Empowering Wellness Through Personalized Functional Medicine Solutions
A Family Nurse Practitioner, Functional Medicine Academy certified, Naturopathic certified, with years of experience in holistic care, neurosciences, and oncology.
I seek to meet you where you are, and become your partner in health- one who listens, understands, and values you. I aim to empower you to reclaim your energy, vitality, and zest for life with a body and mind in perfect harmony.
I bring a wealth of expertise in functional and holistic medicine, as well as brain health and cancer prevention/ treatment. I specialize in uncovering and addressing the underlying factors contributing to your health issues. Let's take a deep dive into your unique lifestyle, nutrition, stress, genetics, and environmental factors to create a personalized plan that gets to the root cause of your health concerns!
Educating women on how to transform their health, and supporting them every step of the way, are the mission of Whole Health Harmony!
- Lindsay Amerman, FNP-C, FMACP
Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.
Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.
During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.
Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.
The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the wellness plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.