Personalized Care for Whole-Body Wellness

Functional Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Consultation Required?

    Yes. Your functional medicine experience begins with an in-depth consultation. Before your visit, you’ll complete a detailed intake form covering your symptoms, lifestyle habits, goals, medical history, and any current health concerns.

    During your consultation, your provider will review your information, discuss what you’re experiencing, and help determine which diagnostic lab tests may be most beneficial — such as hormone panels, gut health testing, micronutrient levels, or food sensitivities.


    This step allows us to uncover what’s driving your symptoms so we can create a personalized roadmap to better health.

  • Treatment Type:

    No two treatment plans are alike. Your plan may include a combination of:

    • Nutrition and lifestyle guidance

    • Supplements, vitamins, or nutraceuticals

    • Prescription medication (if appropriate)

    • Hormone optimization or replacement therapy

    • Peptide therapy to support cellular healing and repair

    We don’t guess — we use advanced diagnostic testing and evidence-based protocols to guide your treatment plan. The goal is to restore balance at the cellular level so your body can function the way it was designed to.

  • Results

    Functional medicine focuses on healing from the inside out. Some patients begin noticing improvements within a few weeks, especially with energy and digestion. Others may require several months to correct deeper imbalances.

    Most patients experience results such as:

    • Improved energy and mental clarity

    • Better digestion and gut health

    • Easier weight management

    • Balanced hormones and better sleep

    • Reduced inflammation and fewer symptoms

    Your provider evaluates progress at follow-up visits and adjusts your plan as needed to ensure you continue moving forward.

  • Number of Treatments Needed:

    Patients generally experience relief within one treatment cycle, though maintenance cycles every 3–6 months may be recommended for chronic or recurring digestive issues.

  • Downtime:

    None

A Smarter, Root-Cause Approach to Health

Functional medicine is a personalized, science-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of symptoms—not just managing them temporarily.

Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all treatment, functional medicine considers the whole picture: your lifestyle, nutrition, stress levels, environment, sleep, and genetics. By understanding how these factors interact, we can create a customized plan that restores balance, improves how your body functions, and supports long-term health and vitality.

Our Approach at Total Skin

At Total Skin Dermatology & Aesthetics, we believe great care goes beyond treating symptoms — it starts with listening. Our approach blends medical expertise, advanced diagnostics, and personalized guidance to help you achieve results that are not only effective, but sustainable.

1. We Treat the Whole Person, Not the Diagnosis

Your skin and overall wellness are connected. Instead of isolating a single concern, we look at your lifestyle, nutrition, stress, hormonal patterns, and environment to understand the full picture of your health.

2. Root-Cause Focused

We don’t guess — we investigate. Whether we’re treating acne, inflammatory skin conditions, weight concerns, or chronic fatigue, we use advanced testing to identify what’s happening internally so we can address the true cause.

3. Personalized Treatment Plans

No two patients are the same. Your care plan is customized to your unique needs, goals, and results of testing. This may include a combination of:

  • Functional medicine strategies

  • Peptide therapy

  • Medical-grade skincare

  • Hormone optimization

  • Nutrition & lifestyle support

4. Integrative + Evidence-Based

We combine the best of science and holistic wellness. Every recommendation is backed by research, but we also recognize that whole-body healing requires restoring balance — not just prescribing treatment.

5. Continued Support & Progress Tracking

Healing is a journey — and we walk through it with you. We monitor your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and empower you with education so you understand your body and can maintain lasting results.

Ideal For

  • Fatigue and low energy

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Digestive issues

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Weight management challenges

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Skin health concerns

  • Stress and mood disorders

Did you know…

Up to 70% of your immune system lives in your gut — which is why functional medicine often starts with digestive health, even when symptoms show up somewhere else.

Find the Treatment That’s Right For You

Thanks to our many services, we’re equipped to help with a variety of skin conditions and aesthetic concerns. To use our treatment planning tool, simply select your target area and see what options can help you.

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Why Choose Total Skin

Skilled Providers

Our expert team possesses the skills and experience necessary to help you achieve your goals.

Tailored Treatments

Our Peptide Therapy allows for treatments that are uniquely you, based on what your needs.

Latest Treatments

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care by staying current with the latest technologies and treatments available on the market.

Targeted Peptide Therapy for Digestion, Weight, Healing, Inflammation & Hormone Support

Peptide therapy is customizable and highly targeted – meaning each peptide is selected based on your unique goals and symptoms. Whether you are looking to heal your gut, reduce inflammation, accelerate injury recovery, support sustainable weight loss, or improve hormone balance, peptides work at the cellular level to restore function instead of just masking symptoms. Your provider will recommend the right peptide based on advanced testing and your individual treatment plan.

Ideal For

Weight Loss

Peptides used for weight loss help reduce cravings, curb appetite, and improve how your body burns stored fat. Unlike quick-fix dieting, peptide therapy works with your metabolism to create lasting, maintainable results. Many patients experience steady weight loss, better energy, and fewer food-related struggles.

Mental Clarity

Peptides for mental clarity help reduce brain fog and improve focus, memory, and concentration. By supporting healthy brain signaling and reducing inflammation, these peptides help you think clearly and stay mentally energized throughout the day. Patients often feel more productive, motivated, and mentally balanced.

Joint Repair & Inflammation Relief

Peptides designed for joint repair help reduce inflammation, relieve discomfort, and support the body’s natural healing process. By improving tissue repair and decreasing irritation in the joints, patients can move more comfortably and get back to the activities they love. This is an ideal option for chronic pain, overuse injuries, or inflammation-related discomfort.

Faster Healing & Recovery

Healing and recovery peptides help your body repair itself more quickly after injury, strain, or a medical procedure. By supporting tissue repair and reducing inflammation, these peptides speed up recovery and help you get back to feeling your best. Many patients notice less soreness, quicker healing, and improved mobility.

Digestive Healing & Gut Optimization

Gut-focused peptides help reduce digestive irritation, repair the gut lining, and support a healthier, more balanced digestive system. They work from the inside out to ease symptoms like bloating, gas, and inflammation. Many patients notice more comfort, fewer sensitivities, and improved digestive regularity.

Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women

Bioidentical hormone therapy helps women feel like themselves again by restoring hormones to healthy, balanced levels. It can reduce symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, and brain fog. With customized dosing based on lab results, BHRT brings your body back into balance – naturally.

Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men

Bioidentical hormone therapy helps men regain strength, focus, and stamina by restoring hormone levels to a healthy range. It can improve energy, motivation, sleep, sexual health, and overall performance—helping you feel like yourself again. Your treatment plan is customized based on your goals and lab results.

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