At Grove Functional Medicine, we are committed to providing holistic healthcare that addresses the whole person. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve optimal health through preventive care, nutrition counseling, and thorough root-cause assessments. We also specialize in direct primary care and Functional Health approaches, including Hormone Replacement therapies, to support your wellness journey.
After more than 20 years as a Registered Nurse and 6 years as a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine, I have witnessed firsthand the limitations of conventional medicine. While traditional healthcare excels at acute care and symptom management, it often falls short in addressing the underlying causes of chronic and systemic illness. Over time, I found myself increasingly frustrated by the constraints of the system—short appointment times, administrative burdens, and a reactive approach that left many patients without lasting solutions.
At Grove Functional Medicine, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Our holistic healthcare approach to medicine combines traditional and alternative therapies, including direct primary care and nutrition counseling, to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. We also specialize in Functional Health and offer Hormone Replacement therapy to support your overall well-being.
Thyroid optimization is a fundamental aspect of functional health, as the thyroid gland plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall well-being. In functional health approaches, practitioners focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction, such as nutrient deficiencies, stress, and environmental factors. This often involves personalized nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted supplementation to support the body's natural hormone balance and improve thyroid function. By optimizing thyroid health, individuals can experience increased vitality, better mood, and enhanced resilience to stress.
The functional medicine approach to digestive issues focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of symptoms instead of merely treating them. Practitioners typically use lab testing to gain a detailed understanding of gut health, investigating factors such as nutrient absorption, the gut microbiome, inflammation, and food sensitivities. Alongside these insights, they consider diet, lifestyle, stress, and environmental influences, crafting personalized interventions to improve digestive wellness. This comprehensive strategy may involve dietary changes, targeted supplements, stress management, and other holistic measures to restore balance and optimal gastrointestinal function.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses hormones made from plants like soy or yams that are almost identical to the ones your body naturally produces. BHRT helps balance hormone levels for people experiencing peri-menopause, menopause, andropause, or other hormonal issues, and can ease symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, tiredness, and low energy. Common hormones used in BHRT include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Good nutrition is essential for good health, and our team specializes in Functional Health and holistic healthcare to guide you on your journey. With our nutrition counseling services, our nutritionists can help you develop a personalized plan to improve your diet and meet your health goals. Whether you're looking to lose weight, manage a chronic condition, or simply feel better, we also offer Hormone Replacement therapies to support your overall well-being. Through direct primary care, we can help you achieve optimal health.
Functional medicine helps people manage their weight by looking at the whole person and finding the root causes of weight gain, such as hormones, gut health, and lifestyle habits. In addition to focusing on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and emotional support, functional medicine may also use nutraceutical supplements like vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts—to support healthy metabolism and address individual needs. In some cases, prescription medications for weight loss may be considered when lifestyle changes alone are not sufficient. This personalized approach enables people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight while improving their overall well-being.
The functional medicine approach to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic syndrome focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. This method takes into account factors like genetics, environment, lifestyle, and nutrition, aiming to create personalized treatment plans that promote optimal health. By emphasizing dietary changes, stress management, physical activity, and targeted supplementation, functional medicine seeks to restore balance within the body’s systems and improve long-term outcomes for individuals affected by these chronic conditions.
The functional medicine approach to neurological and mental health issues focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than just treating them. Practitioners consider factors such as nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, environmental exposures, and gut health to develop personalized care plans. By taking a holistic view of each individual, functional medicine aims to restore balance and optimize brain function, often incorporating dietary changes, stress management, sleep improvement, and targeted supplementation.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a simple, transparent way to access your primary healthcare, emphasizing holistic healthcare approaches. You pay a nominal fixed monthly or annual fee directly to your provider, which covers most primary care services—eliminating insurance hassles, copays, and surprise bills. With DPC, you’ll enjoy unlimited office visits, chronic disease management, and easy access to your provider, often with longer appointments and same or next-day scheduling. Basic labs are included, and any extra costs are clearly disclosed and offered at wholesale rates. There’s no need for insurance for these covered services, making your care straightforward and affordable. Additionally, services like nutrition counseling and Hormone Replacement can be integrated into your care plan, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your health.