What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that focuses on finding the why behind your symptoms.
Instead of treating each symptom individually, Functional Medicine looks at the whole person—including genetics, nutrition, gut health, hormones, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and environmental factors—to identify imbalances that may be affecting your health.
Every treatment plan is personalized because no two patients are alike.
Our goal isn’t simply to help you feel better today—it’s to help you build lasting health for years to come.
Begin Your Wellness Journey
Whether you’ve been searching for answers for years or simply want to optimize your health, our Functional Medicine team is here to help.
Schedule your Functional Medicine consultation today and discover a personalized approach to better health.
Our Approach
Your care is personalized from the very beginning.
Step 1: Discovery Visit
We take time to understand your complete health story, symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, medications, supplements, and personal health goals.
Step 2: Advanced Testing
Comprehensive blood work and body composition analysis help us identify nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, metabolic concerns, hormone imbalances, and other key health markers. Additional specialty testing may be recommended when appropriate.
Step 3: Personalized Wellness Plan
Using your results, we create an individualized plan that may include:
- Nutrition recommendations
- Lifestyle modifications
- Targeted supplementation
- Stress management
- Sleep optimization
- Exercise guidance
- Health coaching
- Additional wellness therapies when appropriate
Step 4: Ongoing Support
Health doesn’t change overnight. Through follow-up visits and coaching, we’ll monitor your progress, adjust your plan, and help you create sustainable habits that lead to lasting results.
Conditions We Commonly Address
Functional Medicine may help identify contributing factors associated with:
Even if you don’t have a specific diagnosis, Functional Medicine can help optimize your overall health and wellness.
Meet Your Functional Medicine Team
Dr. Chad May, DC, Acupuncturist
With 24 years of clinical experience and a passion for helping patients get to the root of their health concerns, Dr. Chad May brings a whole-person approach to Functional Medicine. As a third-generation chiropractor and Acupuncture Certified practitioner, he combines his extensive clinical experience with his ongoing education in Functional Medicine to better understand the connections between nutrition, lifestyle, body systems, and overall health.
His approach is straightforward, personalized, and patient-centered—helping patients understand their health and develop strategies to feel and function their best.
Emilie Haid, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Emilie Haid is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. With a passion for holistic wellness, nutrition, and non-toxic living, Emilie helps patients turn their health goals into practical, sustainable lifestyle changes.
She takes a whole-person approach, looking beyond individual symptoms to consider nutrition, daily habits, stress, environment, and other factors that can influence health. Through education, encouragement, and accountability, Emilie helps patients feel empowered and supported as they work toward lasting change.
Why Choose Washington Care Clinic?
At Washington Care Clinic, we believe healthcare should be proactive—not just reactive.
Our team takes the time to listen, understand your concerns, and develop a plan that’s tailored specifically to you. We combine advanced laboratory testing with evidence-informed nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and personalized coaching to help you achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in your health.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we focus on treating the whole person and supporting your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.
Ready to take a deeper look at your health? Schedule your Functional Medicine consultation today.
