Functional medicine
Chronic conditions can often be controlled with medication management, but functional medicine helps get down to the root causes of some of these conditions. Functional medicine provides you the opportunity to discuss symptoms and concerns and the biological factors that could be affecting you.
Henry Community Health’s approach to providing exceptional care involves providing our patients with the option of a holistic approach to their health and wellness. Our functional medicine provider will take the time to discuss conditions and how they could be affected by your current environment and routine. From there, she will work with you to create a plan to minimize your symptoms.
Designations
- Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
- CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Awards, Acute & Ambulatory, 2020–2024
Conditions
Functional medicine aims to approach many chronic diseases and conditions in a more holistic way. These are some of the top conditions or areas that function medicine often addresses:
- Adrenal, thyroid, & pituitary health
- Bone, skin, & muscle health
- Cardiovascular health
- Chronic fatigue
- Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
- Foot sensitivities
- Gut & microbiome health
- Mental health
- Women & men’s hormonal health
Functional medicine treatments
Since every patient is different, every treatment plan will be tailored to that patient’s exact needs, but possible treatments may include:
- Botanical medicines
- Exercise programs
- Lifestyle counseling
- Nutritional supplements
- Prescription medication
- Stress-management techniques
- Therapeutic diet
Our provider works to develop a partnership with patients to devise an ongoing treatment plan. Adaptations, revisions, and adjustments will be made to appropriately align with goals and current patient progress.
FAQs about functional medicine
Functional medicines is a type of healthcare that focuses on a holistic approach that identifies and addresses the root causes of conditions/diseases.
While functional medicine aims to address the root causes without the use of medication, if deemed medically necessary, our functional medicine provider can prescribe medication.
In addition to your normal registration paperwork, you should fill out one of the initial function medicine forms below. This form is used to help start the conversation about what health concerns you have, as well as factors that could be causing them.
Functional medicine provider
Locations
Call to schedule an appointment at which location is closest to you.
New Castle Family and Internal Medicine – Forest Ridge
Suite 310
New Castle, IN 47362
