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What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine is a systems-based approach to health. We work to set aside the conventional concept of “a pill for every ill” and move to understand the “how”and “why “of your illness. Having a solid understanding of this enables us to balance the body by addressing the root causes of dysfunction so we can guide the body toward self-healing and regeneration.

Typical consultations are 90 minutes and include an in-depth look at your health history, current health status, and health and wellness goals. At the end of your initial visit, you will walk away with a customized step-by-step path to wellness.

In my functional approach, I take a deep dive into the history of your health. Based off that, extensive lab work will be ordered depending on your needs. We often need comprehensive analysis of hormones to understand how you can heal as well as urine and stool testing. Whether it’s fatigue, headaches, stress, thyroid,  gut imbalances, or other, we will work to find the root cause of what’s going on.

Healing through functional medicine takes time. It’s an investment in your own health and our investment in you.

Functional medicine with Dr. Linebarger is membership based at $249/mo which includes your initial appointment, monthly follow-ups, access to our tech-forward symptom tracking app and unlimited communication with your provider.

When looking for a functional provider, it is important to assess their training and background. As a medical doctor (M.D.), Dr. Linebarger spent five years in college, four in medical school, three years in residency and two years studying functional medicine. She has a comprehensive understanding of how the bodyworks, inside and out. Using her foundation as a Western medicine trained physician, she integrates that knowledge with Integrative and holistic approaches. This is truly the best of both worlds.

“I work tirelessly to make sure I leave no stone unturned as I find ways to solve and treat your health problems.” -Dr. Linebarger