Here at Urban Wellness, we use functional medicine to help you understand the root cause behind your poor health.
If you struggle with your mental health or brain health, you may receive a diagnosis to confirm this, but how that presents, the symptoms and the reasons it started or persists is very individual. And so are you! This is where functional medicine steps in.
Transform your mental health with functional medicine
Functional medicine is about getting to the root cause or causes behind your mental health or brain health diagnosis or challenges, rather than just treating the symptoms. It is about understanding you as an individual, and personalising our recommendations so that they work for you.
Whilst medication has its place and can be beneficial to some, it doesn’t always address the ‘why’, or it acts as a band-aid without every really getting to the root cause behind why you need the medication in the first place.
Here at Urban Wellness, it is all about you, for no two people are the same. With functional medicine, we take the time to understand your full health history as well as your current diet and lifestyle, together with medical and family history. This sets the foundation for the work we’ll then be doing together, and whether we need to consider any functional testing to help support the work we’ll be doing together.
Functional testing may include:
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A full blood panel
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Nutrient deficiencies
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Comprehensive stool and/or SIBO (Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth) test
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Hormone testing
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Genetic testing
We’ll then create a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan for you, but also support you in the implementation of it to ensure that you get the results that you want. So that you can improve how you feel mentally, and physically.
Why the functional medicine approach is the way forward
Functional medicine brings together traditional and evidence-based solutions to help identify the imbalances that are at the root of your health problem or concern. We ask that all clients commit to working with us for an initial 3-month period so that you can see results, as this is not a quick fix.
A functional medicine practitioner does not diagnose or 'cure' illness, but we will provide you with the expert support and advice you need to allow your body and mind to begin to heal. We can also work alongside any medical doctors or therapists that are assisting you in your journey, including any medications.
How we work:
STEP 1
Book a free 30-minute discovery call
This enables you to find out more about how we work, ask any questions, and make sure we are the right fit for each other. We'll also then discuss the best package for you.
STEP 2
An initial 90-minute health consultation
We'll then start with an in-depth 90-minute consultation which lays the foundations for the functional medicine work we will be doing together over the next 12 weeks.
STEP 3
Weekly or fortnightly sessions
Your functional medicine practitioner will meet with you weekly or fortnightly, depending on the programme, so we can reassess and ensure we are moving you forward in your health goals.
Each journey can vary in its structure and duration, for this is not a quick fix. This is about working out the root cause and changing your health, and habits, for good! So, if you'd like to find out more then simply hit the button below and book a free call with one of the team today. You've got nothing to lose!