The need for a bridge...

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More and more people are seeking deeper understanding of their health issues and treatment options beyond conventional prescription medications and procedures.  Functional medicine practitioners are uniquely equipped to address these needs, but many people do not have access to a practitioner in their area or are unable to afford the out-of-pocket cost of this type of care. Compass Center Functional Medicine's "Bridge the Gap" virtual classes are designed to help bridge the gap between conventional medicine and functional medicine, as well as expand the education opportunities for patients already working with functional medicine practitioners.  Through these classes, Connie Arispe, MD, IFMCP, and Lindsay Samuels, FMCHC, and other like-minded professionals will educate participants on:  

• How to find clues to underlying contributors to their health issues in their own medical and environmental history

• Lab tests available conventionally but underutilized as well as how to access additional help lab tests not available through conventional medical practices

• Diet and lifestyle strategies to support vitality and potentially help reverse health issues

• Nutritional, botanical, and other treatment options that can be used to complement or as an alternative to conventional treatments 

• Where else to turn when the above strategies aren't enough