Functional Medicine

Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.

Collaborative patient-practitioner relationships and patient-centered health strategies that are driven by the patient’s values, needs, and goals help to connect knowledge and action.

What to expect

When you visit a functional medicine practitioner, you can expect to spend a lot more time with them than you would with a conventional provider. You can also expect to do a lot of talking, as a large part of functional medicine is exploring your detailed personal and family history, the circumstances around your first symptoms, and the experiences you may have had with other healthcare providers.

I have been trained on how to uncover the underlying causes of your health problems through careful history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing.

By investing this time and effort up front, many people find that working with an IFM-trained provider helps them get to the bottom of perplexing problems that have eluded other clinicians for years.

The path to health

Sustainable lifestyle intervention is the cornerstone of long-term health, yet clinicians and patients often find lifestyle change difficult to implement. You will be provided extensive guidance and functional medicine tools to effectively connect you to your goals and change your health outcomes. We will utilize laboratory tests that can be used to glean detailed information about nutritional status and dysfunctions to determine the root cause of your symptoms.

What We Treat

At Functional Wellness of Memphis, we provide personalized functional and integrative medicine care for adults and children. We focus on identifying root causes of chronic symptoms and restoring balance across multiple body systems rather than only treating isolated diagnoses. Patients commonly seek care for the following concerns:

Brain & Mood Health

We support patients experiencing:

ADD / ADHD
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression
Headaches and migraines

Functional medicine approaches may include evaluating inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, hormone balance, gut health, and neurotransmitter support that can impact brain function and emotional well-being.

Hormone & Metabolic Health

We commonly address:

Hormone imbalances
PCOS and endometriosis
Perimenopause and menopause support
Thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
HPA axis and cortisol imbalance (“adrenal dysfunction”)
Diabetes and prediabetes
Insulin and leptin resistance

Our goal is to improve metabolic health, energy, weight regulation, and long-term disease prevention through individualized testing and lifestyle-based treatment plans.

Digestive & Gut Health

Many chronic conditions begin in the gut. We evaluate and support:

Chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Candida and yeast overgrowth
Parasitic infections
Gluten sensitivity and food reactions
Inflammatory Bowel Conditions

Gut health optimization can improve immune function, hormone balance, mood, and inflammation.

Immune & Autoimmune Conditions

We work with patients who have:

Autoimmune diseases
Immune system dysfunction
Food and environmental allergies
Chronic infections, including Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Functional medicine focuses on identifying immune triggers such as infections, gut imbalance, toxin exposure, and chronic stress.

Cardiovascular Health

We provide metabolic and lifestyle-based support for:

High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease risk factors
Cholesterol and metabolic syndrome concerns

Our approach emphasizes prevention, inflammation reduction, and long-term heart health.

Chronic Pain & Fatigue

Chronic symptoms are often multifactorial. We frequently see patients with:

Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Inflammatory joint pain and arthritis

Treatment plans may include addressing mitochondrial function, immune dysregulation, hormone imbalance, sleep quality, and nutritional status.

Environmental Illness & Toxicity

Environmental exposures can significantly impact health. We evaluate:

Mold-related illness
Biotoxin exposure and environmental sensitivity

When appropriate, care plans may include detoxification support and strategies to reduce ongoing exposure.

Skin Health

Skin often reflects internal imbalances. We commonly address:

Acne
Eczema
Hormonal and inflammation-related skin concerns

Nutritional Deficiencies

Micronutrient imbalances can contribute to fatigue, immune issues, mood changes, and poor recovery. We assess and treat:

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Nutrient absorption concerns related to gut health