Patient Centered Approach

Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, rather than simply treating symptoms. It is a patient-centered, systems biology-based model that contrasts with the more conventional, disease-centered approach.

Key characteristics and principles of our functional medicine include:

Root Cause Focus: We spend time investigating the underlying factors contributing to a patient's illness, asking "why" the disease occurred. These factors can include genetics, lifestyle (diet, exercise, stress), and environmental exposures (toxins, allergens).

Patient Centered: Treatment plans are personalized to the individual, recognizing that each person is unique in their own ways. We focus on in-depth medical and personal history to find the root cause of the problem.

Integrative Treatment: Treatment involves a combination of lifestyle modifications (nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management), nutritional supplements, and sometimes botanical medicines, alongside conventional treatments when necessary. We view the body as an interconnected system and find Imbalances in areas, such as the gut or hormones. 

Wellness and Prevention: Functional medicine emphasizes proactive health promotion and disease prevention, aiming to restore healthy function and vitality.

Functional medicine is a great approach to combating chronic and persistent illnesses that have not responded well to traditional medical approaches. It is typically practiced by healthcare professionals who have completed additional specialized training in functional medicine