Functional Medicine in Michigan, providing holistic care through natural therapies and advanced testing to uncover the root causes of health concerns
Providing You With Cutting Edge Functional, Naturopathic, Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Michigan
Don't let unanswered symptoms hold you back any longer. If traditional medicine has let you down, leaving you feeling frustrated and hopeless, we're here to offer a different approach. Since 2012, Dr. Shields and his team have helped thousands of patients in Michigan and across the country using functional and naturopathic medicine.
Meet with one of our doctors, trained in functional medicine, naturopathic medicine, advanced physiology, and biochemistry. Our Certified Functional Medicine Practitioners (C.F.M.P.) or Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.) are available to consult with you via Zoom or in person. They will delve into your in-depth history and questionnaire responses with you. Working together, we will piece together clues from your questionnaires, symptoms, and personal history to identify what factors are causing your health issues.
Our extensive Comprehensive Functional Blood Panel evaluates over 80 biomarkers, and we aren’t going to simply look at the medical ranges but also the optimal ranges. Our testing looks at liver, gallbladder, kidney function, immune response, inflammation levels, multiple autoimmune markers, 17 essential nutrients, detoxification capacity, thyroid health, and other hormone levels. We begin with the essential tests and add more only if necessary.
With your consultation and testing completed, you will finally understand what has been holding you back and why you haven't been able to get well. We will provide you with a personalized and specific game plan to help you holistically address the various causes of your problems, allowing your body to do what it was designed to do: heal. The best part? We will be there every step of the way to ensure you achieve your goals.
Your circle of influence and community support, sense of purpose and meaning, constructive thoughts and empowering beliefs, and effective nervous system regulation all play crucial roles in your recovery and healing process. A healthy mindset isn't just positive thinking—it's about creating the right mental environment where healing can flourish.
Hippocrates was famously quoted as saying, "All disease begins in the gut." While maybe not all diseases originate in the gut, modern research supports the idea that issues such as leaky gut, dysbiosis, candida overgrowth, and faulty digestive function can significantly impact both mental and physical health. These gut-related problems can disrupt overall well-being and contribute to a range of health issues.
Without proper elimination and detoxification of toxins and metabolic waste, these toxins can damage the cells, which results in inflammation. Inflammation has been linked to Alzheimers, Dementia, Heart Disease, Hormone Resistance, Autoimmune Disease, and so much more.
Hormones and neurotransmitters play crucial roles in regulating appetite, energy levels, immune function, sleep cycles, metabolism, and mood. Restoring and maintaining balance in these molecules is essential for overall health and well-being, as imbalances can contribute to various physical and mental health issues.
It has been estimated that 90% of Americans have at least one medically low nutrient level. Fats, proteins, and nutrients are the building blocks of every tissue, organ, gland, and molecule in the body. Nutritional deficiencies and even insufficiencies can impair the body’s ability to heal and function properly, further exacerbating health challenges.
Each person's health journey is unique, which is why working with a Functional and Integrative Medicine doctor can be so important. While symptoms may appear similar, the underlying causes can vary significantly. For instance, low thyroid function might stem from an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or result from excessive inflammation affecting thyroid hormone function and conversion.
We understand the importance of personalized care!
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Let us help you in understanding more about your body by scheduling your consultation with the functional and naturopathic medicine experts at Integrative Wellness Centers.
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Our incredible team of wellness experts is committed to excellence and dedicated to delivering exceptional naturopathic, functional, integrative & holistic health services. Specializing in natural solutions for autoimmune, digestive, hormone, thyroid, diabetes, and fatigue related conditions.
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At Michigan Integrative Wellness Centers, our functional medicine and naturopathic approach supports conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, gut issues, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve better health.
Functional medicine addresses the root causes of health issues rather than just the symptoms. They review your health history, lifestyle, environment, and genetics to create a personalized plan. Functional medicine combines testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural therapies (sometimes with conventional medicine) to restore balance and support long-term health.
We currently do not work with patients who are 12 years old or younger, pregnant, nursing, undergoing active cancer treatment, or have stage 5 kidney disease and are trying to avoid starting dialysis.
Yes! If you live over two hours from our office, we offer phone or video appointments. We are accepting patients from every state except patients who reside in New York, New Jersey, Hawaii or Rhode Island. We are not currently accepting patients who don't live in the United States.
Yes, we offer payment plans through CareCredit. CareCredit offers up to 18 months at 0% interest. Payment plans can be as low as $125 a month. You can apply online for CareCredit or call (800) 365-8295.
Initial Consultation (30 minutes) and Review of Test Findings (30 minutes): $59 ($500 Value) Our initial care plans may consist of one or multiple visits over a 4-7 month period, with total costs varying based on the severity of your condition. To make this process as stress-free as possible, we offer flexible payment options both in-office and through CareCredit. Our care plans are designed to give you everything you need for success, without any surprises. We believe in being upfront with you from the start, providing a good faith estimate of the total investment required for your health. This way, you’ll have a clear understanding of what it will take to complete your journey to wellness. We’re not in the business of stringing you along or creating uncertainty. Instead, we’re committed to offering all the tools, support, and resources necessary to help you get well and stay well. Our care plans may include: -- Nutraceuticals -- Visits with your doctor - Support from our Wellness/Success Coach -- Lab reviews -- Case review -- Wellness Workshops -- Additional materials, such as a food journal, workbook, and cookbook -- Direct email and phone access to your care team between visits. Our goal is to empower you with a complete roadmap to better health from day one.
In most cases, your care here will be covered through a FSA or a HSA. However, we recommend you contact your account coordinator to ensure that your plan will cover your expenses.
Medical insurance does not pay for care that is based on supplements and dietary changes. Because insurance is not involved it allows us to treat patients naturally and in the manner in which we have found to be most effective.
The majority of patients are recommended to take a comprehensive blood test evaluating over 80 different bio-markers and all of the primary organ systems of the body. The doctor will also recommend additional testing depending on your unique case and goals. The testing we offer can include but are not limited to a stool test, a hormone test, a food sensitivity test or in depth nutritional test.
If your case is accepted and you are admitted to care, the next step is to complete the testing your doctor ordered, schedule your next visit to go over the test results. At your next scheduled visit you will then start your first nutraceutical protocol and get recommended dietary changes.
Your consultation will be scheduled for 30 minutes but the total time you are in the clinic can take 40-90 minutes total. During your consultation we will let you know if we can accept your case and admit you to care. In order to accept your case we will need to first, determine if we can help you and secondly, make sure you are willing and able to do what it takes in order for us to help you. If those two requirements are met and your case is admitted we will go over the required testing, care plan outline and financial obligations of your specific care plan.
