This type of support takes a whole-person approach to wellbeing by exploring how different aspects of your health and daily life may connect. Approaches vary widely and may include lifestyle assessment, nutrition, movement, stress management, complementary therapies, and functional or integrative approaches depending on your needs and goals.

Specialists You May Explore

Functional Medicine Practitioners

• Explore factors that may be contributing to health and wellbeing concerns
• Consider lifestyle, nutrition, environment, and personal health history
• Develop personalized approaches alongside appropriate medical care

Integrative Medicine Physicians

• Combine conventional medicine with evidence-informed complementary approaches
• Take a whole-person approach rather than focusing only on individual symptoms
• May incorporate nutrition, mind-body practices, supplements, or other approaches when appropriate

Naturopathic Doctors (where licensed)

• Use a combination of natural therapies, lifestyle strategies, and health education
• Focus on prevention and supporting overall wellbeing
• Scope of practice varies by state and practitioner

Integrative Nutrition Practitioners

• Explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and daily habits may influence wellbeing
• Provide individualized guidance around food and lifestyle
• Credentials and scope of practice vary by practitioner

Ayurvedic & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners

• Draw from established traditional systems of health and wellbeing
• May incorporate nutrition, herbs, bodywork, or lifestyle practices depending on training and scope
• Approaches vary by practitioner and tradition

Before Choosing Support

Consider asking:

• “What is your approach to whole-person or integrative care?”
• “How do you determine which approaches may be appropriate for me?”
• “What training, credentials, or licensure do you have?”
• “How do you work alongside my existing healthcare providers?”

Helpful Information to Share

The more you understand about what you’re looking for, the better your first conversation can be. Consider sharing:

• Your Discover results
• Your health and wellbeing goals
• Patterns, concerns, or changes you’ve noticed
• Relevant health history you feel comfortable sharing
• Previous treatments, therapies, or approaches you’ve tried
• What has helped—and what hasn’t

Ready to Explore?

Every specialist brings different training, skills, and perspectives. Explore professionals who work in this area, discover different approaches, and find the ones that feel like a fit.

Imagine walking into your first conversation already knowing what you want to explore.

That’s what Discover is designed to help you do. Discover Before You Choose →