You may have seen or heard the terms “functional medicine” or “integrative medicine”, but do you actually know what they mean? We take great pride in being the go-to resource for holistic health in Tulsa and the surrounding communities, so it’s important that people know what sets us apart from the rest! Take a look at what functional integrative medicine is and how our approach is different from traditional medical practices:
Functional Medicine Defined
Functional medicine can be defined as uncovering the how and why of an illness, understanding the patient’s genetics and biochemistry, and considering lifestyle and environmental factors in order to implement an effective treatment plan. Our goal as a functional medicine clinic is to identify the root causes of symptoms and treat the entire person rather than masking symptoms with prescription medication as the first (and typically only) course of action.
We look at things like thyroid hormone levels, antibiotic and prescription medication use, nutrient deficiencies, gut and metabolic health, as well as inflammatory markers in the body. As functional medicine practitioners, we understand that you could be diagnosed with a condition and find a variety of causes for that illness. On the other hand, we often determine that one root cause can be the culprit for several chronic conditions.
Integrative Medicine Defined
Integrative medicine goes hand in hand with functional medicine. It also considers every aspect of a patient’s well-being, including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, while utilizing personalized treatments. Adopting integrative medical practices is all about forming closer patient-doctor-pharmacist relationships and making use of less conventional treatment to achieve your health goals.
These could be less invasive or more natural options, such as diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies, and supplements that are designed to encourage the body’s innate healing responses and processes. Common examples can include massage therapy, chiropractic services, acupuncture, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, prolotherapy, and neuropathic counseling.
About Our Holistic Approach
We combine both functional and integrative medical practices to form a comprehensive and holistic health clinic. Our functional integrative medicine specialists focus on natural treatment plans for a variety of conditions and health concerns, from primary care and cardiovascular medicine to nutrition, chronic pain management, and aesthetic skin treatments. You can rely on our team to always put your well-being first and answer all of your questions so that you can feel empowered and make the best informed choices regarding your health.
In addition, our online wellness shop gives patients access to pharmaceutical-grade supplements and other wellness products from trusted brands. We handpick a wide range of vitamins and supplements that include high-quality ingredients backed by scientific research. Educating the community on natural, holistic methods of treatment is one of our top priorities, so we are committed to recommending products for your specific needs, anything from sleep and stress management to immune or weight loss support.
We hope this information about functional integrative medicine provided some helpful insight into the driving passion behind Revolution Health & Wellness. Do you want to learn more about what we do? Explore all of our functional medicine services, and let us know how we can best help you on your health journey!
