Functional Psychiatry Clinical Program
A Natural Approach to Transformative Healing
Functional Psychiatry seeks to uncover the biochemical root causes of mental health issues, treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
What is Functional Psychiatry?
Functional Psychiatry is an integrative approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of mental health issues, rather than merely treating symptoms. This method looks at the whole person, considering genetics, microbiome, neurotransmitter levels, nutrient levels, hormones, and environmental and lifestyle factors to create personalized treatment plans that promote mental wellbeing.
Does Functional Psychiatry Work?
Our Functional Psychiatry Clinical Program empowers lasting health transformations.
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Personalized Treatment Success: Functional Psychiatry customizes care based on individual biochemistry, leading to better outcomes in Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, Eating Disorders, and Gender Dysmorphia, with many patients experiencing significant improvements.
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Proven Approach: Research shows that addressing factors like gut health and hormone balance can significantly boost mental wellness, validating the holistic approach of Functional Psychiatry.
- Comprehensive Care: By combining lifestyle changes, nutrition, and targeted therapies, Functional Psychiatry not only relieves symptoms but also fosters lasting mental wellbeing.
- Less Medication: While we are able to prescribe and sometimes use medications, many of our patients want to get off of psych meds and are able to do that through our clinical program.
Our best evidence, 98% of our patients would recommend us to a friend!
What Does Functional Psychiatry Treat?
Arbor Health treats patients of all ages with a variety of symptoms and conditions. Our Functional Psychiatry Clinical Program focuses on severe mental health conditions. Some of our Functional Psychiatry patients benefit from additional treatment modalities alongside this program that might include Neurofeedback and Psychotherapy.
Mental Health
Psychiatric Conditions
How is Functional Psychiatry Different?
What It Is
- Root cause approach: Addresses the underlying causes of mental health issues, not just symptoms.
- Integrative care: Combines conventional psychiatry with nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mind-body techniques.
- Personalized treatment: Tailors care to each individual’s unique brain chemistry, genetics, and environmental factors.
- Functional testing: Uses lab tests to identify imbalances in inflammation, hormones, and gut health.
- Whole-body focus: Aims to optimize overall health and mental well-being, beyond medication.
What It Is Not
- Not a quick fix: Avoids one-size-fits-all treatments or just prescribing medications.
- Not brain-only: Considers the entire body, not just the brain, in treatment.
- Not symptom-centered: Focuses on long-term health, requiring lifestyle changes and active participation.
- Not talk therapy: Integrates conventional treatments like talk therapy and medication when needed.
- Not emergency care: Not a substitute for acute psychiatric treatment in crises.
The Arbor Health Approach
We go beyond treating symptoms to uncover and treat the root causes of your health issues, setting the stage for your body to heal from within. We have designed a proven program that delivers results and contains all the components for you to successfully take control of your health.
We’ve learned that to achieve real results you need:
- Comprehensive health history
- Specialized, targeted, and advanced lab testing
- Phased treatment approach that evolves as you heal
- Coaching support and rapid response to questions
- Curated education to empower you
None of these elements works in isolation and each is needed for real results. Our customized program includes everything you need to fully heal.
Your path to vibrant health:
Comprehensive Assessment
- Collect extensive health history (400+ datapoints)
- Extended appointments
- Support between consults
Advanced Lab Testing,
Menu of 45+ Tests:
- Toxins
- Genetic
- Immune
- Hormone
- Nutrition
- Microbiome
Precision Treatment Plan
- Nutrition
- Medication
- Supplements
- Stress management
- Exercise
- Environmental factors
Tracking Progress
& Resolution
- Meet with health coach
- Monitor top symptoms
- Support via portal
- Reassess & update plan as each layer heals
Key Principles of Our Functional Psychiatry Clinical Program
Phased Healing: Healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. To achieve real results, you will likely undergo 4-6 phases of healing, each lasting 1-3 months. Our program is meticulously designed with the right pacing to not only achieve but maintain the momentum you need for lasting health improvements.
Quality Time: We provide extensive consultations and ongoing support, dedicating time to research, lab analysis, and personalized planning. Your initial visit is 90-minutes and follow up visits are 60-minutes. Our approach ensures thorough, attentive care beyond typical doctor's visits.
Dedicated Clinical Health Coach: Your coach meets you where you are, guides you step by step at your own pace, breaking down treatment into manageable phases. With timely responses, symptom tracking, and ongoing support, they ensure you stay on track, celebrate progress, and achieve lasting results.
Request Your Discovery CallHow Do I Get Started?
Begin with a Discovery Call!
A discovery call is an opportunity for us to explore your needs and challenges, ensuring that our services align with your goals. This collaborative conversation enables us to gain insights into your unique situation and discuss how we can provide the most effective support. Based on the severity of your symptoms and your current health, we'll design a custom program for you with a realistic timeline for healing and help you determine what's best for you or your child.
Patient Success Stories
"My experience with Arbor Health is that they are empathic, holistic, and deeply caring. The reason I sought functional medicine was to find somebody who would listen to me, explore the big picture, and really take me seriously."
~Pam Ayers
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