Understanding What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You.

Functional medicine looks for the root cause behind your symptoms instead of just treating the symptom itself. It starts with a full picture of your health — history, lifestyle, genetics, and labs — to understand why you feel the way you do, then builds a plan around that cause.

A typical primary care visit is often built around a short appointment focused on one issue at a time. Functional medicine visits are longer, start with a deeper intake, and look at how your hormones, nutrition, stress, and genetics interact — rather than treating each symptom in isolation.

Functional medicine is commonly used for chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, unexplained weight changes, digestive issues, brain fog, mood changes, and autoimmune-related symptoms — especially when standard testing hasn't turned up clear answers.

Most functional medicine plans start with comprehensive labs that go beyond a standard annual physical — often including a full hormone panel, metabolic markers, and nutrient levels. Your provider will explain what's being tested and why before you commit to anything.

It varies by condition. Some patients notice changes in energy or sleep within a few weeks; hormone and metabolic shifts typically take longer to fully resolve, often 2–3 months of consistent care. Your provider will set expectations specific to your plan at your consultation.

Functional medicine care is self-pay. We accept HSA/FSA funds, CareCredit financing, and cash or card. We'll walk through pricing and payment options at your consultation.

Abbott Health & Wellness in Salina, Utah offers physician-led functional medicine for patients across Sevier County, including Richfield, Manti, Gunnison, and surrounding communities — without the drive to Salt Lake City.