Welcome
I am Dr. Margarita Holsten with more than 20 years of clinical experience and I welcome you to the journey towards your mental freedom.
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​The idea that mental health issues are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain alone is falling out of favor in the scientific literature. The Timeline Integrative approach evaluates and addresses multiple factors, like nutrient deficiencies, microbiome imbalance, hormonal problems, or dietary and sleep issues that can be an underlying cause of your symptoms.
I am medically trained to diagnose and treat psychiatric illness and to rule out medical causes of psychiatric symptoms. In my practice, I rely on laboratory testing as well as a very detailed look into your history as part of your assessment.
​If you find that mental health symptoms have been impacting your quality of life but you don't want medication to be the only solution, then my integrative approach is right for you.
Telemedicine Practice Available in California, Colorado, Florida and New York
"The most important investment you'll ever make in your life is the investment in your health."
Dr Perlmutter
Getting Started
How do we come up with an individualized plan for you?
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Listen to your entire history
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See the body as interconnected
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Look for the root cause
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Utilize laboratory data
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Treat as naturally as possible
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Suggest changes in your lifestyle habits including diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene and meditation to support you on your quest for a more productive fulfilling life
Integrative Approach is focusing on finding the root causes of your symptoms.
For example, depression can be caused by many different factors, including inflammation or hypothyroidism. Likewise, a cause such as inflammation may lead to a number of different diagnoses, including depression.​
My Treatments
Telemedicine Practice Available in California, Colorado, Florida and New York
In-Depth Intake Consultation
1-hour video intake appointment during which I will listen to and evaluate your entire story, and will make suggestions for supplements, medications, and lifestyle changes that you can start right away. I will also provide you with a blood test order so we can look for nutritional deficiencies and potential root causes of your symptoms.
Comprehensive Follow Up
At the follow-up appointment, we will go over blood test results and modify your supplement and lifestyle regiment based on the lab results.​ We will come up with timeline plan that would include lifestyle habits, including diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene and if appropriate meditation/mindfulness practices to support you on your quest for a more productive fulfilling life.
Testimonials
"Dr. Holsten helped guide me through one of the toughest years of my life. Her integrated approach helped me create a plan inclusive of meditation, supplements as well as a more traditional pharmaceutical path. I appreciate her balanced approach and highly recommend her to anyone who is struggling with their mental health."
TM
"As an extreme endurance athlete and management consultant, I put my mind and body on the line day and night. When I began working with Dr Holsten I was in the lowest physical and mental health in my adult life. With Dr Holsten’s help, I’ve experienced huge transformation in my health, well-being and performance. My only wish would be to have begun working with her sooner.”
TS
I found Dr Holsten to be really easy to talk to and she was able to break down what seemed to be a very complex situation into step by step treatment plan. And although I still complain some days about taking all the supplements that she prescribed, I have been noticing both my physical and mental health improve over time and it's been definitely worth it.