Functional Medicine

At Invigour Wellness, functional nutrition and medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than simply managing them.  This personalized, holistic approach considers the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep, movement, environment, and overall health to support the body's natural ability to heal and function optimally.  The goal is to promote long-term wellness, prevention, vitality, and improved quality of life through individualized care and sustainable lifestyle strategies. 

The functional medicine approach is a patient centered system of healing, in comparison to traditional allopathic medicine.  A functional provider focuses on identifying the root cause of a health problem, rather than just managing the symptoms. 

How is functional medicine different?

- It seeks for the CAUSE of the disease or symptom.

- We focus on you - the client, rather than just your diagnosis or symptom.

- It utilizes a comprehensive evaluation process, taking into account your physical,   emotional, and psychological state.

- Do no harm approach - avoiding potential harmful side effects by utilizing natural alternatives instead of prescription drugs (when possible).

- The treatments are personalized for each patient, rather than the same drug for all patients, or the same disease or symptoms. 

- The treatment protocol may include nutritional guidelines, lifestyle changes, or herbal medicine.

Functional medicine is NOT intended to replace your primary care provider. The functional nutrition and medicine approach focuses on improving your health and function, but it does not replace the need for primary care.