Functional Medicine

Aside from viewing the body systems as a whole as in Chinese Medicine, one of the most important tools in Functional Medicine is the use of modern scientific lab tests, ordered specifically for an individual’s concerns to assess the functioning ability of different body systems such as the adrenals, gut, hormones, metabolism, detoxification and nutrient status.

These tests are often more comprehensive than the screening labs used in conventional patient care.

This lab work allows Dr. Jenny Bisset to make scientifically informed decisions that lead to more effective and targeted treatment plans. This saves a lot of time, money and guesswork. Many labs use urine, stool or saliva so they can be run in the comfort of the patient’s home. 

Why shoot in the dark when you can see the answers in black, white and color? As Dr. Bisset says, “test – don’t guess”. Seeing these results helps patients’ motivation and compliance.

Functional Medicine believes that we are beings with interconnected systems and looks at the interaction between the person, lifestyle and environment, then strives to bring the body systems into healthy, functioning states. To begin this process Dr. Bisset addresses foundational aspects of health.

Like trees, we are part of our environment and subject to all of its influences. We must nourish our roots and soil so that our branches will flourish and bear fruit.

When our systems are in balance, we create resilient vitality that naturally repels disease.