Have you been looking for a functional medicine doctor near you? Have you been looking for a integrative doctor near you or searching functional medicine doctor near me? You are in luck.  Learn more from the top rated functional medicine facility, Naperville Integrated Wellness, on the benefits of having an integrative medicine doctor nearby.

Functional Medicine Near Me

The term ‘functional medicine’ has been ‘all the buzz’ today.  But you may ask yourself, ‘what is so special about functional medicine and why do I need, or should I want to find a functional medicine doctor near me?’ That is a great question, and one I will answer.  

What is special about functional medicine? 

The aim of functional medicine is to treat the whole individual, not merely to treat a symptom.  In our society, traditional medicine has conditioned us to see a doctor with the goal of merely eliminating a symptom.  We have been taught to expect that the solution is just to take a pill or apply a cream and problem solved, right? 

The hope is that the symptom goes away (or sometimes doesn’t). Then we move on with our lives only to find that the symptom comes back or another symptom creeps in to take its place. To complicate things, sometimes we get so caught up in the business of our lives that we ignore subtle messages the body is telling us and ONLY seek a doctor when the symptom gets bad enough and begins to interfere with our lives in a significant way.

Why should I see a functional medicine practitioner?

The purpose of functional medicine is to uncover the root cause of any symptoms (even those subtle, slightly annoying symptoms). After we take a comprehensive history, and any necessary examination and lab work, we look for the root cause or causes, in other words, the underlying problem (or problems) driving those symptoms.   Then, we work to restore balance and function by removing the obstacles to healing and providing key nutrient support so that the body can recover optimal health.

What else makes functional medicine different and why is it important to find the right provider? 

Functional (integrative) medicine requires a collaboration between the patient and the doctor (and healthcare team).  This approach includes coaching and guidance in implementing the necessary action steps along the way. This is one reason it is so important that you feel that you will work well with your healthcare team. Choosing the RIGHT integrative functional medicine practice is such a critical step in getting back to optimal health.   

You may have been looking at different websites, reading reviews about the doctor and the facility; trying to decide who will be a good fit for you your healthcare needs.

It can be difficult making a decision based on information from a website and you don’t want to spend days online just to get to the point where you feel comfortable filling out an online request for an appointment or making a phone call to the office. Your health is valuable and so is your time.

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At our office we have tried to make the decision process as easy as possible. I have written countless blogs on various health topics and posted videos; some people like to read, and some prefer videos. We have also created pages that explain functional medicine, our process, beliefs and financial policies.

Even with all the content on our site, it can still difficult making a decision. You can read the Google reviews our patients have posted, read my blogs and explore our site for hours and still have reservations.

We don’t believe we a are a good fit for everyone, but we have made every effort to be transparent about what we do and how we do it.

If you are looking for a functional medicine doctor, I strongly urge you to do your homework; look at different websites or even call the office and speak with their staff. I think you can get the best “feel” for an office by speaking to someone who actually works there. It is for this reason that we offer complimentary functional medicine consultations where you will speak with a consultant who will answer any of your questions. In the process you can get a genuine “feel” for the office.  Ultimately, we want you to find the healthcare provider who is best suited to support you in reaching your goals.

In today’s busy and automated world, personal contact…people talking to people…has been slipping away. We want to preserve that human experience in our office.

Whether you live in Bolingbrook, Lisle or the surrounding vicinity, we are here to support your health care needs. We might not be in your city, but we are located in the greater Chicago area and are available to help you make a decision that is the best fit for you and your needs. When searching for ‘functional medicine near me’, consider that we also incorporate virtual/phone follow up visits for your convenience. We urge you to take your time, look at websites and talk speak to someone from these offices.

Do your homework, make a phone call, consider your options, and go with your gut.

Most importantly, don’t sit on the sidelines and do nothing. The truth is, you are still making a decision even if you choose to do nothing.  Wouldn’t you agree that your health is too important to delay on getting the support you need?

When would be a better time than today to start turning your health around?  

The purpose of functional medicine is:

Understanding health problems, knowing how and where to investigate, understanding what to look for, understanding what is found and creating a plan of action to correct the root cause of the health problem.

This is what I do, this is what I love, this is functional medicine, this is why Naperville Integrated Wellness exists. 

I hope you have found value in this information.

I wish you health, happiness and a better quality of life!

If you would like more information about functional medicine and integrative medicine or Dr. Sexton go to napervilleintegratedwellness.com

Do your own research, inform yourself and ask lots of questions. When collecting information, you MUST consider the source. There is no shortage of false, misleading, outdated, profit-driven and utterly biased information in healthcare today; even from the most respected sources and organizations.

This approach to healthcare is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. Why? The FDA enforces its position that these words can only be used with drugs. This approach does not use drugs.