Functional Medicine
Hunt Vitality is proud to offer Functional Medicine—a comprehensive, patient-centered approach that focuses on the whole body and its interconnected systems. Hunt Vitality brings a deep understanding of Functional Medicine to help uncover the root causes of your health concerns. This holistic approach aims to restore balance, improve vitality, and optimize your well-being by addressing underlying factors rather than just treating symptoms.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is an innovative healthcare approach that goes beyond traditional symptom-based care. By assessing how your body’s systems work together, Functional Medicine seeks to identify and address the root causes of health issues. Rather than masking symptoms, this approach aims to uncover the factors that are compromising your health and vitality.
Through Functional Medicine, we can help you find answers to common but challenging health questions, including:
Why am I so tired all the time?
Why can’t I concentrate or focus?
Why do I wake up every night at 3 a.m.?
Why can’t I lose weight?
Why am I so bloated?
Why do I feel mentally foggy or forgetful?
Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?
Functional Medicine helps address a wide range of conditions, including:
Thyroid & Adrenal Health
Hormonal Imbalances
Digestive Wellness (including IBS, bloating, and gut health)
Autoimmune Diseases & Infections
Blood Sugar Imbalances
Heart Health
Nutritional Deficiencies (including B-vitamin methylation and anemia)
By taking a closer look at the complex interactions between your body’s systems, Dr. Heather will work with you to uncover the true cause of your health issues and develop a personalized wellness protocol to help you feel your best.
Your Journey to Better Health: How Functional Medicine Works
The path to vibrant health through Functional Medicine starts with a comprehensive consultation. During this 1-hour consultation, we will dive deep into your health history, lifestyle factors, and current symptoms. We will review any recent blood work, test results, and medications or supplements you are currently taking to gather essential information about your health.
Based on our conversation and assessment, we may recommend additional testing, such as the Baseline Blood Panel—to provide a clearer picture of your current health status. This test helps us identify key areas where your body may be out of balance.
Advanced Testing & Early Detection
One of the key strengths of Functional Medicine is our use of narrower reference ranges for lab tests, which allows us to identify subtle imbalances and trends that may not show up in conventional medicine. Many patients feel unwell long before their test results fall outside the “normal” ranges typically used by traditional doctors. By spotting these early patterns, we can intervene before health issues become more serious and difficult to reverse.
This proactive approach allows us to detect early warning signs of conditions like:
Fatigue
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Weight gain
Chronic inflammation
By addressing these symptoms early, we can help prevent the progression of disease and create a path toward preventative health. Functional Medicine is truly a form of preventative medicine, giving you greater confidence in both your current and long-term health.
Personalized Wellness Protocols
After reviewing your test results, Dr. Heather will work with you to create a personalized wellness protocol tailored to your unique needs. This plan may include:
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations – To optimize nutrition, energy, and overall wellness.
Nutritional Supplements – Carefully selected high-quality supplements to support your healing process.
Ongoing Support and Adjustments – Regular follow-ups to ensure that your protocol is working and adjust as needed.
By combining evidence-based functional medicine with a commitment to holistic care, Dr. Heather will guide you through your healing journey with the goal of restoring your health and vitality.
Get Started with Functional Medicine Today
If you’re ready to take control of your health and uncover the root causes of your symptoms, schedule a consultation with Dr. Heather today. Whether you're struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or other persistent health challenges, Functional Medicine offers a comprehensive solution for long-lasting wellness.