Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to address the root causes of disease rather than merely treating symptoms. Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on managing illness, functional medicine emphasizes optimizing overall health and well-being. This approach involves a thorough understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to create personalized treatment plans.
Functional medicine offers numerous benefits, making it an attractive option for those seeking comprehensive health solutions.
Each patient receives a customized treatment plan that considers their unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors. This personalized approach ensures that treatments are effective and tailored to individual needs.
Functional medicine aims to improve overall health rather than just treating specific symptoms. This holistic approach often leads to better long-term health outcomes and a higher quality of life.
By focusing on the root causes of illness, functional medicine can help prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders.
Functional medicine fosters a collaborative relationship between the patient and provider. This partnership encourages open communication and active participation in the treatment process, leading to better patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Functional medicine is suitable for a wide range of individuals, particularly those who:
Functional medicine is effective in treating a variety of conditions by addressing their underlying causes.
Before seeking professional care, there are several lifestyle changes and home remedies you can try to improve your health.
At Eternity Health Partners, we follow a comprehensive process to determine if functional medicine treatment is right for you.
During the initial consultation, we will discuss your health history, current symptoms, and lifestyle factors. This helps us understand your unique health needs and goals.
We conduct a thorough assessment, which may include lab tests, genetic testing, and a detailed review of your medical history. This information helps us identify the root causes of your health issues.
Based on the assessment results, we create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This plan may include dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, supplements, and other therapies.
We provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of your treatment plan. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to make necessary adjustments and track your progress.
Functional medicine offers a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, making it an excellent option for those seeking comprehensive health and wellness solutions. At Eternity Health Partners, we are committed to providing high-quality care that addresses the root causes of health issues and promotes long-term well-being. By integrating advanced medical practices with holistic approaches, we strive to enhance patient outcomes and improve overall quality of life.
Prior to joining the team at Eternity Health Partners, Dr. Harmony worked alongside an MD in a busy General Practice clinic that specialized in primary care for all patients, as well as Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV therapy, regenerative joint injections, peptide injections, ozone treatments, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and weight management. As a skilled diagnostician, Dr. Harmony has helped hundreds of patients to optimize their health with both Western medicine treatments and natural therapies.
As a Naturopathic Doctor with a diverse background in various healing arts, Dr. Harmony believes that people are multi-dimensional, thus existing as physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings simultaneously. Healing therefore should also be multi-dimensional, encompassing every aspect of health and well-being. Dr. Harmony is excited to work with patients at Eternity Health Partners because the treatment modalities can improve every aspect of their lives.
Liz started doing personal blood draws after her son, Dashiell, was born with Zellwegers disease. His diagnosis required numerous blood draws and drug levels throughout his life. After sitting through long wait times at the labs followed by watching many different phlebotomists, many new to the job, struggle to find his veins, often poking him multiple times, as a seasoned phlebotomist, Liz decided to draw his blood at home and hand deliver it to the lab myself. Soon after she began doing personal touch blood draws so she can now offer that same personalized service to you.
Liz graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Biology in 1994. She moved to Santa Barbara and earned her phlebotomy certificate in 1995. Liz began working at St. Francis Medical Center in the Physical Therapy Department and quickly transferred to the Laboratory. Perfecting her venipuncture techniques on all floors of the hospital, including post-operative patients, pregnant women going into labor, sick or premature babies, and emergency room patrons, she then improved her patient care skills working for internal medicine doctors, one of whom was the Medical Director of Hospice and won Doctor of the Year. In 1999, Liz started working with a group of local retinal surgeons. Her primary job consisted of injecting dye into arm veins and photographing its flow through the patients retinal vessels. When patients are worried about their diagnosis or apprehensive about the procedure because of difficult veins, her quick, almost pain free needle stick and kind but professional bed side manner would put them at ease.
The various settings and patients Liz has encountered over the years have enabled her to become very skilled at finding the smallest and most fragile of vessels. Her specialities include infants and the elderly, diabetics of all ages, patients with rolling veins, on blood thinners or chemotherapy. She lives in downtown Santa Barbara, travels from Goleta to Carpintera and brings all the necessary supplies directly to you. All she needs from you is a lab request and your home or office becomes an instant draw station. Appointment times are very flexible, and she is friendly, reliable and punctual. Be kind to your arm and treat yourself to the luxury blood draw you deserve!!!
Mike brings more than just a medical perspective to his clients; at the age of 14, he began an athletic career as a pole-vaulter that would end up taking him on an incredible journey over the next 13 years of his life. Throughout his athletic journey Mike was constantly working to find the ideal balance of fitness and proper nutrition in order to maximize his performances. Combined with his medical knowledge the years of athletic experience provide a unique and successful combination that serve to benefit his staff and clients.
“After I shifted the focus of my practice from Sports Medicine into Nuclear Medicine specifically Interventional Endocrinology. I found myself questioning our western medical paradigm…Here I was performing thyroid cancer and Hyperthyroidism treatments with harmful radical thyroid radioactive ablations which really made me take a hard look in the mirror and become more of a researcher to find safer and more effective options to better treat my clients. During my research I realized that there were very few, if any, medically directed programs focused towards achieving a “Healthier Lifestyle” rather than typical “Diet” fads.” A few years later after training and working with some of the worlds foremost Bio-identical Hormone Replacement specialists I became Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Sort of just found my passion and the answers I had been looking for with this new specialty finally after years of treating people with the Band-Aid “fix it when its broken” mentality instead of at the root cause.”
Mike has spent the last 10 years in Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. He has trained over 120 physicians in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and consulting for their practices. Today his vision is a reality, and clients from all of the world come to benefit from the successful programs that have been established at Age Management Institute Santa Barbara. He firmly believes in educating the patient about the importance of good nutrition, hormone balance, stress management, and regular exercise is the key to aging well and having a high quality of life well into your golden years.