Functional Medicine

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine investigates the reasons behind health issues and aims for well-being by addressing the underlying causes of ailments for each person. It's a patient-centered approach that views individuals as holistic entities, recognizing their interconnectedness and the impact of all parts and dysfunctions on each other.

Functional Medicine vs Traditional Medicine

Functional Medicine

• Aims to identify and address the root causes of illness while considering the interconnectedness of bodily systems and focusing on personalized patient care.
• Looks at dysfunctions and symptoms “seeing around corners” hoping to see around corners, prevent disease, and reestablish health.

Traditional Medicine

• Treats specific symptoms with established protocols and medications, often overlooking holistic patient care and root causes of illness.
• You're either healthy or you have a disease/diagnosis.

How NMotion Applies Functional Medicine to Sports

We believe that athletes achieve optimal performance when all aspects of their health are in harmony. Through functional medicine techniques, we target any underlying causes of decreased performance, addressing factors such as hormone balance, gut health, nutrition, immune function, and more to attain peak physical condition. Even if you're deemed 'healthy' or ‘normal’ by conventional medicine standards, underlying dysfunctions may exist that require attention before they escalate into more serious injuries, illnesses, or declines in performance.

When Amanda Sadler, MD tells her patients she understands what they're going through, she means it.

“At the end of the day, I want my athletes to be happy, healthy, and performing at the top of their game."

Emerging Trends in Functional Sports Medicine

• NutrEval is a functional medicine test designed to assess nutrient levels in the body and their impact on overall function.
• GI Effects is an advanced stool test that offers valuable insights into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, the microbiome.

These tests are making waves in the professional sports world, with multiple teams in the NBA, NFL, and MLB incorporating NutraEval into their protocols.

Why We are Different

At NMotion, our providers delve deep to uncover the root cause of chronic inflammation, recurrent injuries, or any symptoms that may be impeding your performance.