What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is a science-based, patient-centered approach to healthcare that looks beyond your symptoms to find and address the root causes of illness. Instead of asking, "What drug matches this disease?" we ask, "WHY is this happening, and how can we restore balance?"


We take the time to understand your unique story-your lifestyle, nutrition, environment, and emotional well-being— because each of these plays a role in your health. By connecting the dots, we create a personalized plan that supports your body's natural ability to heal.

A Brief History of Functional Medicine

Functional medicine emerged in the late 20th century as a way to bridge conventional medicine and a deeper, root-cause approach to health. It was popularized in the early 1990s by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, often called the "Father of Functional Medicine," who emphasized that chronic disease is driven by imbalances in the body's interconnected systems — not just isolated symptoms.

This approach grew out of advances in nutrition science, biochemistry, and systems biology, and it integrates knowledge from both conventional and natural medicine. In 1991, The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) was founded to train healthcare practitioners in this model. Since then, functional medicine has gained worldwide recognition, especially for addressing complex, chronic health issues such as autoimmune disorders, digestive conditions, metabolic problems, and fatigue.

Our Approach

  • Deep Listening & Comprehensive Assessment
    We start by spending extra time getting to know you-your history, your current health concerns, and your goals.

    Root Cause Focus
    We look upstream to identify what's truly driving your symptoms, whether it's gut health, hormone imbalance, inflammation, chronic stress, and/or environmental exposures. This often includes advanced testing to uncover hidden imbalances.
  • Personalized Care Plan
    Your treatment plan may include nutritional guidance, lifestyle adjustments, targeted supplements, mind-body practices, and, when appropriate, conventional medicine-all tailored to you.
  • Empowerment Through Education
    We provide tools, resources, and education so you can take charge of your health for the long term.
  • Ongoing Support
    We do regular check-ins to guide you step-by-step, adjusting your plan as your health improves.
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