Enroot provides functional medicine-based nutritional health care services. This entails gathering information from you, and substantial research on my part, in formulating a personalized health & wellness plan for you. Below is a more detailed scope of this practice:
A. Name of company: Functional Medicinals (dba Enroot Wellness),
34 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101, 619.804.4248
B. No license required: I practice evidence-based nutrition in the state of Maine under the “Right To Practice Complementary and Alternative Health Care Act”, and employ the following functional medicine, functional nutrition principles:
- patient-centered approach (as opposed to a disease-centered approach)
- personalized, predictive, preventive, and participatory guidance
- biochemical individuality (there is no one-size fits all approach, even in two individuals with the same condition, “disease” or symptom)
C. Practice: In providing functional medicine-based nutrition guidance, this will involve addressing the body, mind, and spirit. The nutritional workups available include (but are not limited to) the following:
- bloodwork analysis to identify clinical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies
- food sensitivity testing to identify influencers that may be contributing to leaky gut, absorption, digestion and immunity
- energy enhancement metabolism & mitochondria functions assessed to help improve energy, healthspan, and lifespan (improve quality of life)
- infrared sauna sessions to improve detoxification pathways and remove bodily toxins
- food, movement, supplementation, and wellness plans to address symptoms, deficiencies, imbalances, and enhance vitality
D. Degrees, Training, Qualification, and Credentials: MS, BS, CVT
- Master of Science, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, UWS
- Immune & Gastrointestinal Advanced Modules, Institute of Functional Medicine
- Functional Medicine & Blood Chemistry Interpretation, Higher Order Health, LLC
- Bachelor of Science, Biology and Animal Behavior, Colorado State University
- Certified Veterinary Technician
A written copy of the disclosures required under Maine law (Title 32: Chapter 113-B: Complementary and Health Care Providers: Maine 129 – SP 104 item 3) are provided here, posted on this site and at my place of business where these services are offered.
Prior to providing functional medicine-based nutritional health care services to you for the first time, please acknowledge you understand the nature of services provided. Thank you and I look forward to partnering with you to help achieve your health and healing goals.
