Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine in Monterey, Capitola, and on Zoom
An individualized root-cause approach
Ready to take a personalized journey toward restoring your health? Laura goes far beyond a 5-minute visit focused on symptom management. She digs deeper to identify which of your underlying body systems are struggling. This approach is called “root-cause medicine.” We use your symptoms, your history from conception onwards, and your concrete lab data to map out your unique health story. Then we create a holistic personalized treatment plan that focuses on modifiable lifestyle factors, nutrition, and targeted nutriceuticals.
A process, like therapy
Laura often describes this process as akin to therapy, except the unwinding process is driven by physical symptoms and sensations, and appointments are more spread out than a typical psychotherapy schedule. However, at the core of the Functional Matrix is the mind-body-spirit of the individual. We don’t separate this from your physical experience.
A partnership, where you are in charge
Laura partners with you on your health journey. You’re the captain, and she is a guide, helping you discover the meaningful steps to take toward restoring your vibrant health. Your treatment plan consists of actionable things to put into place, and you are empowered and in charge. Depending on the complexity of your situation, follow-up appointments typically take place 4 to 12 weeks apart while you work through your customized treatment plan.
Functional Medicine is a process, a partnership, and it’s personalized.
Laura’s Functional Medicine specialties
Laura’s specialties include:
- Menstrual cycles & hormones, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.
- Metabolism, weight regulation, blood sugar, and insulin management.
- Nutrition and gut, whole food anti-inflammatory nutrition, nutrient & food sensitivity testing, digestion, gut microbiome.
- Immune issues, autoimmune remission, allergies, chronic infections, and inflammation.
We serve patients in person in Monterey and Capitola and on Zoom (US residents only). To learn more about Functional Medicine, click here and here.
Dr. Laura Paris, DACM is an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner who specializes in the intersection of autoimmunity, inflammation, and female hormones. She helps women take charge of their immune health, reverse chronic inflammation, and get into remission and stay there.
