Functional Medicine
Metabolism, the hormonal system, the nervous system, and the immune system are in constant interaction. At the same time, lifestyle, stress, and recovery influence these systems in ways that are often underestimated.
Functional medicine aims to make precisely these interrelationships visible and, on this basis, to develop individual solutions. It is part of a holistic approach, with a particular focus on diagnostics and individualized treatment planning.
The approach
In functional medicine, conventional medical diagnostics are combined with an expanded understanding of regulation, energy, and resilience. The central focus is to gain the most comprehensive possible understanding of why the body is currently reacting the way it is.
The goal is to bring systems back into balance and thereby improve resilience, stability, and health in the long term.
Typical questions and concerns
- Persistent exhaustion despite unremarkable findings
- Reduced performance capacity
- Hormonal imbalances
- Recurrent symptoms without an identifiable cause
- Chronic diseases
- Supportive measures in oncological diseases
- Interest in preventive medicine and a vital aging process
- Optimization of performance/resilience
- Physical rehabilitation
Process
Care is provided in several steps:
- Medical assessment and initial evaluation
- Individual planning of laboratory tests and diagnostics
- Medical analysis and discussion of findings
- Development of a personal strategy
- Follow‑up and adjustments
Services
- Medical consultation
- Medical clearance prior to diagnostic and therapeutic measures
- Individual laboratory planning
- Discussion and interpretation of findings
- Therapy planning and medical support
- Short consultations and follow‑up assessments
A large portion of these medical services are provided as part of a
private practice at the Longevity Center.