Functional medicine has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, western health care, and the latest in health care research, taking the best of each and combining them into an independent healing approach. This new approach is one that focuses on the cause of disease rather than focusing on symptoms. Through the concentration on symptoms, our health care system has gradually been converted to a disease care system, and functional medicine offers a viable approach to reverse this trend. To accomplish this, functional medicine practitioners view the body as a whole, taking into account nutritional, environmental, and genetic factors. Through active doctor-patient communication, functional medicine practitioners embrace the word doctor, which literally means teacher in Latin, allowing you to take control of your health.
Unfortunately, as the state of health has changed throughout our nation, our health care system has remained fairly stagnant in its approach to healing. While our country’s traditional approach to treatment was successful for the types of diseases present in 1920, it has grown less effective at treating the current epidemics of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. While the diseases of days gone by were typically of short duration and responded well to quick fixes such as surgery and medication, it has become increasingly evident that today’s chronic conditions require a different approach.
The complexity of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis far outweigh that of conditions previously treated by our health care system. Increased complexity of diseases requires an equally comprehensive approach to treatment. Where traditional medicine has focused on the condition, functional medicine is aimed at treating the individual. Through this approach, functional medicine practitioners consider the unique genetic, environmental, and occupational factors that may be contributing to a person’s sickness. By doing so, these health care providers can focus on individualizing nutritional, supplementation, and exercise plans as a means to address a person’s health status.
$99 New Patient Special Offer
Your Health Discovery Assessment Includes Comprehensive Health History, One-on-One Consultation with Dr. Brad or Dr. Lori Hassig, Comprehensive Chiropractic & Neurological Examination, MyoVision® Surface EMG Scan, Thermal Imaging Assessment, Digital Range of Motion Evaluation, Personalized Review of Findings & Care Recommendations & Digital X-Rays (If Clinically Indicated).
Discover what’s limiting your health—and begin your personalized plan to Restore Your Health, Rebuild Your Energy & Optimize Your Longevity. Take the first step toward your Second Chance Reset™ today.
This offer does not apply to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded program beneficiaries.
How Our Care Plan Works
1. Finally Be Heard
We believe one of the most healing experiences is simply having someone take the time to truly listen. That’s why we begin by understanding your story, your goals, and the health challenges you’ve been facing, not just your symptoms. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s limiting your health and develop a personalized plan designed specifically for you.
2. Regain Hope
Many people come to us after trying multiple treatments with little lasting success. Our goal is to help you understand that your body was designed to heal and that there is often hope when the right cause is identified and the right plan is followed. We want every patient to leave our office encouraged, empowered, and confident that better health is possible.
3. Live Life With An Abundance Of Energy
Imagine waking up with more energy, moving with greater freedom, and enjoying the people and activities you love without being held back by your health. Through our Second Chance Reset™, our goal isn’t simply to help you feel better, it’s to help you build the healthiest, most vibrant future possible so you can live life with purpose, vitality, and joy.
What Makes Functional Medicine Unique?
With chronic diseases currently spiraling out of control, it has become increasingly obvious that a different health care approach is both needed and warranted. Instead of treating the disease once it is already present, doesn’t it make more sense to concentrate on preventing the condition in the first place? Functional medicine is unique in that it often focuses on variations in metabolism to both identify a predisposition to developing a condition and to discover the underlying cause if already present. As mentioned previously, functional medicine practitioners concentrate on being your health care teacher. Can you remember a time your doctor truly educating you about your health care condition? Through this avenue, functional medicine practitioners will allow you to take back control of your health. After all, you are the one suffering from the condition, shouldn’t your treatment be focused on you and not the other people who have had similar problems?
Functional medicine is also one of the few health care choices that view the body as a whole. This is important considering that every single system in your body is dependent on the next to function properly. To take this holistic approach, these practitioners consider all variables including; your personal history, genetic makeup, occupational, nutritional, and social factors. All of these factors play a role in the expression of health and disease.
Finally, once the cause of your condition has been discovered, functional medicine practitioners use the best from multiple health care disciplines to properly treat the cause. For example, after a careful diagnosis following the use of various imaging and laboratory testing, many practitioners utilize a combination of dietary changes, supplements, and exercise programs.
What is the Solution?
Solutions in 3 simple steps:
- Get tested
- Follow personalized program
- Get re-tested to measure results
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68 Church St # B, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
After Treatment, Many Patients Experience:
Improved Mood
Improve your overall health and regain your vitality for life.
Pain Relief
Improve the position of the spine and discs for pain relief.
Active Lifestyle
Stop wasting time with plans that don’t work and get your life back!
$99 New Patient Special Offer
Your Health Discovery Assessment Includes Comprehensive Health History, One-on-One Consultation with Dr. Brad or Dr. Lori Hassig, Comprehensive Chiropractic & Neurological Examination, MyoVision® Surface EMG Scan, Thermal Imaging Assessment, Digital Range of Motion Evaluation, Personalized Review of Findings & Care Recommendations & Digital X-Rays (If Clinically Indicated).
Discover what’s limiting your health—and begin your personalized plan to Restore Your Health, Rebuild Your Energy & Optimize Your Longevity. Take the first step toward your Second Chance Reset™ today.
This offer does not apply to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded program beneficiaries.