7 Things That Define Functional Medicine at Optimum Health

A clear, personalized, and truly integrative approach to your health

Functional Medicine can mean a lot of different things depending on where you go. At some clinics, it’s endless lab panels. At others, it’s supplements on top of supplements. And for many people, it feels overwhelming before they even get started.

At Optimum Health, we’ve built a Functional Medicine process that’s simple, transparent, and centered around real clarity — not confusion.
Here are the 7 things that make our approach different.


1. A Free 15-Minute Discovery Consultation

Before you commit to anything, you get space to:

  • Share your symptoms and goals

  • Ask questions

  • Understand how our process works

  • Get clarity on next steps

No pressure. Just a conversation about whether we’re the right fit.


2. A Structured, Predictable Process

We remove the guesswork with a simple, easy-to-understand flow:

Discovery Call → Comprehensive Exam & History → Order Labs (if needed) → Personalized Plan → Ongoing Collaborative Care

Potential clients love this because it makes the process far less intimidating.



3. Patient-Specific Protocols Based on Your Lab Results

Your plan is built around your results + biology — not generic templates.

You’ll receive:

  • Nutrition guidance tailored to your lifestyle

  • Targeted supplement strategy

  • Clear priorities

  • An approach that actually feels doable

This keeps your plan focused, effective, and sustainable.


4. Access to Hundreds of Tests & Biomarkers

If testing is appropriate, we can order advanced labs that provide real clarity:

  • Comprehensive blood panels

  • Full thyroid evaluations

  • Gut and microbiome testing

  • Adrenal, hormone, and stress markers

  • Inflammation, nutrients, and longevity metrics

We can explore virtually any biomarker needed to understand what’s happening inside your body.


5. Testing Options for People Who Want to Optimize, Not Just “Fix”

Functional Medicine isn’t only for individuals with chronic symptoms. Many clients work with us because they want to:

  • Improve energy and recovery

  • Optimize training and physical performance

  • Extend health span and prevent future issues

  • Build a strong baseline for long-term wellbeing

This type of testing gives anyone — not just the sick — a roadmap for longevity.


6. An Integrative, One-Stop Approach to Health

While Functional Medicine is the foundation of what we do, Optimum Health is built to support the entire spectrum of your wellness — all under one roof.

If something can benefit your health, performance, or recovery, we likely offer it here.

This includes access to services like:

You’re never pushed into anything you don’t need.
But having these tools available means your care can be more complete, more efficient, and more effective — without having to bounce between multiple clinics.

It’s Functional Medicine with the convenience of a full integrative wellness environment.


7. Ongoing Care That Adapts With You

We adapt your plan as your body responds, making adjustments based on:

  • Symptom changes

  • Lifestyle shifts

  • Stress levels

  • Personal goals

This keeps the process flexible, collaborative, and centered around your long-term success.


Ready to see what personalized Functional Medicine looks like?

Whether you're addressing symptoms or aiming for peak performance, our approach gives you clarity, direction, and a plan built specifically for you.

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Matt Cady

This article was written by Matt Cady, Chiropractor and Performance & Rehab Specialist.

In my blog, I share my insights rehab science, strength and conditioning, running, nutrition, and supplementation to help individuals move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best.

📍Inver Grove Heights, MN

Specialties: Rehab-Based Chiropractic, Strength & Conditioning, Running Mechanics, Movement Screens, Functional Medicine & Diagnostic Testing

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