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Discover Functional Health
Start your journey today towards a healthier, happier you!
What is Functional Health?
Functional Health addresses the root cause of illness by looking at the body as an interconnected system, rather than treating symptoms alone.
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Utilizing this approach, we empower our patients to achieve optimal health and vitality through lifestyle and diet modifications to address the root causes.
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What is Functional Health?This is a personalized, integrative and investigative approach to healthcare that looks at a patient's history, genetics, environment, and lifestyle to determine causation for long-term health and chronic pain or dysfunction. To simplify...I look at how to achieve the optimal function for each individual by assessing and addressing the root causes behind chronic disease.
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How is this achieved?By utilizing medical history, genetic profiles and in-depth specialized labs, I can gain insights to which systems need to be addressed to achieve better health. Treatment may include lifestyle changes (such as eating habits, sleep, activities, and self-care), nutraceutical supplements to support repair, stress management, etc.
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Are you a medical doctor?I am a Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP) and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). I received my doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic. My post doctorate education and training is in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. Therefore, I do not practice medicine and do not diagnose or treat diseases or medical conditions. I focus my practice on promoting health and optimal function by searching for and addressing the root causes of chronic illness through diet, nutrition, and lifestyle management. My services are not meant to substitute or replace those of a medical doctor but my programs are meant to work in conjunction with them.
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Is this covered by insurance?While you may be able to submit some of your labs to insurance, my services, expertise, and consultations are not.
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What is my training?I am a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). I received my doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic. My post doctorate education and training includes Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. I have received complete training in the biological sciences such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, histology, blood chemistry, neurology and pharmacology, conventional medical diagnosis and treatment, as well as, extensive training in clinical nutrition, botanical medicine and lifestyle counseling. I have also developed and taught curriculum and programs in higher education for 15 years.
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Do you prescribe medications?No. I do not prescribe or make recommendations about prescription medications or controlled substances. Your prescribing medical doctor will manage all medications. I use natural, noninvasive methods such as nutritional therapy, herbs, supplements, stress management techniques and lifestyle changes to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal function and health.
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How do I get started?Option 1: Sign up for one of our Programs. Option 2: To become a functional health patient, you will need to gather your records (all medical records and lab work). Contact the office and a link will be sent to you to complete your paperwork online. After all paperwork is received, your initial consultation will be scheduled. This appointment must be prepaid and is non-refundable. If necessary, the appointment may be rescheduled but will be subject to a rescheduling fee.
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How many consultations will I need?Option 1: The number of consults are built in to the programs. Option 2: This will depend on the complexity of your needs. Plan on the initial consultation and two follow up visits at the minimum.
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How much will it cost?The best answer is...it depends. Option 1: If you sign up for one of our Programs, the cost of the consults, supplements, webinars, and labs is built in to the Program. Extra labs or supplements will be additional but are, most likely, not necessary during the program. Option 2: This will depend on the condition, complexity, necessary labs to find your root cause, supplements, and consults with the doctor.
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What kind of results can I expect?While there can never be a guarantee of outcomes, by following the programs as designed you will be able to address the root causes behind your chronic health issues.
My Journey
My name is Dr. Kirsten Ferguson, DC, CFMP
"Since entering practice in 1996, I have worked with countless patients on nutrition, health, and wellness. Over 2 decades, I feel that the level of chronic illness in our population continues to increase. In my 20s, I became chronically ill suffering from severe daily headaches. On top of the pain, my asthma and allergies were completely out of control. After years of tests and pills, I decided to find the answers to better health in a more natural way. I thought I was practicing a healthy lifestyle but discovered that I was missing some large pieces of the puzzle. I began to study nutrition and lifestyle management to address the root causes of my illness. While in chiropractic school, I was further introduced to the principles of detoxification and other wellness techniques including the concept of stress and chronic disease. I became a chiropractic doctor in 1996. Throughout my career, I have continued to study nutrition, wellness, and lifestyle management. In 2017, I decided to return to school to further my education at Functional Medicine University. Just as Thomas Edison said,
"I am here to work with you and teach you to achieve better health."
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Services
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