Welcome to Living Health Integrative Medicine

Dr. Thomas A. Chaney, DC

Dr. Tom Chaney a native of Maryland and the founder and co-owner of Living Health Integrative Medicine. He is the co-author of the best-selling books Lose the Gluten, Lose your Gut. Ditch the Grain, Save your Brain and Defeat Diabetes.  Dr. Chaney is a renowned speaker on holistic health and a regular guest on the morning show, Great Day Washington.  He graduated from the University of Maryland with a major in Kinesiology. Dr. Chaney attended the New York Chiropractic College where he received awards for clinical excellence and was on the Dean’s List. Dr. Tom has received advanced post-graduate training in functional medicine and functional nutrition.  He is committed to helping patients achieve optimal health naturally through the use of an integrative holistic healthcare model. Dr. Chaney also dedicates himself to remaining current with the most exciting developments in the field, spending time with like-minded providers at conferences and seminars. Dr. Chaney has become a respected member of the profession with a national reputation for dedication to helping the public improve their health naturally. In his spare time, Dr. Chaney enjoys being outdoors and active.  He spends time hiking, traveling, fishing and biking.


Dr. Stephanie J. Chaney, DC

Dr. Stephanie Chaney grew up in Ottawa Canada and is the co-owner of Living Health Integrative Medicine.  She is a leader in the integrative health field, sharing her knowledge with practitioners and the public.  Dr. Chaney is a renowned speaker on holistic health and regular guest on the morning show, Great Day Washington.  She has also been featured as a guest natural health expert on FOX, ABC and NBC.  She is the co-author of the best-selling books Lose the Gluten, Lose your Gut. Ditch the Grain, Save your Brain and Defeat Diabetes.  She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B.S. in Kinesiology. She attended the New York Chiropractic College and received her doctorate degree with honors. Dr. Chaney has received advanced post-graduate training in functional medicine and functional endocrinology, including Institute of Functional Medicine certified in the treatment in Reversing Cognitive Decline. The Governor appointed Dr. Steph to the Maryland Chiropractic Board of Examiners in 2007. Currently, Dr. Steph focuses her treatment time practicing functional medicine, helping patients with various health challenges reverse their conditions with nutritional, lifestyle and supplement therapy. She is a dynamic health advocate who speaks to organizations and community groups about holistic wellness.


Carol Heckman, RN, CNC, CNHP

Chiropractic Annapolis MD Carol Heckman

Carol is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years’ experience in traditional and integrative, holistic health care. She is a graduate of University of Delaware School of Nursing and Trinity School of Natural Health where she obtained certifications in Nutritional Counseling, Herbalism, and Natural Health.

 


Leah Hester PA-C

Leah Hester grew up in Kentucky and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. She then completed her Master's degree at Indiana State University and graduated as a Physician Assistant in 2020. Leah has worked for the last 2 years in a Family Medicine practice in Oklahoma City. She is excited to make the change into Integrative Medicine after observing many of the gaps in care left by traditional medicine. In her free time, Leah enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband.