Functional Medicine

Personalized Healthcare for Long-Term Wellness and Aging Gracefully

Functional Medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness and chronic conditions, rather than just treating symptoms.

It's not about what you have, it's about why you have it.

Functional Medicine emphasizes long-term wellness and aims to prevent accelerated aging, preserving your body's vitality as you age. By working to maintain your health and protect your “real estate” (your body), Functional Medicine targets the underlying causes of inflammation, which can contribute to a wide range of physical and mental health issues.

What Functional Medicine Offers

  • Root Cause Identification: We don’t just treat symptoms. Functional Medicine identifies the root causes of your condition, from inflammation to hormonal imbalances, gut health issues, and more, so you can live your healthiest, most vibrant life.

  • Personalized Treatment Plans: Functional Medicine creates individualized health strategies tailored to your unique needs. This may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, supplements, and integrative therapies that work to protect your body’s systems and prevent accelerated aging.

  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Management: Focused on maintaining your health and preventing disease, Functional Medicine helps address chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues, providing long-term solutions that go beyond quick fixes.

  • Hunting for Inflammation: Inflammation from any source—whether physical, environmental, or emotional—can accelerate aging and contribute to a wide range of health issues. We go “hunting” for inflammation and target its causes to reduce its harmful effects on your body.

  • Protecting Your Brain and Immune System: As we age, it's essential to preserve the health of our brain and immune systems. Functional Medicine addresses these sensitive areas by balancing hormones, improving gut health, and supporting cognitive and immune function, helping you age gracefully.

  • Gut Health and Digestive Support: Your gut is at the center of your overall health. Functional Medicine focuses on restoring digestive health, addressing issues like bloating, indigestion, food sensitivities, and more, which can impact your overall wellness.

  • Holistic Aging: Aging gracefully is about protecting your body’s systems, preventing the acceleration of age-related decline, and addressing the root causes of physical discomfort. Functional Medicine gives you the tools to maintain your health and vitality over time.

Conditions Treated by Functional Medicine

  • Fatigue and low energy

  • Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause, low T)

  • Thyroid disorders (Hashimoto’s, hypothyroid)

  • Adrenal dysfunction (HPA axis issues)

  • Digestive concerns (bloating, IBS, SIBO, reflux)

  • Autoimmune diseases (RA, lupus, etc.)

  • Food sensitivities and chronic inflammation

  • Brain fog and cognitive decline

  • Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)

  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

  • Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome

  • Cardiovascular risk factors (cholesterol, BP)

  • Migraines with metabolic triggers

  • Mood issues tied to gut/biochemistry

  • Detox pathway imbalances

  • Long-COVID symptoms or post-viral syndromes

FAQs

  • Functional medicine looks at the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. It integrates lab testing, lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, and more to support long-term healing and balance in the body.

  • Conventional medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating disease, often with medication. Functional medicine asks why the condition is happening — and supports the whole person using natural strategies, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle interventions.

  • I commonly help with autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, anxiety, migraines, and more. Many patients come after feeling dismissed or misunderstood by the standard medical system.

  • In addition to standard labs, I often use comprehensive functional testing — like hormone panels, gut microbiome analysis, food sensitivity testing, and inflammation markers — to get a clear picture of what’s really going on.

  • Absolutely. Many people use it to optimize wellness, prevent disease, improve energy, boost immunity, and age more gracefully. It’s for anyone who wants to thrive, not just survive.

Age gracefully, protect your health, and live a life free from chronic disease and inflammation with a personalized plan that targets the root causes of your health concerns.