What is Functional Medicine?
"The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.
By addressing root causes, rather than symptoms, practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in many different conditions. As a result, functional medicine treatment targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual."
- The Institute For Functional Medicine
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What to Expect with Dr Heather Banville and the Functional Medicine approach? We begin with a holistic detailed case history that goes beyond just medical information. Our consultation will look holistically considering a timeline of past events, the environment, lifestyle and triggering stressors. This detailed history will reveal what Functional Lab Testing may be indicated to further discover root causes. At the report of findings consultation we will address root causes with a plan of natural healing remedies, nutraceuticals, nutrition and lifestyle enhancements.
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Areas of Expertise
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Gut & Digestive Issues
Bloating, Constipation,
Food Allergies, IBS, IBD,
Leaky Gut, Pain, SIBO
If gut issues are interfering with your life, it's time to take action before things get worse. Clinical studies continue to reveal more connection between gut health, brian health and overall health. Gut problems can lead to widesrpead pain, inflammation, depression, autoimmune conditions, and even dementia. Let's work together, using specialty labs to discover the causes of your gut symptoms. We will use natural protocols to free you from uncomfortable symptoms and empower you for overall improved wellness. A happy belly is a happy body and happy brain.
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Hurt All Over Conditions
Adrenal Fatigue, Autoimmune,
Chronic Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease,
Still Undiagnosed
If you have been suffering, it's time to close the chapter of barely surviving and create a new story towards thriving. Just treating symptoms isnt the answer and there are probably multiple causes. You deserve a healthcare detective that will listen, understand and comit. It won't be easy, and there is no quick fix, but you deserve to feel better. It will take a holistic approach: you will have to learn new habits, and learn to have patience, because healing takes time. You are the hero in your healing story, you Can heal and be transformed, stronger and more resilient than ever.
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Optimal Health & Longevity
Macro & Micro Nutrients, Calming Strategies,
Reduce Oxidative Stress,
Metabolism, Cognitive Health
If you desire more than the stauts quo disease care, and instead believe your healthcare should include prevention and wellness care, then begin your journey. Together we can discuss your specific health goals. Existing labs can be re-evaluated for optimal health ranges. Depending on your health objectives, you may want to explore advanced specialty labs that provide valuable insights for optimizing health. You deserve a partner in health that understands you want personalized precision healthcare to achieve peak function.
Whether you are seeking to restore function, optimize health, or enhance longevity,
Take the next step...
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Schedule a 15 minute Complimentary Consult
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757-231-5653
Dr. Heather Banville PLLC
Functional Medicine & Gentle Spine Care