Functional Medicine takes a holistic process approach and considers the individual as unique.

With a chronic condition such as irritable bowel syndrome, for example, the medical approach will provide short-term relief but won't have the impact desired on the long¬term suffering of the individual.

For many chronic conditions, however, including high blood pressure, digestive issues or many neurological problems, this type of medical intervention can fall short of what is required.

In conventional medicine, doctors diagnose a disease and then match it to a specific treatment. When someone is diagnosed with an acute healthcare problem such as a heart attack, infection or trauma like a spinal cord injury, this approach works well.

It requires a detailed understanding of each patient's genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalised treatment plans that lead to improved outcomes Functional Medicine sees the person as a whole and not the symptoms alone.

The Functional Medicine model is an individualised, client-centred, science-based approach that empowers clients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness.

Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of a disease for each individual.