Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine focuses on understanding the root causes of health issues, treating you as a whole person rather than just a set of symptoms. By tailoring treatments to your unique needs, we seek to get to the root of your health challenges and ultimately enhance your overall wellbeing. This approach prioritizes a deep dive into your lifestyle, environment, and genetics, aiming to support your body's natural healing processes. Embrace a journey to vibrant health where you're empowered to take an active role in your wellness journey.

Functional Medicine is a systems-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, rather than solely naming conditions and treating symptoms. While symptom management is often necessary and an important part of care, many seemingly unrelated conditions can share common underlying causes. Conversely, the same diagnosis may arise from different root causes in different individuals.

Because of this, Functional Medicine is inherently patient-centered and personalized. It seeks to understand the unique interactions among genetics, environment, and lifestyle that contribute to illness, with the goal of correcting underlying imbalances and promoting long-term health.

That being said, the following are examples of conditions that may be addressed from a Functional Medicine perspective: autoimmune conditions; thyroid disorders; gastrointestinal concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); migraine headaches; mild cognitive dysfunction; Alzheimer’s disease prevention or support; hormonal imbalances, including pre- and post-menopause and andropause; Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED); chronic infections; fatigue; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS); arthritis; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), among others.

If you have questions about whether your health concerns may be appropriate for Functional Medicine care, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Broughman to explore whether Functional Medicine may be a good fit for you.