Primary Care

What is primary care with functional medicine?

At Amber Functional Medicine, LLC, care is centered on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms using a personalized, whole-person approach. Whenever appropriate, natural and lifestyle-based therapies are used to support balance in the body and promote optimal function.

This approach often helps patients improve health outcomes while minimizing reliance on escalating prescription therapies. Care plans focus on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted supplementation to support the body’s innate ability to heal and function at its best.

The goal is not simply symptom management, but long-term vitality, resilience, and patient empowerment.

What are the benefits of functional medicine?

When you choose functional medicine at Amber Functional Medicine, LLC, you can expect to reap benefits, such as:

• More energy
• Enhanced weight management
• Fewer nutrient deficiencies
• Better hormone balance
• Enhanced disease management
• Less chronic pain and disability 
• Fewer medications (or lower dosages)
• Mood improvements
• Improved overall quality of life
• Longer life expectancy

Amber uses all-natural treatments and ensures highly effective health outcomes without medication side effects. 

Which functional medicine solutions are best for me?

The holistic medicine options that best suit you depend on your diagnosis, lifestyle, symptoms, medical history, and goals. Amber meets with you to discuss these factors and screen for gut health problems, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalances — including those caused by Hashimoto's disease.

She uses functional medicine lab testing to identify underlying concerns contributing to poor gut health (gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc.), thyroid disease, fatigue, weight changes, and more. For example, you may be a candidate for blood, urine, saliva, stool, or breath tests. Amber tailors a treatment plan that provides symptom relief and minimizes your risk of complications. 

What can I expect during treatment with functional medicine?

Examples of holistic treatments available at Amber Functional Medicine, LLC, include:

• Custom nutrition plans
• Individualized exercise programs
• Elimination diets
• Dietary supplements (fiber, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, etc.)
• Stress management (yoga, outdoor walking, massage, tai chi, meditation, etc.)
• Medical marijuana
• Thyroid support
• Gut health support
• Sleep disorder treatments
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Hormone support

You can use lifestyle medicine to gradually improve your health and ease symptoms, often without the need to take harsh or addictive medications. Amber follows up to ensure an effective, long-lasting outcome. You may visit with her in person or via convenient telehealth from the comfort of your home, car, or office.

Schedule an in-office or virtual functional medicine evaluation at Amber Functional Medicine, LLC, by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.