What is Functional Medicine?

Send us Fan MailWhat is Functional Medicine?Functional Medicine is a systematic approach that focuses on root causes why you are currently lacking optimum health by:Identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. Providing a systems-oriented approachEngaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. Addressing the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptomsFunctional medicine supports your very own expression of health and vitality.What makes Functional Medicine practitioners different?Functional medicine practitioners are different because they:Spend time with their patientsListen carefully to their historiesLook at a variety of subtle interactions that influence long-term health including:Detailed history that includes genetic elementsEnvironmental conditionsLifestyle factors (nutrition, diet, and exercise) that influence long-term healthLab work to determine the beginning of possible complex, chronic diseasesWhy did Dr. Rodney choose to study Functional Medicine?Dr. Rodney had been interested in making a difference in the long-term health of our patients (we now call health partners).  This new functional approach allows us to partner with you and empower you to live a life free of disability as you age so you can go the distance to fulfill our life purpose.We want to help those who have health issues that have been overlooked because they fall within the “normal” range yet know that something needs to change.We look forward to partnering with you as a medical detective helping those willing to take responsibility for their own health by making the choices that allows you to live a rejuvenation lifestyle.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Visit our website. Please rate us and write a review!