FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
A patient-centered approach to healing and long-term health
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine focuses on treating the root cause of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. Instead of viewing diseases like diabetes, fibromyalgia, or cancer as isolated conditions, Functional Medicine looks deeper—identifying underlying dysfunctions and imbalances in the body’s systems.
The Functional Medicine Approach
Functional Medicine follows two key principles to battle chronic conditions:
- Add what’s missing to help the body function optimally
- Remove what’s interfering with the body’s natural ability to heal
By identifying hidden imbalances—whether nutritional deficiencies, toxins, or lifestyle factors—Functional Medicine helps patients restore their health naturally.
Think of it like an iceberg—the visible disease is just the tip, but beneath the surface lies the real cause.
If just the tip of the iceberg is treated it rarely leads to long-term relief and vibrancy. Identifying and treating the underlying root cause or causes, as Functional Medicine does, has a much better chance to successfully resolve a patient’s health challenge. Using scientific principles, advanced diagnostic testing, and treatments other than drugs or surgery, Functional Medicine restores balance in the body’s primary physiological processes. The end goal is the patient’s lifelong optimal health.
Why Functional Medicine Fills a Gap in Healthcare
Traditional medicine excels in emergency situations—heart attacks, accidents, or infections require quick-acting interventions like surgery or medication. However, for chronic conditions like:
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Arthritis
…traditional approaches often only manage symptoms rather than resolve the root problem.
Functional Medicine digs deeper, using advanced testing and natural treatments to restore balance in the body’s core systems—leading to lifelong optimal health rather than temporary relief.
How Functional Medicine Works
Functional Medicine practitioners take a personalized approach to each patient, using:
- Advanced lab testing – To identify root causes of dysfunction
- In-depth patient history – Listening to lifestyle habits, symptoms, and health history
- Targeted treatments – Including:
- Nutritional support
- Lifestyle changes
- Supplements & herbs
- Emotional/spiritual counseling
- Pharmaceuticals (only when necessary)
Education is key—patients are empowered with knowledge about their own health, helping them make long-term changes for better well-being.
Treating Symptoms vs. Treating the Person
Traditional medicine often relies on medication to suppress symptoms—but once the medication stops, symptoms return.
Functional Medicine takes a different approach:
Instead of masking symptoms, it finds and treats the root cause, allowing the body to heal naturally.
Pharmaceuticals, when used, are meant to support the body’s healing rather than replace its natural functions—helping patients eventually rely less on medication.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Functional Medicine isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about lasting wellness. By addressing imbalances, deficiencies, and hidden stressors, we help patients achieve vibrant health for the long run.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Calla Kleene or Brittney Pfiffner today!
Pricing
Dr. Calla Kleene:
- 10min- $75
- 20min- $150
- 30min- $225
- 40min- $300
- 50min- $375
- 60min- $450
Brittney Pfiffner:
- 10min- $50
- 20min- $100
- 30min- $150
- 40min- $200
- 50min- $250
- 60min- $300
