Functional Medicine Concentration – Chiropractic Medicine
Explore the Functional Medicine concentration and uncover the root causes of chronic illnesses to deliver personalized, holistic care. This specialization equips you with the tools to address chronic health conditions by focusing on factors like stress and nutritional deficiencies, while enhancing your ability to interpret lab results and provide preventive care. You’ll also learn to collaborate with patients, empowering them to make meaningful, long-term lifestyle changes for better health outcomes.
Career Opportunities
- Open a private practice offering nutritional counseling and lifestyle coaching.
- Collaborate in integrative healthcare clinics with MDs and nurse practitioners.
- Teach and conduct research to advance functional medicine principles.
- Consult for wellness centers or corporate health initiatives.
Why Choose NUHS for Women’s Health?
Why NUHS for Functional Medicine?
- Cutting-edge courses on lab interpretation and chronic illness management.
- Expert faculty specializing in preventative care and personalized treatment.
- Access to a variety of student clubs and organizations to get involved in and explore more about the profession.
Begin Your Journey
Concentration Courses
Laboratory Interpretation for Functional Medicine
Become a master detective of the human body through advanced laboratory analysis. Learn to interpret comprehensive functional tests including blood serum, urine, cultures, swabs, saliva and genetic markers to identify system dysfunctions before they become chronic conditions. You’ll develop the expertise to translate complex lab findings into actionable treatment plans that prevent disease, maintain optimal health and restore balance in your patients’ bodies.
Functional Medicine and Chronic Illness
Transform how you approach chronic conditions by understanding the root imbalances that drive disease. Explore the critical roles of detoxification, biotransformation and protective mechanisms against environmental toxins while mastering immune system dysfunction and inflammatory stress patterns. You’ll develop advanced skills in functional assessment and testing to create targeted management strategies that address the underlying causes of chronic illness rather than just treating symptoms.
Functional Neuroendocrinology and Reproductive Health
Unlock the powerful connection between brain function and hormonal health. Explore the intricate relationships within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, thyroid and gonadal axes while learning how these systems impact reproductive health and overall wellness. You’ll master functional testing techniques to identify dysfunctions and develop targeted nutritional interventions to restore hormonal balance and optimize patient outcomes.