Functional Medicine has increasingly revolutionized the practice of healthcare in the past 30 years by effectively shifting the focus from treating symptoms to addressing the root causes of illness and disease. This foundational shift has led to improved health outcomes. Functional Medicine has now grown into an international movement – accepted as a new way to wellness.
It was originally developed as a response to the growing epidemic of chronic diseases – and the fact that conventional medicine was not successful in treating those diseases. Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach. An important aspect of Functional Medicine is the awareness that the same illness can result from many different causes and the causes will likely vary among individuals.
Teasing out what is wrong and how to successfully treat what is wrong calls for a bit of detective work from Functional Medicine doctors. Another important focus of Functional Medicine is its patient-centric approach. Everything we do is centered around you.
To take the first step onto your personalized Functional Medicine journey and see results that can begin to transform your health and wellbeing, call our Tampa office at (813) 499-1440 or contact us online today for in-person or telemedicine options:
Functional Medicine differs from conventional medicine in critical ways. It presents you not only with a patient-centric approach and focus on root causes, but with a:
Functional Medicine treatment will be customized to your body’s needs and your health. Typically, patients in our Tampa clinic become lifelong patients once they realize the difference Functional Medicine interventions can make in their lives.
There aren’t any medical conditions that don’t benefit from consultation with a Functional Medicine doctor, but some of the illnesses and diseases that respond best to a Functional Medicine approach include:
The focus of Functional Medicine involves isolating not just root causes – but the right causes – in each individual’s experience of illness or disease. The goal is not just to relieve symptoms but to understand what underlies those symptoms and restore wellness.
Your treatment plan at Improving Your Health will be personally tailored to your body's specific needs and your overall health profile and history. Dr. Rubin utilizes a functional evaluation of your body and your health. This evaluation includes:
Dr. Rubin creates a personalized medical plan tailored to fit your specific health goals based on the results of his evaluation - and perhaps most importantly, a review of what has and hasn’t worked so far. Your treatment plan at Improving Your Health may include any of the following components:
Other therapies – from Sarcotropin therapy to peptides – may be options that fit into your Functional Medicine treatment plan. He may also recommend medication-assisted weight loss that includes the use of compounded Tirzepatide and Semaglutide – with telemedicine options in Naples, Tampa, South Palm Beach, North Broward and across the state of Florida.
At Improving Your Health, Dr. Rubin takes a holistic approach to disease, focusing not just on short-term results but on long-lasting health. Dr. Rubin always aims to create personalized plans based on each client’s individualized assessment. He recognizes the unique differences among his clients, with the understanding that no two Functional Medicine treatment plans should ever be the same.
When you arrive for your initial Functional Medicine consultation, Dr. Rubin and his team always strive to ensure you feel valued as a patient and are comfortable in your surroundings.
The first step after that will involve conducting a series of testing – blood tests, urine tests, etc. These tests will help Dr. Rubin understand how your body functions. Laboratory facilities are conveniently available onsite. As he discusses the results of the blood work with you and reviews your personal and family medical history, he will also ask you questions regarding your:
Dr. Rubin has a deep understanding of both conventional and Functional Medicine options for treatment. He looks for root causes: are your symptoms simply a result of lifestyle factors? Or could it be a side effect of medication? Or could your symptoms be caused by a specific medical condition? Does it run in your family? Is it related to hormone imbalances? Understanding why you are ill – why your body is not functioning properly - is the key to reversing all disease states.
To begin your personalized Functional Medicine journey and experience success on your path to transformative health and wellness, call our Tampa office or book online today.
Dr. Rubin is a widely respected Functional Medicine practitioner in Florida with offices in Naples and Tampa. An Advanced Fellow in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Rubin is AMA Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Medicine. He is a dedicated medical professional with an exceptional track record. He spent the first 25 years of his medical career working in internal and geriatric medicine, successfully becoming one of Palm Beach County’s top-rated physicians. For four years, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. recognized him as one of the “Top Doctors” in South Florida.
After further specialized training, he shifted his practice to a Functional Medicine approach to better serve the needs of his patients. Over the last 15 years, Dr. Rubin has honed his focus creating a practice rooted in evidence-based healthcare that addresses the root cause of your symptoms. Combining this with his expertise in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, he provides a comprehensive approach to your health. Listening attentively to your concerns, Dr. Rubin personalizes a treatment protocol to meet your needs, guiding you confidently on your health and wellness journey.
Dr. Rubin takes an individualized approach to treatment, recognizing that each patient has a different medical history, symptoms, and underlying issues.
Whether you're near our Tampa offices or a distance away, we offer in-person and telemedicine appointments for your convenience. Schedule a Functional Medicine evaluation in our Tampa clinic, located at 405 N Reo Street, Suite 162, Tampa, FL, convenient to the Westshore District and South Tampa. If you are coming in from out of town or out of state, we’re near the Tampa International Airport – only minutes away.
Reach out to us today and take the first step toward your strongest, healthiest, best version of yourself. To begin your Functional Medicine journey, call our Tampa location at (813) 499-1440 to begin your weight loss journey – or to learn more about our telemedicine options from anywhere in the Tampa Bay Area or the state of Florida!
