Functional Medicine
A Comprehensive and Personalized Approach to Lifelong Health & Vitality
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness, rather than just treating symptoms.
This comprehensive and personalized approach takes into account each individual’s unique genetic makeup, biochemical imbalances, environmental factors, and lifestyle habits to create a tailored treatment plan. By understanding the interconnectedness of bodily systems and addressing underlying imbalances, Functional Medicine aims to optimize health, prevent disease, and promote vitality and well-being. With a strong emphasis on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and holistic therapies, Functional Medicine empowers patients to take an active role in their health journey, leading to long-lasting and sustainable outcomes.
Here are a few ways in which we integrate functional medicine into our practice, and a few benefits our patients can expect:
Nutritional Counseling: Nutritional guidance is a cornerstone of functional medicine. Chiropractors may offer dietary recommendations and lifestyle modifications to support optimal health and address specific health conditions. They may also recommend supplements or herbal remedies to address nutritional deficiencies or imbalances identified through lab testing.
Comprehensive Health Assessment: a thorough assessment that delves deeper into your medical history, lifestyle habits, diet, stress levels, and environmental exposures. This comprehensive approach allows us to identify underlying imbalances or contributing factors to health concerns.
Functional Lab Testing: We may utilize specialized laboratory tests to evaluate various aspects of a patient’s health, such as testing hormone levels, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, food sensitivities, or genetic predispositions. These tests provide valuable insights into the root causes of health problems and help tailor personalized treatment plans.
Lifestyle Modifications: Functional medicine emphasizes the importance of lifestyle factors, such as stress management, sleep quality, exercise, and environmental exposures, in promoting health and preventing disease. We are happy to educate our patients on how these lifestyle factors impact their well-being and provide strategies for making positive changes.
Collaborative Care: We can work collaboratively with your other healthcare providers, such as primary care physicians, nutritionists, acupuncturists, and mental health professionals, to ensure comprehensive care for you. This interdisciplinary approach allows for a more holistic and integrative treatment plan tailored to the individual’s needs.
Empowerment and Education: One of the key benefits of incorporating functional medicine into our chiropractic practice is empowering our patients to take an active role in their health.
By educating you about the underlying causes of their health issues and providing them with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions, we can help you achieve greater control over their well-being and long-term health outcomes.
Integrating functional medicine principles into our practice enables us to better address the root causes of our patients’ health issues, rather than just treating symptoms.
I’ve been going to Left hand chiropractic and seeing Dr Drew for over 7 years. I always leaving feeling so much better. Highly recommend!
– Kristin B.
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Dr. Drew is amazing. He is the only doctor I have met that truly cares about the health of his patients. He is the only one that places more importance on your health than his wallet. If you are in Boulder County and need a chiro, go to Dr. Drew!
– Tony C.
Five years later and I still LOVE Left Hand Chiropractic. I visit regularly for general adjustments to keep myself feeling great.
I LOVE left hand chiropractic. Dr Christine is so wonderful. She was able to help my colic / acid reflux 6 week old to go from sleeping a max of 1.5 hours straight to almost 7 hours straight! I live almost 45min away from left hand and I drive to see Dr Christine on a regular basis.
I am so grateful we found her and that she has been able to help our little guy. Dr Christine has a passion for helping expecting families and children that it shows in everything she does. Thank you again Dr Christine!
– Julie I.
Hours and Pricing
Chiropractic is available 9am – 6:30pm Monday through Thursday
Our fees are straightforward and all-inclusive.
- New Patient Chiropractic visit – $99
- Chiropractic visit (20 minute) – $55
- Nasal Specific Therapy – $75
- 6-visit package – $315
- 11-visit package – $575
Each visit includes chiropractic adjustments and any modalities you may need such as dry needling, Graston Technique, cold laser and muscle work at no additional cost.
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If you have health insurance, we can gladly supply you with a superbill which you can turn in directly to your insurance company.
We are always happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Read our reviews on Google, leave one for us, or contact us anytime!
Email Address
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1304 Vivian St. Longmont, CO 80501
Our building sits on the corner of Mountain View Avenue and Vivian Street. We are about a mile east of Longmont United Hospital on the same side of the street.