Functional Medicine is a systemized approach that identifies the underlying root causes of chronic disease while building a therapeutic relationship with the patient.  Although this practice has been around for more than 30 years, it really is still new to the health system as it evaluates 3 main components:

1. Genetics
2. Biochemical Individuality
3. Lifestyle Factors

Functional Medicine looks at each of these components and gathers all of the data to put together a personalized plan. Any imbalances are then evaluated to see if further testing is needed.  As a Functional Medicine provider, I work with my patients to build a therapeutic relationship.  I continue to track and assess any imbalances so that my patients can obtain optimal health and wellness.

While conventional medicine has massive value and is necessary for saving lives, particularly in emergencies and other situations, when it comes to chronic disease it’s important to look at the underlying causes of the disease. In short, no generic formula is the answer for everyone and it’s important to build a personalized plan to achieve optimal health.