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The Center for
Optimal Health
David Pawsat, D.O.
1520 Ramblewood Drive
Suite 100
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Location Phone: 517-324-9400
Location Fax: 517-324-9482
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Physiology is the study of the
mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living
organisms. Dr. David Pawsat is a physiologist at heart.
In 1985, he received a Bachelors of Science degree in physiology
from Michigan State University. After college, he performed
pulmonary function and sleep testing for Sinai Hospital in
Detroit, where he was an integral part in the development of
Sinai's first sleep center.
In order to understand more about the intricacies of physiology,
Dr. Pawsat joined a research team at Henry Ford Hospital in
Detroit, where he began research on neuropharmacologic and
surgical treatments for Parkinson's. It was not long before the
itch to apply his experience, lead him to a career in medicine.
While attending Michigan State University's School of
Osteopathic Medicine he continued his physiology research, which
resulted in the publishing of award winning research on the
effects of estrogen in brain.
Dr. Pawsat's rich premedical career in physiology had a profound
effect on his view of medicine. He had always believed the body
has an innate ability to heal, and if placed into an optimal
physiologic state can heal itself.
Upon graduation from medical school, his propensity for cutting
edge research along with a desire to treat all facets of
medicine, lead him to a 12-year career in emergency medicine.
During this time he became an integral part of the Michigan
State University's Emergency Medicine Residency, serving as a
Site Director and Clinical Professor. Dr. Pawsat truly misses
teaching residents and medical students the art of medicine, and
hopes to bring his new passion in medicine to the medical
community.
A VIEW FROM THE ER
As an Emergency Physician, Dr. Pawsat treated the young, the
old, was part of giving life and helped many until their last
breath. Through the portal of an emergency department, he was
able to view medicine from the outside in. This vantage point
allowed him the opportunity to observe the diverse styles of
medicine practiced by both primary care physicians and
specialists alike.
He was disheartened by a medical model that forces physicians to
spend little time finding solutions to patients needs and more
time using drugs to suppress symptoms. Most importantly, he
experienced the successes of those physicians who carefully
listened and respected the power of each patient's
individuality. It was these patients who tended to need fewer
medications and who were more likely to survive an illness
and/or be cured of a disease.
PHYSICIAN HEAL THYSELF
As the 12 years of Emergency Medicine rolled on, so did Dr.
Pawsat's personal energy and luster for medicine. He became
increasingly discouraged by the one drug fits all medical
community, the increasing number of patients seen with chronic
"incurable" conditions and a system designed to treat disease
instead of prevent it.
What he did not realize, at the time, was his energy,
progressing fatigue and 40-pound weight gain was also due to an
undiagnosed thyroid condition. After initiating conventional
medical therapy with minimal improvement, it became apparent,
that health goes far beyond one pill a day. No hormonal therapy
will cure all ills if the body itself is not in a state ready
for repair and healing. In other words, hormonal replacement
will be of limited benefit, and possibly harmful, if an
individual has nutritional, gastrointestinal, immune system and
overall physiologic imbalance.
After this realization, Dr. Pawsat began to study the fields of
Alternative, Integrative and Anti-Aging Medicine. It quickly
became apparent how far reaching the research and evidence had
become that prevention and healing begins with a sound
physiologic balance of nutrition and hormonal balance. He found
a prevalent part of the medical community in Europe, Asia and
even the west coast of the United States used scientifically
sound methods for creating physiologically sound healing.
THE COMMITMENT
Upon leaving Emergency Medicine, Dr. Pawsat made three
commitments. First and foremost, to heal himself. Second, formal
training and intensive study in the fields of nutritional
medicine and hormonal replacement therapies. Third, to make the
first two commitments without distraction. In 2005 he took a
year off medicine, developed a nutritional and thyroid hormone
regimen for himself and began using many diverse healing
methods.
The result of this regimen was a 40 pound weight loss, a huge
improvement in energy and an incredible passion to give back
what he had received. On a daily basis, he is mindful of how he
eats, what he eats, when he exercises, works to improve his
weakness and has fun with his strengths. He realizes that if he
is to advise others, he himself must live by the advice.
During this time of healing Dr. Pawsat received formal training
through the Fellowship of Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. A
fellowship committed to the study of cutting edge bio-identical
hormone, natural and integrative therapies. He is certified in
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine by The American Academy of
Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Pawsat is an active
member of the Institute for Functional Medicine.
THE PRESENT
The Center for Optimal Health has been open since February of
2006. Dr. Pawsat has had thousands of patient interactions and
has developed an incredible patient community of very proactive,
committed patients from very diverse backgrounds. The loyalty
and enthusiasm for this new way of healthcare has grown beyond
his expectations. The premise that medicine should begin by
treating the cause, not the symptoms is the centerpiece of the
practice. The skillful integration of conventional medicine
combined with nutritional and hormonal therapies is the
cornerstone of his care. Dr. Pawsat feels blessed to have found
a way to help himself, but feels even more blessed to be able to
share the skills, experience and knowledge in helping so many
others regain their health.
THE FUTURE
Any success in life begins with passion, physician's are no
exception. Dr. Pawsat has found his passion. Each day he is
amazed by the new research, in conventional and alternative
medicine literature, which reveals new methods of regaining
physiologic balance. As this research mounts, so do his tools
for healing. Growing at an even faster pace is The Center for
Optimal Health's patient community. The Center's staff and
patients alike are sharing their success stories with others.
The Center for Optimal Health and Dr. Pawsat are committed to
continuing the tradition of individualized medical care.
Understanding each person's physiology is as unique as their
finger print and so should be their care.
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Physiology :
1986
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine : 1992
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Residency: Resident in Emergency Medicine : 1996 Botsford
General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Fellowship: Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine Fellowship : 2007
In Practice Since: 1995
Associations:
AOA – American Osteopathic Association – www.osteopathic.org
A4M – American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine –
www.worldhealth.net
ACAM – American College for Advancement in Medicine –
www.acamnet.org
IFM – The Institute for Functional Medicine –
www.functionalmedicine.org
ICIM – International College of Integrative Medicine –
www.icimed.com
ACOSPM – American College of Osteopathic Sclerotherpeutic Pain
Management – www.ACOSPM.com
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