FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
There is only one YOU
People are like snowflakes; no two are alike. In our practice we recognize that YOU are an individual who is genetically and biochemically unique. Functional Medicine is patient-centered. It’s all about treating YOU as a WHOLE person, not simply your disease.
This treatment approach is based on scientific data and considers the environment, genetics and lifestyle factors. It encourages close collaboration between the patient and practitioner with a combined goal of creating ultimate wellness. Functional Medicine requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic and biochemical makeup as well as lifestyle factors and a detailed patient history to formulate a personalized treatment plan with the best possible outcomes.
HOW IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DIFFERENT FROM CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE?
Functional medicine is often illustrated as a tree with a complex root system. This depicts conventional medicine as treating what is above the surface namely symptoms and disease versus functional medicine which seeks to understand and treat the root cause of the disease – namely lifestyle and environmental factors, including diet, activity, nutrition, stress etc.
The standard model of care is to diagnose a disease and match that disease with a corresponding drug or intervention. While conventional medicine is unsurpassed in treating acute illness such as trauma and other emergencies sadly, it fails miserably in the care of the chronic diseases that affect over 125 million Americans.
Chronic conditions such as allergies, GI issues, hormonal dysfunction, metabolic and some neurological problems are not always managed well within the conventional approach. Functional Medicine strives to understand the unique makeup of each patient, addressing the underlying causes of disease and engages both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership.
Many of these chronic conditions are finding solutions in the field of Functional Medicine which treats the WHOLE person using evidence based care.
What Is Functional Medicine?
With this approach, we seek to identify the root cause of your health concerns, using evidence-based solutions and a whole person approach.
Bio-Identical Hormone Treatment
Rebalance your hormones to address hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss and other symptoms related to menopause.
our incredible team
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Julie Eisgruber
Practice AdministratorAs an administrative professional with experience in mental health and functional medicine, I truly believe heath IS wealth!
Nurse Katie
RN, RYT-500I’ve always had an interest in enhancing the conversation about modern medicine and how we can use what we know about the functional medicine approach to complement our healthcare and enrich our lives.
Kirsten Carle
NDAs a naturopathic doctor, I am trained in both the conventional biomedical sciences and in the skilled use of natural therapies, including diet, nutrition, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy and homeopathy.
Jennifer Goldstock
BSN, MSN, ANP-BC, ABAAHP, FAAMMI have always been interested in nutrition, health and medicine. I did not, however, always live a healthy lifestyle.
Natasha Ruiz
BSN, MSN, FNP-CMy specialty is treating pediatric patients (children ages 3+) and adults using an Integrative/Functional medical approach.
