FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
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Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine offers a transformative approach to healthcare, moving beyond traditional boundaries to emphasize individualized, patient-centered care. This innovative model is rooted in the principle of treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. It focuses on understanding each patient's unique biochemical makeup, lifestyle choices, and genetic predispositions, with the ultimate goal of not only treating illness but also promoting and optimizing overall wellness.

At the heart of functional medicine is the deep exploration of the complex network of interactions within a patient's history, physiology, and lifestyle that can contribute to disease. Our approach seamlessly integrates cutting-edge scientific research with a harmonious blend of Western and Eastern medical principles. By targeting the root causes of illness, we focus on comprehensive analyses, including detailed blood work, thorough symptom evaluation, dietary assessments, environmental exposure reviews, and considerations of mental and emotional health.

Our treatment plans are tailored to meet each patient's unique needs, encompassing a wide range of therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle modifications. These treatments are designed to work together synergistically, promoting healing and rejuvenation. Understanding that conditions like autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues often stem from intricate bodily interactions, our focus is on correcting the underlying imbalances and dysfunctions that contribute to these conditions.

Top Conditions Frequently Addressed in Functional Medicine:

  1. Chronic Digestive Disorders: IBS, inflammatory bowel diseases, GERD.

  2. Autoimmune Diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

  3. Hormonal Imbalances: Thyroid disorders, PCOS, menopausal symptoms.

  4. Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases: Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome.

  5. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

  6. Mental Health and Neurological Conditions: Depression, anxiety, migraines.

  7. Weight Management Issues: Obesity and related complications.

  8. Allergies and Asthma.

  9. Chronic Pain and Inflammation.

  10. Skin Disorders: Eczema, psoriasis, acne.

At Austin Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, we are committed to guiding our patients toward optimal health through a patient-centered, integrative approach. We invite you to discover how we can help you achieve balanced health and wellness by booking an appointment or contacting us for a free consultation.

Lab Testing

At Austin Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, we offer Lab Testing for a variety of conditions to help us craft the best solution to your ailments. We do these tests through Diagnostic Solutions Labs and Evexia Diagnostics.

Some conditions that require testing are: 

  • Autoimmune diseases

  • IBS/IBD Digestive complaints, diarrhea or constipation

  • Brain fog

  • Skin problems like acne, psoriasis and eczema

  • Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety

  • Diabetes and weight loss issues

We also do allergy testing, for food sensitivities as well as general environmental allergens.