What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that seeks to identify and address the root causes of illness and dysfunction. It emphasizes a holistic understanding of the body's interconnected systems, considering factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Treatment plans are personalized to each individual, focusing on promoting optimal health and addressing the underlying imbalances that contribute to disease.
My Functional Medicine practice is dedicated to providing personalized healthcare that goes beyond conventional approaches. I am committed to helping you reach optimal wellness by not only meeting short term goals, but by gaining a knowledge of how to optimize your health for the rest of your life.
All MBR memberships offer comprehensive evaluation and customized treatment plans. I understand first hand that every individual is unique, which is why I take the time to listen to your concerns and develop a personalized plan together that addresses the root causes of your health issues.
My goal is to empower you to take control of your health and make informed decisions. By addressing the underlying imbalances in your body and lifestyle, we can support your body's natural ability to heal and promote lasting wellness and happiness.
About the Provider and CEO
Brandy Chavez, CNP FMACP
I am a nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience in the hospital setting, specializing in the care of critically ill patients. I find great fulfillment in diagnosing and understanding the reasons behind a patient's need for ICU admission.
My passion for healthcare goes beyond my professional role; it stems from a personal experience where I found myself on the other side in the patient bed. Despite persistently expressing my concerns to my doctors, I was initially dismissed, with attributions to pain and numbness from a previous car accident. As my symptoms escalated to the point where I couldn't feel my legs, multiple MRIs confirmed my worst fear: I had been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that drastically changed my life.
In my quest for improvement, I turned to functional medicine, which not only alleviated many of my symptoms but also transformed my perspective on patient care. It made me realize that every aspect of one's life matters — from dietary choices and stress management to sleep, relationships, exercise, and genetics. Functional medicine operates at a level of depth that conventional medicine is unable to investigate due to it’s time limitations.
In my Functional Medicine practice, I integrate my knowledge from conventional medicine with a holistic, patient-centered approach. My goal is to change as many lives as possible through functional medicine. Every program I offer is individualized to provide you with a lasting foundation of wellness, shaping a healthier and more fulfilling lifetime.
I am here to listen to your story, to help you embrace daily well-being, and to move beyond merely managing symptoms, to creating a healthier future.
