Functional Medicine

Service Description

Functional medicine is a patient-centered, integrative approach to healthcare that goes beyond symptom management. Instead of simply treating isolated issues, functional medicine aims to uncover and address the underlying root causes of illness by evaluating the full spectrum of physical, emotional, and lifestyle-related factors affecting your health. At Whitfield Wellness Associates in Houston, we take time to assess how different systems in your body interact. For example, symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or hormone imbalance may all be tied to blood sugar dysregulation, chronic inflammation, or nutrient deficiencies. We don’t stop at a single diagnosis, we search for connected imbalances across your body that may be holding you back from feeling your best. Functional medicine also addresses how mental and emotional stress impact your physical well-being. Chronic stress can affect your immune system, digestion, hormone levels, and more, which is why our holistic health model considers your full health history and daily environment when creating your treatment plan.