Functional medicine is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of disease. It's based on the idea that one condition can have many causes, or one cause can have many conditions.

Providers consider a patient's medical history and triggers like stress, poor nutrition, toxins, allergens, genetics, and the microbiome when identifying root causes. Once identified, a personalized healthy living plan addresses physical needs, mental and emotional stressors, and more.