Functional medicine holistically addresses patient care, emphasizing proactive disease prevention and comprehensive treatment of illness through root-cause analysis.
Practitioners utilize a comprehensive set of modern scientific tools to analyze
individual health determinants
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Cutting edge lab tests
Lipids
Male Hormone
Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Prolactin, Estradiol, DHEA-Sulfate, FSH, LH, SHBG, IGF-1
Thyroid
Heart
Female Hormone
Nutrients
Metabolic & Inflammation
Leptin, Uric Acid, Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, homocysteine.
Anemia
Electrolyte, Liver & Kidney
Cancer
Heavy Metals & Minerals
Autoimmunity
- Celiac Immunoglobulin A, IgA
- Celiac Deaminated Gliadin, IgA/IgG
- Celiac Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgA/IgG
Lyme Disease
Alzheimer's Risk
Food Allergies
What is Functional Medicine?
Collaborative Practitioner-Patient Dynamics
Functional medicine encourages a synergistic relationship between the practitioner and patient. It empowers patients to actively manage their health and helps identify the root causes of health issues.
Tailored Treatment Plan Targeting Root Causes
As a patient-centric practice, functional medicine aims to uncover and address the root causes of diseases rather than just alleviating symptoms.
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The Definition of Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a systems-oriented approach to healthcare that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease. It emphasizes a deep understanding of each patient's genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors, applying this knowledge in a patient-centered rather than a disease-centered approach to treatment, seeking to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of a disease.
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Your Initial Appointment Focuses On
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Thoroughly reviewing your health history
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Conducting a physical examination
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Ordering and conducting lab tests, including specialized blood tests if necessary
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Introducing our philosophy of "food as medicine"
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Setting and discussing your health goals
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Outlining potential treatments and planning for follow-up care