What is Functional Medicine?

The IFM describes the functional medicine model as an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It looks at the complex interaction of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors that can impact long-term health and chronic disease and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.

underlying issue(s)

Functional Medicine’s goal is to determine “WHY” you have an illness and answer this question by looking over all the medical evidence from your symptoms, genetics, environment, and lifestyle.

You are Unique

By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. In this way, Functional Medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.

Target Root Cause

We look beyond your symptoms. We understand that a single condition can have multiple underlying causes, and similarly, one cause can lead to many different health issues.

This means we work to identify and address the **root cause** of your health concerns. Since each person's journey is unique, our treatment plans are highly personalized to you.