What is Functional Medicine?
Patients with digestive issues, hormone shifts, fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, or exercise intolerance are often told everything is “normal”—or given a pill with no clear explanation or long-term solution.
This is especially true for athletes and perimenopausal women, whose symptoms are often minimized or misattributed to stress, overtraining, or aging.
The label “Functional Medicine” can seem rather obscure. Although the field has become more widely recognized due to advocates such as Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, functional medicine is still mostly unknown to the public.
In order to grasp the the true definition of functional medicine, it helps to differentiate it from traditional medicine…
Conventional medicine relies on medication as the primary therapy to address a disease or treat certain symptoms. Regardless of the condition or the specialist, this model stays the same. The medical school curriculum focuses on algorithmic selection of a diagnostic label and matching the label with a drug.
This is an excellent system for emergencies, trauma, or acute disease like infection or heart attacks.
But for the 130+ million Americans struggling with chronic symptoms, that model often falls short…
Conventional medicine asks: What do I call this disease and what medication can I use to treat it?
Functional medicine asks: Why do you have this symptom in the first place and how can we restore function?
This shift in perspective is especially powerful for:
Athletes struggling with recovery, endurance, or performance
We look beyond training load to assess hormones, gut health, and cellular energy.
Active women in their 30s to 50s navigating hormonal changes
Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and mood shifts are common—but not inevitable.
Those dealing with persistent gut issues that impact daily life
Bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, and IBS aren’t “just stress”—they’re signs your system needs support.
Anyone told “everything looks fine” but still doesn’t feel well
We dig deeper to find the root causes conventional labs often miss.
I want to know your story.
Address the root cause.
I approach each case with a thorough history taking, an examination of past treatments, an assessment of your training or lifestyle demands, and a review of functional lab data. With a programmed functional medicine approach, we can build in the time to deeply understand your unique physiology.
This is the basis for identifying the underlying causes of chronic symptoms. Ultimately, my goal is to empower you with lifelong resiliency and an innate ability to heal.
Transform with Rise
Clarity, resilience, rested, refreshed
Anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, memory loss
Energized, strong, vibrant, resilient
Fatigued, loss of resilience, burned out
Regular, smooth, & effective digestion
Bloated, erratic bowel movements
Areas of Emphasis
Each of these areas is deeply interconnected—and especially relevant to the athlete and the perimenopausal woman.
Functional Medicine Testing
Personalized Program Recommendation
Wellness Evaluation
A comprehensive review of your history, symptoms, goals, and labs to uncover key patterns and root causes.
Guided Implementation & Integration
Based on your evaluation, we outline the right level of care and map a strategic plan built around your physiology, goals, and lifestyle — sequenced intentionally for lasting results.
Inside your program, you receive ongoing clinical oversight, education, and accountability. You’re guided step by step — building resilience, not just short-term improvement.
A data-driven process that uncovers root causes, defines your strategy, and supports you every step of the way.
A Clear, Structured Path Forward
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