A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO

Functional Medicine & Weight Management

Financing of weight management treatments is available through CareCredit.

What is Functional Medicine?


Functional medicine takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, emphasizing prevention and well-being through a more in-depth process of communication and assessment between patients and healthcare providers. It prioritizes lifestyle-focused interventions to complement and strengthen traditional medical treatments. By integrating personalized care with conventional methods, functional medicine aims to address the underlying causes of illness and promote long-term health and vitality for each individual.

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Functional Medicine Matrix


Functional medicine recognizes that illness does not occur in isolation, so this Functional Medicine Matrix, helps us examine the body systems, symptoms, and risk factors associated with our patient’s health conditions.


Specifically, the matrix provides an outline for the clinician to organize a patient’s clinical imbalances in the following biological systems, called nodes: defense and repair, energy, biotransformation and elimination, transport, communication, structural integrity, and assimilation.

Weight Management & Lifestyle Improvement


We treat eating disorders that range from severe starvation with anorexia nervosa to binge-eating disorder and obesity. For binge-eating disorders and obesity due to excess caloric intake, we offer several weight loss strategies, including the use of insurance-based coverage of GLP-1 and 2 agonist therapy, as well as offering several compounded weight options in combination with regular weight check-ins and supportive health coaching for weight loss, remote monitoring of weight, BP/HR and daily mindfulness programs with BodySite.

Safe & Effective Weight Loss Medications


The new GLP-agonists such as Ozempic® & Wegovy® (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro® & Zepbound® (Tirzepatide) are transforming healthcare, as they are very safe and effective weight loss options. However, most insurance plans don't pay for any weight loss medications. We offer both generic options, starting with a 2-month supply of Semaglutide for $150 and Tirzepatide for only $250!


  • Suppress Appetite
  • Improve Health
  • Lose Weight


*Starting March 19, 2025, we will no longer be prescribing compound Tirzepatide due to the decision of the FDA. We will still have access to Semaglutide and other GLP agonists. Click HERE to learn more.

Lab Testing


I utilized standard laboratory tests to determine liver, kidney, thyroid, and hormonal functioning and more advanced testing of inflammation markers, hormones, and infectious, environmental, and gut microbiome dysfunction when needed. A deep dive to assess risk with comprehensive panels to optimize health and prevent disease is available through Rupa Health, Genova, and Doctor’s Data.

Genetic Testing


The root cause of mental illness is typically due to genetic and environmental interactions, and knowing your genetic predisposition for various diseases often allows for risk factors to be modified and risk significantly reduced. We always remember that no two bodies or minds are the same. We recommend Self Decode and Genesight to predict response to specific medications and optimize your medication regimen.

Collaborative Care


Our providers understand the importance of keeping your medical and psychotherapy team involved in your care. They will collaborate by communicating with your other providers when needed and making referrals to our preferred network of allied health professionals (e.g., acupuncturists, active release therapy, lymphatic drainage, homeopathy, neurofeedback, etc).

We Can Help Lead You On Your Path To Wellness – Let Us Join You On Your Journey


Practicing Locations (In-person and Telemedicine Appointments):

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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