Functional medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic diseases and body imbalances. Rather than simply treating symptoms, functional medicine practitioners use a holistic, patient-centered approach to identify and address the underlying causes of illness. 

Functional medicine practitioners consider the whole person, including lifestyle, environment, genetics, and overall health history, to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses each individual's unique needs. Telehealth services in functional medicine can include a variety of consultations, evaluations, and treatments, such as: 

• Initial assessments: Functional medicine practitioners may conduct a thorough assessment of a patient's health history, lifestyle, and other factors in order to identify potential root causes of their health concerns. 

• Functional medicine practitioners may order a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify underlying health issues, such as blood work, hormone testing, gut health testing, and more.

• Nutritional counseling: Functional medicine practitioners may offer nutritional counseling and advice on dietary changes that can help patients achieve optimal health. 

• Lifestyle coaching: Functional medicine practitioners may work with patients to identify lifestyle changes, such as exercise, stress management, and sleep, that can benefit their overall health and well-being. 

• Supplements, herbs, and other natural remedies may be recommended by functional medicine practitioners to support optimal health and address specific health concerns. 

• Treatment plans: Functional medicine practitioners can create personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of a patient's health concerns while also providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the healing process. 

• Specific treatments that may be provided through functional medicine include: Support for gut health: Functional medicine practitioners may use dietary changes, probiotics, and other natural remedies to support gut health and treat conditions such as IBS, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. 

• Hormone balancing: Functional medicine practitioners may use dietary and supplement changes, as well as lifestyle changes, to help balance hormones and treat conditions such as infertility, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 

• Chronic disease management: Functional medicine practitioners can create personalized treatment plans for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders that address the underlying causes of these illnesses. 

• Stress management: Functional medicine practitioners may use techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction strategies to assist patients in managing stress and improving their overall well-being. 

Overall, functional medicine is a patient-centered, personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of illness and promoting optimal health and wellness. Patients can access functional medicine care through telehealth services from the comfort of their own homes, making it a convenient and accessible option for many people.