How Functional Medicine Works

Comprehensive History Interview

Your first functional medicine visit begins with a deep-dive interview that lasts about an hour. During this time, we go over your full health history starting even before birth. This process, often referred to as your Living Matrix, helps us connect the dots between your genetics, environment, lifestyle, and past medical experiences.

We’ll explore:

• Personal and family history

• Social and emotional influences

• Past illnesses, medications, and treatments

• Triggers, patterns, and overlooked connections

This thorough conversation becomes the foundation of your personalized treatment plan. What may seem like unrelated issues often come together to reveal the bigger picture of your health.

Root Cause Approach

A single diagnosis can come from multiple causes. For example:

• Thyroid disease may be driven by inflammation.

• Antibiotic use can disrupt gut health, leading to fatigue or depression.

• Food sensitivities or nutrient deficiencies can mimic chronic conditions.

Functional medicine helps us sort through these layers so your treatment addresses the why, not just the what.

Longer, More Meaningful Visits

Unlike conventional quick appointments, your initial functional medicine consultation usually lasts 60–90 minutes. We take time for:

• Comprehensive history and physical exam

• Advanced laboratory testing (when needed)

• Goal setting and personalized treatment planning

Key Principles of Functional Medicine

✨ Treat the Person, Not the Disease
Everyone is biochemically unique. Our plans are designed around you, not just a diagnosis label.

✨ The Intelligent Body
Your body has the ability to heal and self-regulate. We help restore balance between systems such as the gut, hormones, and immune function.

✨ Food is Medicine
Diet is a powerful tool in preventing and reversing chronic illness. From gut health to hormone balance, nutrition is often the foundation of your treatment plan.

✨ Science-Driven Care
Functional medicine is evidence-based, using advanced lab testing and personalized strategies to uncover what’s really going on.

What Conditions Can Benefit?

Our gynecology and functional medicine team helps women of all ages with conditions such as:

• Hormonal imbalances: PMS, menopause, infertility, PCOS, thyroid disorders, endometriosis

• Metabolic concerns: Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, lipid disorders

• Chronic symptoms: fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, depression, skin conditions, allergies

• Gut health: IBS, yeast infections, recurrent vaginosis, chronic digestive issues

Why Choose Thrive?

At Thrive, you’ll never feel rushed. We believe you deserve a partner in health who listens, asks the deeper questions, and helps you connect the dots to uncover the root causes of your symptoms.

Our team may recommend:

• Nutrition & lifestyle changes

• Supplements or prescription medications (when needed)

• Functional nutrition coaching & education

• Ongoing support via in-person visits, telehealth, or secure messaging

Take the Next Step Toward Vitality

Your health is more than the absence of disease. It’s about thriving.