We treat the Individual, not just the disease

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The focus of Functional Medicine at HYMN is on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality and not just the absence of disease.

By listening to the patients and learning about their stories; their medical history, their lifestyles, and practical constraints,  the practitioner brings the patient into the discovery process and tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique needs. 

 Functional Medicine practitioners look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness.

The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning. 

 Functional Medicine at HYMN, integrates traditional Western medical practices with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.