Functional medicine is a systems-based, biology-informed approach focused on identifying and treating the root causes of chronic illness. Rather than viewing symptoms in isolation, functional medicine recognizes that the body is a network of interconnected systems. A dysfunction in one area, like gut health or hormone regulation, can ripple into multiple symptoms across different body systems.

A functional medicine provider works to uncover the ‘why’ behind your condition. They use in-depth health histories, lifestyle analysis, and advanced diagnostics like hormone panels, nutritional testing, and metabolic assessments to map out contributing factors such as genetics, environmental exposures, infections, inflammation, and stress.

The goal is to create a highly personalized treatment plan that restores optimal function often through targeted nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplementation, and root-cause therapeutic strategies. Functional medicine often proves especially valuable for those struggling with chronic conditions that haven’t responded to traditional care.