Functional Medicine

When you have pain or other symptoms that are difficult to control, it’s time to consider the benefits of functional medicine. At Bridge City Family Medical Clinic, the experienced medical team offers integrative, functional medicine services for adults and children. The providers work together to identify the root cause of your symptoms instead of just masking them with medications. Call the Portland, Oregon, office to schedule a functional medicine consultation for yourself or your family, or book an appointment online today. 

What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine is a biology-based approach to health care that focuses on identifying the root cause of underlying health conditions rather than just treating symptoms.

Bridge City Family Medical Clinic provides comprehensive functional medicine services for the whole family. The medical team takes an integrative approach to diagnosing and managing a range of acute and chronic health conditions.

The providers offer in-office diagnostic testing services and customize a care plan to address your health challenges. They can also provide house call services in the comfort of your own home if you’re unable to travel to the office.

When should I consider a functional medicine consultation?

You might benefit from the functional medicine services available at Bridge City Family Medical Clinic if you have an existing acute or chronic health issue that’s difficult to manage.

You should also schedule a functional medicine consultation if you need a diagnosis for symptoms like:

• Pain
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Joint pain
• Headaches or migraines

The providers offer on-site bloodwork and other diagnostic testing to identify underlying issues that affect your physical and mental health.

For instance, poor nutrition can lead to widespread inflammation in the body. Persistent inflammation can contribute to a variety of physical and mental health issues, including pain and depression. By identifying and treating inflammation, the team can ease your existing symptoms and prevent additional complications.

What treatment strategies are available through functional medicine?

The goals of the functional medicine services available at Bridge City Family Medical Clinic are to ease any existing symptoms and prevent worsening your condition.

The experienced medical team can recommend a range of functional medicine strategies to keep your condition well-controlled in the long term. These strategies can include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Daily exercise
• Nutritional counseling
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Medications
• Dietary supplements

Through routine follow-up visits, the providers continue to monitor your condition and support your overall wellness. If you need specialized care, the team can refer you to a specialist and collaborate with them on any treatments you need.

Call Bridge City Family Medical Clinic to schedule a functional medicine consultation or book an appointment online today.