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what is functional medicine
functional medicine is the science of
creating health
we treat the whole system not just the
symptoms we focus on your whole
organism not just the organs it's the
medicine of
why we use a systems approach to
identify and treat the underlying causes
of disease we treat patients with many
different conditions in fact
we treat people with a whole list of
symptoms which is why we call ourselves
holistic doctors
functional medicine is the future of
medicine
and by shifting the conventional
disease-centered focus of medical
practice
to a more patient-centered approach
we're rethinking disease
rethinking medicine and helping people
achieve vibrant health
who are we and what services do we
provide
our clinical staff includes
board-certified physicians health
coaches
nutritionists registered dietitians and
medical assistants who work together
to review each patient's history
including the genetic environmental and
lifestyle factors
that can influence long-term health and
complex chronic disease
how long is treatment well it depends on
the individual patient's health
the healing process takes time and
patience and persistence
some conditions respond within days
others take longer depending on the
cause and your overall health status
healing is a journey and we are your
partners and guides and coaches
to support you on your path to wellness
now why must i see a nutritionist in
functional medicine
the reason is simple food is medicine
and nutritionists are our new
prescription pads
we can't provide good medicine without
our nutritionists
the medical nutrition that they practice
is very different from what most
nutritionists do the main treatment we
use
is diet change including adding foods
that help reverse disease and
eliminating foods that create disease
and inflammation in the body
laboratory testing often uncovers hidden
food sensitivities
that can be very complicated and hard to
manage without the help of a
nutritionist
think of our nutritionists as your
personal nutrition and food specialist
will i be prescribed nutritional
supplements or other medications to help
me
in reaching my health goals yes you will
many health related conditions and
concerns stem from imbalances
and nutritional deficiencies that need
to be corrected in order for healing to
occur
and therefore with along with diet
nutrients and supplements
may be prescribed to accelerate the
healing process
however functional medicine uses
whatever treatment
addresses the root causes of disease and
helps you restore balance and health
including medicine and surgery if needed
or alternative or integrative therapies
do functional medicine providers
communicate with my
other health care providers yes we do
functional medicine providers will
collaborate with your other health care
providers and help you achieve
optimal health can all the tests
be performed at cleveland clinic all the
testing ordered by your physician
can be performed at cleveland clinic now
some testing must be sent out to
specialty laboratories
that do innovative functional medicine
testing and take a little longer to get
the results
during your medical consultation your
physician will determine which tests are
needed
and the clinical team will review the
testing recommendations
will provide testing instructions
including the need for fasting and the
cost of the specialized tests
now testing is frequently done to assess
nutritional status
including amino acids fatty acids
oxidative stress
your vitamin levels mitochondrial
function which is your energy system
your digestive function food allergies
even heavy metals
is this covered by insurance some
insurance companies may cover the
physician visit the nutritionist
services
as well as many of the tests but please
contact your insurance company to
understand your benefits for services at
cleveland clinic
prior to your appointment you're going
to talk to our financial counselor to
review your coverage
how do i make an appointment in
functional medicine well if you're
interested in making an appointment
please call the scheduling office at
216-445-6900
we're going to do our best to get you an
appointment as soon as possible but
please be patient with us
we've had an overwhelming demand for our
services and for functional medicine you