Functional Medicine Consultations (Virtual)
Root-cause clarity. Real data. A plan you can follow.
Feel “fine on paper” but not in your body? We offer Functional Medicine Consultations (Virtual). If you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, cravings, sleep disruption, gut symptoms, hormone chaos, or “borderline” labs—functional medicine helps us stop guessing and start getting answers.
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Functional Medicine gives you the big picture—and the missing pieces.
Conventional labs can be important, but they often don’t explain why you feel the way you feel. Functional medicine looks for patterns and drivers—like inflammation, insulin resistance, gut imbalance, nutrient depletion, toxic load, and chronic stress physiology—so you can move from symptom management to true healing.
How Healthy Are You?”
Functional medicine often links symptom patterns to specific physiological drivers—for example:
- Fatigue + crashes → stress physiology / blood sugar imbalance
- Gut issues → microbiome / digestion / inflammation testing
- Bone concerns → nutrient and hormone patterns impacting bone remodeling
- Weight resistance → insulin resistance, cortisol patterns, thyroid conversion issues
You’re not broken. Your body is signaling. We translate the signals into a plan.
What Happens in a Functional Medicine Consultation?
1) We start with your story + symptoms
Your timeline matters. We review what changed, what worsened, what helped, and what keeps repeating.
2) We map your body’s key systems
Functional medicine focuses on how your systems interact—especially:
- GI + microbiome (digestion, absorption, inflammation, detox)
- Hormones + metabolism (thyroid, adrenal stress, blood sugar, sex hormones)
- Immune + inflammation (triggers, mediators, chronic load)
- Detox + drainage (liver, bile flow, minerals, toxicant exposure)
3) We choose the right labs (not “all the labs”)
Testing is optional—but when we test, we do it strategically to answer specific clinical questions.
4) You leave with a clear plan
You’ll get a practical roadmap with food strategy, targeted supplements (when appropriate), lifestyle priorities, and next steps—so you know exactly what to do first.
“5 Best Tests” I Use Most Often (Based on Your Symptoms)
Below are common categories of testing I recommend. Your actual plan is personalized—because the “best test” is the one that answers your root-cause question.
1) Foundational Blood Work (Baseline + Metabolic Clarity)
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This helps assess blood sugar regulation, liver/kidney function, immune markers, and more. Common essentials:
- CMP + CBC
- Fasting glucose + HbA1c
- Lipid panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
- Thyroid panel (TSH + Free T4; often expanded based on symptoms)
Why it matters: It’s your “dashboard”—metabolic function, inflammation risk, and early warning patterns.
2) GI Stool Testing (Microbiome + Digestion + Inflammation)
Gut Functional Lab Testing
A comprehensive stool panel can reveal:
- Dysbiosis/imbalance
- Inflammation markers
- Digestive function and absorption clues
- Parasite and opportunistic organisms (when clinically indicated)
Best for: bloating, IBS patterns, reflux, chronic inflammation, food reactions, skin issues, fatigue with gut symptoms.
3) Adrenal / Stress Hormone Testing (Cortisol Rhythm + Resilience)
When your system is stuck in “wired and tired,” stress physiology can drive cravings, sleep disruption, belly weight, anxiety, and energy crashes.
Best for: fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, midday crashes, stubborn weight, burnout patterns.
4) Female Hormone Testing (Cycle Mapping + Peri/Post-Menopause Support)
We can assess hormone patterns with an emphasis on symptoms and timing (cycling vs peri/post).
Best for: PMS, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, mood shifts, hot flashes, sleep disruption, weight changes, low libido.
5) Toxic Load / Mineral Status (When Exposure is Relevant)
When symptoms and history suggest it, we may evaluate:
- Heavy metals + tissue mineral patterns
- Detox burden and drainage support needs
Best for: chronic inflammation, neurologic symptoms, fatigue that doesn’t resolve, history of exposure, “I feel toxic” patterns.
Heavy Metals and Minerals Test
Using our hair, we can evaluate heavy metals such as aluminum and mercury, as well as minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Testing Options
How samples are collected
Depending on what we decide to test, samples may include:
- Blood (local draw station)
- Saliva (at-home kits)
- Stool (at-home kits)
- Urine (at-home kits)
- Hair (at-home-kits)
You’ll get clear instructions and support so the process feels simple and doable.
Home Tests
- Zinc Talley Test
- pH of Saliva and Urine
- Blood Type: What is your type?
- Iodine Fulfillment Test
- Basal Body Temperature
- Yeast Spit Test: Do you have Candida?
What You’ll Get
After your consultations, you’ll have:
- A clear clinical summary of your likely root causes
- A prioritized plan (not an overwhelming checklist)
- Nutrition + lifestyle steps you can implement immediately
- A targeted supplement strategy when appropriate
- Lab recommendations that match your symptoms and goals
- Follow-up options for lab review + refinement
Who This Is For
Functional medicine consults are ideal if you:
- Feel dismissed or “normal labs” don’t match how you feel
- Want a root-cause plan, not symptom suppression
- Have chronic fatigue, inflammation, GI issues, hormone symptoms, metabolic concerns
- Want a structured, data-informed approach—without overwhelm
Ready to Begin?
Start with an initial Functional Medicine Consultation (Virtual).
If you already have labs, we can use them. If not, we’ll decide together what’s worth testing—based on your symptoms and goals.
Why Clients Love Working With Dr. Brown
M. Ranney, Brattleboro, VT
Healthier and Feel Better
“In three weeks, I have achieved a level of health that could have taken me months by any other means. I look and feel better than I have in years… I now refer my friends who have witnessed the results!”
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FAQ (Optional section)
Do I need labs to start?
No. We can begin with symptoms, history, and foundational strategy. Labs are used when they add clarity and direction.
Do you work virtually?
Yes—consultations are online/telehealth.
Do you order labs?
When appropriate, I can recommend and help you interpret labs so you know what they mean and what to do next. Labs can be ordered through Fullscript.
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