In today’s fast-paced world, many people are waking up to a simple truth: the conventional model of healthcare is failing to keep us truly healthy. While traditional primary care often focuses on symptom management and short visits, functional medicine takes a proactive, personalized, and root-cause approach that prioritizes long-term wellness.
At Alessi Functional Health, we’ve built a functional primary care membership designed to be easy to follow, cost-effective, and—most importantly—centered around optimizing your health, not just reacting when things go wrong.
What’s the Difference Between Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine?
Conventional medicine typically follows a reactive model. You wait until symptoms arise, schedule a short appointment (usually 10–15 minutes), and often leave with a prescription intended to manage—rather than resolve—the issue.
Functional medicine, on the other hand, is root-cause medicine. Instead of just asking “What drug matches this disease?” we ask, “Why is this happening in the first place?”
We spend more time with patients, perform comprehensive lab testing, and build a personalized plan that includes nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, supplementation, and more. It's not about putting a Band-Aid on the problem—it's about solving it from the inside out.
The Power of Proactive Care: Why Testing (Not Guessing) Matters
One of the biggest advantages of functional medicine is the emphasis on proactive care. Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear or worsen, we evaluate your health through detailed blood work and functional lab panels that reveal imbalances long before they become disease.
In our Comprehensive blood panels we can evaluate:
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Inflammation (CRP, ESR, PLAC, Ox-LDL, Homocysteine)
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Thyroid function (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, TPO and TG antibodies)
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Hormone balance (cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, and more)
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Blood sugar regulation (fasting insulin, HbA1c)
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Gut health, nutrient levels, liver function, and more
This kind of comprehensive testing allows us to customize your health plan—whether your goal is more energy, better sleep, weight loss, hormone balance, or chronic disease prevention.
Test, don’t guess. That’s the philosophy that leads to real results.
The Compliance & Cost Barrier—Solved
We understand that many people avoid getting help because they’re overwhelmed, confused by insurance, or concerned about cost.
That’s why we created the Alessi TotalCare Membership—a simple, accessible way to get real, proactive care:
Affordable: $97/month or $867/year
Includes discounts on comprehensive blood work, advanced neutraceutical supplements, and follow-up appointments
Direct access to your doctor via chat and email 24/7
Custom wellness and lifestyle plans that are easy to follow and maintain
This is the future of healthcare—personalized, preventative, and empowering!
Why Functional Medicine Works for the Long Haul
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Longer visits: We actually spend time listening to you and understanding your history.
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Data-driven care: We use your blood work and symptoms to guide every recommendation.
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Custom protocols: You’re not a number or a checklist. Your health plan is unique to your body.
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True partnership: You get direct support between visits, so you’re never left guessing.
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Root-cause results: We aim to resolve the “why” behind your health struggles, not just mask the “what.”
Ready to Make the Switch?
If you’re tired of short visits, rushed answers, and endless prescriptions, functional primary care may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Our membership makes it easier than ever to get started.
Book your first appointment today or learn more about the membership and see if TotalCare is right for you!
