What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a patient-centered, investigative approach that helps those living with chronic conditions, including allergies and asthma, find long-lasting relief and improved overall health by addressing the root cause of the symptoms. Our founder, Dr. John Zwetchkenbaum, has spent nearly 30 years treating asthma and allergies with this unique approach.
“I’ve always looked for the root causes of my patients’ problems. Through functional medicine, we can treat the whole patient, offering integrated solutions to promote better health.” —Dr. Z
Our goal is to improve your total quality of life.
In nearly 30 years of treating allergies, we’ve found that allergy symptoms are more than just sneezes and rashes—they’re an expression of our bodies in reactive mode, and today’s lifestyles make it very difficult to get out of that mode.
Functional medicine is the key to returning the body to whole health, and that’s why we created Dr. Z’s Functional Medicine Program through AAPRI’s Center for Functional Medicine. Our focus is to identify the root causes of your symptoms and understand the contributing factors, which may include your genetics, your environment, and your lifestyle.
Then, together, we create a comprehensive, step-by-step plan that includes a focus on lifestyle changes, to remedy those factors, alleviate symptoms, and improve your health—a real plan that really works. It’s not a quick fix, but with sustained commitment it can have positive, long-lasting results. Visit the AAPRI Center for Functional Medicine to learn more.