Functional Medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting from the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, Functional Medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms.
Functional Medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, Functional Medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.
Where can I Find a Functional Medicine Doctor?
Dr. Davies sees patients privately at The Cenacle Centre in Stockport, south of Manchester, UK. Currently, clinics are run on Mondays and Fridays. Skype consultations are also available for International clients or those who find traveling to the clinic difficult for health reasons.
Initial appointments usually last approximately 90 minutes and follow-ups may be necessary depending on the investigations and treatment plan recommended.
Patients range from those with specific health issues to those who would like to optimise their health.
HOW FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CHANGES THE WAY WE DO MEDICINE:
Functional Medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working in collaboration to address the underlying causes of disease.
Functional Medicine offers a powerful new operating system and clinical model for assessment, treatment, and prevention of chronic disease to replace the outdated and ineffective acute-care models carried forward from the 20th century.
Functional Medicine incorporates the latest in genetic science, systems biology, and understanding of how environmental and lifestyle factors influence the emergence and progression of the disease.
Functional Medicine enables physicians and other health professionals to practice proactive, predictive, personalized medicine and empowers patients to take an active role in their own health.
Want to learn more? Read this Introduction to Functional Medicine.