We're Not Here to Replace Your Doctor. We're Here to Revolutionize Your Health Team.
How We Work Alongside Your PCP: A Collaborative Model
Our approach is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing care:
- We Honor Their Work:
- We deeply respect the critical role your PCP plays. We never ask you to discontinue medications or ignore their advice. Instead, we seek to understand the full picture of your care.
- We Focus on the "Why," So They Can Better Manage the "What":
- While your PCP expertly manages your diagnosed conditions, we work upstream to identify and address the underlying triggers. For example, if you are on medication for high blood pressure, our goal isn't to contradict that treatment but to explore the root causes (e.g., diet, stress, nutrient deficiencies, toxicity) that may allow you to need less medication over time, under your PCP's guidance.
- We Provide a Different Lens:
- The 60-minute (or longer) consultations, the detailed health timelines, and the advanced functional testing we offer provide a depth of insight that is often outside the scope of a standard 15-minute doctor's visit. We have the time to connect the dots between your various symptoms and life experiences.
- We Bridge the Gap:
- We often help patients who feel "stuck"—those whose labs are "normal" but who still feel unwell. We use different types of tests to look for functional imbalances and optimal ranges (not just disease ranges), providing new data that can inform a more complete strategy.
- We Encourage Open Communication:
- With your permission, we are happy to communicate with your PCP, sharing our findings and recommendations. This ensures everyone on your team is on the same page, working together for your benefit.
The Goal: A Unified Front for Your Health
The ideal scenario is not an either/or choice. It’s a powerful and.
You can have a brilliant PCP handling your acute needs and emergencies and a Functional Medicine practitioner guiding you on a deep, investigative journey to lasting vitality.
You shouldn’t have to choose between the crisis management of conventional medicine and the root-cause resolution of Functional Medicine. You deserve both.
Your health team should be as comprehensive as your health is complex. We are here to fill the gaps, ask the deep questions, and provide the dedicated partnership you need to not just treat disease, but to build a life of vibrant, sustainable health—all while supporting the essential work your primary care doctor does.
