What is Functional Medicine?
Conventional medicine is great… if you have had a traumatic experience, like my friend who took the tip of her finger off in a leaf blower.
However, if you have a chronic condition such as IBS, arthritis, an auto-immune disease, fatigue, or just plain don’t feel well and your doctor is telling you that “it’s normal,” “It’s all in your head,” or “you are just depressed,” then a functional approach can help.
Most people experience symptoms of some kind or the other. Things like achy or sore muscles and joints, headaches, trouble sleeping, GERD or acid reflux, constipation or diarrhea, post nasal drip, heart palpitations, anxiety, mood swings, and more.
The doctor may give you a prescription for whatever is bothering you. This prescription may or may not work because they do not have the luxury of taking the time to get to know you.
That migraine your experiencing could be caused by a myriad of things, but what that doctor does not know is your stress levels, hydration status, food sensitivities, and if there is a mold exposure.
A health coach has the time to learn all this about you and can work with you to find solutions to your issues. A Functional Medicine Health coach can take that a step further and help you get unconventional lab testing to confirm any suspicions that arise.
My name is Missy Cohen and, after spending 30 years working in the hospital environment, I was tired of not actually helping people heal from their ailments.
I would watch people’s labwork change as they became pre-diabetic and then “suddenly” diabetic, and I was aware that the doctors were not mentioning that there were signs of trouble coming down the road for these patients until they had full-blow diabetes and were in crisis. Diabetes is almost always a lifestyle disease that is preventable and even reversible through education and small changes.
My personal wake-up call came when my own son would come home from school, drink two big glasses of milk, and then by supper be curled up in his bed with severe stomach cramps. He was severely constipated and the doctors could not figure out what was wrong with my then 8-year old.
It was a health coach who determined that my son was lactose intolerant. Knowing this was one thing. Knowing what to do about it was a completely different story. It took a lot of education, experimenting in the kitchen, and trial and error to learn what worked well for my child and my family.
Since that experience over 15 years ago, I have trained with IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition), received my certification in Functional Medicine from the School of Applied Functional Medicine, and am continuing my studies with The Academy of Functional Wellness.
If you are tired of not feeling well, have been told that “there is nothing wrong with you,” are struggling to find solutions to diagnosed issues, or are just confused about all the information out there and can’t pull it all together, there are 3 ways that I can help you:
The Healthy Way Using Functional Medicine
- 10 educational modules released weekly covering the basics of how the body and mind function ($500).
- 5 Private coaching sessions to apply what you learn into your life and lifestyle ($1000).
- Various handouts and articles that apply to what you are learning and your unique situation ($300).
- Access to me between sessions for clarification and support ($1000).
- Complete health history review. (Valued at $350)
$3150 $900
The Healthy Way Extension*
- Support for personal guidance and accountability (valued at $1000)
- 1 private call per month ($200)
- Any additional resources that apply to your unique situation (valued at $50 per resource)
- Month-to-month commitment, may be discontinued with a 30-day notification
Fee is $1250 $250 per month.
*Must be a graduate of The Healthy Way through Functional Medicine or a 3-month private coaching program to be considered for The Healthy Way Extension.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Why work with a Functional Medicine Health Coach?
This is how a few of my clients have changed their lives…
Kim T
I had joined/tried multiple diets before and always ended back where I was before, only losing a few pounds here and there. I was looking for a more permanent and natural change. There’s no points to count and I didn’t feel like I had to follow a meal plan.
Kathy M.
Crazy this week but otherwise really well. I’m really happy with the mindset work that I’ve been doing in the last few weeks. I’m finding that I’m not engaging in the negative self-talk anymore and feel like I’m on a more even keel emotionally. I’ve been pushing past my comfort zone in work, in my biking and climbing and when I have a set back or don’t do as well as I hoped, I’m not beating myself up over it any more. My stress level has gone way down, even the stressors themselves haven’t really changed.
Melissa L
In just a few weeks I’ve noticed less fatigue, less bloating, improvement in bowel movements. I feel healthier and happier. I have stopped my anxiety medication and am focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.