Recovery Program

Functional Medicine for Chronic Illness

The Recovery Program at Root & Branch Functional Medicine is designed for individuals experiencing chronic symptoms, complex health concerns, and unresolved health challenges. Through functional medicine, advanced testing, nutrition, acupuncture, and personalized care, we help identify underlying factors that may be contributing to illness and create a path toward long-term healing and recovery.

What Is the Recovery Program?

Many patients come to Root & Branch after years of searching for answers. They may have seen multiple providers, tried numerous treatments, and still struggle with symptoms that affect their daily lives.

While every person's health story is unique, our goal remains the same: to identify factors that may be contributing to illness and create a personalized strategy for recovery.

Recovery is not about chasing symptoms. It is about understanding the systems that influence health and addressing the factors that may be preventing the body from healing and functioning optimally.

Is the Recovery Program Right for You?

This program may be appropriate if you experience:

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Brain fog

  • Digestive concerns

  • Food sensitivities

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Joint pain

  • Histamine intolerance

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Mold-related illness

  • Environmental sensitivities

  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome

  • Unexplained health symptoms

  • Feeling like you've lost your health and don't know why

Conditions Commonly Supported

Patients often seek the Recovery Program for support with:

Digestive Health

  • Bloating

  • IBS

  • Dysbiosis

  • Food sensitivities

  • Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

Complex Chronic Illness

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Brain fog

  • Persistent unexplained symptoms

  • Reduced resilience and energy

Immune & Autoimmune Concerns

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Histamine intolerance

MCAS & Alpha-Gal Syndrome

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome

  • Histamine-related symptoms

  • Food-triggered reactions

Environmental Health Concerns

  • Mold-related illness

  • Mycotoxin exposure

  • Environmental sensitivities

  • Toxic burden

Our Root-Cause Functional Medicine Approach

  • Digestive health influences nutrient absorption, immune balance, inflammation, and overall wellbeing.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Microbiome balance

    • Digestion

    • Intestinal permeability

    • Food reactions

    • Gastrointestinal function

  • Hormones influence energy, stress resilience, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Thyroid health

    • Adrenal function

    • Stress physiology

    • Hormonal balance

  • Environmental exposures can contribute to chronic symptoms and ongoing health challenges.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Mold exposure

    • Mycotoxins

    • Environmental toxins

    • Indoor air quality

    • Toxic burden

  • Healthy metabolism supports energy production, healing, and longevity.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Blood sugar regulation

    • Insulin sensitivity

    • Energy production

    • Cardiometabolic health

  • The immune system plays a central role in healing and resilience.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Autoimmune conditions

    • Chronic inflammation

    • Histamine-related concerns

    • Immune regulation

    • Environmental sensitivities

  • Daily habits create the foundation for healing and long-term wellness.

    Areas of focus include:

    • Sleep

    • Nutrition

    • Movement

    • Stress management

    • Recovery practices

What to Expect

Step 1: Discovery

We begin with a comprehensive review of your symptoms, health history, lifestyle factors, and previous testing.

Step 2: Assessment

Advanced laboratory testing may be recommended to help identify factors influencing your health.

Step 3: Personalized Plan

Your care plan may include nutrition recommendations, lifestyle interventions, supplementation, environmental strategies, and individualized support.

Step 4: Recovery & Optimization

As contributing factors are addressed, many patients begin to experience improvements in energy, digestion, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Advanced Functional Medicine Testing

Testing recommendations are personalized and based on your symptoms, history, and goals.

Potential testing may include:

  • Comprehensive blood chemistry

  • Hormone evaluation

  • Cardiometabolic markers

  • GI-MAP stool testing

  • Organic acids testing

  • Mycotoxin testing

  • Environmental health assessments

  • Nutritional status evaluation

Testing is recommended only when appropriate and when it may provide meaningful clinical insight.

Which Program Is Right for You?

Recovery

Designed for individuals struggling with chronic symptoms, complex health concerns, and unresolved health challenges who are ready to uncover the root causes and begin their healing journey.

Vitality

Designed for individuals who want to optimize energy, performance, resilience, and long-term health.

You do not need to be sick to benefit from a personalized, science-based approach to wellness.

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longevity

Designed for individuals who want to take a proactive approach to healthy aging, disease prevention, and long-term wellness.

Invest in your health today to support a longer, healthier, and more vibrant future.

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In-Person & Telehealth Functional Medicine Appointments

Root & Branch Functional Medicine serves patients in West Jefferson, Ashe County, Boone, and throughout the High Country of North Carolina.

Telehealth appointments are also available for eligible patients.

Recovery Is Possible

Living with chronic symptoms can feel overwhelming. Many individuals feel frustrated, discouraged, or uncertain about where to turn next.

Our Recovery Program provides a personalized, evidence-informed approach focused on uncovering underlying contributors to illness and creating a path toward better health.

You do not have to navigate the journey alone.

Get in Touch

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Submit the inquiry form to initiate a detailed needs assessment and explore how our tailored solutions can advance your health objectives and operational efficiency.

FAQ

  • The Recovery Program is a personalized functional medicine program designed for individuals experiencing chronic symptoms, complex health concerns, and unresolved health challenges.

  • Individuals struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, inflammation, mold-related illness, MCAS, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, autoimmune concerns, or unexplained symptoms may benefit from this program.

  • Testing may be recommended when clinically appropriate and can include functional medicine assessments, hormone testing, GI testing, mycotoxin testing, and other evaluations.

  • Every individual is different. Recovery timelines vary depending on symptoms, health history, environmental factors, and the underlying contributors involved.