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WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
The functional medicine approach is centered around identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases and compromised health, rather than merely treating surface-level symptoms. By recognizing that the most effective way to alleviate persistent symptoms is to uncover and resolve their underlying drivers, our practitioners prioritize optimizing diet and lifestyle factors. Leveraging their expertise in areas such as genetics, nutrition, systems biology, and disease processes, our functional medicine experts strive to develop a comprehensive understanding of how lifestyle, genetic predispositions, and environmental factors uniquely interplay in each individual’s case.
FEATURED CONDITONS
Autoimmune
Candida
IBS
Skin Health
SIBO
Thyroid
Women’s Health
Autoimmune
CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS WE SUPPORT
- ADHD
- Adrenal Dysfunction
- Aniexty
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Sinitus
- Depression
- Detoxification & healing
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders (IBS,IBD,SIBO,GERD)
- Eczema
- Elevated cholesterol
- Fatigue
- Female disorders (PMS, menopause, infertility, PCOS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Food Intolerance/Allergies
- Healthy weight metabolism
- Heart health
- Hormone Balance
- Long Covid
- Low testosterone
- Mercury & heavy metal toxicity
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Rosacea
- Sleep/insomnia
- Thyroid Disorders
OUR PROCESS
REVIEW
Upon booking, you can expect to receive a health questionnaire that encompasses inquiries about your lifestyle, diet, environment, medical history, and overall health. This questionnaire is a crucial tool in identifying your individual health challenges, and can provide essential insights into the root causes of any health issues
INVESTIGATE
Typically, the second consultation is scheduled 4-6 weeks after the initial visit, although this timeline may vary depending on your specific condition. During this follow-up appointment, your practitioner will assess your symptom progression since your last consultation and develop an action plan based on any relevant test results.
ON GOING SUPPORT
The frequency of visits will be tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. During these consultations, we will evaluate the patient's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their plans and protocols in response to observed improvements.
OUR APPROACH
Testing
We utilize specialized testing for a deeper understanding of where the imbalance lies that aren't used by traditional doctors.
Expert Team
We are a unique team of Integrative and functional medicine and nutritionists working collaboratively to get better patient outcomes.
Science Backed
Our practitioners use science and evidence-based approaches to ensure accurate, unbiased advice to create any treatment plan
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FAQ
The clinic is located in Hill Street, New Town, Edinburgh, however we are only doing online consultations
including skype, zoom or google hangouts.
Yes, a number of our patients use our video communications so they can connect with a functional medicine practitioner wherever they are locations If you are looking for functional medicine near me, the answer is, yes, we can it doesnt matter where your location is.
Functional medicine offers a comprehensive healthcare approach that encompasses numerous factors that may influence disease or health conditions. Rather than focusing solely on treating symptoms of chronic illnesses, functional medicine considers a patient’s complete picture, including their personal background, family dynamics, lifestyle choices, medical history, genetic predispositions, social factors, and nutritional status. This holistic perspective provides patients with a broader understanding of their health, enabling healthcare providers to tailor treatments that address the underlying causes and promote overall well-being.
Functional medicine adopts a comprehensive approach to tackling health challenges by delving into a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, nutrition, and lifestyle. Instead of perceiving the body as a collection of isolated systems, functional medicine embraces a systems biology-based methodology, aiming to uncover the fundamental causes of a condition and administer treatments that target these causes. This approach yields long-lasting benefits, as it focuses on resolving underlying issues, thereby promoting sustained well-being.
A one off consultation is £285 and invovles looking at past medical results & history, current medication or supplements, the consultation itself, a detailed report including testing recommendations, nutriton&dietary advice and lifestyle advice.
Our 3 month plan is £850. This option is best for those who want to commit to a period with a functional medicine practitoner to get a deeper understanding of the root cause of their symptoms. Typically, we see a period of between 2 to 3 months for an improvement in symptoms.
The Edinburgh Centre for Functional Medicine sees a considerable number of patients who suffer from persistent symptoms and have not obtained favorable outcomes from prior healthcare providers. To identify the root causes of their condition, we implement a comprehensive treatment approach that prioritizes educating each patient about their body and symptom management. Our functional medicine methodology takes into consideration various factors that contribute to the imbalance and highlights the necessity of accounting for different factors to achieve long-term positive health outcomes.
- The Edinburgh Centre for Functional Medicine can benefit a wide arrange of issues:
Digestive Issues including (SIBO, Candida, GERD, H-Pylori)
Thyroid Issues
Lond Covid
- AutoImmune Conditons
- Sleep condition
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Immune System Issue
- Seasonal Allergiee
Women’s health conditions
Skin Health
Men’s Health Conditons including IBS/IBD and SIBO
We currently dont take private medical insurance.
Generally we look at around 1 Initial Consultation and 3 to 5 follow ups. For more complicated conditions it can ongoing appointments every 4 to 6 weeks.