Functional Medicine

What is functional medicine? and, better yet, how does it impact my mental health? Can food, supplements, + lifestyle truly make a difference in the way I feel and express my emotions? The answer is yes! And Our Functional Medicine Practitioner can help you understand your gut health, hormones, and other physical issues and help create a treatment plan for your overall health that is customized for you. Read below to learn more.

FAQs

What is functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a holistic, patient-focused, science-based, collaborative approach to health that looks at the origins and the underlying causes of the illness and symptoms. Between comprehensive tests and individualized treatment plans, you will receive personalized recommendations to help treat your symptoms as well as the underlying causes. Treatment is comprised of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes recommendations that are personalized to you!

How is the gut connected to mental health?

The gut-brain connection is real. The gut microbiome influences neurotransmitter production, stress response, and mood regulation. When gut health is compromised, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, or brain fog. Supporting gut health with a balanced diet, probiotics, and gut-healing protocols can improve mental well-being and cognitive function.

How do hormones play a role in my moods?

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating mood and mental well-being. From estrogen to cortisol, these chemical messengers impact how we feel on a daily basis. When hormones are imbalanced, it can lead to mood swings, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Balancing hormones through nutrition, supplements, and mind-body techniques can help restore mental clarity and emotional stability.

How Do i get started?

Whether you are just interested in a free consultation call or ready to dive into exploring more about your physical health, contact us to learn more and get started today!

What is the process of pursuing functional med?

We offer a FREE consultation call to discuss any questions that you may have, as well as to begin discussing your health concerns. From there, we will discuss treatment options, including various tests that will help understand any underlying causes. This also includes discussions of any obstacles you may face in implementing these changes, as we know that a complete overhaul of your lifestyle is not realistic. We are here to work with each client no matter where they are at in their health journey.

*All Functional Medicine meetings are virtual, and advanced tests are conveniently sent directly to your home.

What other tests can be run?

Our functional lab tests include: gut health functioning, thyroid functioning, stress test, vitamin D test, menopause test, sleep test, fertility test, and essential/advanced health panels. More details on these tests can be found below.

Advanced test options

  • Gut Health Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Experience regular constipation or diarrhea

    • Have excessive gas, bloating, abdominal pain, or nausea

    • Have frequent heartburn

    • Have IBS or IBD (or a family history of it)

    • Have taken multiple courses of antibiotics

    • Experience fatigue, low energy, or brain fog

    Thorne’s Gut Health Test provides a detailed analysis and a personalized plan that targets your GI discomfort to optimize wellness. Learn how to create meaningful changes in your gut’s microbiome with the combination of cutting-edge sequencing and patent-pending wipe technology that makes the sample collection process simple.

  • Stress Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Feel tired but wired

    • Can’t wake up without strong coffee

    • Crave supar, especially late in the day

    • Get sick when you are under stress

    • Feel irritable, anxious, or depressed

    • Experience stress often

    The adrenal glands help us handle stress. This at-home saliva test provides insights about your stress response and adrenal health by measuring hormone fluctuations. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Sleep Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Have trouble falling asleep

    • Wake up during the night

    • Wake up too early

    • Don’t feel rested after sleeping

    • Feel tired but wired

    • Experience mid-day energy dip

    Discover why you’re having trouble sleeping. This at-home saliva test tracks hormone fluctuations that regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Vitamin D Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Do not get daily sun exposure or live in a northern latitude

    • Do not comsume adequate vitamin D

    • Follow a strict vegan diet

    • Have darker-pigmented skin

    • Have issues with small intestine absorption or kidney function

    • Are an athlete

    • Are overweight or obese

    • Are elderly

    A low level of vitamin D is linked to various health risks. This at-home blood test will provide health insights by measuring your level of vitamin D. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Menopause Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Are of perimenopausal age (usually 45-55)

    • Are postmenopausal and want to evaluate your hormone levels

    • Are experiencing symptoms of menopause

    • Are interested in your fertility status

    Hormonal changes during menopause can impact a woman’s health. This at-home saliva test measures levels of the key hormones related to menopause. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Fertility Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Plan to get pregnant someday

    • Are trying to conceive

    • Have irregular or no periods

    • Experience persistent stress

    • Want to understand your hormones

    • Have family thyroid issues

    Don’t take your fertility health for granted. This at-home blood and saliva test provides insights by measuring a woman’s reproductive hormones, thyroid function, and stress responses. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Thyroid Test

    Ideal if you:

    • Are an adult 40+

    • Feel sluggish and fatigued

    • Have difficulty losing weight

    • Feel cold often

    Thyroid imbalance is more common than you might think. This at-home blood test provides insights about thyroid function by measuring key hormone levels. Results include a personalized health plan.

  • Essential Health Panel

    Ideal if you:

    • Want to optimize your diet and workout routine or avoid overtraining

    • Are looking for tools to live healthier longer

    • Are interested in biohacking

    • Want to track the progress of your health and wellness

    • Want more insight about your health and wellness status after a significant change to your diet or workout regimen

    • Have already taken the Advanced Health Panel and want periodic updates

    A baseline health assessment that includes 63 biomarkers, measuring performance hormones like testosterone and DHEA-S, essential vitamins and minerals, and metabolic function. Lab visit required.

  • Advanced Health Panel

    Ideal if you:

    • Want to optimize your diet and workout routine or avoid overtraining

    • Are looking for tools to live healthier longer

    • Are interested in biohacking

    • Are proactively making healthy changes

    • Are experiencing fatigue or weight gain

    • Want more insight about your health status after a significant change to your diet, supplements, or workout routine(s)

    An in-depth health assessment that includes 89 biomarkers critical to muscle performance, injury reduction, and overall health and wellness. Results include a personalized plan to optimize a person’s health and wellness routine. Lab visit required.*

our “why”

“As a practice that has traditionally focused on psychotherapy, we have come to understand the greater connection between mind and body. There is no “mental health VS. physical health” - in fact, they are both one in the same. We have always believed in working with each client to understand the “root” of their mental health struggles, mindsets, and limiting beliefs when it comes to making positive changes for their mental health. And now, we are happy to be able to support each client with the ability to get to the “root” of any physical limitations that may also be limiting your overall wellness. We hope that this service will continue to EMPOWER you on your journey to healing.”

-Lindsay MIeden, owner