Functional Medicine and Labs

Instead, it addresses the underlying causes of disease by looking at the interconnectedness of multiple systems of the body and how they affect each other. This philosophy matches my approach to medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Functional Medicine looks at health not only from a bodily perspective, but also considers potentially powerful factors like genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Both acute and long-term health are affected by each of these factors.

While we acupuncturists are trained to diagnose conditions by observing the whole system and not get blinded by the upfront symptoms, science-based diagnostic tools provided by Functional Medicine can help speed up the process. The most helpful lab tests for your particular situation are used to help identify the unseen factors and conditions to confirm and polish the diagnosis. Functional Medicine also provides helpful information to direct the treatment plan.