FAQ for Functional Medicine

Understanding Functional Medicine: A Patient’s Guide

Hello!

I am glad that you are interested in learning more about functional medicine! Over the past 20 years, I’ve been fortunate to assist countless individuals on their journey to optimal health in my roles as a chiropractor, medical acupuncturist. But today, I’d love to share a bit more about functional medicine which is what I’m most passionate about!

So, What Exactly is Functional Medicine?
At its heart, functional medicine is like playing detective with your health. Instead of simply treating symptoms, we aim to understand the story behind them — the root causes of your health concerns.

How Does This Differ from Conventional Medicine?
While conventional medicine often provides rapid solutions to immediate symptoms, functional medicine seeks to understand the “why” behind these symptoms. It’s about holistic understanding and long-term solutions, taking into account your unique body, lifestyle, and experiences.

Why the Emphasis on Lifestyle and Nutrition?
Our daily choices — be it the foods we consume, the quality of our sleep, our exercise habits, or our stress management techniques — are the unsung heroes of our health narrative. In functional medicine, we believe in empowering you with the knowledge and tools to make these everyday decisions healthful ones.

Is Functional Medicine Scientific?
Absolutely. Every procedure, from lab tests to in-depth analyses, stands on the bedrock of solid scientific, medical, and nutritional research. We utilize cutting-edge techniques to give you insights into your health that are both deep and broad.

Who Stands to Benefit from Functional Medicine?
Almost everyone can find value in the functional medicine approach, whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply aiming to optimize your health. However, if you’re in search of a quick fix or face an acute medical emergency, conventional routes might be more appropriate.

Taking the Next Step
If all of this resonates with you, or if you’re simply curious to learn more, I’d love to help. As a gesture of our commitment to your health journey and to find out if we are right fit, we’re offering a 15-minute complimentary consultation to get you started. We’ll discuss your health concerns, introduce you to how functional medicine might help, and outline our fee schedule so you know exactly what to expect.

Your health is a story, and it’s one I’m eager to read and understand. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Look forward to talking to you soon!

Eric Choi, DC, CCFP, FIAMA

Go to our Functional Medicine page to get more information!