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How To Find A Functional Medicine Doctor

January 8, 2019

How to find a naturopath | How To Find A Functional Medicine Doctor

Happy 2019! New year, new me! With January officially in full swing, many of us have specific health goals in mind- whether it’s to lose a little weight, try a new type of diet (looking at all you Whole 30-ers), or maybe even to get to the bottom of a chronic issue.

If you’re visiting my site, you probably are somewhat curious about holistic approaches to health and wellness. So today, I wanted to chat about how you can find a functional medicine doctor to help you achieve your health goals for 2019 and furthermore, a greater quality of life. Have you heard of Dr. Oz or Dr. Mark Hyman or even Dr. Axe? Ok, these are the type of peeps I’m talking about. Your health is especially an area to think about investing in as we all start to become real, legitimized adults with pre-mature aging (hello forehead wrinkles) and responsibilities like houses and kids (yikes, but like yay). Plzzz keep in mind these are just my own tips from my own personal experience. Do you baby boo.
Leggo y’all.

How To Find A Functional Medicine Doctor

OK- First things first. What the F is functional medicine?

Functional medicine looks at the root cause of the overall problem, and not just the symptom(s) occurring. You may have heard this term before along with others like naturopath or integrative. They all vary somewhat but come from the same “functional” grouping in my book.

Basically, most of us American millennials grew up only knowing about conventional medicine, aka standard healthcare (i.e., you get sick, you go to the doctor, he looks at you for 5 minutes, and you walk out with a prescription for a few drugs to treat the symptoms you’re experiencing). As one of my fave functional medicine mavens, Dr. Will Cole, notes, “This traditional model works well for acute diseases, trauma, infections, and emergencies,” (i.e., you break a bone!) Where this can go wrong is in the form of chronic conditions (maybe something is off in your gut or your hormones, etc causing those symptoms).

I was first introduced to this world of alternative medicine options when my mom decided to 100% use this holistic approach to treat her ovarian cancer, rather than only looking at chemo, radiation, and surgeries as options. And, if you’re an avid reader of my blog, you’ll know this route she’s taken has been incredibly successful.

I’ve also turned to this whole functional medicine thang to help with chronic sinus/allergy issues, migraines, and skin problems of my own- all symptoms of what I believe to be a greater underlying issue. It’s a long journey of discovery and I’ll be sure to share the story along the way, especially in this upcoming year. But, enough of that saga for now.

If thinking about exploring functional medicine options, keep in mind there are two ends of the spectrum, as one of my go-to resources This Organic Girl notes. Her own post regarding her search for functional medicine is what actually helped me find a doctor, the inspiration here!

Let me break it down:

On one side, we have practitioners (health coaches, nutritionists, etc who are not doctors but have received varying certifications and courses). Great for those who do not have serious chronic health concerns. Usually a good match for goals like losing weight, improving diet, or addressing symptoms related to minor digestion discomfort and fatigue. (Psst, you can work with me as your health coach here!)
On the other side, we have actual doctors with specialty medical training and clinical expertise: MD, DC, NDs. Probably worth going this route if you have more serious and persistent issues.

Forewarning, no thanks to our healthcare system, you’ll have to pay out of pocket for these services as insurance does not cover them. I know, I’m rolling my eyes right now too. But, I truly believe without a doubt the greatest investment you can make is to invest in your health.

So, here are the top 3 online databases I personally used to find my own functional medicine doctor. Just put in your own zipcode!

  • The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
  • The Institute For Functional Medicine

Any questions? I’d love to help however I can! Until next time,

XOXO – Dani

5 Comments · Holistic Lifestyle

Comments

  1. Sabrina says

    January 11, 2019 at 11:44 am

    Woow..great work must say. Thanks for sharing this and I must say this is very impressive guide.

    Reply
    • Danielle.estes2 says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      I’m so glad! I hope you find it helpful!! That’s why I wanted to create it- because I had such a hard time finding something like this when I was searching for recommendations myself! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Health McCaleb says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:08 am

    Thanks for sharing resources! glad to hear that the holistic approach helped your mother with her ovarian cancer, I think this is amazing! eating healthy and living a good lifestyle do really improve your quality of life.

    Reply
    • Danielle.estes2 says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply

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I started my Instagram account back in college whe I started my Instagram account back in college when Instagram first came out (yikes aging myself here lolz) and the same year my Mom got diagnosed with a very aggressive form of stage 4 ovarian cancer. 

Most of you guys have seen me over the years post about how this changed the course of my life, pushing me into a deep rooted passion for all things health & wellness - out of fear of wanting to avoid the same future diagnosis for myself AND to heal myself, specifically my lifelong issues with my skin.

11 years ago we spent Christmas in Seaton Hospital here in Austin, Texas as my Mom was pushed into surgery as the first wave of her “treatment.” If you’re new to following me, the story goes that my Mom decided to treat her cancer 100% holistically. 

And she’s successfully managed it herself since Dec 2011. Her 10 year anniversary was last year and this year the message of how lucky our family is has been on loop in my mind. I know this is rare and it’s not lost on me for one second how special and unique our circumstances are. 

I specifically remember eating take out pizza from Whole Foods (before I even knew what a health food store was ha!) in the hospital room on Christmas Day watching my Mom recover in her hospital bed, all of us so full of fear of what the future would bring.

Now being back in Austin, living here, driving by that hospital, going grocery shopping at that same Whole Foods, it’s a wild TRIP. So, this is an appreciation post for everything this major life circumstance taught me. And how it has 200 million bajillion % only changed my life for the better. 

Happy holidays babes.

XO, Dani
WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? Who is the best ver WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? 

Who is the best version of you, the future self version of you, the acne free YOU?

Start meditating on this and daydreaming about who she is, what she looks like, and how she feels everyday.

This mindset trick changed the game for me when it came to finally breaking through barriers and repeated patterns around my skin! I swear it’s like the secret weapon for a good skin day. I know it sounds crazy but it’s so true because here’s the thing…

If we constantly program our minds to identify as someone who is “acne prone,” we inevitably will repeat that cycle, that loop, that pattern. So, rewire and change the story in your brain.

Need help getting started? DM me “meditation.”
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Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are or are NOT safe for a clear complexion? What is or isn’t going to trigger ACNE? Or just even what is or isn’t generally healthy?

This morning I was trying to think back to when I first got really into the health & wellness world and slowly started flirting with diet changes - of course with the ultimate goal of healing my skin and a slew of other symptoms.

I became obsessed with reading books and listening to podcasts and soaking up every piece of info I could find and then (treating myself like a personal science experiment lolz) would spend hours in my local health food stores applying what I had learned that week and picking out new foods to try, cultivating recipes in my little apartment kitchen.

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At the end of the day, a good rule of thumb is to stock up on the fresh produce section first and foods in their freshest, most wholesome state. Then, when it comes to the other ailes like this, buy products with simple ingredient lists that are as minimally processed as possible. 

Have questions on grocery lists for clearing acne? Want more of my favorite brands? DM me “grocery”

XO, dani

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Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly grocery run….
But also Whole Foods take all my money.
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Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m havin Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m having a clear skin girl summer: not picking at breakouts, sticking to a nontoxic beauty routine, and showing up to take charge of my health every damn day. Ya feel me?

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Feeling good everyday and clearing your acne isn’t always about the perfect diet or skincare routine. Trust me, you can be eating all the kale in the world and applying all the right products but if your internal world is a wreak, it will show up externally as physical ailments & symptoms. 

This is your body’s way of trying to talk to you and part of healing skin from the inside out is making space for the key nutrients of joy, adventure, and time away to experience the world outside of the sometimes daily monotonous routine. 

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But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya know?! 🤪

Just not the whole solution.

Want to know the real way to clear skin? If you have adult acne, listen up. 

It’s internal AND external work. 

It’s slowly overhauling your lifestyle to create change mentally, emotionally, and physically. Building healthier habits with what foods you use as fuel everyday, how you speak to yourself, what products you choose to put on your skin, and so much more. 

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