Adult Functional Medicine | Root Cause Care and Personalized Wellness

Adult Functional Medicine is a systems-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of chronic symptoms, rather than simply managing them. We use this model to uncover how imbalances in hormones, digestion, detoxification, inflammation, and lifestyle factors contribute to your overall health picture.

Unlike traditional care, which often focuses on symptom suppression, our Adult Functional Medicine approach looks at the full complexity of your health story. Through targeted testing and individualized protocols, we help adults move toward long-term resolution and sustainable wellness.

Who We Help with Adult Functional Medicine

We work with adults who are navigating complex or unresolved health concerns. Many have tried conventional treatments without success or have been told their labs are “normal” despite persistent symptoms.

Common concerns we address include:

• Fatigue and burnout
• Hormonal imbalances (e.g., thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones)
• Digestive issues like bloating, IBS, and food sensitivities
• Anxiety, brain fog, and mood disorders
• Chronic inflammation and autoimmunity
• Metabolic imbalances, including insulin resistance
• Migraines, joint pain, and skin conditions

Our goal is to provide answers and relief by understanding the connections between your symptoms, environment, and internal systems.

Our Adult Functional Medicine Process

We begin by listening. During the initial visit, we take a deep dive into your medical history, lifestyle, and daily habits. This helps us map out how your symptoms have developed over time and what systems may be out of balance.

From there, we may recommend specialized testing, such as:

• Comprehensive hormone panels
• GI and microbiome testing
• Food sensitivity or allergy testing
• Inflammation and oxidative stress markers
• Cortisol rhythm and adrenal health
• Metabolic and detoxification profiles

Using these insights, we develop a personalized care plan that includes nutritional strategies, therapeutic supplementation, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted treatments.

How We Address the Root Cause

In Adult Functional Medicine, we don’t chase symptoms—we look at what’s causing them. For example:

• Chronic fatigue may stem from poor mitochondrial function, nutrient deficiencies, or hidden infections.
• Mood swings or anxiety may be tied to gut health, inflammation, or hormone dysregulation.
• Joint pain might result from systemic inflammation, food reactivity, or underlying autoimmunity.

By identifying and removing triggers while supporting deficient systems, we help restore balance naturally.

Hormone and Metabolic Balance

We use Adult Functional Medicine to help adults navigate the hormonal shifts that often occur in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. These include imbalances in:

• Cortisol (related to chronic stress)
• Insulin and blood sugar regulation
• Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
• Thyroid hormone and T3 conversion

When these hormones are out of balance, they can affect mood, sleep, weight, energy, and immune function. We tailor hormone-support protocols using lifestyle interventions, herbs, adaptogens, or targeted supplementation when appropriate.

Gut Health as the Foundation

The gut plays a central role in Adult Functional Medicine. It affects everything from mood and immunity to energy and inflammation. We address common gut-related issues such as:

• Dysbiosis and overgrowth of harmful bacteria
• Leaky gut and intestinal permeability
• Parasites and pathogens
• Low stomach acid or pancreatic enzyme output

When the gut is restored, we often see widespread improvements in energy, mental clarity, skin health, and inflammation levels. We use dietary protocols, probiotics, herbal antimicrobials, and gut-healing nutrients to support recovery.

Detoxification and Environmental Load

Our environment impacts our biology more than most people realize. Toxins from food, air, water, and personal care products can disrupt hormones, damage mitochondria, and slow down the body’s detox pathways.

In our Adult Functional Medicine plans, we support detoxification by:

• Identifying and reducing toxin exposures
• Supporting liver and kidney function
• Encouraging healthy elimination through diet and hydration
• Replenishing antioxidant levels (like glutathione)

We also consider mold exposure, heavy metals, and persistent infections as contributors to long-standing illness.

Nervous System and Stress Response

Chronic stress takes a major toll on the body—especially the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis. We evaluate cortisol rhythm, sleep patterns, and resilience to stress to help the nervous system reset.

This may involve breathwork, circadian rhythm support, adaptogenic herbs, or specific nutrients that support neurotransmitter balance. We help adults feel calmer, sleep better, and regulate their energy throughout the day.

Our Role in Your Health Journey

Our experienced healthcare professionals walk with you step by step. Adult Functional Medicine is not a quick fix—it’s a guided path toward real, lasting change. We offer structured care, accountability, and ongoing education to help you understand your body and make informed decisions.

As your symptoms shift and improve, we re-evaluate and fine-tune your plan to keep progress going. Our ultimate goal is not just better labs—but better quality of life.