Dr. Mark A. Scott, Founder of Total Health Center, Expert in Functional Medicine

Mark A. Scott, D.C.,C.N.S.,C.F.M.P. has been in the healthcare field since 1996. He is the founder of the Total Health Center, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. He has been described as enthusiastic, energetic, motivational, inspiring, and informative. He listens and answers questions; contributes information; and is genuinely concerned with each patients recovery and  health. He loves what he does and  it shows.

As a healthcare practitioner, author, lecturer and perpetual seeker of knowledge, Dr. Scott is well respected and looked to as an expert in the natural health care field. In addition, he has given hundreds of health care seminars. He is enthusiastic about talking to people. His mission is getting people better and keeping them healthy.

With my service oriented staff and the right treatment, I can help you. Please contact me today to schedule your appointment!

Collagen-rich foods including bone broth, slow-cooked beef, chicken, eggs, citrus fruit, and collagen peptides arranged on a wooden table.

Why Your Body Stops Making Enough Collagen—And What You Can Do About It

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Collagen keeps your skin, joints, bones, and connective tissues strong, but production naturally slows with age. Discover the surprising glycine bottleneck, how collagen peptides work, and five practical ways to help your body build collagen naturally.
Woman looking fatigued while reviewing normal lab results, representing persistent symptoms despite normal blood work.

“My Blood Work Is Normal”… So Why Do I Feel So Terrible?

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Many people are told their blood work is "normal" but still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive problems, weight gain, or simply don't feel like themselves anymore. In this article, Dr. Mark Scott explains why symptoms often develop long before disease appears on routine laboratory tests, how the body adapts to stress and imbalance, and why asking better questions can…
Cast iron skillet with melting butter, ghee, and coconut oil representing stable fats commonly used for cooking at higher temperatures.

The Best Cooking Oils: Why Heat Stability Matters More Than You’ve Been Told

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For decades we were told to avoid saturated fats and use vegetable oils instead. Learn why heat stability, oxidation, and processing may be more important than cholesterol when choosing cooking oils.
Fresh ginger, cumin, coriander, fennel, cardamom, and herbal tea arranged on a rustic wooden table to represent traditional digestive herbs.

5 Digestive Herbs That Have Supported Gut Health for Centuries

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For thousands of years, traditional cultures have used ginger, cumin, coriander, fennel, and cardamom to support digestion. Discover how these herbs may help improve digestive comfort, bile flow, and overall gut health.