About
Dr. Marylin Palackel James founded Haven Family Health in Jacksonville, FL. S. in Biology from Loyola University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University in Iowa. Her Family Medicine residency took place at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois.
Dr. James holds dual board certification in Family Medicine through the ABFM and in Osteopathic Manual Medicine through the AOBFP. She has practiced outpatient Family Medicine in Florida since 2019. Her clinical approach weaves together osteopathic manual therapy, Ayurveda, and evidence-based Western medicine. She completed a 40-hour cranial course, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Level I training, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kovalam, India. She also holds certification as an Ayurvedic Coach through Kerala Ayurveda Academy in California. Her OMT practice includes cranio-sacral therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy, and strain-counter strain techniques. She treats patients across all life stages, including pregnant women. , introduced her to osteopathic medicine during her college years. She is passionate about root-cause healing and the body's natural capacity to restore itself.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Loyola University, B.S. in Biology, Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
Des Moines University, Iowa (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Illinois
Additional Training
40-hour Cranial Course; Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level I; 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), Kovalam, India; Ayurvedic Coach, Kerala Ayurveda Academy, California
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Palackel James right for?
Dr. James is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a physician who treats the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or high cholesterol benefit from her root-cause approach. She also serves patients dealing with musculoskeletal pain, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, or pelvic floor concerns through hands-on OMT techniques. Pregnant women experiencing pregnancy-related pain find her training and gentle manual therapy especially valuable. Patients drawn to integrative care that combines Western medicine with Ayurvedic and osteopathic principles will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. James treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, obesity, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. She also treats musculoskeletal issues such as neck pain, back pain, frozen shoulder, TMJ dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She sees patients of all ages, including pregnant women.
Yes. Dr. James holds dual board certification. She is board certified in Family Medicine through the ABFM and in Osteopathic Manual Medicine through the AOBFP.
Osteopathic manual therapy uses hands-on techniques to address restrictions in muscles, joints, and connective tissue. Dr. James incorporates cranio-sacral therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy, and strain-counter strain into her care. She uses these techniques to treat conditions including migraines, back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pregnancy-related pain.
Yes. Dr. James treats pregnant patients, including those experiencing pregnancy-related pain, round ligament pain, hip and pelvic pain, and hyperemesis gravidarum. She uses gentle OMT techniques appropriate for each stage of pregnancy.
Dr. James completed a 40-hour cranial course and Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level I training. She also holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from Kovalam, India, and earned her Ayurvedic Coach certification through Kerala Ayurveda Academy in California.
Dr. James focuses on identifying root causes rather than only managing symptoms. She believes the body has the capacity to heal and that reversing disease takes time and partnership. Her approach combines lifestyle medicine, osteopathic principles, and integrative tools including Ayurveda and movement-based care.
Yes. Dr. James offers a medically supervised weight loss program using compounded GLP-1 medications, specifically Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. These formulations include glycine and vitamin B12. Patients in the program have reported an average loss of 10 to 12 pounds in the first two months.
Dr. James sees patients across all life stages, from pediatrics through elderly adults. Children ages 4 to 17 can be added to any membership tier for $75 per month. She also has specific training in pelvic floor care and pregnancy-related conditions.
Dr. James earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Loyola University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University in Iowa. She then trained in Family Medicine residency at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois.
Yes. Dr. James integrates Ayurvedic principles alongside Western medicine and osteopathic manual therapy. She earned her Ayurvedic Coach certification through Kerala Ayurveda Academy in California and holds a 200-hour yoga teacher certification. Her practice also offers dedicated Ayurvedic consultations through Dr. Anu P K.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026