{"id":3094,"date":"2025-11-03T14:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essenceprimecare.com\/integrative-functional-medicine-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:18:16","slug":"integrative-functional-medicine-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/essenceprimecare.com\/en\/integrative-functional-medicine-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrative Functional Medicine consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Integrative Functional Medicine consultation<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Lisbon | Pa\u00e7o de Arcos | Online<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At Essence Prime Care, we assess your body globally, identifying the source of imbalances and creating a <strong>personalized therapeutic plan<\/strong> aimed at restoring your vitality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"#agendar\">Schedule your appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What is Integrative Functional Medicine Consultation?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Integrative Functional Medicine Consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>personalized medical service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that seeks to <\/span><b>understand the origin of the body's imbalances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rather than focusing solely on the symptom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art of a vision that integrates molecular biology, preventive medicine and the modulation of the body's systems as a whole - addressing <\/span><b>the interconnections between metabolism, hormones, the gut, the immune system, the brain and emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is based on strategies such as:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>Detailed evaluation of laboratory tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to identify hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory markers that help to understand the body's functional state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>Personalized supplementation and nutraceuticals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tailored to individual needs and based on scientific evidence.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Hormonal modulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when indicated, to restore internal communication between systems and promote homeostasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>Multidisciplinary integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognizing the importance of complementary areas such as nutrition, psychology, Chinese medicine and other specialties in comprehensive care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After analyzing the clinical case, an <\/span><b>individualized therapeutic plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which may include <\/span><b>requesting analyses and complementary tests, specific supplementation, hormone regulation strategies, sleep optimization, stress management and emotional support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always based on science and safe, personalized practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is to <\/span><b>prevent disease, restore vitality and promote longevity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through medicine that <\/span><b>that acts on the causes and not just the manifestations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Why choose Essence Prime Care?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Each patient is seen as a unique and integral being<\/strong>. Our integrative method guarantees personalized and effective care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf46c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">10+ years of experience and proven results<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue05c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Specialists in various pathologies and conditions<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf066<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Multidisciplinary and complementary team<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf4fc<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Integrative approach that looks at the whole patient<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf684<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Personalized and close monitoring<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf471<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">We treat the root of the problem, not just the symptom<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Areas of activity and pathologies treated by Integrative Functional Medicine<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consultation is suitable for <\/span><b>those looking to prevent imbalances and optimize health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and for <\/span><b>those facing chronic or persistent conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that require a more comprehensive approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our most common areas of activity include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>Metabolic disorders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - overweight, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Gastrointestinal disorders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - irritable bowel syndrome, reflux, gastritis, intestinal dysbiosis<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Autoimmune diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Hormonal imbalances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - adrenal fatigue, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause and andropause<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mental and emotional health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - anxiety, mild depression, insomnia, prolonged stress<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Inflammatory conditions and chronic pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Prevention and healthy longevity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - strategies for active aging, vitality and long-term well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Integrative Functional Medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is especially recommended for those who <\/span><b>have consulted several specialists without finding lasting answers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are looking for <\/span><b>a complete, evidence-based and person-centered approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where the focus is on restoring balance and promoting health in a sustainable way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough 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Re-evaluation appointments are usually shorter, between 30 and 45 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Do I need to bring tests?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you already have recent tests, bring them to the first consultation. Otherwise, the doctor may request specific tests to complete the evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Is the consultation only in person?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consultation can take place in person or online, depending on the patient's needs and the complexity of the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Does Functional Medicine replace conventional treatment?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must work together in a coordinated manner to maximize results. 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