Gastrointestinal issues
SIBO, GERD (reflux), leaky gut, food intolerance and sensitivity, gut dysbiosis, H. pylori, IBS/IBD.
Home/Functional Medicine
Root-cause testingFunctional medicine in Morgan Hill
For the patient who has been told everything looks fine and still doesn’t feel fine. Deep history plus specialty lab testing, interpreted by an ADAPT Trained Practitioner.
The approach
One body, not eleven specialists
Typically, in today’s health care system you see a doctor for each part of your body. A podiatrist for your feet, an orthopedist for your shoulder, a cardiologist for your heart. Those physicians are specialists in their field — but it is often helpful to know how our body systems interrelate.
Functional medicine sees the body as a whole: how it is operating within itself, and how it’s being affected by the surrounding environment. It is important to take this approach if you want to find the root cause and not just treat symptoms. We try hard to find the “why” instead of just managing a disease — and that includes what we eat, drink, breathe, and even how well you sleep.
Who this tends to help
Patients whose labs read “normal” but who are tired, bloated, foggy, anxious or gaining weight without explanation. Patients who’ve been handed a prescription for a symptom without anyone asking what caused it. Patients managing a chronic issue who want to understand the mechanism rather than just suppress the signal.
What we’re not
We’re not a replacement for your primary care physician, and we’ll tell you plainly when something belongs with them or with a specialist. We don’t promise cures, and we don’t sell a protocol before we’ve seen your data.
Credential
ADAPT Trained Practitioner
Dr. Diana Tole, DC holds the ADAPT Level One designation from Kresser Institute in
functional and ancestral health.
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Testing
Common causes of symptoms and chronic disease we test for
Which panels you actually need is decided at your initial consult, based on your history — not ordered as a bundle.
Nutrient imbalances
Exploring deficiencies and toxicities, including iron, B12, folate, magnesium and vitamin D.
HPA axis dysregulation
Assessing the balance between your brain and your adrenal glands; measuring cortisol levels and other markers of stress.
Hormone imbalances
Blood sugar regulation, thyroid function, melatonin, and sex hormone baselines.
Lipid profile
Looking beyond total cholesterol numbers to assess cardiac health and risk.
No surprises
Know exactly what your first visits look like
Nobody likes walking into an appointment blind. Here’s the actual sequence, with honest time estimates.
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Initial Examination
Collecting and discussing a detailed health history is of utmost importance. A thorough physical exam may include neurological and orthopedic testing, posture analysis and joint range-of-motion evaluation. If needed, we offer digital X-rays on site. Expect ample one-on-one time with the doctor.
About 1 hour -
Report of Findings
We want you in the loop. We detail your treatment plan, treatment frequency, and the results of your exam and/or X-ray. We’ll discuss what to expect in the coming weeks, during a typical treatment, and what our approach to your condition will be.
About 30 minutes -
Ongoing Treatment
We use a variety of techniques to tailor an individualized treatment. From traditional manual adjustments to low-force tool-based adjustments, your comfort is our first priority. We use heat, traction (stretching) tables, and percussion to promote relaxation prior to your adjustment.
About 20 minutes
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Initial Consult
Here’s where you talk, and we listen. This is the start of your healthcare journey, and it’s important we get to know you, what you are looking for, and what you have done so far. We’ll explain our approach to your condition and discuss which labs to order.
About 30 minutes -
Case Review
This is where it all comes together. We combine your initial consult, your paperwork and your lab results. Our staff has looked at your case in depth and will discuss your results and treatment — supplements, follow-up testing, lifestyle and diet changes, or working with a health coach. Most importantly, we lay out the plan of action.
About 1 hour -
Follow Up
In this model of care you check in more frequently with your provider. Support is key to your success, and lifestyle and dietary changes can be challenging. We want to hear how you are doing and adjust care, supplements, diet and your plan accordingly.
Every 2–6 weeks
Times are approximate. Not sure which appointment you need? Call (408) 778-6770 and we’ll help you decide.
Before you book
Functional medicine questions
Is functional medicine covered by insurance?
Generally no. Consult time, specialty lab panels and supplements are usually out of pocket, though some patients can submit lab work to an HSA or FSA. We quote everything up front — you will never receive a surprise invoice from us. [VERIFY: current consult and panel price ranges, and HSA/FSA eligibility.]
How is this different from my primary care doctor?
Your PCP is looking for disease. Functional medicine looks at function on the way there: the same thyroid panel read against a narrower optimal range, gut testing your PCP is unlikely to order, and a history long enough to spot the pattern. It’s complementary, not a replacement — keep your PCP.
My bloodwork came back normal. What would you find?
“Normal” on a standard panel means “not diseased,” which is a low bar and not the same as well. We also test things standard panels rarely include: stool analysis, food sensitivity and autoimmune reactivity, cortisol rhythm, full thyroid panels rather than TSH alone, and advanced lipid markers.
Do I have to take a pile of supplements?
No. Supplements are one tool and not the first one — diet, sleep, movement and stress usually move the needle further. Where a supplement is recommended it’s because a specific lab finding supports it, and it comes with a reason and a review date.
How long before I feel different?
It varies genuinely, which is why we won’t give you a number here. Gut protocols often show change within weeks; hormone and HPA axis work is measured in months. You check in every two to six weeks so nobody is guessing in the meantime.
Where do the labs get processed?
Through established specialty laboratories — Genova Diagnostics, Cyrex Laboratories, BioHealth and Doctor’s Data among them. Dr. Diana holds the ADAPT Trained Practitioner designation from Kresser Institute, which is the training that governs how those results are interpreted.
Start with a conversation
Book a free 15-minute discovery call and find out whether this approach fits your case before you spend anything.