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Longevity and Preventive Medicine

  • This approach is designed for individuals who feel that conventional psychiatric care—typically involving therapy combined with medication—has not fully addressed their health goals or provided the relief they seek. Our experienced treatment team, cross-trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, skillfully integrates three clinical perspectives: Integrative, Functional, and Regenerative Medicine.

    Using this comprehensive framework, we thoroughly examine the whole person within the broader context of their biological systems’ functioning, employing advanced and modern laboratory testing to uncover underlying, often hard-to-detect causes. Taking a collaborative team-based approach, we then develop a personalized treatment plan that incorporates innovative and novel therapies, guiding you thoughtfully and effectively toward achieving optimal health and well-being.

    These three modalities build upon each other:

    Integrative Medicine combines complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) with conventional treatments to create a comprehensive care plan. CAM therapies include acupuncture, aromatherapy and essential oils, nutritional planning, dietary supplements, exercise, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy and sauna, massage, and meditation and breathwork.

    Functional Medicine views gut health as central to health and delves into 'root causes' by assessing multiple physiological systems, such as inflammation/immune function, hormonal balance, nutritional status, and metabolic processes. This approach requires interpreting laboratory results differently from conventional medicine and at times using unique specialty labs.

    Out of balance systems are deeply affected by lifestyle factors— poor diet, inadequate nutrients, stress, trauma, toxins, low exercise and poor sleep—which ultimately lay the ground work for chronic disease.

    Regenerative Medicine takes a step further by utilizing treatments for the body’s repair, regeneration and restoration. While some areas of regenerative medicine may focus on aesthetics and anti-aging, EMPC applies these techniques to patients with chronic, debilitating diseases to bolster limitations in integrative and functional approaches.

  • The practice is offering short and long term in-depth intensive evaluation and treatment packages using our specialized team to clarify your health issues, identify causative agents and help you find balance again.

    These packages include a pre-set number of visits with each team member for a single price over a period of time.

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  • A significant aspect of healing relies on a thorough understanding of the body’s current functioning, identifying deficiencies or imbalances, and systematically organizing steps to enhance overall health. Integral to this process is laboratory testing, which serves as a foundational tool for assessment and intervention.

    At Evolution Medicine, we prioritize the use of Quest labs whenever feasible, as they frequently align with insurance coverage, facilitating accessibility for our patients.

    However, we recognize the limitations inherent in conventional laboratory assessments, much like the restrictions sometimes encountered within conventional medicine.

    In response, we judiciously turn to advanced and cutting-edge laboratory services that are well-regarded in the functional medicine field. Each selected lab undergoes careful consideration, ensuring that every action in our treatment planning holds purpose and meaning.

    This approach not only refines our understanding of individual health conditions but also empowers the healing journey through informed decisions and precise interventions.

    Labs may include testing the following:

    • Genetics

    • Gastrointestinal system

    • Neuroimmune system

    • Hormones

    • Neurotransmitters

    • Immune system

    • Nutrition

    • Toxic burden

  • Functional nutrition offers a transformative approach for individuals facing mental health challenges by addressing the root causes rather than just symptoms. This personalized method focuses on optimizing nutrient intake and gut health, which are directly linked to brain function and emotional regulation. Key benefits include:

    • Improved Brain Function: Essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids play a crucial role in neurotransmitter synthesis and brain signaling, helping to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.

    • Reduced Inflammation: Chronic inflammation is linked to many mental health disorders. Functional nutrition targets inflammation through dietary modifications, promoting overall brain health and mood stability.

    • Balanced Gut-Brain Axis: The gut microbiome influences mental health through the gut-brain axis. Functional nutrition supports a healthy microbiome, improving mood and reducing symptoms associated with various conditions.

    • Personalized Care: Unlike generic diets, functional nutrition tailors interventions based on individual biochemistry, lifestyle, and genetics, enhancing effectiveness and long-term mental wellness.

    • Supports Medication Effectiveness: Proper nutrition can optimize the efficacy of psychiatric medications and reduce side effects, contributing to a more comprehensive treatment plan.

    At Evolution Medicine, integrating functional nutrition with psychiatry empowers patients to regain control over their mental health through evidence-based, holistic support.