Services We Offer
At Optimal Well-Being, we recognize that each patient requires personalized treatment. Our functional medicine approach to healthcare treats a variety of symptoms and conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, hormonal imbalances, and more. Our team of experienced doctors will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses the root cause of your symptoms. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards optimal health and well-being.
What is Functional Medicine Weight Loss?
More than 70% of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese. Being overweight often indicates poor health which is a major concern. When you are overweight you are in fact sick. You may not know it just yet, but your body is already possibly struggling with high inflammation, insulin resistance, poor immune response, and more likely some gut issues. Most overweight issues stem from underlying causes.
Regardless of how many diets you have tried, you won’t be successful in losing weight unless you address the root cause behind your weight gain in the first place. The key to weight loss is focusing on getting healthy.
Functional Medicine focuses on your overall health and getting you to be at your highest, most optimal health status. Taking the "getting healthy” approach, along with improved energy, eliminating brain fog, correcting hormone imbalances, improved sleep, reducing autoimmune symptoms, and more, allows weight loss to occur naturally. If you’re having trouble losing weight despite your best efforts, getting treatment from a Functional Medicine practitioner may be just what you need to succeed.
To promote sustainable weight reduction, functional medicine takes an integrated approach by examining several factors that may have led to an individual’s weight gain. The mission of weight loss through functional medicine is to identify the root cause of the problem. Focusing on systemic health issues contributing to your weight battle will assist you in making the necessary changes.
Lisa Carter, FNP-C
Lisa Carter has over 25 years of healthcare experience. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1994 from Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY., and specialized in Pediatric and Adult cardiology for 5 years in Long Island, NY. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY in 2001. Lisa is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in Family Practice, Urgent Care, Clinic Settings, School Health Based settings, Pain Management, and Long Term Care. She is licensed in several states including Pennsylvania, New York, California, New Jersey, and Maryland. Lisa currently lives with her husband and three children in Pennsylvania.
