Functional Medicine

What is Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than merely managing symptoms. This approach views the body as an interconnected system where physical, emotional, and environmental factors all contribute to overall health. By understanding how these factors interact, functional medicine seeks to restore balance and promote long-term wellness.

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on diagnosing and treating isolated conditions, functional medicine emphasizes a deeper understanding of each client’s unique history, genetics, lifestyle, and environment. It recognizes that the same symptoms can have different causes and that each individual requires a tailored approach to achieve optimal health.

Functional medicine practitioners use advanced diagnostic testing and a variety of tools to explore the underlying imbalances contributing to chronic conditions. Treatment often involves a combination of lifestyle adjustments, targeted nutrition, supplements, stress management techniques, and, when needed, medication.

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Personalized Health Plans

We use a variety of personalized approaches to help restore balance and support your body’s natural ability to function at its best. These may include tailored nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, customized supplements, stress management strategies, detoxification support, lifestyle adjustments, and in rare cases, prescription medications when absolutely necessary. Each of these tools works together to address key systemic functions within your body, including:

Hormone production and balancing
Detoxification Pathways
How cells interact with nutrients
Neurotransmitter balance
Immune system function
Inflammatory responses
How micro and macro environment impacts cellular function
The role of genetic makeup, and how it impacts biochemistry

Functional Medicine Testing

One of the most important steps in addressing chronic symptoms is uncovering the root cause behind them. Too often, traditional medicine focuses solely on managing symptoms, hoping that alleviating them will lead to resolution of the underlying issue.

Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t always work, and medications can sometimes introduce additional side effects. At SerenityNP Integrative Health, we recognize the value of medications in certain cases, particularly as a means to stabilize the body and create a foundation for healing. However, we also believe that addressing the root cause can lead to a more lasting reduction in symptoms and allow the body to focus on true recovery.

We utilize advanced testing to help you understand what’s happening inside your body. Symptoms don’t arise without a cause, and by using comprehensive diagnostics, we aim to provide a clearer picture of your health. This deeper understanding empowers you to make informed decisions about your care and take meaningful steps toward wellness.

Our evaluations may include comprehensive bloodwork, stool analysis, and salivary or immunological testing, among others. To learn more about how we use testing in our approach, click the button below.