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Functional Medicine

Instead of chasing symptoms, we look for the why behind them — connecting your history, labs, genetics and lifestyle into one clear, personalized plan.

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What Is Functional Medicine?

Your body is connected. Your care should be too.

Functional medicine is an integrated, metabolic approach that looks at the whole person to identify patterns that are out of balance and the root causes behind how you feel.

Our team blends evidence-based medicine with functional and holistic care — and the faith-centered compassion A Touch Above is known for — so you understand what's happening in your body and have practical steps to feel better.

Symptom-focused care

  • Asks "what" is wrong
  • Short visits
  • One-size-fits-all
  • Manages symptoms

Functional medicine

  • Asks "why" it's happening
  • Time to hear your story
  • Personalized to your biology
  • Addresses root causes
Who We Help

You might benefit if you're dealing with…

Fatigue & Low Energy

Feeling tired no matter how much you rest, or running on caffeine to get through the day.

Digestive Issues

Bloating, reflux, irregularity or food sensitivities that never seem to fully resolve.

Hormone Imbalance

Cycle changes, menopause symptoms, thyroid concerns, mood or sleep disruption.

Metabolic & Blood Sugar

Weight changes, cravings, energy crashes or blood sugar concerns.

Inflammation & Pain

Chronic aches, joint pain or inflammation that keeps coming back.

Prevention & Longevity

A family history or simply a desire to be proactive about your long-term health.

How It Works

Your path to feeling better

Consultation

A one-on-one visit to review your symptoms, health history and goals.

Comprehensive Testing

Labs that go beyond the basics — plus genetics, GI-MAP, hormones and more when appropriate.

Personalized Plan

Nutrition, supplement and lifestyle recommendations built around your results.

Ongoing Support

Follow-up visits and labs to track progress and adjust your plan as you heal.

What's Included

Personalized care based on you

Comprehensive Lab Evaluation

We look beyond basic labs to better understand metabolic health, nutrient status, inflammation, blood sugar regulation and other important wellness markers. Already have recent labs? Book a 30-minute Labs Review.

Advanced & Specialty Testing

When appropriate, testing may include:

3X4 GeneticsGI-MAPHormonesEnvironmental ToxinsMoldNutrient StatusMetabolic Markers

Personalized Nutrition & Supplements

Recommendations individualized to your history, labs, genetics, medications, lifestyle and goals — with practitioner-grade supplements available through Fullscript.

Lifestyle & Terrain Strategies

Practical support for movement, sleep, stress, hydration and environmental exposures — the everyday factors that shape how you feel.

Ongoing Monitoring

Follow-ups let us measure progress and adjust your plan as your needs change.

Functional Medicine Packages — Coming Soon

We're finalizing bundled care packages to make your plan simpler and more affordable. Book a consultation today and we'll recommend the right level of support for you. Ask about flexible financing through Cherry.

Sessions

Ways to get started

Your Functional Medicine Team

Clinical expertise, personal heart

Kim brings 16+ years as a nurse practitioner and advanced training through the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health. Tara brings 30+ years of faith-based, hands-on healing. Together they connect conventional care with nutrition, lifestyle and metabolic health.

Meet the Team

We don't treat, cure or diagnose. Our services complement — never replace — care from your physician.