Karney was happy to accommodate her by starting with a basic blood work assessment to fit Vera's specific financial needs before moving forward.

How does Vitality Renewal treat menopause symptoms differently?

Unlike other doctors who dismissed her symptoms as just 'menopause,' Vitality Renewal listened to Vera and used detailed blood work to explain how her issues affected her body. They focused on vitamins, supplements, and diet rather than just standard medications.

Can diet really help with joint pain and inflammation?

Vera discovered that what she puts in her body makes a big difference; she noticed that when she deviates from her prescribed diet during holidays, her joint pain and inflammation return within three days.

Full transcript

I would totally recommend Vitality Renewal to anyone that is feeling tired, fogginess... not themselves. Vitality was able to get to my root cause of what was going on with my body and all my issues and gave me all the right supplements and a certain diet to follow that really helped me feel my best. And I still do today - every day. Hi, my name is Vera Tracoulis and I live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Before working with Vitality and Dr. Karney's office, I was constantly tired, I had leg pains. Every morning I woke up with leg pains. I just didn't even know what to do. Fogginess... I had tingling in my hands and my feet. What made me say "yes" to Vitality Renewal was that they listened to what I was saying. They weren't just dismissing - like some of my other doctors were just dismissing it with, "its menopause." They went through all the blood work and explained everything they were doing and how it affected my body. So, when I started that interview I had with Dr. Karney, she had given me the big package, which was a crazy amount of money that I wasn't sure to spend. And I said to her, "Can we just start with the basic assessment blood work, and then once we get that blood work, take it from there?" And she was very happy to do that and said, "Absolutely! We could start there, whatever your financial need is and then move forward from there." I'm extremely happy. It's completely changed the way I feel, think and I'm completely happy. What surprised me the most about working with them was that they weren't just giving me medications, they were giving me vitamins and supplements that I needed to feel better. So now I'm on the right vitamins, the right supplements. And I think the biggest change that I notice is what I eat. I never thought what you put in your body makes such a big difference. And I do notice when I get those holidays that come up and I don't pay attention to what I'm eating by, like, the third day, I literally have joint pains and I'm so much inflammation in my joints and my legs and my pain... I feel the difference, and it kind of wakes me up and be like, "hello? Get back on what you know you're supposed to put in your body." I would totally recommend Vitality Renewal Team. I think a lot of us women - especially when you're hitting menopause - we're all stuck at that, like, "Is this right?" "Is this normal?" "How should I be feeling?" what I love about going there is, like I said, they listen to you, to what you need, and they help you with what's best - whatever your situation is.

About Yvonne Karney

Vitality Renewal is a functional medicine center led by Dr. Yvonne Karney that specializes in hormone therapy and personalized wellness strategies. They serve individuals, particularly women, who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalances and are seeking alternatives to traditional medicine. By focusing on root causes through detailed blood work and nutrition, they help patients like Vera reclaim their energy and eliminate chronic pain.

Industry
Healthcare Consulting

Topics

  • functional medicine
  • menopause
  • hormone health
  • fatigue recovery
  • joint pain relief
  • wellness

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