Conventional medicine tends to dismiss symptoms when blood work comes back within the normal lab ranges. As Functional Medicine practitioners, we understand the importance of patients listening to these symptoms and finding imbalances before they become a diagnosed disease.
The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to develop personalized treatment plans that lead to health and vitality. We integrate both Western and Eastern medical approaches as well as nutrition, diet and exercise. The use of functional lab testing and other diagnostic techniques facilitates finding the root of our patient’s health concerns. We incorporate the use of nutritional supplements, botanicals, herbs, healthy lifestyle recommendations, and individualized nutritional programs.
There are several lab test options that our physicians can order for you. These tests can be critical in determining the best approach for treating your symptoms and bringing you back to vibrant health.
Comprehensive Panels
Vibrant America, Vibrant Wellness & Principal Labs
- Female & Male Hormone Panels
- Complete Thyroid Hormone Panel with Antibodies
- Autoimmune Panels
- Vitamin D levels
- Diabetes Risk Assessment
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Liver and Kidney Function
- Genetic testing including MTHFR
- Food sensitivity/ food allergy panels
- IgE Food Allergies
- IgE Respiratory Allergies
- Micronutrient Profile
- Gut pathogens
- Celiac Antibody and Gluten Sensitivity Testing
- Customized lab orders
Comprehensive stool testing
- Stool analysis for parasites / bacteria / yeast and more
- SIBO
- GI Screen w/ H. Pylori
Hormone testing
- Adrenal/Cortisol
- Sex Hormone
- Complete (Adrenal + Sex Hormone)
- Cycle Mapping
Our physicians know the importance of ordering a comprehensive blood panel and evaluating the results with the patient’s symptoms in mind. We interpret our findings based on functional ranges which are used to assess risk for disease before disease develops. The references that are provided with most laboratory test results are referred to as the “the pathological range” which usually indicates the potential for pathology or disease. The purpose of functional medicine laboratory testing in our office is to evaluate nutritional, biochemical, or physiological imbalance and to determine any need for medical referral. These lab tests in our office are not intended to diagnose disease. Our office utilizes conventional lab tests as well as functional medicine assessment.
If you are not feeling good but being told your blood work is normal, then there is a need for either more in-depth blood markers and/or a functional interpretation. If biomarkers can be managed before they fall within the pathological range, prevention can be practiced, and optimal health achieved.
Why Holistic Women and Families?
Our physician, Dawn, has over 10 years of experience in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She is also an Institute of Functional Medicine Trained Practitioner as well as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach. She is up to date on her knowledge on nutrition and continuously reviews research and standards so her care adapts to the rapid growth of holistic medicine. She is fluent in the language of functional lab interpretation, making communication seamless throughout the treatment process. She supports the patient through each transitional stage in their journey to health.
