The functional medicine model of care offers a patient-centered approach to disease management. It seeks to answer the question, “Why are you ill?” so you can receive personalized and effective care for your needs. Functional medicine providers spend time listening to you and gathering your medical history. We use this information to identify the root cause(s) of the illness, including triggers such as poor nutrition, stress, toxins, allergens, genetics, and your microbiome (the bacteria living in and on your body).