We are not your average doctor’s office.
At Functional Medicine of Idaho, we practice medicine that is focused on finding and treating the root cause of illness to optimize our patients’ health and transform their lives.
We are the only doctor’s office in the Pacific Northwest that offers functional medicine from conception throughout life, to give our patients and their entire family the ultimate healthcare experience. Our patients receive evidence-based, functional healthcare that is rooted in the latest research in modern medicine. Our philosophy is that everyone has the potential to achieve wellness, and we want to be a part of your journey to restoring your quality of life and optimizing your health.
Adult Care
Personalized medicine that gets to the root cause and gives the patient the ultimate power to heal.
Women's Health
Assisting women of all ages on their quest of optimizing health and promoting healing.
Men's Health
Individualized healthcare for men of all ages to support and optimize every phase of life.
Pediatric Care
Functionally focused pediatric care to get to the root cause of any health issue your child faces.
Nutrition & Coaching
Working with our entire healthcare team is where the real work and transformation happens.
Specialty Testing
Assess the adrenals, hormones, nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, food sensitivities, and more.
Vitamins & Supplements
Premium supplements from companies that have met strict quality assurance criteria.
IV Therapy
Boost energy, enhance immunity, detox, prevent illnesses, combat chronic conditions, and more.
We believe everyone’s journey to optimal health looks different.
There is no one-size-fits-all; that’s why our team of providers, nurses, nutritionists and health coaches work collaboratively to deliver innovative, value-based care rooted in Functional Medicine.
Functional Medicine is the future of medicine, where providers treat the “whole” person and get to the root cause of disease. By establishing a patient and provider partnership, Functional Medicine of Idaho is transforming healthcare by giving the patient the ultimate power to heal. Functional Medicine efforts focus on the root causes of an individual’s condition and treats those causes.
Embarking on the journey to better health together!
Your First Appointment
During your initial appointment, your provider will review your health profile and spend time to dive deep into your health history, past health issues, and ongoing health concerns.
Gathering More Information
After your first appointment, your provider will request lab work or specialty testing to provide us with more insights into what is going on in your body at the cellular level.
Nutritional Consultation
During your initial nutrition consultation, you will work with one of our nutritionists to determine how foods can help restore balance and promote health.
Lifestyle Consultation
We will reflect on your journey and work together to identify challenges, sources of inspiration and motivation that will empower you to make the necessary shifts towards optimal health.
Shared Medical Visits
Adding another layer of support to your experience – nutrition classes, group visits and intensives allow us to combine clinical care, health education, and peer support to better serve you.
Continued Individualized Care
From this point, we allow you to set the pace for the amount of follow-ups with your care team. We love being a part of your health journey and are available for accountability, further education, and ongoing support.
Our team of providers is in network with most Blue Cross, Regence, Aetna, Select Health, Pacific Source, Cigna, and Mountain Health Co-op plans.
Before coming to Functional Medicine of Idaho, I had been dealing with months of unexplained health problems. Now, my stomach issues are nearly gone, I’m sleeping better, and the seasonal allergies I’ve had since childhood are gone. I’m really thankful for Functional Medicine of Idaho’s approach that takes into consideration all parts of life and health.
Functional Medicine of Idaho has changed my life by giving me the information, education and confidence to control my health and wellness. Since being diagnosed with pre-diabetes based on thorough testing at FMI and personal advocacy, I now eat healthier, exercise smarter, reduce stress and avoid toxins. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Like many executives, I’ve lived a life at “full speed”, until the day my body gave out, with literally no energy to do hardly anything. Thanks to the team at Functional Medicine of Idaho, I have changed my diet, improved my sleeping condition, and am on the rebound to a more fully functioning body and a more rewarding lifestyle.
Six months ago, at the age of 47, I suffered a heart attack. While the cardiologist was unable to find a reason for my heart attack, Functional Medicine of Idaho was willing to dig deeper, run extra tests, and do whatever was necessary to find the root cause of my problem. Since then, they have helped me get completely off of the Statin drugs prescribed by the cardiologist. I feel healthier and stronger, and I can’t recommend Functional Medicine of Idaho enough!
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We are so excited to welcome Michael Sermon, PA-C, to our FMI team!!
While working in family practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine in the rural areas of Texas and Oregon, Michael discovered that lifestyle modification and root-cause medicine is the key to disease prevention and healing. He believes that patients should be highly involved in their own health care decisions, along with guidance from the FMI team.
Michael enjoys hiking, biking, ice hockey, and many other sports. He spends his free time with his wife and children, enjoying the small things life has to offer.
To learn more about Michael, check out his full bio on our website! → www.funmedidaho.com/team
We are so excited to welcome Lois Payne, ACC, FMCHC, Health Coach, to our FMI team!!
Lois is an internationally credentialed coach through the International Coaching Federation, a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy hypnotherapist, and a graduate of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She is passionate about her work in supporting patients as they work to achieve their health goals!
In her spare time, and as a new transplant to Idaho, she finds herself drawn to exploring the greenbelt and trails along the Boise River and to connect with the wonderful people here.
To learn more about Lois, check out her full bio on our website! → www.funmedidaho.com/team
“I truly believe that functional medicine saved my life. The heart labs ordered by Dr. Holthouse revealed that I was in jeopardy of having a potentially life-ending heart attack. Working with the FMI team, I learned about the importance of sleep, nutrition, diet and lifestyle choices that have helped me live a healthier life - one that will allow me to watch my grandchildren grow up!”
- Glen, FMI Patient
Read Glen's success story and watch his video of how adding a root cause analysis to traditional medicine helped save his life and optimize his health for a brighter future!
Success Story: Cardiovascular Disease | Functional Medicine of Idaho
www.funmedidaho.com
A success story about cardiovascular disease, proving adding functional medicine to traditional medicine in disease management and treatment is synergistic.Food is the best medicine of all. 🍅🥑🥕🥒🥦
If your digestive system is working properly and your nutrition is keyed in, you should be able to get everything you need from your food.
Functional medicine places a big emphasis on nutrition. It is one of the keys to optimal health. This is why our Nutritionists play such an important part of the patient process at FMI. They work to determine how foods can help a patient restore balance and promote health. They look at eating patterns, provide dietary recommendations and education, and support to modify behaviors to achieve better health.
To learn more about nutrition and meet our team, visit our website! ↓↓↓
www.funmedidaho.com/functional-nutrition-health-coaching
Sleep is one of the lifestyle factors we discuss most frequently with our patients. Sometimes, when we mention how sleep is important for immunity, people are surprised.... But healthy sleep does lead to improved immunity and overall better health!
When you only get 5 hours of sleep compared to 7, you are 350% more susceptible to the common cold. Even just one poor night of sleep (less than 6 hours) increases your blood sugar and cortisol (stress hormone), which can lead to immune system suppression, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular issues, and other health concerns.
We suggest using melatonin to aid in a restful and healthy sleep. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that boosts your immune system, improves your sleep, and decreases airway inflammation.
For more information about Melatonin, call or stop by our office and talk with one of our Nutrition Assistants!
