Tina Kotulski, CFO and author & Dr. Jeffrey Kotulski, Doctor of OsteopathyA testament to harnessing natural healing is an inspiring story of a patient who, despite being given a terminal diagnosis and only three weeks left to live, managed to overcome his illness. The patient had improved significantly within a month and completely recovered within three years.
The game-changer in this self-healing process was Between the Bridges Healing Center.
The integrative healthcare clinic uses conservative therapies, nutrition guidance, lifestyle modification and monitoring to tap into and amplify the intrinsic potential of patients to heal. Minimal procedures and medications are used. It reimagines conventional disease management by optimizing patient health using their mind, body, and spirit to address a complete range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences.
“We prioritize preventive, regenerative, and integrative healthcare, allowing individuals to have as much control over their health as possible,” says Dr. Jeffrey Kotulski, doctor of osteopathy at Between the Bridges Healing Center.
Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit
The will to heal is deeply rooted in the approaches at Bridges Healing Center. Embracing organic artwork and natural lighting, the campus environment has unique architecture and landscaping unlike a typical doctor’s office, promoting a sense of serenity.
It is a one-stop clinic for all modalities of regenerative, osteopathic, aesthetic, naturopathic, chiropractic, and functional medicine.
In regenerative medicine, Between the Bridges offers a full spectrum of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback (MCN). They collectively regenerate neuroendocrine, musculoskeletal, and joint integumentary systems to their original healthy state and improve quality of life.
Building on more than 30 years of experience in osteopathy, Dr. Kotulski inspires trust and confidence with his clients to conquer ‘mind over matter’ to treat complex ailments. His niche area of expertise is healing athletic injuries with peptide therapy, prolozone therapy and PRP therapy, injecting a patient’s own blood cells into target regions. This supercharged healing mechanism boosts collagen production in broken bones and joints, and stimulates repair and growth of new, healthy cells.
Between the Bridges’ effectiveness is showcased in the transformational journey of a patient in her mid-60s, from having limited mobility to being able to walk without a cane. Suffering injuries in her shoulder and knee joint in a car accident, she had to take steroid injections and Advil daily to keep the intense pain at bay. PRP therapy at Between the Bridges relieved her shoulder pain in six weeks. It even eliminated the need for a hip replacement and her dependence on pain medication.
“Our overarching goal is to impact a patient's life.
Rewinding the Clock of Human Skin Cells
PRP and peptide therapy is also an integral part of Between the Bridges’ aesthetic procedures, delivering surgical grade results to varied health conditions. A natural alternative to dermatological procedures like Botox and fillers, PRP along with the peptides regenerates the skin to its healthiest state possible. It is proven to be effective aesthetically when combined with body contouring, hair regrowth, acne removal, laser hair removal, and non-surgical facelift.
A case in point was a 24-year-old patient experiencing male pattern baldness who saw a noticeable increase in hair growth with a series of six PRP hair regrowth injections. It was determined that as a recovering alcoholic, his lifestyle changes were influencing the hair loss. Aestheticians at the healing center paired PRP treatment with HBOT to introduce more nutrients into his hair follicles. New hair had begun to grow all over his scalp by the end of third session. The Between the Bridges team recommended dietary and lifestyle changes, as well, for both hair regrowth and overall health. After three months, the patient experienced profound improvement in both physical and mental health.
Our overarching goal is to impact a patient's life. We listen to the stories of every patient coming from different walks of life with unique experiences, and plan our treatments appropriately
Active cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or exposed to harmful radiation therapy, result in skin damage as a side effect. Between the Bridges specializes in rejuvenating their skin with nonsurgical procedures that allow damaged connective tissues to heal.
“We tap into the natural healing abilities of the skin and trigger the skin’s ability to become more elastic, blemish-free, and tighter while ensuring safety and efficacy,” states Breigha Kotulski, aesthetician at Between the Bridges.
A licensed skin health specialist, and registered nurse, Breigha Kotulski is leading the company’s regenerative aesthetics division with a passion to achieve the results her clients expect and deserve. Expert in oncology skincare, essential oil therapy, and nutritional counseling, she also serves as a clinical instructor in one of the leading American medical spa schools, advancing skincare education.
Walking the Talk with Proven Results
Distinguishing Between the Bridges is its exceptional team of integrative medical specialists at the forefront of holistic healing. It draws inspiration from and sets the standard for many physicians providing shadowing experience so they can gain familiarity with different specialties and daily activities in its clinic.
Another talented provider at Between the Bridges’ healthcare unit, Dr. Jodi Kunkel, is a board certified naturopath, adept at addressing any type of chronic gut or hormonal condition in women. She also addresses children’s health issues. She is lauded for her ability to use nature’s healing power to address the root cause of many diseases and employ herbs as a powerful alternative to prescription drugs.
A pillar of the team is Tina Kotulski, CFO, co-founder, and author of the memoir, “Saving Millie,” and an inspiring spokesperson and advocate of mental health for families and individuals.
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We prioritize preventive, regenerative, and integrative healthcare, allowing individuals to have as much control over their health as possible
Behind the Legacy
The inspiration for the health clinic is Tina’s mother, Millie, who had schizophrenia. She went undiagnosed for nearly 20 years, despite numerous connections with mental health professionals. A major concern was the many adverse side effects from various medications, which compromised her body’s metabolism and led to a short-term memory loss. This was blamed on the mental health labeling, which impacted how doctors viewed her symptoms and her treatment.
After attesting Millie’s dilemma as family caregivers, Jeffrey and Tina set the foundation stone of Between the Bridges with a vision of adopting a well-rounded approach to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. At the center, Millie was treated through a comprehensive medical program that utilized orthomolecular medicine, which complemented and even replaced many of her prescribed medications. Quality of life returned, and her last few years were probably her best. This set the tone for instilling hope in patients enduring the ordeal of mental illnesses. After Millie’s passing in 2017, Dr. Jeff and Tina opened a memorial fund in her memory for patients in financial need seeking care at the healing center.
Another heart-warming story of a hospice patient visiting Between the Bridges in his final days perfectly embodies its philosophy and vision. He comes to the center twice a week for infusion therapies. Even though they are not curing his terminal illness, the hope and fulfillment he receives from its passionate team significantly are improving his quality of life.
At Between the Bridges, every patient is treated like a family member. This patient-centric approach has earned it an excellent reputation, with patients from almost 50 states and four countries coming to the facility through word-of-mouth and referrals.
For the road ahead, the clinic is looking for more healthcare providers, nurses, and administrative staff to administer all aspects of rejuvenative medicine. It also aims to expand its education arm with seminars on integrative medicine for healthcare providers and patients, and will introduce new modalities to treat patients in its facility.
Between the Bridges is a safe and soothing respite for anyone desiring a life-changing experience in their healing journey.
