Functional Medicine

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Functional Medicine

Safe natural therapy to heal illness and improve well-being

Our Functional Medicine providers offer patient-centered care that seeks to address root-cause issues in our health presentation. We focus on the whole person and include concepts such as nutrition, stress, toxins, allergens, genetics, and the microbiome in our assessments. Our treatment plans are innovative, extensive and well-rounded, and often driven by your body's personal chemistry and data.

We co-treat with our Integrative Primary Care and Alternative providers when indicated, but our primary "tools" for patients include Food Therapy ("Food is Medicine"), oral nutraceuticals and nutrient infusion therapy, and guidance on lifestyle, physical activity, and optimizing your environment.

Functional Medicine providers typically focus on complex or chronic cases. Common diagnosis treated or identified include:
  • Tickborne Infections
  • Chronic Reactivated Epstein Barr Virus
  • Mold toxicity
  • Adrenal disorders
  • Autoimmunity
  • Digestive Disorders (IBS, SIBO, Candida, Food Sensitivites)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Environmental Toxicities
  • Women's disorders (PMS, Perimenopause, PCOS, thyroid issues)
  • Metabolic Sydromes
  • ... and attempts to answer the question of why?

Providers

Kristen Halland, DC, CCN, DABCA

Kristen Halland, DC, CCN, DABCA

Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Halland is a seasoned clinician specializing in Functional Medicine. Since beginning practice in 2010, she has placed emphasis on a whole-person lens to care and has a strong belief that an integrative collaborative...

Parisa Samsami, DC, DABCI

Parisa Samsami, DC, DABCI

Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Parisa Samsami is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Functional Medicine. She has great success in treating patients unable to find answers in the traditional medical paradigm. She places a strong emphasis on patient education and believes that diet and lifestyle play an important role in achieving optimal health and chronic disease prevention.

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