Functional Medicine at Powell Clinic
Functional Medicine is personalized health care that acknowledges the relationship of dysfunction and illness to diet, lifestyle, and environment.
Dr. Powell has been a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine since its inception and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). To learn more about Functional Medicine you can visit their website by clicking here.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a different approach to health care. Practitioners are already licensed professionals, and many have been in successful practices for years. Functional Medicine certification brings an additional perspective to your health encounter. It is a widening of the lens, seeking what came before the diagnosis and peeking into the future to explore the road ahead if left unattended. It is preventive and proactive.
Let me give you a quick example:
If your waist measurement is greater than your hip measurement and you are accumulating fat above your belly button, it is likely that you are not managing your blood sugar as well as you might. It may be time for one of those deep conversations that uncover early signs of trouble to come.
You may have heard it said that Functional Medicine is expensive.
It doesn’t have to be! There are almost always lifestyle factors that you can tweak to make amazing changes to your wellbeing. Top of my list is sleep, movement, and food. You might be surprised at how impactful well-chosen lifestyle changes can be!
Which brings me to some news to share. In addition to our regular Functional Medicine practice, we have added the availability of Health Coaching. If you have ever had a great idea to change or develop a new habit, you know how easily it can slip away… think “New Year’s resolutions.”
This is where a coach makes all the difference. Once we choose a path of action, you have the opportunity to meet for one or several sessions with our coach to dig into the nuts and bolts of what needs to be done to achieve your best outcome.
So whether you need help with a current problem, or are looking to optimize your future health, I invite you to join us on this fascinating journey.
-Dr. Margaret Powell
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