AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
Our 5-step approach uncovers the root cause of your concerns and guides you through implementing personalized solutions. We provide comprehensive support, including meal planning, grocery shopping, ideas for cooking nutritious meals, and support for establishing effective routines.
By following our roadmap, you will achieve lasting results for generational health.
WHY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
Functional Medicine tackles the root causes of disease instead of symptom management. It provides personalized care, addressing lifestyle factors and imbalances often overlooked by conventional medicine.
At Back to Eden Functional Medicine, we have seen the remarkable results of this approach in restoring patients' health and vitality.
MEET THE FAMILY
Patrick combines his Emergency Medicine background with holistic care. After experiencing the benefits of functional medicine personally, he integrated it into his practice, offering hope to patients with seemingly untreatable conditions.
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Ruth is an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach who loves to empower people on their wellness journeys. She integrates her 10-plus years of experience as a licensed mental health therapist with her love of creating delicious, allergy-friendly, and nutrient dense meals into her coaching, focusing on nervous system regulation and stress management.
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Is functional medicine safe?Yes! Functional medicine, especially as practiced by Back to Eden Functional Medicine, does not seek to replace conventional medicine. Our goal is to provide the best medical care possible by utilizing the latest research and collaborating with your primary care physician.
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Do you accept insurance?Unfortunately, no. We will work with you to identify tests that can be ordered by your primary care provider and attempt to save you as much money as possible, whenever possible.
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Do you accept patients from other states?At this time, we are only taking patients in the state of California.
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Do you accept FSA/HSA?Yes. Functional medicine treatment is covered by FSA and HSA
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Do you accept Medicare patients?Unfortunately, if you are under Medicare or are eligible for Medicare, we cannot work with you as a patient.
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Will you be my primary care doctor?No. One requirement of working with Back to Eden Functional Medicine is that you commit to maintaining a relationship with your primary care physician (PCP). Our goal is not to replace your PCP but to work together with them with the goal of improving your health.
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What conditions or health issues can be addressed with functional medicine?Functional medicine can address a wide range of health issues, including chronic conditions, autoimmune disorders, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, and more.