The Downing Clinic uses natural healing therapies where possible, helping patients in avoiding use of prescription medications unless necessary. We offer several alternative therapies that are highly effective in treating a number of common conditions. With us, your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs, based on your history and conditions.
Our natural healing therapies include acupuncture, electrodermal screening, ion cleanse foot baths, IV therapy and Rolfing. At our clinic you will also find a wide variety of natural supplements and products for purchase.
Our natural healing therapies include acupuncture, electrodermal screening, ion cleanse foot baths, IV therapy and Rolfing. At our clinic you will also find a wide variety of natural supplements and products for purchase.
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Since 1991, The Downing Clinic has been dedicated to using natural therapies whenever possible, while recognizing the importance of integrative medicine. We invite you to look at our website and learn more about how we can partner with you for your healthcare. The information contained on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA or any other health regulatory agency.
Dr. Kovalcik was raised in Flushing, Michigan and graduated from Flushing High School. She then received a degree from Mott Community College in Dental Hygiene and went on to graduate from Michigan Tech University with a BS in Science. She graduated from Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine, as did her mother and sister, and completed her internship and residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She worked in private practice in the Flint area prior to joining The Downing Clinic in August of 2004.
Dr. Downing was born and raised in Wauseon, OH. A graduate from the University of Michigan Pharmacy School. She owned and operated her own pharmacy in Flint for several years. She returned to Michigan State University to attend the School of Osteopathic Medicine and also acquired a Master's degree in nutrition.
Mickey is a very familiar face to all who come to The Downing Clinic. She assists Dr. Kovalcik with patient care by taking vitals and checking patients in and out of the clinic; calling in prescriptions and following up on lab work. Mickey has been with The Downing Clinic since 1996. Prior to working here, she worked in the UP as a registered nurse.
Reviews (9)
Jessica Carter
Feb 05, 2022
Great doctor that takes her time to hear your unique situation. She is a doctor but uses a more natural approach to help you. I am sure some people can't understand that there are more ways to prevent/treat diseases than with drugs and she will give you all of your options. She didn't push me one way or another but gave me my options for multiple types of treatments and ultimately, it's my decision.
MaryAnn Nutt
Dec 04, 2021
Amy Rechsteiner
Nov 08, 2021
Dr Laura is the BEST! She uses critical thinking to help patients get well, while suggesting/prescribing a plan to support the God-given natural ability of the human body to heal itself, instead of being a typical drone doctor who is dictated by insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies who only treat symptoms. As for the jab and masks, I'm thankful that she is smart enough to know that masks do nothing to prevent viruses and actually can have the opposite effect, and that the Covid "shot" is dangerous to a person's future health.
MaryAnn Sharp
Sep 21, 2021
Love Dr Laura and her staff. She REALLY listens And is not afraid to try other alternatives besides pharmaceuticals. I always feel calm when I go to her office. She is a kind and caring Doctor, a rare find now days! And I like that she's not dictated by insurance. My doctor of over 20 years dropped me because my insurance had to change.
Christina
Sep 17, 2021
The folks at this clinic have convinced someone I know to avoid the Covid vaccine. She uses their guidance as an excuse to remain unvaccinated even though her elderly parents, whom she sees regularly, are extremely vulnerable. And shame on them for demonstrating poor practices in their offices (no masks) and passing on information that is detrimental to public health.
Ashley Andrews
Sep 09, 2021
Ara Hachigian
May 01, 2021
Not taking any covid precautions and staff has spread covid. Receptionist who had covid refuses to wear a mask because she "has a different opinion about masks" than I do. No signs posted about masking, no covid screening, discouraging of the covid vaccine. Doctor doesn't seem to be aware of the global pandemic. More concerned with a patient wearing something "scented" into the office than a mask, they have a sign posted for no scents, but not one sign about covid. Family member caught covid from this office and spent 3 weeks on a ventilator and has now died. Do not waste your time, your money or your life on this "doctor."
Michelle Michael
May 24, 2018
I felt uncomfortable the minute I walked in. The nurse or tech that checked my in asked if I was wearing something scenting. I told her I wasn't but she proceeded to the open the window like she was going to die. She said to me "we do not wear scented things, they are bad for us." I felt like I was being shamed like a kindergartner. The doctor did take a while with me but recommended treatments that totaled near $4,000 dollars (that included a $2,000 MRI vs. getting a free mammogram).
Then the nurse came in to draw my blood and was just rude because she was in a hurry. In the blood draw room there were 4 elderly ladies getting some type of IV infusions of who knows what. I do not want to go back. It is just SO expensive just to walk through the door and any test they recommend is over $200.
Then the nurse came in to draw my blood and was just rude because she was in a hurry. In the blood draw room there were 4 elderly ladies getting some type of IV infusions of who knows what. I do not want to go back. It is just SO expensive just to walk through the door and any test they recommend is over $200.
Stacie Bacon
Oct 20, 2016