Unlocking Whole-Body Wellness: The Power of Functional Medicine
When Dr. Danish founded Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, his vision was rooted in the belief that mental health is multifaceted and cannot be isolated to mere symptoms. He aimed to establish a practice that not only addresses the symptoms of mental health issues but also explores their underlying causes and contributing factors, embracing a comprehensive holistic approach.
In similar ways, he often refers to area functional and integrative medicine specialists who can get to the root of more significant medical concerns that are often missed or not adequately treated by traditional "specialty based practitioners" who only see things through the lens of their organ-specific training. These experts integrate internal medicine with other evidence-based treatments such as supplements, nutrition, and thorough diagnostic testing, targeting the root causes of illnesses rather than just managing symptoms.
Functional medicine is often much more effective than managed care specialities in treating a wide range of complex conditions, including but not limited to:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
GI Bacterial Imbalances (such as SIBO: “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth”)
Systemic Yeast Infections
Chronic Headaches
Complex Migraines
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and other Menstrual Cramps or Irregularities
Chronic Lyme Disease
Long COVID
Hashimoto's and other thyroid conditions
Adrenal fatigue
Cushing's syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Various lab abnormalities or Vitamin Deficiencies
These conditions, and many others, often require a nuanced approach that considers the entire body and its environment, which is where functional medicine excels.
Recommended Functional Medicine Practitioners in the Region
For those seeking functional medicine care, the following practitioners have been recommended by patients of ours at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry:
For pediatric care, we work with Theresa Disipio CPNP-AP who is a functional medicine NP who also specializes in cancer recovery, managing chronic illness in childrens, PANS, PANDAS, Lyme disease, and many other conditions.
For adult care, we collaborate with several specialists in the area:
In Wayne, Georgia Tetlow, MD offers comprehensive services.
Rashna Staid, MD provides care in King of Prussia at Full Spectrum Integrative Medicine.
Also in Wayne, you can find services from Dr. Mulders.
In Wyndmoor, PA, Heidi Wittels, MD is available at Montgomery Integrative Health.
