Functional Medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the ROOT CAUSE of the disease.
I begin this process by collecting as much health history information as possible from my patient.  By carefully evaluating this history, a tentative plan of action for the first visit is formulated. After an extensive face-to-face meeting is completed, I may order more specialized laboratory tests to "dig deeper".  Once the source of the problem is identified, I support the complex systems of the body with appropriate lifestyle guidance, and herbal and nutritional medicine. Further follow-ups are scheduled to discuss progress and/or modify the plan of action if necessary.