Functional Medicine
Functional medicine at Elevate Health and Healing addresses the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. We are focused on individualized treatment plans, using a holistic approach to restore balance in your body and optimize your health.
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that looks at the body as an interconnected system. We dive deep into your medical history, lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors to understand all the factors impacting your health. The goal is to restore optimal function to the body and promote lasting health and wellness, not just to identify the presence of disease.
Functional medicine practice also involves reading between the lines of conventional blood tests. Just because one’s values are within the standard laboratory limits, does not mean one is in optimal health. It simply indicates the lack of pathology.
Additionally, many important lab values are not ordered or evaluated with the traditional western medicine approach. Therefore, it’s through functional testing, that we can often catch imbalances in the body long before they are apparently obvious.
How often does it happen that someone feels fatigue, pain, inflammation and other symptoms? And their doctor runs some tests and declares everything “normal?” Too frequently. Functional medicine assessments allow for a deeper analysis of bloodwork to provide deeper answers to sometimes complex cases!
Benefits of Functional Medicine:
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Addresses the root causes of illness
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Custom treatment plans based on your unique needs
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Focuses on prevention and long-term health
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Combines modern medicine with holistic practices
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Improves chronic conditions like fatigue, digestive issues, and autoimmune disorders
