Functional Medicine
What is functional medicine and how can it work for you?
The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.
By addressing root cause, rather than symptoms, practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in many different conditions. As a result, functional medicine treatment targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual.
Identifying a patient's imbalances in physiology and function is the key
Being able to pinpoint antecedents, triggers, and mediators can give a complete picture as to a patient’s current health situation. Problems occur when an imbalance of any of the body’s physiological processes are interrupted.
Key processes in the body which can affect health:
Detoxification
How well is your body at conjugating and removing toxins? A blocked pathway results in multiple complex disorders.
Hormone regulation
Whether it be thyroid, adrenals, pineal or the sex glands, a dysregulation in production can affect overall health.
Inflammatory response
Chronic inflammation can lead to an array of chronic health disorders, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure
Energy production
How well are you producing energy? Mitochondrial damage can lead to dysfunction, causing a drop in energy levels
Digestive health
Do you suffer from leaky gut, fatty liver, or malabsorption of nutrients? Many diseases can be traced to gut dysbiosis.
Immune system function
The strength of your immune system depends on multiple lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise and even psychological factors.
First visit
During your first appointment, Dr. Sieberg will spend time with you, taking care to review your MSQ as well as a detailed history, creating a timeline and matrix. Utilizing all of the functional medicine tools at his disposal, outside lab test kits and/or standard labs will be discussed.
Prices
- $250 for the first 60 minutes
- $75 for each $30 minutes following
- Comprehensive history taken
- MSQ and other questionnaires reviewed
Follow-up visits
Follow-up visits will include a review of test results and an individualized, comprehensive plan to get you started on your journey to better health.
Prices
- $150 for first 60 minutes
- $50 for each 30 minutes following
- Test kit results reviewed extensively
- Individualized treatment plan developed
- Follow-up coaching sessions $50 for 60 minutes
Dr. Scott Sieberg
Dr. Sieberg is a 20+-year family practice physician, having obtained certification in functional medicine in 2017 with the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is also a certified practitioner with the Dr. Dale Bredesen protocol for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and most recently has been trained in the care and treatment of long-haul Covid syndrome.
Wanting an appointment?
If you are interested in a functional medicine appointment, please contact 217-809-0771, send an email to drsieberg@outlook.com, or you can fill out a website message by clicking the Contact Us button. Payment is due upon services, and can be paid by check on day of appointment.