Functional medicine addresses the unique biochemical and metabolic function of the individual. It is a science-based approach to healthcare that addresses the underlying physiological mechanism for disease, including genetic and environmental influences.

Physiological imbalances can arise from an internal mechanism or an external stimulus. Our bodies are exposed to endless inputs throughout the day, including our diets, the air we breathe, trauma, stress, and exercise. All of these components are processed by the body in specific pathways. Dysfunctions in these pathways can lead to imbalances in the immune system, endocrine system, neurotransmitters, inflammation, digestion, cell structure, and cell function.