The Functional Medicine Approach

Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.  

Functional Medicine recognizes that the human body is a complex and intimately interconnected system, while conventional medicine separates the body into disparate organ systems with various sub-specializations. Functional Medicine centers on disease prevention, while conventional medicine focuses on disease management. 

Simply put, Functional Medicine is a much-needed evolution to Western medicine that better addresses the ever-increasing healthcare needs of the 21st century.

After years of treating patients conventionally, our Medical Director, Dr. Anil George realized there is far more to medicine that simply pushing pills and symptom management. Through his extensive research and decades in the field, Dr. George narrowed down what he believes are the "5 Pillars of Healthy Living." 

He believes that if you implement these 5 principles, then you too can unlock the potential to prevent and potentially reverse chronic disease. It is through this ancestral template that is backed by modern science that our dedicated team at NFIM aims to truly impact our patients and make a real difference in the modern healthcare space.

Please note: If you are specifically seeking comprehensive functional medicine visits, please be sure to inform our staff while booking an appointment. We are an integrative medical practice which means we offer both functional and conventional medical care. Functional medicine visits are currently only available on Fridays and consist of 1 hour of dedicated and personalized care with Dr. Anil George, as opposed to the standard 15 minute conventional or integrative medicine visit with an NP or PA-C. The extended visit allows us to truly understand and address your individual health needs. These visits are unfortunately not covered by insurance, it is $250 for New Patient Functional visits and $200 for Functional follow-ups.