Functional Medicine
“It’s more important to understand the imbalances in your body’s basic systems and restore balance, rather than name the disease to match the pill with the ill.”
– Dr. Mark Hyman MD
The Approach You’ve Been Looking For!
Are you feeling frustrated and confused about your health? Are those nagging symptoms affecting your quality of life, work and relationships? Did your lab tests come back ‘normal’, yet you still feel terrible and the only solution you’ve been given is an endless list of medication? Are you tired of chasing symptoms and ready to get to the root cause? If this sounds like you, then Functional Medicine may be the approach you’ve been looking for!
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is the future of health care available now! It is an evidence-based approach that seeks to identify and address the underlying causes of disease, instead of only treating symptoms. It is neither conventional nor alternative, but a combination of the best elements of both.
12-Week Functional Medicine Program
“At The Health Formula, we provide a plan and a partnership to help you achieve lasting results using our cutting-edge Functional Medicine approach.”
Hallmarks of a Functional Medicine Approach
Investigative
Addresses symptoms by focusing on underlying causes, which leads to more profound and longer lasting results.
Holistic
Views the body as an interconnected whole that is in a dynamic relationship to its environment.
Safe
Treatments have minimal to no side effects and other unrelated complaints often improve spontaneously.
Patient-centered
Treats the person, not the disease. Treatments are highly individualised based on the patient’s goals and needs.
Participatory
You, the patient, is respected, empowered, educated and encouraged to play an active role in the healing process.
Integrative
Combines the best of both modern and traditional medicine with an emphasis on the importance of diet and lifestyle.
Restorative
Lab testing and treatments are designed to promote optimal function, prevent and reverse disease and improve quality of life.
Evidence-based
Based on the latest scientific research from peer-reviewed medical journals and uncorrupted by corporate and political interests.
Who Can Benefit From Functional Medicine?
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Those who do best with a Functional Medicine approach:
- Are interested in discovering the underlying cause(s) of their problems
- Are motivated to play an active role in their own healing process
- Don’t want to rely on unnecessary drugs and medical interventions for the rest of their lives
- Are willing to make the necessary dietary, lifestyle and mindset changes to support health and well-being
- Aren’t looking for a quick fix or magic pill
How Does Functional Medicine Work?
One way to think about Functional Medicine is as a type of detective work. Like all detectives, Functional Medicine practitioners utilise a variety of tools and techniques in order to investigate a case and identify the perpetrator. This includes detailed diet and lifestyle questionnaires, thorough medical history, along with the use of cutting-edge lab tests, including blood, urine, stool, saliva and hair analysis.
Once the core pathologies and underlying imbalances at the root of the problem have been identified, you’ll be guided through a health-building process designed to promote healing and restore normal function. This is achieved using evidence-based natural treatment protocols, customised diet and lifestyle changes, along with targeted nutritional supplementation.
“Functional medicine addresses health issues not by treating symptoms, but by addressing the underlying imbalances and dysfunction at the root of the issue.”
Meet Your Health Detective
Dr. Rick Davids B.Ost, FDN-P, ADAPT-P
“Recovering from complex health challenges can be an enormous undertaking. That’s why I will personally guide you through the process of restoring health step-by-step and teach you how to get well and stay well naturally.”
Dr. Rick is a UK-trained Osteopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a passion for helping his patients overcome chronic health challenges and achieve optimal wellness using a integrative approach. He’s a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a graduate of the Kresser Institute for Functional & Evolutionary Medicine (ADAPT Practitioner) and a member of the International College of Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine.
Rick believes that our bodies are intelligent by design and when provided the correct resources and environment has a tremendous capacity for self-healing. He delivers his Functional Medicine services through the Health Reset Program – a 12-week health optimisation program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a science-based and patient-centered approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness, instead of simply treating symptoms. Learn more, or book a Free Discovery Call.
What is the Free Discovery Call?
The Free Discovery Call lasts 30-minutes and is an opportunity for you to discuss your personal health goals, learn more about our Functional Medicine approach and determine if you’re a good candidate for our Health Reset Program.
If you and our team agree that Functional Medicine is a suitable approach for you, the next step is to complete our comprehensive intake forms and attend your Initial Consultation.
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What should I expect from my Initial Consultation?
During your initial consultation Dr. Rick will listen to your story, review your intake forms and provide you with his impression on your case. He’ll also make suggestions for lab testing and outline the steps involved should you wish to go ahead with our Health Reset Program.
Should I prepare anything prior to my Initial Consultation?
Please complete our comprehensive intake form and return this to us (along with any relevant medical records and previous lab test results) at least 48-hours prior to your Initial Consultation.
If you’re not the financial decision maker, we ask that you invite your significant other to join you at your appointment.
How long is the Initial Consultation?
The Initial Consultation is 60 minutes.
How much does the Initial Consultation cost?
The Initial Consultation costs $350.
If you decide to sign up to a program, the cost of your Initial Consultation will be take off the cost of the Health Reset Program.
What is the Health Reset Program?
The Health Reset Program is a 12-week health optimisation program designed to help you overcome chronic disease and achieve amazing health, so you can live your best possible life. Learn more about the program here.
Do you work remotely?
Yes! In fact, all of our Functional Medicine services do not require an in-person visit and are available remotely via phone or video conferencing software.
Can I email the The Health Formula team with questions?
Yes, once you are enrolled into our program we would like you to keep us updated with your progress and ask any questions you have. This allows us to provide support and guidance to help you stay on track.
Don’t forget to make use of our Facebook group, where you can post questions and share your experiences with other health seekers.
Email Etiquette
Patients going through a Functional Medicine program have unlimited email access to Dr Rick Davids and The Health Formula team. However, if an email question or request is deemed by one of our staff to be too complicated for a response via email they may, at their discretion, require that the patient schedule an in-person visit, or phone consultation.
How much should I budget for lab testing?
A core principle of Functional Medicine is ‘test, don’t guess’. By becoming our patient, you will have access to direct lab pricing (no added fees), which ensures you’ll recieve the lowest price possible.
The cost of testing varies depending on what type of test and how many tests you run. On average, you should budget between $500 – $1,500.
Please note that lab test fees are not included in the cost of our Health Reset Program.
What if my spouse/children wants to join me – do you offer family discounts?
Yes, we actively encourage additional family members to join. We offer a 10% discount for each family member that joins the program.
How does the lab testing work?
Lab testing is typically completed at home with the exception of blood work, which requires a blood draw at a collection centre. You will receive detailed instructions on how to perform the tests correctly. Payment for lab testing is paid directly to the lab.
Is Functional Medicine and/or functional laboratory testing covered by Medicare or my private health insurance?
At this stage, Functional Medicine services are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Other than some of the basic blood tests, which can sometimes be ordered by your GP, functional lab testing is also not covered by Medicare or private health insurance and is thus an out-of-pocket investment.