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Where Parents & Providers Become Partners.
The Functional Integrative Framework
This approach blends functional medicine, psychiatric evaluation, and neurodevelopmental science to identify and treat the root causes of behavioral and emotional symptoms rather than simply managing them.
It is both art and science combining the precision of medicine with the intuition of human connection.
Functional Lens
The care process begins by exploring what drives the behavior or symptom. Sleep, gut health, nutrition, stress, inflammation, trauma history, and environmental factors are all considered alongside traditional psychiatric evaluation. Each factor tells a piece of the story the brain is trying to communicate.
Integrative Methods
Care is multimodal blending evidence-based medications with nutritional interventions, supplements, psychotherapy, and mind-body regulation strategies. Families are provided education on recommendations, empowering them to participate actively in care decisions.
Measurable Outcomes
Families, children, and teachers contribute to this process through the logging changes in mood, focus, energy, and engagement. These metrics allow providers to adjust treatment dynamically and demonstrate true efficacy over time.
Functional Lab Testing
Not every client will need lab work, but for some, uncovering biochemical, hormonal, nutritional, or metabolic imbalances can be the key to lasting healing. When indicated, functional testing helps identify root causes that traditional labs may miss—guiding precise, personalized treatment.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A simple CBC can provide clues about lingering viral infections, including latent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Lyme disease, and even parasitic infections.
Metabolic Functioning Assessment
- This includes a comprehensive metabolic panel, insulin, hemoglobin A1C, leptin, a lipid panel, apolipoprotein A and B, and a full thyroid panel.
- Did you know? You can have insulin resistance even if you are at a healthy weight and your labs appear "normal".
Vitamin and Mineral Assessment
- We check key vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B1, B3, B6, vitamin D, zinc, copper, and a full iron panel with ferritin levels.
- Did you know? Many of these nutrients are essential for producing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Adrenal Function and Stress Response Evaluation
- We assess cortisol, cortisol-binding globulin, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), DHEA-S, aldosterone, and renin levels to get a picture of your adrenal health.
- Did you know? Both acute and chronic stressors impact our HPA (hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal) axis in distinct ways.
Hormone and Fertility Assessment
- Hormonal levels such as estradiol, estrone, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, free and total testosterone, prolactin, and AMH are tested.
- Did you know? Although hormone levels are best assessed through urine and saliva metabolites using DUTCH testing, blood tests can still offer valuable insights into your hormonal health.
Inflammation and Autoimmunity Assessment
- We evaluate markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibodies (ANA), thyroid antibodies, specific autoimmune antibodies, histamine, anti-gliadin IgA antibodies, deaminated gliadin antibodies, and tissue transglutaminase antibodies.
- Did you know? These tests can help identify sources of inflammation from conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and autoimmune gastrointestinal disorders like celiac disease.
Digestive health is at the root of overall wellness. The GI Map is a cutting-edge stool test that analyzes your gut microbiome, identifies harmful pathogens, and evaluates digestive function. Whether you're dealing with chronic digestive issues, like bloating, IBS, diarrhea, or unexplained fatigue and mood issues, this test provides a detailed roadmap to healing your gut. It also screens for key markers of inflammation and leaky gut, offering targeted solutions for improved gut health.
Are food sensitivities or hidden allergies making you feel miserable? This comprehensive test evaluates both immediate (IgE) and delayed (IgG) immune responses to a wide range of foods, inhalants, and environmental allergens. It helps you uncover the root causes of symptoms like headaches, skin problems, digestive issues, and chronic inflammation. Armed with these insights, we can create a personalized plan to eliminate triggers, heal your gut, and restore vibrant health.
Environmental toxins are often hidden contributors to chronic illness. The Total Toxin Burden test measures your body’s load of harmful toxins, including pesticides, heavy metals, mold, and more. If you’ve been experiencing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, or hormonal imbalances, this test can reveal the toxic exposures that may be undermining your health. With the results, we develop a targeted detoxification plan to clear toxins and restore balance.
Struggling to find the right mental health medication? Genesight is a revolutionary test that analyzes your unique genetic makeup to determine how you metabolize psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, anxiety medications, and ADHD treatments. This personalized approach takes the guesswork out of prescribing, ensuring you receive the medications that work best for your body. The result is faster relief from symptoms and fewer side effects, with a tailored treatment plan based on your genetic profile.
The Genetic Lifehacks Pro Report offers a deep dive into your raw genetic data, providing valuable insights into how your unique genes affect your health. This personalized report helps uncover genetic predispositions related to critical areas of health, including conditions like MTHFR mutations, ADHD, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), long COVID, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
By analyzing key genes that impact nutrient metabolism, detoxification pathways, inflammation, and hormone balance, this report empowers you to make informed decisions about diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes that can optimize your health. A valuable tool in functional medicine, it provides a roadmap for addressing chronic conditions, reducing symptom burdens, and promoting long-term wellness through personalized, gene-based care.
Who is Integrative Psychiatry For?
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Those Seeking Symptom Relief Beyond Traditional Approaches: If current medications, therapy, or lifestyle interventions haven’t fully resolved your symptoms, integrative medicine offers a more comprehensive solution.
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Those Who Feel “Normal” Isn’t Optimal: If you’ve been told that “everything is normal”; but still don’t feel your best, we will work to uncover the differences between what is considered “normal” and what is truly optimal for your health.
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Individuals Seeking Natural Interventions First: If you prefer to explore natural treatments before turning to pharmaceuticals, integrative medicine offers a wide array of effective, evidence-based alternatives.
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The Health Enthusiast: If you don’t have specific health concerns but want a comprehensive evaluation to establish a baseline of your health, integrative medicine provides the tools to do so.
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Those Looking to Safely Taper Off Medications: If you are interested in safely tapering off medications, especially psychiatric medications, we offer individualized tapering strategies that may include compounded medications for microdosing, ensuring a smooth and comfortable transition.
Frequently Asked Question
We look beyond symptoms to uncover why they're happening. Instead of masking problems, we explore nutritional imbalances, environmental stressors, sleep patterns, trauma, and more—because behavior is a form of communication, not just defiance.
We don't lead with labels. We ask: What is you or your child’s brain asking for? That may mean medication, but it might also mean magnesium, protein, boundaries, or emotional safety. We partner to create individualized care plans that evolve.
Functional psychiatry connects the brain with the body. We consider how digestion, hormones, nutrients, sleep, and stress all interact. It's not just about prescribing medication—it's about restoring balance so you or your child can thrive.
We'll review your concerns, goals, and you or your child’s full history—including nutrition, sleep, school experiences, and emotional patterns. We'll also introduce simple symptom trackers and talk through next steps based on needs.
Yes. As licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), we can prescribe medication when appropriate. The difference is—we don’t only rely on medication. We use it as one tool among many, guided by the full picture.
Absolutely. Many come to me wanting to explore non-medication options first. We honor that choice and will walk you through all the evidence-based tools we can use together—from food to therapy to parenting strategies.