There’s nothing more frustrating than sitting in a doctor’s office, waiting for answers, only to be rushed through a 10-minute appointment where you’re barely heard. You try to explain your symptoms—how you’re exhausted all the time, how your digestion is a mess, how your body feels like it’s betraying you—but the doctor barely looks up from their clipboard. Despite your ongoing symptoms, your doctor scans your lab results, shrugs, and says everything looks fine. Instead of looking deeper, they offer a prescription, chalk it up to aging, or imply it’s all in your head. You leave feeling unheard, frustrated, and stuck with no real solutions. And the worst part? This cycle repeats itself, appointment after appointment, until you begin to feel like no one truly cares—or is willing to dig deep enough to uncover what’s really going on.
Root Cause Functional Medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of chronic symptoms and disease—rather than just masking them with medication. We dig deep to understand what’s throwing your body off balance so you can heal at the source.
Most conventional doctors are trained to diagnose and prescribe. Functional medicine looks beyond the diagnosis to find out why your symptoms exist in the first place. We use specialized testing, longer appointments, and natural strategies to uncover hidden imbalances and restore full-body health.
Every person is different. Some people feel improvements within a few weeks, while others take a few months depending on how complex their case is. Healing takes time, but when we address the root causes, the results are lasting—not just temporary fixes.
We often use advanced functional labs that look at things traditional blood work may miss. This can include:
Gut microbiome and parasite testing
Food sensitivities
Toxicity panels (mold, heavy metals, environmental chemicals)
Hormone and adrenal function tests
In-depth nutrient and inflammation markers
Root Cause Medicine is not a quick fix—it’s a journey. You’ll be asked to participate fully, follow protocols, and commit to real lifestyle shifts. But the tradeoff? A deeper level of healing and a long-term investment in your future health.
Because of the depth and time involved in this type of care, many services are not covered by insurance. However, we can provide receipts or superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) may also help cover costs.
Yes! We work alongside your primary care physician, not in place of them. We believe in a collaborative model where your entire care team is on the same page—bringing together the best of conventional and functional medicine.
Not at all! Many of our patients come to us because they don’t feel like themselves… even though their labs look “normal.” Others are already healthy and want to optimize their energy, longevity, or performance. Prevention is one of the most powerful things Functional Medicine offers.
This approach can help with a wide range of issues, including:
Chronic fatigue
Digestive problems (bloating, IBS, constipation)
Autoimmune conditions
Thyroid disorders
Hormonal imbalances
Brain fog and mood issues
Skin problems (acne, eczema, rashes)
Unexplained symptoms that haven’t responded to other care
The first step is booking a discovery consultation. We’ll talk through your health history, your biggest concerns, and whether our program is a good fit. From there, we can customize a plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Yes, and this is actually very common. Many of our patients come to us after trying multiple approaches that didn’t work. What makes Root Cause Functional Medicine different is the level of testing, personalization, and detective work we do to uncover what’s actually going on beneath the surface. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel well—this is exactly where we shine.
Our goal is to support your body’s ability to heal using natural strategies first—like nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, and detox protocols. That said, we are not anti-medication. If medications are needed, we work to integrate them thoughtfully and, when appropriate, help you reduce or transition off them under medical supervision.
We live in an increasingly toxic world, where daily exposure to harmful substances takes a significant toll on our bodies. Without effective strategies to help break down and eliminate these toxicities, our systems (especially the liver) can become overburdened, leading to chronic illness and dysfunction. That’s why my approach focuses on empowering your body’s natural detoxification processes while strengthening the immune and lymphatic systems to support the critical work they do in maintaining your health.
Caring for you like we care for our own family.
My passion is to help each person I work with become their own best health expert. I believe that healing isn’t just about addressing immediate concerns—it’s about teaching you how to understand and care for your body for the long term. Through my programs, you’ll learn to recognize and resolve the underlying root causes impacting your health. You’ll attain the knowledge and tools to maintain your health and well-being…even after you have completed your program.
The information provided on this website should NOT be used for the purposes of diagnosing, treating, preventing, or curing any disease as it is not intended to be a substitute for direct, personalized advice from a health professional.
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