What Is Functional Medicine?

Practitioners who practice functional medicine attempt to address the underlying cause of diseases.  Functional medicine uses a systems oriented approach in a holistic partnership.  In essence it employs a patient –centered approach rather than a disease –centered approach.  It involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of complex and chronic diseases.   Functional medicine integrates Western medicine with integrative medicine focusing on nutrition, diet and stress-management techniques.  This mechanism of medicine better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century, as there has been a rise in individuals diagnosed with complex and chronic health conditions.

Dr. Anne Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician, uses a  functional medicine focus in her practice.  Offices are located in Tampa and Saint Petersburg Beach, Florida.  Dr. Hermann is also board certified in nutrition.  Please contact the office at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Complementary Treatments: More than Standard Medical Care

Posted by Anne Hermann on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:31 AM

Anne Hermann, MD

Comprehensive patient care is the concept of treating the entire person and not just the disease.  At the offices of Dr. Anne Hermann, we provide medical care, x-rays, bloodwork, medication and complementary therapies.  Complementary therapies provided effective, non-pharmacologic treatments that reduce many of the symptoms of disease.  We provide acupuncture, nutrition, physical therapy, hormone balancing and reflexology. Reflexology decreases the symptoms with effects lasting at least two days following treatment.  Acupuncture is very beneficial for symptom management without adverse consequences.  It is proven to reduce pain caused by a variety of factors, nausea, hot flashes and stress.  Regular exercise and healthy dietary habits can significantly decrease side effects of medication.  Anti-inflammatory diets reduce allergies and pain.

Our on-site medical doctors track the progress of those who choose to use complementary
services.  All of the therapies can be used in conjunction with standard medical treatments.  As a Board Certified Internist, Dr. Hermann, MD, can communicate with other
doctors to ensure that a treatment is appropriate and to provide comprehensive patient care.  Our goal is to ensure that you get the healthcare you need while minimizing the use of medication and invasive procedures.

The medical offices of Dr. Anne Hermann, MD, are conveniently located in St. Petersburg and Tampa, FL.  To schedule your appointment, call (813) 902-9559.

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