FAQ
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a “systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease”. If you’d like to learn more about Functional Medicine please visit www.ifm.org.
What is Integrative Medicine?
“Integrative medicine, as defined by the American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM) and the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.” If you would like to learn more about Integrative Medicine please visit the Accademy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) www.aihm.org
How do I find a Functional Medicine Practitioner?
I highly recommend checking out the IFM “Find a Practitioner” search and looking for someone who is an IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).
Dr. Amy Sapola
Dr. Amy Sapola is passionate about working with women to achieve radiant health through a Functional and Integrative approach so that they can live whole vibrant lives.
Dr. Sapola is a Certified Wellness Coach, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and Doctor of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Nutrition. She has also completed a 2 year fellowship with honors in Integrative Medicine from the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).
As a mother of two young children, avid gardener, passionate cook and long time yogi (RYT-200), Amy has an integrative approach to health and wellness both personally and professionally.
Her special interests and expertise include Food as Medicine, Avoidance and/or Appropriate Discontinuation of Medications, Optimizing Hormonal Balance, Fertility, PCOS, Balancing Blood Sugar and Type 2 Diabetes, and Rational Use of Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Supplements.
You can follow Dr. Sapola on Instagram @amysapola and on Facebook @asapolapharmd.
Listen to her podcast Nourish + Shine where she talks with passionate leaders in the fields of Nutrition, Functional and Integrative Medicine and Wellness providing inspiration and practical advice to nourish your mind, body and spirit, optimize your health and live a whole vibrant life.
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