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Functional Medicine & Clinical Nutrition in Jacksonville, Florida
Specializing in Women's Physical and Mental Health
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." -Thomas Edison
Functional Medicine is a systematic process to get to the ROOT CAUSE of your health concerns. With functional medicine we utilize cutting edge specialized testing to find and treat the actual cause of your symptoms, not simply mask your symptoms. The unofficial motto of functional medicine is "Test, Don't Guess." So, if you are ready to find the true root cause, functional medicine is a wonderfully effective tool!
Functional Medicine is a systematic process to get to the ROOT CAUSE of your health concerns. With functional medicine we utilize cutting edge specialized testing to find and treat the actual cause of your symptoms, not simply mask your symptoms. The unofficial motto of functional medicine is "Test, Don't Guess." So, if you are ready to find the true root cause, functional medicine is a wonderfully effective tool!
For the time being our clinic is only providing functional medicine services for patients who are also receiving acupuncture care at our clinic in Jacksonville, FL. If you wish to also receive acupuncture care, we'd be happy to provide functional medicine as a complement to your care (separate follow-up functional medicine fees apply).
Meet Kendra Lay
Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Nationally Certified Herbalist, Acupuncture Physician
What can working with Kendra do for you?
Find the root causes of what is making you feel unwell through specialty lab testing and interpretation of blood chemistry
Expert guidance on which herbal and nutritional supplements to take (the ones that really make a difference)
Restore energy and vitality to your life
Learn practical strategies and receive coaching on how to find and prepare healthy foods and the best lifestyle tips to keep you well
Find the root causes of what is making you feel unwell through specialty lab testing and interpretation of blood chemistry
Expert guidance on which herbal and nutritional supplements to take (the ones that really make a difference)
Restore energy and vitality to your life
Learn practical strategies and receive coaching on how to find and prepare healthy foods and the best lifestyle tips to keep you well
Specializing In:
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Menopausal and Perimenopausal Symptoms
Fertility Enhancement
PMS/Menstrual Cramps/Irregular Periods
Autoimmune Conditions
Digestive Issues--Chronic IBS-C or IBD-D, Acid Reflux, chronic gas and bloating
Anxiety and Mood Imbalances
Memory, Focus and Cognitive Enhancement
Chronic Pain
Menopausal and Perimenopausal Symptoms
Fertility Enhancement
PMS/Menstrual Cramps/Irregular Periods
Autoimmune Conditions
Digestive Issues--Chronic IBS-C or IBD-D, Acid Reflux, chronic gas and bloating
Anxiety and Mood Imbalances
Memory, Focus and Cognitive Enhancement
Speciality Lab Testing:
A Sample of Available Testing:
(Pricing is Approximate and is given as a reference)
Adrenal Stress Index - Evaluates the body's ability to handle chronic stress, and assesses the effects of stress on the body. $175
DUTCH Hormone Test - Evaluates sex hormones as well as adrenal hormones for a comprehensive picture of your endocrine wellness. This test can be useful for not only hormonal type symptoms but for fatigue, mood issues, cognition and more. $399
Genetic Testing for Health Enhancement - Our genetic variations can have a great impact over our current and future health. Contrary to popular belief, your genes are not your destiny. Diet, lifestyle and environmental factors can "turn-on" or "turn-off" your genetic code and impact your health. By running specialized genetic health testing, we can support your genes and your best health. $240
GI MAP Test for Gut Health - Specialty functional medicine testing for digestive disorders - acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc. Gut health has tremendous impact over many areas of our wellbeing. Autoimmune disease, skin conditions and mental health (anxiety and depression) are some of the areas where improving gut health can be of massive benefit. $335
Food Sensitivity Testing - Prices ranges from $150-350 depending on how comprehensive the test is.
Organic Acids Test (OAT) - An Organic Acids Test is a comprehensive test that looks at byproducts of metabolism in your body. This can uncover vital information about energy production in the body, functional nutrient status, detoxification status, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter status for mental health, and markers for infections such as yeast and bacteria. $330
Toxicity Testing: mold toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, hidden viral and bacterial infections - all of which can make you feel unwell and contribute to a host of symptoms and disease processes. Ranges from $150-350
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis: A functional medicine approach to interpreting standard labs that are ordered at standard annual office visits (for example, a complete blood count and a metabolic panel), this test uses a special way of looking at the tests that can uncover hidden issues with organ dysfunction, nutritional deficits or immune system challenges. (included in your basic labs, ranges from $80-300 depending on what markers need tested).
Comprehensive Thyroid Testing: Approximately $125
(Pricing is Approximate and is given as a reference)
Adrenal Stress Index - Evaluates the body's ability to handle chronic stress, and assesses the effects of stress on the body. $175
DUTCH Hormone Test - Evaluates sex hormones as well as adrenal hormones for a comprehensive picture of your endocrine wellness. This test can be useful for not only hormonal type symptoms but for fatigue, mood issues, cognition and more. $399
Genetic Testing for Health Enhancement - Our genetic variations can have a great impact over our current and future health. Contrary to popular belief, your genes are not your destiny. Diet, lifestyle and environmental factors can "turn-on" or "turn-off" your genetic code and impact your health. By running specialized genetic health testing, we can support your genes and your best health. $240
GI MAP Test for Gut Health - Specialty functional medicine testing for digestive disorders - acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc. Gut health has tremendous impact over many areas of our wellbeing. Autoimmune disease, skin conditions and mental health (anxiety and depression) are some of the areas where improving gut health can be of massive benefit. $335
Food Sensitivity Testing - Prices ranges from $150-350 depending on how comprehensive the test is.
Organic Acids Test (OAT) - An Organic Acids Test is a comprehensive test that looks at byproducts of metabolism in your body. This can uncover vital information about energy production in the body, functional nutrient status, detoxification status, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter status for mental health, and markers for infections such as yeast and bacteria. $330
Toxicity Testing: mold toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, hidden viral and bacterial infections - all of which can make you feel unwell and contribute to a host of symptoms and disease processes. Ranges from $150-350
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis: A functional medicine approach to interpreting standard labs that are ordered at standard annual office visits (for example, a complete blood count and a metabolic panel), this test uses a special way of looking at the tests that can uncover hidden issues with organ dysfunction, nutritional deficits or immune system challenges. (included in your basic labs, ranges from $80-300 depending on what markers need tested).
Comprehensive Thyroid Testing: Approximately $125
Symptoms and Diagnoses Can Have Many Underlying Causes
Related Services:
Nutritional Counseling & Healing--Nutritional status has an enormous impact on our overall well-being. Together, we will look at your food intake and design a balanced way of eating that promotes optimal health. Read my article on my nutrition philosophy and how to find the right diet for you.
Detoxification Programs to Support Ideal Health--We live in a toxic world. Thousands of chemicals, toxic metals such as mercury, pharmaceutical remnants and pesticides lace our food, air and water. Our organs of detoxification--our liver, kidneys, skin and bowels--are often overburdened with this toxic load, creating a need to optimize the process of detoxification. Indications of needing to detox are headaches, sensitivities to chemicals and perfumes, allergies and sinus problems, joint pain, digestive upset, a "feeling" of toxicity and weight gain.
Detoxification Programs to Support Ideal Health--We live in a toxic world. Thousands of chemicals, toxic metals such as mercury, pharmaceutical remnants and pesticides lace our food, air and water. Our organs of detoxification--our liver, kidneys, skin and bowels--are often overburdened with this toxic load, creating a need to optimize the process of detoxification. Indications of needing to detox are headaches, sensitivities to chemicals and perfumes, allergies and sinus problems, joint pain, digestive upset, a "feeling" of toxicity and weight gain.
What to Expect:
1st Visit: When you come for your first appointment, we'll go over a thorough health history. You'll have also filled out a thorough health history survey (The "Systems Survey") that will help uncover which organ systems may be under stress. You may be recommended to start changing a few things in your dietary habits or to making some lifestyle changes.
After that, we'll order lab testing that will be the first line in uncovering what is making you feel unwell.
2nd Visit: We'll have all labs back. We'll take results from the labs (the objective) and the Systems Survey and your clinical symptoms/history (the subjective) to come up with a Nutrition Plan of Action. You'll take home a report of these findings and what you'll be implementing to correct them. We'll also discuss if ordering any additional labs might be of benefit.
3rd Visit and Beyond: We'll meet about once a month to check-in and make sure you are progressing as planned. Each patient is different and will require different tweaks to their plan. When working on these health issues it is often akin to "peeling an onion." There are different layers to the dis-ease and different levels of treatment.
Additional Visits/Health Coaching: Some patients will benefit from weekly check-ins in the first few months of working together to make sure that their dietary and lifestyle changes are going well. These sessions also help to add accountability and ensure mastery of new habits.
After that, we'll order lab testing that will be the first line in uncovering what is making you feel unwell.
2nd Visit: We'll have all labs back. We'll take results from the labs (the objective) and the Systems Survey and your clinical symptoms/history (the subjective) to come up with a Nutrition Plan of Action. You'll take home a report of these findings and what you'll be implementing to correct them. We'll also discuss if ordering any additional labs might be of benefit.
3rd Visit and Beyond: We'll meet about once a month to check-in and make sure you are progressing as planned. Each patient is different and will require different tweaks to their plan. When working on these health issues it is often akin to "peeling an onion." There are different layers to the dis-ease and different levels of treatment.
Additional Visits/Health Coaching: Some patients will benefit from weekly check-ins in the first few months of working together to make sure that their dietary and lifestyle changes are going well. These sessions also help to add accountability and ensure mastery of new habits.
Jacksonville Functional Medicine Service Fees
- Initial Consultation $170 (90 minutes reserved)
- 1st Follow-Up Consultations (Comprehensive Review of Labs, Includes a Plan of Action) $170 (90 minutes reserved)
- 30 Minute Consultation/ Recommended to Meet Once Per Month to $70 (30 minutes reserved)
- Test fees and herbs/supplements are in addition to these costs.
Are You a Good Candidate for Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition?
- You are ready to invest in your health. Often these changes will require a significant investment of time, resources and effort. It will be worth it.
- You are willing to make dietary changes to improve your health.
- You are willing to take herbal and nutritional supplements to improve your health and address underlying causes of dis-ease.
- You are ready to make lifestyle changes that support your physical and mental health.
- You are willing to take steps to manage stress and address emotional causes of dis-ease, as necessary, to support your overall health.
- You understand that healing is a process, non-linear (can go up and down) and often takes time. You understand that functional medicine isn't a quick-fix, but a process to unravel the origins of your dis-ease and provide solutions that correct underlying imbalances.
Receive 10% off retail price and use your health savings account to purchase the best quality professional grade supplements.