1. What is functional medicine?

Think of it as health care that looks at the big picture. Instead of just treating symptoms, we dig deeper to figure out why you’re not feeling your best. We look at how things like diet, stress, sleep, and genetics all play a role in your health.

2. How is it different from regular medicine?

Conventional medicine is great at acute care (like broken bones or infections), but it often focuses on symptoms. Functional medicine aims to find the root cause of chronic issues and create a long-term plan to help you actually heal—not just patch things up.

3. What kinds of issues do you help with?

We work with a wide range of conditions, especially ones that haven’t improved with typical treatment, like:
  • Gut problems (bloating, IBS, food reactions)
  • Hormonal issues (thyroid, PCOS, menopause)
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Fatigue, brain fog, and chronic pain
  • Anxiety, mood swings, and stress overload
  • Blood sugar and weight concerns

4. What can I expect at my first appointment?

Your first visit is all about you. We take time to hear your full health story—your symptoms, lifestyle, stress levels, diet, and goals. From there, we’ll recommend next steps, which may include labs and a personalized plan.

5. Do you do lab testing?

Yes! We use both standard labs and specialty tests to get a fuller picture of what’s going on inside. These might include hormone checks, gut health panels, food sensitivity testing, and more.

6. Do you take insurance?

Yes, we are in network with most major insurance providers.

7. How soon will I feel better?

It really depends on your situation, but many people start feeling a difference within a few weeks. That said, we’re in it for the long game—real healing takes time, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

8. What if I’m already on medications?

No problem! We’re happy to work alongside your other providers. In fact, many of our patients are able to reduce or stop medications gradually as their health improves—but we always do that carefully and safely.

9. Will I have to change my whole lifestyle?

Not overnight. We’ll work with you to make realistic, sustainable changes that fit your life. That could mean tweaks to your diet, adding supplements, managing stress, getting better sleep—whatever moves the needle for your health.