Our vision is to build a wellness and health-focused community with less illness, pain, and stress. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE treats the underlying causes of disease, not the symptoms of disease. Drugs and other medical procedures can only treat or “cover-up” the symptoms of disease, and do not address the actual causes of disease. Functional medicine addresses the underlying problems using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and physician in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that is better equipped in addressing the healthcare needs of the 21st century.