Still searching for answers after being told everything looks “normal”?
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FAQ
"I had an amazing experience with medical weight loss at Glow Health and Wellness. This wasn’t a quick-fix program — they focused on my health, metabolism, and long-term results. The team was supportive every step of the way, and I felt informed and encouraged instead of judged. The clinic is professional, welcoming, and results-driven. I’m so glad I chose Glow in Destin." ~Patsy
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Functional medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms instead of simply treating them. At Glow Health & Wellness, we evaluate your full health picture—hormones, thyroid function, digestion, inflammation, stress, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle—to create a plan that truly supports long-term wellness.
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Traditional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms. Functional medicine goes deeper by asking why symptoms are happening. We look at underlying imbalances, hormone levels, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, gut health, and lifestyle factors to create a customized plan for each patient.
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Functional medicine helps patients struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, digestive issues, chronic inflammation, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune symptoms, low libido, sleep problems, perimenopause or menopause changes, and unexplained health concerns.
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Yes. Patients throughout Florida and Alabama can receive full functional medicine evaluations and follow-up appointments through secure telehealth visits.
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Your visit begins with an in-depth conversation about your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, sleep, stress, hormones, digestion, exercise, and overall well-being. We then create a personalized plan that may include medications, hormone support, supplements, peptides, lifestyle changes, or additional testing.
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Yes. Many patients still feel unwell even when standard labs appear normal. Functional medicine looks at optimal ranges, deeper markers, and symptom patterns to uncover issues that may not show up in routine testing.
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We may order hormone panels, full thyroid labs, inflammation markers, metabolic tests, vitamin levels, gut-health-related labs, and other advanced testing as needed. These help us understand the full picture of what’s happening in your body.
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We do not accept insurance; however, we gladly accept HSA and FSA cards for functional medicine services, medications, supplements, and treatment plans when eligible.
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We combine functional medicine with modern primary care, giving patients a deep, whole-body evaluation paired with strong clinical expertise. Our visits are longer, more thorough, and focused entirely on understanding you. Our personalized approach ensures you never feel rushed or dismissed.
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You can call 850-876-4735 or book online to schedule your in-office or telehealth functional medicine visit with Casey.
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"Casey is amazing! Very knowledgeable and personable. I will continue to use Casey for a long time!" ~John