
Our Philosophy
When a disease occurs, regardless of the name of the condition, it is vitally important to try to find out why the disease or symptom developed; otherwise, how can you possibly know how to treat or correct the condition?
Each individual has unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences that determine a state of health or disease. By evaluating and treating these root causes of dysfunction, functional medicine provides a systematic framework for delivering personalized care that restores health.
With our philosophy,Instead of simply looking at specific issues, whether they are health complaints like a chronic or acute illness, lifestyle issues such as diet, exercise, or weight gain, a holistic approach to wellness takes every aspect of a person’s life into account in order to find a place of healing, balance, and positive energy.
Our Philosospy includes alternative health
Alternative health plays an important role in creating a strong, collaborative team alongside traditional medical professionals. When patients receive care from multiple perspectives, their overall health journey becomes more complete, thorough, and personalized. Alternative health providers—such as chiropractors, nutritionists, acupuncturists, and holistic practitioners—bring unique knowledge about the body’s natural healing abilities, lifestyle habits, and preventive strategies that complement the diagnostic and treatment strengths of conventional medicine.
Working together allows both sides to address root causes, not just symptoms. For example, while a physician may diagnose and manage a condition, an alternative health professional can support the patient with nutritional guidance, corrective therapies, or natural approaches that enhance recovery and reduce future risks. This creates a well-rounded treatment plan that supports long-term wellness rather than short-term fixes.
Collaboration also improves patient trust and outcomes. When medical professionals communicate openly, share insights, and respect each other’s roles, patients feel more supported and engaged in their care. It reduces confusion, creates consistency, and fosters a sense of safety. Ultimately, alternative health strengthens the medical team by offering complementary options that help patients feel better, function better, and take an active role in their own health journey. This partnership elevates the entire standard of care.
This is the stark difference between a HEALTH expert and a SICKNESS model expert. Let’s use a flat tire as an example.
Suppose one day you see a tire going flat on your car. You go to a ‘tire expert’ who puts more air in the tire, and that takes care of it, but in a couple of days, it is flat again. The “tire expert” continues to say that you need more air, but now the tire continues to go flat faster, and other problems are developing. Now, you need air more and more frequently, and you may need air every day or several times a day.
Now, obviously, a smart person would want to know why the tire is going flat, fix it, and be done with adding air.
The tire isn’t going flat because it lacks air; something else is causing the air to leak out. You might go to someone who would examine the tire and find that a nail is causing the problem that was leading to the flat tire.
Just adding air did not fix the flat tire problem. Our philosophy is just like taking drugs to reduce pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, indigestion, or other symptoms. It is not fixing the primary cause of the problem that is causing your symptoms. A good indication that you are getting worse is if you need to take more and more drugs to relieve your symptoms. You are getting sicker. In fact, if the drugs were really working, you would not need them but only for a day or 2.
If you keep getting ‘nails in your tires’ or other symptoms, it will be far better to find someone who is really concerned about your health and will find the true cause of your problems. This way, the symptoms will often resolve rather quickly without the need for drugs.
