It’s never TOO EARLY or TOO LATE
to work towards being the
HEALTHIEST YOU !
At Functional Diagnostic Medicine, we’re all about root cause resolution… digging deep into what causes your disease. Start your journey to health today with our unique functional and lifestyle medicine program.

Why Functional Diagnostic Medicine?
Too often, people think of “wellness” in temporary terms. They want to work with doctors and take short-term steps, like medication, to improve annoying symptoms but never deal with unhealthy routines and lifestyle choices that created the illness in the first place.
After years of seeing this happen with her patients, Dr. Schulthess wanted to open a clinic that not only helped patients improve their holistic health and improve their overall wellness, but also give them the tools and coaching to continue their progress “infinitely,” or long after they have left the clinic for good.

What Makes Us Different Than Other Health Clinics?
Functional Diagnostic Medicine was founded with revolutionizing the treatment of holistic health on all levels, from body health including nutrition, dealing with toxins and environmental factors, and even helping patients with mindset so they can lead their healthiest lives.

Our Unique Approach to Improving Your Health
Functional Diagnostic Medicine staff brings decades of experienced healthcare through its unique and effective forms of care is provided to our patients, looking at all the factors that create health. We also focus on patient’s bio-individuality and unique situation that guides their care package.

Our Philosophy On Functional Medicine
The concept of “functional medicine” is prioritized at the Functional Diagnostic Medicine. Learn how, and why, we this is so important as the “medicine of the future” and gateway to living better.

Meet Dr. Schulthess
An integral part of Functional Diagnostic Medicine approach is a collaborative relationship between doctor and the patient. As doctors, we serve as your guide, helping our patients create health and feeling great in the long-term.
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Perhaps you have questions you’d like to ask before you make a decision to become a patient. Our patient coordinator is standing by, happy to answer any questions you have to determine if Functional Diagnostic Medicine is right for you.