What it is
Functional medicine looks for the root causes of illness and treats the body as one connected system, where a problem in one area affects others. Practitioners are licensed clinicians, such as MDs, DOs or NDs, with added training, and a first visit often runs 60 to 120 minutes.
Expect a detailed look at your diet, sleep, stress, environment and family history, plus testing such as nutrient, hormone and gut panels. The plan centers on nutrition and lifestyle, with targeted supplements. People often seek it for autoimmune, digestive and hormone issues, fatigue and unexplained symptoms.
What happens at a visit
- A long first visit, often 60 to 120 minutes.
- A full health history and a timeline of your symptoms.
- Questionnaires on diet, lifestyle, environment and family history.
- Lab tests chosen for your situation, sometimes including specialty tests.
- A review of your results and what may be driving your symptoms.
- A personal plan aimed at root causes.
- Regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust the plan.
Who it is for
- People with complex, long-term health problems
- People who haven't found answers in standard care
- People with autoimmune conditions
- People with digestive or hormone issues
- People with unexplained symptoms or several diagnoses
- Anyone who wants a personal, root-cause plan
Evidence and safety
Many of the tools functional medicine relies on, like diet, exercise, sleep and stress care, have strong evidence. Research on the model as a whole is still early, and some specialty tests are less validated than standard labs. It is generally safe with a licensed clinician who has functional medicine training, such as IFM certification. Supplements can interact with medicines, and for serious disease it works best alongside your regular care.
How Gabriel helps
Finds
The right practitioner near youQualified practices close to you, with the exact service checked before anything is booked.
Books
The visit, start to finishOn the practice's booking page, by phone or by email. Gabriel texts you the time.
Pays
From your budget on Gabriel CareEligible care is paid up to 100% at Gabriel Network practices and up to 50% elsewhere, on Emerald, Sapphire and Onyx.
Functional Medicine Consultation near you
Cities where Gabriel's directory has three or more practices that offer it. Anywhere else, Gabriel searches for you.
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Common questions
How much does Functional Medicine Consultation cost?
Typically $300 to $600 initial visit, plus lab costs, depending on the practice and the city.
Does Gabriel Care cover Functional Medicine Consultation?
Eligible care in a covered category is paid from your monthly budget on Emerald, Sapphire and Onyx: up to 100% at Gabriel Network practices and up to 50% elsewhere. Ask Gabriel and it checks before you book.
Can Gabriel book a visit for me?
Yes, with a free account. Tell Gabriel where you are and when you are free. Gabriel finds a qualified practitioner, books the visit and texts you the time. If a practice cannot be booked automatically, your care team takes it from there.
This page is general information, not medical advice. A licensed practitioner decides what care is right for you. Gabriel membership is not health insurance.