Functional Medicine for Life
Are you sick of being told “everything is fine, your labs are normal,” but you know that something is off?
How long have you struggled with your weight, only to be told “eat less and exercise more?”
Do you struggle with high cholesterol, but want to avoid taking statins?
Are you sick of having several “diagnoses,” being kicked back and forth between specialists, and dismissed by your primary care provider?
Are you tired of being made to feel that your health issues are all in your head?
What if someone actually listened to your story and believed you?
Welcome to Functional Medicine, where you are heard. I have the knowledge, patience, and tools to dig deep and figure out what is going on.
I specialize in helping you balance your hormones (bye bye mood swings and PMS symptoms), improve your gut health (no more bloating, constipation, or gas), and improve your energy naturally (better sleep and less need for sugar and caffeine)!
What is Functional Medicine (FM)?
FM is a lens through which to view disease, where the body can be healthy and vibrant, or in an actual state of dis-ease, whereby the body is simply compensating to maintain function in an environment that has provided sub-optimal or harmful inputs.
FM is focused on identifying the root cause of disease to rebuild the foundation of health and wellness. In functional medicine we evaluate all aspects of one’s lifestyle (sleep, nutrition, toxins, stress, physical activity, genetic predisposition, relationships, purpose) as contributors to wellness or disease, and create a treatment plan identifying lifestyle changes and targeted supplementation for optimal health and healing.
Functional medicine is particularly adept at preventing illness, but also at treating chronic conditions such as those listed below:
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal Issues
Sleep Difficulties
Anxiety and Depression
Stubborn Weight Loss
Thyroid Issues
Infertility
Asthma
Allergies
Hormonal Imbalances (PMS and menopause symptoms, low testosterone)
Headaches
Chronic Pain
Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Autoimmune diseases
…and many more
Through an extensive health history, comprehensive initial consult, and optional testing (blood, stool, etc.), FM practitioners help identify the root cause of these conditions to help facilitate resolution of health issues and promote wellness.
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What clients are saying…
“After a visit to the emergency department for terrible abdominal pain, I learned I had diverticulosis. In working with Alicia, I was able to heal my body so that I didn’t have to worry about flares and always be so restrictive with my foods. I am now able to eat a more diverse diet without the pain.”
—Maria, 64
“I have dealt with addiction for years. Through just four sessions of nurse-coaching, I feel like I made more progress with that than I have in all my years in therapy and rehab.”
—Clint, 31
“I have 5 chronic disease diagnoses. I have learned so much about my body while working with Alicia. Journaling has helped me to recognize what foods cause my symptoms to be triggered, and I’ve also identified what activities cause undue stress on my body. This has empowered me to be in control of how I feel each day.”
—Aliana, 39
Services Offered
I offer individualized treatment for each patient by crafting unique, tailored health plans that address the underlying causes of your symptoms and health issues.
The “In it to win it! ” Package
This 5-month program consists of:
o Initial Functional Medicine Consultation
o Follow-up Review of Finding Visit
o 4 Functional Medicine Follow-up visits
o 4 Nurse-Coaching sessions
o Personalized nutrition plan with weekly shopping lists
o Lifestyle Journal to document diet, bowel movements, etc.
o Complete initial labs (CBC, CMP, HGB A1c, Insulin, Vitamin D, Lipids, ApoB, hs-CRP; testosterone panel for men, and thyroid panel for women)
o Advanced metabolic or hormone testing
o 20% off supplements (at Designs for Health and Fullscript)
o Access to Well World (Designs for Health) app for accountability and tracking
The “Let’s get started!” Package
This 3-month program consists of:
o Initial Functional Medicine Consultation Visit
o Follow-up Review of Finding Visit
o 2 Functional Medicine Follow-up visits
o 2 Nurse-Coaching sessions
o Personalized nutrition plan with weekly shopping lists
o Lifestyle Journal to document diet, bowel movements, etc.
o Complete initial labs (CBC, CMP, HGB A1c, Insulin, Vitamin D, Lipids, ApoB, hs-CRP; testosterone for men, and thyroid for women)
o 15% off supplements (at Designs for Health and Fullscript)
o Access to Well World (Designs for Health) app for accountability and tracking
The “Finding My Path” Package
This is a package of 4, Nurse Coaching visits to help you navigate the following:
o Would you like to make changes in your life or health that have been hard to make on your own?
o Do you feel stuck changing something in your life even though you know it is best for you?
o Are you ready to make a healthier choice and don’t know how?
o Do you have a specific health goal you would like support in achieving?
Nurse Coaches seek to build on client strengths rather than correcting weaknesses, and help them identify barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors. The client is seen as the expert of their own needs; coaches are supportive and encouraging, and provide guidance and resources as necessary.
The “Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance” Package
This is a package of 6 visits:
o An Initial Intake to discuss your goals and to create your individual dietary/lifestyle plan
o 5 sessions to keep you on track with the lifestyle/nutrition interventions
o 15% off supplements (at Designs for Health and Fullscript)
o Access to Well World (Designs for Health) app for accountability and tracking
With this package, we come up with a dietary approach to help you meet your goals--whether they be improved energy, weight loss, muscle gain, reduced stress, etc.
This package enables you access to Well World, which allows you to track your diet, and generate meal plans and shopping lists.