What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms. At the Scher Center for Well Being in Santa Fe, NM, functional medicine integrates the latest medical science with a holistic understanding of the body, empowering patients to achieve optimal health. This method differs from traditional practices by delving into each patient's unique health history, genetics, and lifestyle to develop a comprehensive care plan. Our approach is particularly beneficial for individuals facing gut issues, environmental exposures, depression and anxiety, women's health concerns, chronic pain and fatigue, autoimmune conditions, ADHD, and autism (specifically children).
How Does Functional Medicine Work?
At the Scher Center for Well Being, we recognize that these health challenges often stem from complex and interwoven factors. By taking a whole-body approach, we focus on the "why" behind health concerns rather than just addressing symptoms. Functional nutrition and lifestyle coaching play a crucial role in helping patients achieve sustainable improvements in their well-being. Customized lab work provides deeper insights into each individual's biology, allowing us to create personalized care strategies tailored to unique needs.
Our Approach Includes:
- Extensive pre-visit data gathering, comprehensive intake assessment, and goal-setting
- Personalized treatment plans
- Monthly personalized functional nutrition/lifestyle coaching
- Nutritional support to nourish the body and mind
- Individualized dietary protocols, recipes, and/or meal plans
- Customized supplement chart and daily dosing calendar
- Lifestyle change support and recommendations
- Movement, sleep, and stress management
- Progress tracking as you heal
- Food journaling assessment
- Ongoing supplement intake monitoring and supplement optimization
- A secure patient portal
- Unlimited messaging in between sessions
- Recommended labs and supplements
What Are the Benefits of Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine offers a proactive and individualized approach to health, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of health concerns. Many of our patients report improved energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being while managing chronic conditions more effectively. The benefits of functional medicine include:
- Emphasis on preventive care to support overall health
- Comprehensive assessment of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors
- Personalized care plans that adapt to evolving health needs
- Focus on patient education and empowerment for sustainable health outcomes
Functional medicine addresses the underlying factors of health challenges, supporting individuals in living a more balanced and vibrant life. Through an integrative and holistic approach, we provide compassionate and effective care to help patients achieve long-term wellness.
Scher Center for Well Being Reviews
Dr. Scher is wonderful. I first met her 10 years ago and her office will always be a stop for me if I'm anywhere near Santa Fe!
The Scher Center is a sanctuary, a place to connect with one’s self and the power of healing. Thank you Dr. Judy for treating me with Love and respect in a holistic way. With each visit I feel myself moving towards better health.
Dr Judy Sher is an icon in the realm of Network Chiropractic worldwide! We are blessed to have her practice out of her beautiful Santa Fe office. She is a master of reading energy and knowing just what her client needs to unlock their health potential. I went in to get help with a chronic lower back issue n I no longer suffer with it. It's a whole system approach to help realign us to a more integrated nervous system and sense of well being. This work is subtle and highly affective!!
After having a really bad fall a few years ago, I had residual pain in my lower back. I struggled to do simple tasks that required bending. I recently pulled a muscle in my back which made things worse. My daughter did some research and found Dr. Scher, which I am so grateful to be under her care. After my initial visit with Dr. Scher, I had almost immediate results. I was pleasantly surprised that situations that previously felt overwhelming now seemed manageable. Dr. Scher encourages positivity, managing emotions and practicing self compassion. She emphasizes that stress and emotional challenges need to be addressed from both a nervous system level and a connection level that leads to improved health on many levels, including physical health. I tried other methods of healing that temporarily made me comfortable, but the pain came back. I found that just trying to fix the pain didn’t help me heal. I am excited to really be on the road to healing now!
Working with Dr. Scher for the past year has truly improved the quality of my life. I have more energy on a daily basis -- to move through all that life brings! There is so much power in healing and aligning the energies of your spine. Working with Dr. Judy has been really powerful, profound and transformative. I highly recommend the scher center for well being!!
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The Scher Center for Well Being in Santa Fe, NM, is here to support you on your path to better health. Whether you are seeking functional nutrition guidance, lifestyle coaching, or a deeper exploration into the root causes of your health challenges, we can help. Book your consultation online today and take the next step toward a healthier, more balanced life with the guidance of our dedicated team.