What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that aims to address the root causes of illness and promote overall wellness. It emphasizes understanding the underlying factors contributing to a patient's health issues rather than merely treating symptoms. Key principles include: personalized and patient-centered care, preventive focus, evidence-based therapies, and in depth-analysis.

The key is to treat patient’s before they move into diagnosable disease. We are at our most optimal or functional level of health when we fall closer to the midline of the bell-curve, not at the outer limits on either side.

What are syndromes treated with Functional Medicine?

  • Fatigue

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Insomnia

  • Adrenal/HPA Axis Dysfunction

  • Gastrointestinal Issues

  • Weight Loss

  • Hormonal Dysregulation

  • Autoimmune disorders

  • Inflammation

  • Food Sensitivities

  • Brain Fog

Iris’s Approach

My approach centers around empowering individuals on their journey to optimal health. Recommendations will be made around nutrition and lifestyle depending on your unique set of circumstances. I require lab work to be completed before starting the protocol and utilize products primarily from Cellcore to decrease the toxic burden in one’s body and to address underlying factors that could be contributing to symptoms or disease. Individualization of the Comprehensive Protocol is possible as we progress through the 9-10 months process. Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities, I draw from centuries-old practices to complement modern healthcare. Further testing may be utilized as necessary. 

A Functional Medicine nutrition consultation is a comprehensive process designed to support your body's optimal cellular function and overall health. Each assessment is 1 hour long and costs $275. We will meet at least 4 times throughout this program. Once before starting and then again at the 3-month, 6-month, and 9/10-month marks. You can expect to invest around $200–$300 per month on supplements as part of a program designed to nourish your cells, support mitochondrial health, and detoxify the body.