Functional Medicine

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is a personalized, science-based approach that addresses the root cause of illness, rather than just treating symptoms. At Fire Over Water Acupuncture, Dr. Khalsa and her team use a combination of advanced lab testing and Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide a comprehensive view of your health.

If you’re experiencing chronic symptoms such as:

• Hormonal imbalances

• Digestive issues

• Autoimmune disorders

• Chronic fatigue

• Pain or inflammation

Our Functional Medicine practitioners will help you get to the bottom of what’s causing them—and work with you to create a personalized plan for lasting relief.

Our Functional Medicine Process

Our functional medicine process is designed to uncover the root causes of your health issues and provide you with a clear, actionable plan for healing.

1. Comprehensive Health History
   We first begin by thoroughly reviewing your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and current health concerns to understand the full picture of your wellness.

2. Advanced Functional Lab Testing
   After evaluating your history, we will recommend specific functional lab tests to identify underlying imbalances. These tests go beyond standard diagnostics, offering insights into issues that may be missed by traditional methods:

• Comprehensive Stool Analysis: Identify gut imbalances and inflammation that may be causing digestive problems.

• DUTCH Test (Hormones): Assess your hormone levels and identify adrenal stress, estrogen dominance, or other imbalances.

• Food Sensitivity Panels: Discover which foods may be triggering inflammation, digestive upset, or immune reactions.

• Organic Acids Test (OAT): Get a detailed look at nutrient deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis.

• Thyroid Panel: Analyze thyroid function to uncover issues like hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, or other thyroid imbalances.

• GI-MAP Test: Assess the health of your gut microbiome and detect potential pathogens or dysbiosis.

• IGeneX Lyme Testing: Specialized Lyme disease testing that detects Borrelia and co-infections often missed by standard tests.

• Cardiometabolic Panel: Evaluate cardiovascular health, cholesterol, and insulin resistance to prevent future metabolic conditions.

3. Results Review
   Once your test results are in, we will sit down with you (virtually or in person) to review them in detail. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what’s causing your symptoms and how to address the root cause.

4. Personalized Plan
   Based on your test results, we will create a tailored plan to restore balance and improve your health. This may include:

• Dietary changes

• Targeted supplements

• Chinese herbal medicine

• Lifestyle modifications (stress, sleep, movement)

• Acupuncture sessions

Your plan is designed to support long-term health and prevent future imbalances.

Why Work with Us?

Dr. Khalsa and her team bring a unique blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and functional medicine to her patients. Their deep knowledge of both ancient wisdom and modern science allows them to create customized treatment plans that address each patient’s specific needs.

Whether you’re searching for relief from chronic symptoms or looking to optimize your overall health, we are here to guide you on your journey to wellness.

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Ready to take control of your health? We offer virtual consultations so you can start your wellness journey from the comfort of your home. Together, we will uncover the root causes of your symptoms and create a personalized plan to achieve lasting health.

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