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Functional Medicine

The Institute

Did you know six out of ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, and according to the CDC, this number is quickly on the rise? Sounds scary, but don’t fret. There are options! Let’s redirect our focus to uncovering the root cause of your symptoms, optimizing your health, and enhancing preventative measures. The time has come to put health in your hands.

Functional Medicine is a personalized, science-based, and patient-first approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to identify the root cause of symptoms to promote optimal wellbeing.

We combine the practice of conventional medicine with complementary therapies and treatments such as lifestyle changes, mind-body practices, dietary and herbal supplementation, and meditation among many other therapies to improve and optimize an individual’s quality of life.

Resources : CDC.gov Article

Hormone Imbalance

Autoimmune/Inflammation

Digestive Health

Heart Health and Metabolism

Mental Wellbeing

Conditions Treated

  • Menopause
  • PCOS/Infertility
  • Adrenal Dysfunction
  • Insulin Resistance

Symptoms: Mood swings, pelvic pain, PMS symptoms, fatigue, acne, irregular cycles, anxiety, temperature regulation, weight changes, hair loss

Conditions Treated

  • Menopause
  • PCOS/Infertility
  • Adrenal Dysfunction
  • Insulin Resistance

Symptoms: Mood swings, pelvic pain, PMS symptoms, fatigue, acne, irregular cycles, anxiety, temperature regulation, weight changes, hair loss

Conditions Treated

  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Symptoms: Chronic fatigue, brain fog, hair loss/brittle nails, weight gain/loss, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, warm, tender, achy or swollen joints, stiffness, mood disturbances

Conditions Treated

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Food Sensitivities

Symptoms: Abdominal pain, leaky gut, constipation, loose stool, chronic bloating and gas, heartburn, reflux, nausea and vomiting

Conditions Treated

  • Insulin resistance
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Uncontrolled blood sugar

Symptoms: Weight loss/gain, dizziness, heart palpitations, fatigue

Conditions Treated

  • Stress
  • Acute depression
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Brain fog
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Migraines and headaches

Symptoms: Panic attacks, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, fatigue, fluctuations in mood, headaches, brain fog

Hormone Imbalance

Conditions Treated

  • Menopause
  • PCOS/Infertility
  • Adrenal Dysfunction
  • Insulin Resistance
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Symptoms: Mood swings, pelvic pain, PMS symptoms, fatigue, acne, irregular cycles, anxiety, temperature regulation, weight changes, hair loss

Autoimmune/Inflammation

Conditions Treated

  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Learn More

Symptoms: Chronic fatigue, brain fog, hair loss/brittle nails, weight gain/loss, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, warm, tender, achy or swollen joints, stiffness, mood disturbances

Digestive Health

Conditions Treated

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Food Sensitivities
Learn More

Symptoms: Abdominal pain, leaky gut, constipation, loose stool, chronic bloating and gas, heartburn, reflux, nausea and vomiting

Heart Health and Metabolism

Conditions Treated

  • Insulin resistance
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Uncontrolled blood sugar
Learn More

Symptoms: Weight loss/gain, dizziness, heart palpitations, fatigue

Mental Wellbeing

Conditions Treated

  • Stress
  • Acute depression
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Brain fog
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Migraines and headaches
Learn More

Symptoms: Panic attacks, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, fatigue, fluctuations in mood, headaches, brain fog

How It Works

1. Evaluation

Our functional provider will sit down with you one-on-one for a detailed initial evaluation, taking the time to fully understand your health history, symptoms, and lifestyle. During this time, you will have the opportunity to outline your top health concerns and goals.

2. Initial Care Plan and Testing

Following this appointment, our provider will give the patient an in-depth, individualized plan of care to address goals discussed, and determine what specialized advanced testing is appropriate.

3. Test Results Review and Updated Plan of Care

Once the patient’s test results are received, the provider will walk you through an in-depth review of the findings, and expand the plan of care accordingly. At this point, some patients require further/additional testing.

4. Patient Follows Care-Plan

Next, the patient will follow recommendations made by the provider by adapting daily routines and integrating various modalities, along with diet, exercise, and mindfulness practices.

5. Provider/Coach Monitoring and Goal Achievements

Along the way through your health journey, our provider and coaches will guide you through the recommendations made, working toward achieving your long-term goals.

Your 4-Point Precision Plan

1. Diet

Nutrition and dietary measures are an integral part of an individual's health and wellbeing. Our provider will aim to make recommendations with your body’s specific needs in mind.

2. Lifestyle

Having a positive attitude, exercising on a regular basis, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, incorporating daily care and reducing stress are all critical factors that affect your health outcomes.

3. Herbals/Supplements

There are many instances where a micronutrient or herbal supplement can be given to promote the same results as some medications, with far less side effects.

4. Holistic/Alternative modalities & Mind-Body Practices

  • Mindfulness/Meditation
    • Psychological scientists have shown that practicing mindfulness and meditation can change the neuronal pathways and activity in different regions of the brain.
  • Yoga/Qigong/Reiki/Acupuncture/Aromatherapy
    • Many of these therapies have been practiced for centuries world wide and focus on healing disease and pain by balancing all aspects of your life.
  • Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
    • These treatments are beneficial for every individual to promote overall health, performance, healing, and anti-aging.
  • VSELs, EBO2, NAD+, and IV Micronutrient Therapy
    • If you want to feel like your younger self, no matter what age, take a look at our website’s treatment pages to learn more about PUR-FORM by The Institute’s cutting edge treatments.

FAQ

What kind of advanced testing do you do?

Unique from traditional care offices, our Functional Medicine Program offers access to specialized advanced testing such as food sensitivities, hormone, thyroid, micronutrient, mycotoxin, organic acids, GI-MAP, and many more.

What should I bring with me to my initial appointment?

Please bring a list of your medications, vitamins and supplements; any prior medical records and lab reports. We ask that you complete the intake and forms 48 hours prior to your appointment.

Do I still need a primary care physician?

YES! Although our practitioners are classically trained in allopathic medicine, we recommend that our members have a primary care physician for urgent and same-day visits and vaccinations, not provided by our office. Regular OB/GYN visits are recommended for our female patients as well for regular pap smears. Our goal is to focus on health optimization. Visit an emergency room or urgent care in the case of a medical emergency.

Are lab tests included?

Some of our packages include specific labs and specialty testing. Testing for our personalized medicine program may vary based on which tests our provider needs to evaluate.

How much do lab tests cost?

Lab tests for blood and specialty tests can range. Please contact our office for further information.

How does lab testing work?

Labs can be collected in our office, or at a preferred draw location discussed with the provider. Once your samples are collected, final results usually complete in 10-14 business days, however, this may take longer depending on specialty testing.

Does your office accept insurance for these services?

We do not accept insurance for services. If you would like to run your labs through insurance, our provider will give you a list of desired testing. We encourage our patients to call their insurance company to inquire about coverage. We cannot guarantee labs processed through insurance will be covered.

What’s the approach to prescription medication?

Our providers are licensed to practice medicine in their state, and have state DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) licensing to allow for prescribing pharmaceutical medication.

What’s the approach to supplements?

Just like prescription drugs, supplements are taken seriously regarding safety, quality, effectiveness, and relevance. Our practice only works with companies that are GMP-certified, professional grade, who use the best raw materials to exceed standards of quality, purity, safety, and efficacy.

I was struggling with my health for the past 2 years, dealing with weight gain, fatigue and bloatedness. After a fibroid surgery I was having even more trouble feeling like myself again. I started working with Carissa doing functional medicine and I feel like I’ve learned more about myself in the last 2 months than I had going to traditional doctors my entire life. She is so detailed, so kind, checks in on me, and has helped uncover the root cause of my condition. We did a full blood work panel and hormone test and she created an individualized plan for me based on the results. In the first 2 weeks of following her recommendations I started feeling so much better. I feel motivated and energetic again, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m so thankful and can’t recommend this enough!

- Jen C (45)

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