Most patients would rather get to the root causes of chronic, complex illnesses rather than simply treating symptoms – especially when facing unexplained or hard-to-treat conditions. Not every medical practitioner takes that approach, but Functional Medicine doctors specialize in doing just that.
At Balanced Health & Wellness, we offer a holistic, comprehensive approach to your overall health, wellness and longevity to bring long-term solutions across the life span. Functional Medicine care is not aimed at quick fixes but rather takes a lifelong approach to health and wellness - all woven into an individualized treatment plan designed just for you – because your Functional Medicine treatment plan should be as unique as you are.
The aim of Functional Medicine is to isolate the root causes of your health concerns and address them with appropriate interventions that restore health. To learn more about any of our treatment options - or any of your other medical or aesthetic needs - contact us online or call ☎ (631) 600-7950 to schedule your initial consultation.
Functional Medicine is an approach to healthcare that differs from conventional medicine in several key aspects. Functional Medicine doctors see the body as an interconnected system. The goal is not to address a single symptom in isolation. Instead, Functional Medicine considers clinical, lifestyle, hormonal, genetic and environmental factors and how they impact one another.
With a patient-centered approach focused on root causes, Functional Medicine practitioners aim to bring to bear the most current scientific advances – in nutrition and genetics, for example - not simply to treat disease, but to achieve optimal health and wellness across the life span.
Functional Medicine is designed to be a lifelong, collaborative partnership between doctor and patient where, together, we seek to understand the function of all your bodily systems as an essential aspect of restoring your health and establishing lifelong wellness.
Functional Medicine physicians base the care they provide on certain foundational approaches that guide everything they do. A Functional Medicine approach is marked by its:
All medical conditions benefit from consultation with a Functional Medicine doctor, but some illnesses and diseases respond particularly well to our Functional Medicine approach, including:
While the goal of Functional Medicine is to achieve overall, lifelong health, wellness and longevity, it is effective in addressing very specific medical conditions, especially where other approaches have failed.
At your initial consultation, we will take a medical history and review any medications, supplements or herbal medications you’re taking, as well as assess any current medical needs you may have. A functional evaluation of your health typically involves a full physical exam that includes a review of your hormone function and includes other necessary testing
Our Functional Medicine approach means we take a comprehensive, hands-on approach to health, treating the body as a whole. In designing a personalized Functional Medicine treatment plan, we seek to understand your individual experience, health symptoms and wellness goals in context. Our goal is not simply to treat symptoms or a single condition even. We want to fully understand the root cause of your condition(s) and how they relate to one another.
With this information in hand, we then work with you to create a personalized Functional Medicine treatment plan based on the results of your evaluation. Your treatment plan may include the following:
Your personalized treatment plan will be designed just for you – with your input and step-by-step involvement. For more questions about Functional Medicine treatment options, reach out to one of our caring team members today. Call us at ☎ (631) 600-7950.
A Brooklyn, New York native, Dr. Rutman graduated with honors in biology from Binghamton University then pursued his medical education at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where he excelled as chief resident and received recognition for his teaching abilities and patient care skills. He has been serving as an attending physician in emergency medicine for over 15 years at St Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York, and other institutions.
As a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians and board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine, Dr. Rutman brings a wealth of knowledge to his work with his patients.
Recognizing the importance of weight management and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in promoting overall health and wellness, Dr. Rutman has undergone specialized training to become an expert in both fields with the goal of helping each patient achieve the best possible health outcomes through an informed, healthy lifestyle.
We should be your first stop for comprehensive Functional Medicine care. Our highly trained, compassionate team at Balanced Health & Wellness offers expertise and years of experience with a Functional Medicine approach to health and wellness. Call ☎ (631) 600-7950 or contact us online for your first consultation.
