Integrative Functional Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Dr. Shirley addresses the symptoms as well as the underlying problem. Medications are powerful, but lifestyle medicine embraces the power of nutrition, stress management, and exercise.
Dr. Shirley welcomes the input of allied health professionals. There is wisdom to be learned from different health fields. For this reason, Dr. Shirley may refer you to acupuncture, Chinese herbs, chiropractic, and massage therapy.
Evidence-Based Treatment
It takes effort to just maintain health and even more work to improve it. This is why good primary care addresses both prevention and management of symptoms.
Mind and Body
The importance of mental health cannot be overestimated. Dr. Shirley often recommends counseling in addition to stress management.
Prescriptions and Natural Options
Natural botanicals, neurotransmitters, and amino acid precursors frequently accompany medications.
My Approach
Decrease inflammation
Maximize nutrition
Boost energy and focus
Improve sleep
Address pain
How It Works
1.
Testing
Dr. Shirley orders routine medical testing to ensure that no major system is missed.
Optional testing includes additional inflammatory markers, vitamin and amino acid levels, neurotransmitters, and heavy metals.
Allergy and mold testing are offered. Testing mechanisms include blood, urine, saliva, or hair.
2.
Prevention
When necessary, Dr. Shirley recommends medications to treat uncontrolled conditions.
Antibiotics may be used to treat infection.
Routine cancer preventions tests and vaccinations are recommended.
Cancer patients are supported with oral and IV nutrition to maximize the benefits of chemo and radiation while minimizing fatigue and nausea, but are referred to oncology for primary management.
3.
Treatment
When necessary, Dr. Shirley recommends medications to treat uncontrolled conditions.
Antibiotics may be used to treat infection.
Routine cancer preventions tests and vaccinations are recommended.
Cancer patients are supported with oral and IV nutrition to maximize the benefits of chemo and radiation while minimizing fatigue and nausea, but are referred to oncology for primary management.
4.
Optimization
Hormone balancing is essential for optimal wellness.
This includes addressing adrenal fatigue and poor thyroid function for proper control of metabolism, energy, blood sugar control, and blood pressure control.
Sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) for both men and women affect countless systems of the body.
Sometimes, managing hormone levels is more effective than addressing symptoms in isolation.
Growth hormone peptide therapy and regenerative medicine may also address lost vitality.
Feel Better Today
Discuss your options with Dr. Shirley
