What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a type of health care that focuses on discovering the underlying causes of chronic health complaints. With advanced lab testing and understanding how all body systems are connected – we can address the source of the problem, instead of just treating the part of the body that has the symptoms. Functional medicine goes deeper to discover why you have a particular condition, and then work towards removing the factors that may have triggered it in the first place, to help you heal naturally.
Welcome to Thrive Functional Medicine
Who Practices Functional Medicine?
Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Chiropractors, and Nurse Practitioners. Functional medicine spans a diverse group, utilizing the latest research, labs, and clinical practices to work together towards excellent patient outcomes. It is a post-graduate program that requires additional training, and certification beyond the doctorate level programs.
Everything is Connected
The GI system, for example, is typically thought of as its own separate system. In reality, it affects every part of the body including the brain and immune system. Your gut houses most of your immune system. Bacteria in the gut produce several of our neurotransmitters. An unhealthy gut can lead to headaches, skin conditions, joint pain, fatigue, or mood disorders.
Advanced Testing
Going beyond the basic CBC tests, lab testing is one of functional medicine's greatest strengths. Test kits are delivered to your front door. Some test require a simple saliva, or urine sample, or finger prick at home. Others require a blood draw which you can do at a local lab or with a mobile service at your home. After mailing the sample to the lab, your test results are ready in two weeks.
A Healthier You
Neurotransmitters
Thyroid
GI Health
Fatigue
Nutritional Testing
Healthy Weight
Detox
Insulin Resistance
Welcome To Your New Waiting Room...
No busy waiting rooms, lines, or parking garages.
No sliding glass door or clipboards.
Get a personalized health action plan specifically tailored to your needs.
Work with a certified functional medicine practitioner.
You can stay home and just need a computer or phone.
Paperless digital forms and lab reports.
Lab testing kits mailed directly to you.
All virtual meetings.
How it Works
1
Schedule
Pick a time that works for you. First, we'll chat about your health concerns and see if we're a good match, free of charge. You can also reach us by email.
2
Health History
Based on your unique issues, we'll find the best lab tests to order and work towards identifying the causes of your specific health complaints.
3
Lab Test Kits
Lab companies will ship collection kits directly to you. Follow the at-home instructions and return samples to the lab with the prepaid shipping label.
4
Results
Your results will be ready in 2 weeks. We'll send an email with PDFs of the lab reports. We'll review the tests together and explain your results.
5
Action Plan
You will get a customized plan - Including diet, lifestyle, and nutritional changes, with links to order online professional grade supplements.
6
Follow-Up
We will have a follow-up meeting, so we can track your progress, discuss questions, adjust recommendations, and make sure you're on track.
Take the First Step.
