
Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine FAQ
Functional Medicine Fees
Visit our office in West Des Moines for an appointment. We offer consultations at different timeframes to meet your needs.
- 60 Min: New Consultation (labs not included) with Intake and Lab Interpretation (with Action Plan): $160
- 20 Min: Outside Lab Interpretation (with Action Plan): $60
- 30 Min: Follow Up Consultation (revisit/revise Action Plan): $80
Understanding Your Health: A Functional Medicine Approach
Many people struggle with ongoing health issues, only to be given quick fixes that don’t last. Conventional medicine often treats symptoms, but if the root cause isn’t addressed, the problem keeps coming back.
If you’re dealing with fatigue, digestive issues, chronic pain, or autoimmune conditions, it’s time for a different approach.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, our Functional Medicine Services focus on finding what’s actually causing your health concerns. We take the time to understand your body and create a plan to help you feel better—for good.
What is Functional Medicine?
Imagine an iceberg. The part you see—symptoms like diabetes, fibromyalgia, or digestive problems—is only a small piece of the bigger picture.
Beneath the surface, deeper imbalances in hormones, gut health, inflammation, and nutrition could be driving those symptoms.
Our Functional Medicine Services in West Des Moines, IA are designed to uncover and correct these imbalances, so you can finally experience real, lasting improvements instead of temporary relief.
Why is Functional Medicine Important?
If your symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg, wouldn’t it make sense to focus on what’s underneath? Instead of just managing symptoms, Functional Medicine helps your body restore balance for long-term wellness.
Functional Medicine takes a comprehensive approach to healing, focusing on two key principles:
- Support your body’s natural ability to heal – Instead of masking symptoms, Functional Medicine finds what’s missing—whether it’s key nutrients, hormonal balance, or gut health—so your body can function at its best.
- Remove what’s holding you back – Chronic stress, toxins, poor diet, and inflammation can block your body’s ability to heal. Functional Medicine identifies and eliminates these obstacles to restore lasting wellness.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, we focus on helping you feel better for good—not just temporarily.
How Does Functional Medicine Work?
Functional medicine practitioners employ various methods, such as:
- Comprehensive lab tests: Identifying the underlying factors contributing to your health issues.
- In-depth consultations: Gaining insights into your personal health history and lifestyle choices.
- Detailed consultations: To understand your unique medical history and lifestyle.
- Natural supplements (vitamins, herbs, etc.)
- Conventional medicine (when needed)
- This holistic approach aims to empower you to take control of your health and reach your optimal well-being.
Key Focus Areas
We provide specialized care for a wide range of health concerns that are interconnected, helping you achieve improved well-being through tailored treatments.
Treating the Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms
Traditional medicine often focuses on suppressing symptoms with medication. Functional medicine, however, aims to restore your body’s natural balance, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for medication in the long run.
Dr. Matt has done wonders for me and I recommend him highly – I can’t say enough good things about him. Dr. Matt and staff are good people and will take great care of you.
Dr. Matt and the entire staff have been GREAT! I went in for some issues I was having with my neck and back and Dr. Matt also helped me with some other issues I was having with my calf and shoulders that have made a HUGE improvement in my overall health and comfort.
I highly recommend using Dr. Matt!
I really love it here! They are very friendly and I feel Dr. Wilson is giving me great treatment! I also don’t feel pressured into coming back too frequently. The adjustments are great! Great office!
My family have used chiropractic and physical therapy services here and every one of us have had excellent outcomes. I wouldn’t go anywhere else these folks are as good as it gets.
Dr. Matthew squeezed me in on short notice and took very good care of me. He was very thorough and didn’t just adjust me and let me walk out. Amazing experience here and the receptionist is a sweetheart.
Very professional and in depth consultation. These people seem to genuinely care about people’s health and progress.