Functional medicine seeks to get to the root of why illness or the lack of health occurs. The body is very complex, and everything in it is intricately connected as a whole. If one area is not working correctly, it can impact other areas as well. Lifestyle, genetics, toxin stressors, and physical stressors all impact your health as a whole, and having a clear understanding of how these things work together can help you and your doctor understand how to find healing. The body was made to function well, and healing can often be achieved through natural means, by ensuring that the body is not deficient in key nutrients or by taking herbs. Lab testing and thorough health histories are crucial to deeply understanding what is going on with your health. Without testing, providers have to guess at what is going on, and at Shalom Family Chiropractic, we do not want to guess with your health. After we identify the cause of the dysfunction, the patient and provider can come up with a personalized treatment plan that is tailored for you.

Some conditions will require other healthcare providers, and in these cases Dr Abby is happy to collaborate with your providers or to refer you out and help you build a strong team.