Dr. Erin BurnsDO

Dr. Burns treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her clinical focus includes chronic pain, back pain, headaches, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendon injuries, rotator cuff tendinopathy, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, insulin resistance, and inflammation. She also manages chronic diseases and conducts preventive care and annual physicals.

Dr. Burns uses OMT as a hands-on treatment to restore balance and function to the musculoskeletal system. She focuses especially on fascia, energy rhythms, and ligaments and tendons. Techniques include fascial release, muscle energy, and cranial manipulation. Each session runs up to 30 minutes, and she recommends patients exercise afterward to reinforce the body's new movement patterns.

Dr. Burns consistently asks why a patient's body is behaving a certain way rather than simply treating surface symptoms. She uses advanced testing, including saliva hormone testing through ZRT, food sensitivity testing through Meridian Valley, and toxin testing through Vibrant, to identify root causes. This approach helps her build personalized treatment plans for each patient.

Yes. Dr. Burns performs both prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. She uses the Angel System for PRP, which allows her to treat multiple sites in a single session. Her PRP protocol pairs the injection with same-day OMT bodywork and personalized recovery guidance, distinguishing her approach from standard injection-only clinics.

Dr. Burns holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. She also earned a Master of Science in biomedical research and completed her undergraduate education at The College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota. Her background in biomedical research directly informs her work in PRP and functional medicine.

Yes. Dr. Burns cares for patients across all generations, from newborns through older adults. She takes particular pleasure in seeing multiple generations of the same family. Pediatric membership tiers are available for children from birth through college age, with separate pricing for newborns through age two and for children ages two through college.

Dr. Burns believes in the body's natural ability to heal itself. She cares about function and looks at each patient's mind, body, spirit, and social health as interconnected. She combines conventional medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine to understand the full picture of a patient's health and build a plan that addresses underlying causes.

Yes. Dr. Burns offers telemedicine visits as part of the membership. Members can connect with her by video or phone, in addition to in-person visits at the Indianapolis office.