Are you tired of going to doctors and it just doesn’t seem they are listening to you? Do you want someone to pay attention to your concerns and work with you to find your best solutions?
Contact Bluebird Functional Medicine Today!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE?
FATIGUES
A good night's sleep isn’t the only thing you need to feel energized throughout your day. Your gut health, stress hormones, and blood sugar could be causing your fatigue.
WEIGHT CHANGES
It’s not just calories in, calories out. Our bodies are far more complex than that – thyroid suboptimal, a gut infection, or metabolic dysfunction are all common causes for extra pounds. And please know, it’s not your fault!
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
Running to the bathroom or not going poop frequently enough? Are your pants feeling tighter at the end of the day? Infections like h.pylori or fungal overgrowth like candida could be the cause for these uncomfortable (and often, embarrassing!) issues.
HEADACHES
Muscle tension or an injury could be a cause for your headaches, but it could also be from hormonal imbalances, stress, or a crash in blood sugar…to name a few. Finding the real reason will help you find lasting relief.
JOINTS
Stretching and strengthening is great, but is the pain in your joints persisting? It could be coming from issues in your gut - like leaky gut or a bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
FOOD SENSITIVITIES
Gluten and dairy aren’t the only foods that people can be sensitive to - sometimes it’s a food you would categorize as “healthy” like spinach and onions! It could also be from your leaky gut (dysbiosis) causing a sensitivity to foods. (We can heal this!)
Sound Familiar...?
Forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating
No energy to get through the day
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Juggling work, family, and aging parents leaving you stressed
Being told everything is "fine" and not feeling heard
Tired of the 'pill for every ill' approach in healthcare
Overwhelmed, not knowing where to start
Worried it's too late or too hard to make any meaningful changes
The body is resilient when given what it needs.
Functional Medicine allows a person to be heard, to identify the root cause of their concerns, and offer real solutions. Functional medicine is NOT about prescribing more medicine to cover up symptoms or labeling patients with diagnoses.
Functional Medicine addresses not just the body, but the mind and spirit. Listening to the person, not just chasing the "diagnosis".
Functional Medicine focuses on your life and what makes you who you are, as well as what is causing any imbalance and how to correct that within your life.
Functional Medicine goes beyond standard labs, digs a little deeper, and looks at information from a different perspective, and provides you with solutions to treat the cause.
You will not be simply dismissed with “everything’s normal”.
What is Functional Medicine?
OUR SERVICES
ABOUT
KATRINA
Katrina first learned of functional medicine during a specialty rotation while at UC. She worked closely with a physician who truly has pioneered the way for the rest of us. She was amazed at how he worked with the most difficult cases and was able to find solutions that just weren’t and still are not available in traditional medicine. She knew she needed to be part of this solution.
Katrina is a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for assisting her patients obtain optimal health. Trained in both traditional and functional medicine, we will work together to produce a well-rounded medical strategy customized just for you.
HOW TO WORK WITH US
1 . Gather
We will schedule a no charge meet and greet to get to know one another and determine if we are the right fit.
2. Nurture
Once we start working together we will develop an action plan investigating to get to the root cause using advanced testing to target effective solutions to improve your well being.
3. Migrate to Wellness
We will continue to make adjustments to meet your individual needs. We want to be in your flock for life.
FAQs
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Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on treating symptoms, functional medicine aims to identify and address the root causes of health issues. It involves a more holistic and individualized approach, integrating both traditional and alternative therapies.
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Functional medicine can be applied to a wide range of chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, metabolic disorders, and more. It is particularly effective for conditions where conventional medicine may fall short in providing long-term solutions.
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Functional medicine uses a combination of comprehensive medical history, advanced laboratory testing, and in-depth patient interviews to understand the underlying factors contributing to health problems. This approach helps in creating personalized treatment plans.
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Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of functional medicine. Practitioners often emphasize the importance of a whole-foods-based diet tailored to an individual's specific needs. Nutritional support is seen as a crucial component in restoring balance and promoting overall well-being.
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Functional medicine draws on both traditional medical knowledge and emerging research. While it may incorporate alternative therapies, the approach is rooted in scientific evidence. Practitioners stay updated on the latest research to provide the best possible care.
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The timeline for results varies depending on the individual and the nature of their health concerns. Some patients may experience improvement relatively quickly, while others may require more time for significant changes. Functional medicine is often considered a long-term, preventative approach.
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We do not. We do offer several options, including payment plans, to pay for our services. There may be times when some of the lab work could be billed through Insurance, however, we discourage this as our lab prices are generally cheaper than your portion using insurance would be.
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Yes, functional medicine can be integrated with conventional treatments when necessary. The goal is to provide comprehensive care that addresses the root causes while managing symptoms. Collaboration between functional medicine practitioners and conventional healthcare providers is encouraged for optimal patient outcomes.
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No, you are expected to maintain your relationship with your primary care provider. She will work alongside them to give you the best possible care. While this may change in the future, at the present time, we will not function as your primary care provider.
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