Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a personalized, whole-person approach to healthcare that focuses on finding and treating the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms. In a visit with a naturopathic doctor, we take time to understand your full health story including your nutrition, lifestyle, stress, environment, and family history, since all of these factors influence how your body functions. Together, we look for patterns and triggers that may be contributing to your symptoms and then use that to create a plan that supports your body’s ability to heal or even optimize your heath and wellness. This often includes nutrition, lifestyle changes, stress management, natural therapies, additional lab testing and sometimes conventional medicine when needed.
At our Bastyr student clinic, you will receive additional care and attention through our team-based approach. Each visit includes the expertise of experienced Certified Functional Medicine Physicians working alongside at least two student clinicians who collaborate to review, create, and carry out your personalized care plan. Appointments typically last 1 to 1.5 hours, giving you and the care team the time needed to fully understand your health story and address your unique needs.
Next Steps
Ready to get started on your journey to health and wellness? Contact us to ask questions and get your first appointment scheduled. Bastyr proudly offers telemedicine and in-person appointments.