THE FUTURE OF FAMILY MEDICINE

Functional Medicine represents a major shift in the practice of medicine.  Rather than focusing on disease states and pharmacological agents Functional medicine places an emphasis on understanding the patient's condition as the interaction of genetic factors, environmental factors, and lifestyle practices. Functional medicine is evidence-based and highly individualized.  The patient is at the center of this model of care. Genetic factors serve as a blueprint however patients are taught how to take control of their health by paying attention to their nutrition, stress management other self-care strategies.