ABOUT OUR CLINIC
Our Mission at Aven Clinic
By using a combination of integrative medicine and functional medicine, we strive to give our patients a better understanding of the beautiful ecosystem that occurs within our bodies. When our bodies are not functioning optimally, this ecosystem is compromised. It is our mission to provide accurate knowledge on how to improve their health and lifestyle choices by identifying the root cause of “dis-ease” and healing the body with a balance of science and holistic modalities.
Aven Clinic is an Integrative Primary Care and Functional Medicine clinic. We specialize in addressing a full spectrum of health conditions, including: sexual health, aging, weight gain, hormone imbalance, chronic viral illness, immune system regeneration, autoimmune conditions, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and more. Our treatment services help to promote healthier cells and tissues for a better quality of life. We achieve this by improving energy and promoting overall well-being.
The functional Medicine approach addresses the underlying causes of disease by using a systematic approach while engaging both patients and practitioners in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century.
Functional Medicine addresses the whole person and sets out to treat the root cause of disease, not just mitigate symptoms with medication. This patient-centered approach involves a more thorough health evaluation, factoring in one’s history, lifestyle, environment, genetic components, and emotional state, which is important to properly diagnose and treat. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.
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Our goal is to offer personalized and accessible functional medicine strategies for motivated, coachable, and committed individuals seeking to restore their health.
We are happy to provide care for Sarasota and its surrounding areas.
Aven Clinic Team
Dr. Karolina Baker, MD, Medical Doctor
Dr. Karolina Baker is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and Functional Medicine provider. She worked in multiple healthcare settings—emergency departments, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and mental health facilities—in the USA, England, The Netherlands, Aruba, and Poland. During her almost two decades of clinical experience in the healthcare field as an emergency medicine physician and primary care doctor, she realized how much care and healing are lacking in the conventional medicine model. In order to truly help her patients and get to the root cause of their chronic conditions and suffering, Dr. Baker decided to pursue training in integrative and functional medicine. She completed an Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship, is certified in the Walsh protocol for managing mental health conditions, was trained by the Institute of Functional Medicine, and is certified in peptide therapy and IV hydration/multivitamin treatment. She is also fluent in Polish and Dutch and can communicate in Spanish. Dr. Baker combines her unique background and range of experiences to create personalized medical care that combines compassion and competence. She is recognized for her work in creating truly effective, comprehensive health restoration programs that help people regain their happy and healthy lives with permanent results.
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Monty Baker, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Monty Baker, Ph.D. (Lt. Col, USAF, Ret.) received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He completed a pre-doctoral internship at Malcom Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, which included specialty rotations in primary care, military psychology, behavioral medicine, and time-limited psychotherapies.
He is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Florida and has served in the Air Force as a Military Psychologist for 20 years. He has provided a range of services to diverse populations, including children, retirees, family members, and active-duty service members. He has held an adjunct appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas-Health Science Center at San Antonio since 2007 and has over 180 academic presentations and publications. He is an Associate Investigator on several research projects and has previously served as Principal Investigator for multiple Department of Defense grants.
In addition to currently working as a Licensed Psychologist/Behavioral and behavioral health consultant at Aven Clinic, Dr. Baker is a part-time contract Psychologist for the U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Unit and Adjunct Professor/Senior Advisor to the Military Psychology Group at Nova Southeastern University.
Privately, Dr. Baker likes to spend his free time with his family, going to the beach, jogging, reading, and watching any sports team from his home state of Minnesota.
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