{"id":1022,"date":"2020-04-21T19:13:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T19:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindbodybalanceclinic.com\/?page_id=1022"},"modified":"2023-12-12T01:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T01:04:35","slug":"health-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mindbodybalanceclinic.com\/health-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Functional Medicine Services"},"content":{"rendered":"
Functional medicine is a collaborative approach, between doctor and patient. It views the person, as just that, a person, and not just a set of symptoms. It is holistic partnership, and takes into account mind, body, and spiritual aspects of the patient.<\/strong><\/p>\n Rather than targeting individual symptoms like conventional medicine, functional medicine focuses on the optimal functioning of the entire body. It addresses the underlying or root causes that lead to ones symptoms and disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors all have a direct influence on long-term health and chronic health issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you\u2019re out of sync, your body works, just not as well as it should. This means that the different systems are not working in harmony. The cell is unable to keep up with the many demands it\u2019s responsible for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Coming Summer 2020<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The majority of lab tests used to help uncover drivers of disease are performed in the comfort of your own home. Kits are delivered to your home and may include blood spot (finger prick), salivary, stool, or urine collection. Once the collection is completed, the samples are sent back to the lab in prepaid shipping bags. Dr. Quintana, a functional medicine doctor, will get the results in 7-14 business days, depending on the nature of the test. Upon receiving the results, Dr. Quintana will review the findings and interpret the data for your individual case. Next, a follow-up appointment, called the report of findings, will take place to explain the meaning of your results and review your personalized health program. Therapy Plans will include one or more of the following: diet changes, nutritional supplements, exercise, lifestyle, and stress management recommendations. Subsequent consultations are scheduled to monitor your progress and to modify your program. Labs can be ordered individually or in bundles (Savings on lab panels when ordered in bundles).<\/p>\n<\/div> Root causes are the key drivers that lead to stress, damage, and cellular dysfunction in the body. These root causes can be broken down into<\/p>\n The above can be complicated by genetics, but once identified, can be overcome with the right nutrients and lifestyle modifications (epigenetics).<\/p>\n Root causes when uncorrected lead to secondary physiologic changes in the body. Common findings include:<\/p>\n When these physiologic imbalances last long enough and become chronic, symptoms arise. Common symptoms in the functional medicine clinic include:<\/p>\n Dr. Quintana takes a thorough history, along with using detailed health assessments, to help identify keys areas of dysfunction. Laboratory assessments are utilized to help confirm and further identify underlying root causes. Lab panels may include blood, saliva, stool, and urine samples. The appreciate tests are discussed at your initial visit with the functional medicine doctor.<\/p>\n Once the work up stage is compete, you will follow up with the doctor to review and discuss your findings. At this appointment, a custom therapy plan is cultivated just for you! No cookie cutter approaches because you are unique. Therapy plans include targeted nutritional supplements, herbs, and support to each of your pillars of health. Patients may also be recommended for chiropractic, HeartMath, orthopedic massage, dry needling, or PEMF therapies to assist in their healing process.<\/p>\n<\/div> Pillars of lifestyle health<\/p>\n<\/div> The mind-body connection is bi-directional, and can negatively or positively impact the other. This is why a comprehensive, holistic approach is warranted, in order to get to your root causes and establish appropriate interventions.<\/p>\n The pillars of lifestyle health Dr Quintana focuses on for therapy plans include:<\/p>\nTelemedicine Services<\/h1>\n<\/div>
Dr. Quintana offers convenient consultation options with his telemedicine platform. Telemedicine allows patients to connect with their provider from the comfort of their home.<\/h3>\n
The following services are offered to support client wellness:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
LABORATORY-BASED ASSESSMENTS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMS (ASK ABOUT SUPPLEMENT BUYERS CLUB)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
DIET AND LIFESTYLE COUNSELING, INCLUDING STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
HEARTMATH INTERVENTIONS: HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND COHERENCE TRAINING <\/h2><\/div>
What are root causes of illness?<\/h2>\n
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How do root causes effect or health?<\/h2>\n
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Common Symptoms in the Functional Medicine Clinic<\/h2>\n
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The Mind Body Balance Clinic Approach<\/h2>\n
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