Functional Medicine

A comprehensive, root‑cause approach that integrates advanced testing and whole‑person care to uncover what’s driving your symptoms and guide effective healing so you can get on the mend.

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About Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a unique approach to health care that seeks to answer the question “why?”  By looking for the “why” behind a patient’s symptoms, we can address and treat the roots of illness – instead of masking symptoms by prescribing medicine. Finding the root cause of a patient’s symptoms requires a deep dive into the patient’s history, environment, lifestyle, genetics, and more. A thorough physical exam also provides key data regarding a patient’s nutritional status and possible toxin exposures. The interplay between all of these aspects guides a practitioner to create a personalized care plan for YOU. At MEND, we don’t create care plans based off of generic protocols – we base our care plans off of your unique needs. Get answers and get on the MEND!

What it’s like to work with a Functional Medicine Practitioner:

Longer, more meaningful appointment times so you never feel rushed
A thorough, whole‑life health history to understand your story from the beginning
A comprehensive, nutrition‑focused physical exam tailored to your needs
In‑depth lab testing—blood, urine, saliva, or stool when clinically indicated
A personalized care plan built around your unique physiology and goals
Food‑as‑medicine and targeted supplements to support healing naturally
Medication when appropriate or desired, integrated thoughtfully into your plan
An active, collaborative role in your care, with support every step of the way

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Common Conditions We work With

Complex Cases & Multisystem Conditions

For overlapping symptoms or “mystery” conditions, we take a whole‑system approach to understand the full picture and guide meaningful improvement.

Toxicity & Chronic Infections

We investigate chronic infections, mold, heavy metals, and toxin exposure to relieve the stressors that prevent your body from healing.

Cancer Support

We offer integrative support options for those with active cancer or those in remission. For more information on this, please see our integrative cancer care page.

Digestive Health

A deeper look at digestion to uncover what’s driving discomfort, inflammation, or imbalance, and to support long‑term gut healing.

Metabolic & Blood Sugar

We identify the factors affecting blood sugar, insulin, and metabolism to help you regain energy, stability, and long‑term metabolic health.

Hormone & Reproductive Health

From PMS to menopause to thyroid and adrenal concerns, we uncover the root causes behind hormonal symptoms and guide you toward steadier balance.

Autoimmune & Immune Regulation

We look beyond the diagnosis to understand what’s activating your immune system and help you build a more stable, regulated foundation.

Chronic Fatigue & Energy Disorders

We explore the underlying drivers of fatigue—physiological, environmental, and biochemical—to help you regain clarity, stamina, and daily capacity.

Neurological, Cognitive, and Mental Health

We explore the biochemical, neurological, and environmental factors influencing focus, mood, sleep, and cognitive function to help you feel clearer, calmer, and more regulated.

Functional Medicine Pricing

We do not accept insurance, but if requested we can provide itemized receipts for possible reimbursement from your insurance provider (we cannot guarantee reimbursement). This pay per service model lets us offer thorough, personalized, root‑cause care without the time limits, restrictions, or treatment constraints imposed by insurance contracts. FSA/HSA accepted.

Adult Initial Functional Medicine Visit

90-minute appointment. Individuals 18 years and older.
Includes comprehensive health review, medical record review (if any), physical exam, and initial treatment/lab recommendations, if needed.

$350
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Pediatric Initial Functional Medicine Visit

75-minute appointment.
For individuals under 18 years of age. Includes comprehensive health review, medical record review (if any), physical exam, and initial treatment/lab recommendations, if needed.

$315
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Follow-up Functional Medicine Visit –
All Ages

Appointments that include a lab review require a 60‑minute visit unless your provider approves otherwise. All appointments are prorated, and charge will reflect the actual time used.

30 minutes: $150
45 minutes: $225
60 minutes: $300
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FAQs for Functional Medicine

We require the initial appointment to be completed in person. After this, if you live within the state of Iowa, telehealth can be used for appointment follow-ups. Your provider may request additional in-person visits every 18 months or as needed based on your health condition.

Your initial appointment is 90 minutes (adult) or 75 minutes (children). In this appointment, you will review your health history in depth with the provider, discuss any current health concerns, complete a physical exam, and review the provider’s recommended next steps.

Every person will be different based on the health condition being treated, severity, and labwork concerns. However, we would plan for your initial appointment and then a follow-up about 4-6 weeks after completing the recommended labs or treatments. After your lab review appointment, your provider will give you a plan that is typically a minimum of 3-months. For patients being seen for general wellness, a yearly follow-up is recommended.

Prior to your appointment, you will need to complete the forms found in your portal. To find these instructions, click here. You do not need to fast for your initial appointment.

While we take a whole body approach to health and often do more in-depth evaluations than primary care, our office does not act as a primary care office. For things that require acute care services (ie UTI, strep throat, etc), you will want to maintain a relationship with your primary care provider.

Yes! We do use medication on an as-needed basis. If a medication is originally filled by our office, we will continue to fill this medication while you are under our care. If you are on other medications that were not originally prescribed by our office, you will need to continue to have these filled with your primary care or specialists office.

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