Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms. Viewing the body as an interconnected system seeking to understand how various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment, contribute to each individual's health and well-being.

What to Expect in a Functional Medicine Appointment:

Comprehensive Health History: A thorough review of your medical history, lifestyle, and family history.

Physical Examination: A physical assessment to evaluate your overall health.

Individualized Treatment Plan: A personalized plan that may include dietary changes, nutritional supplements, stress management techniques, exercise recommendations, and other therapies.

Ongoing Support and Monitoring: Regular follow-up appointments to track progress and make adjustments to the plan as needed.

Benefits of Functional Medicine:

Improved overall health and well-being: By addressing the root causes of illness, functional medicine can lead to lasting improvements in health.

Reduced reliance on medications: Functional medicine emphasizes natural approaches to healing, potentially reducing the need for prescription drugs.

Greater understanding of your body: Functional medicine empowers patients to take an active role in their health by understanding how their body works and what factors influence their well-being.



Prevention of future health problems: By addressing imbalances and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, functional medicine can help prevent future health issues.