Functional medicine takes a comprehensive approach to prevention, health, and well-being. It treats root causes of disease and restores healthy function through a personalised client experience — all while being a vital partner to conventional medicine. A large part of functional medicine involves understanding who you are as an individual, your detailed personal and family history, the circumstances around your first symptoms, and the experiences you may have had with other healthcare providers. Here’s more about what clients can expect from their functional medicine visit:

A comprehensive approach to health and well-being

From chronic illness to disease prevention, functional medicine systematically addresses the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of all clients. Practitioners bring together a wide complement of modern scientific tools, including a deep understanding of biology, physiology, genetics, social and environmental determinants of health, and the vital connection between mental and physical well-being. By understanding each client’s genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences, functional medicine delivers transformative care to promote optimal health and well-being.

A collaborative practitioner-client relationship

Functional medicine fosters a collaborative practitioner-client relationship that empowers clients to take control of their health. Practitioners are trained to ask thorough questions and listen to their clients to better understand the full context of their lives and uncover the root causes of their symptoms. Clients and practitioners work together to develop a personalised approach to care, prioritising lifestyle changes and individualised interventions.

A personalised treatment plan focused on root causes

As a client-centered practice, functional medicine provides the framework to identify and treat the root causes of disease, not just the symptoms. Functional medicine asks how and why illness occurs and strives to restore optimal health by addressing the specific underlying dysfunctions. It is this combination of focusing on individual patients and applying a comprehensive treatment path that delivers transformational results.