FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE OVERVIEW
for those who struggle with CHRONIC ILLNESS
or who simply hope to age well
Some estimate that chronic disease accounts for 86% of all healthcare costs in the United States. 50% of adults suffer from one chronic condition. 25% of adults suffer from two or more chronic conditions.
Many feel they’ve tried everything without relief. Functional Medicine suggests there’s another way. Bella is proud to offer another path to healing. It’s okay to hope again.
family med + functional med
Bella is the rare Functional Medicine provider who, because of our status as a primary care provider, is able to allow patients to use insurance to fund some of their care.
what is functional medicine?
Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
Bella’s Functional Medicine efforts are led by Family Medicine and Certified Functional Medicine Physician, Dani Urcuyo, MD, IFMCP. Dr. Dani offers a unique approach to the discipline - integrating the best of traditional medicine with evidence-based holistic care.
Functional medicine is where many patients turn when they’ve tried everything else and still can’t find relief.
how is FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE different?
The functional medicine model is an individualized, and patient-centered approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness.
Functional medicine leverages advances in clinical and laboratory testing with thorough explorations of everything from diet, to the environment, to genetics.
It’s comprehensive. It’s evidence-based. It’s never-give-up kind of care.
multi-disciplinary approach
Functional Medicine connects evidence-based therapies from many medical disciplines.
It’s a “never-give-up” kind of care.
What does personalized medicine mean?
Functional Medicine requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors. It is investigative and thorough, and it leverages data to create personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.
Functional medicine demands true partnership between patient and provider.
While establishing a final care plan can take time, it often results in feeling better and sustaining wellness.
Is functional medicine “funky” sciEnce?
While newer than some branches of Western medicine, Functional Medicine is not radical or strange. It is evidence-based and grounded by clinical testing and data.
It’s unique because it seeks root cause, which requires taking the time to listen to a patient’s full story and running comprehensive tests. It does not stop at symptoms.
As a result, functional medicine targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual.
