WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL DERMATOLOGY?
Functional Dermatology is a holistic, root-cause–oriented approach to skin health that focuses on understanding and addressing underlying imbalances—such as gut health, hormonal fluctuations, inflammation, nutrient status, and lifestyle factors—that may contribute to skin concerns.
Instead of focusing only on surface symptoms, this approach integrates nutrition, lifestyle optimization, evidence-informed functional testing, and personalized skincare strategies to help the skin restore balance from the inside out. It is particularly supportive for chronic and recurring skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, and premature aging—offering long-term support and prevention rather than temporary fixes.
If you’ve maintained a clean diet, minimized trigger foods, used non-toxic skincare, and prioritized self-care, yet still struggle with your skin, functional dermatology invites us to look deeper into the body-skin connection for clues about potential imbalances.
Our experience in interpreting functional wellness assessments and understanding how these systems interconnect allows us to support clients with various skin and scalp manifestations, including:
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Acne
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Rosacea
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Melasma
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Hair-thinning / Dandruff
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Keratosis Pilaris
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Fungal / Microbiome-related imbalances
Our primary goal is to help each client understand their unique skin story and cultivate long-term balance and confidence. We achieve this through education, personalized guidance, and empowerment—helping you uncover the deeper layers of wellness that lead to naturally radiant skin.
Who Benefits From a Root-Cause Analysis Approach?
Do you struggle with chronic skin concerns, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, melasma, or hair thinning? Or perhaps you’ve noticed other patterns like stubborn weight changes, digestive discomfort, hormonal fluctuations, unexplained hives, or recurring sensitivities.
Maybe you’ve seen multiple providers and still feel unheard—or you simply want to optimize your health, enhance performance, and prevent future imbalance. No matter where you are in your journey, the functional and integrative approach offers a transformative way to better understand your body and skin.
Our commitment is to listen deeply to your story, explore your health history, and use targeted functional wellness assessments (when appropriate) to gain insight into the systems influencing your skin and overall vitality.
Together, we’ll design a personalized care plan that aligns with your lifestyle, nutritional needs, and genetic individuality—empowering you to support your body’s natural capacity for balance and renewal.