Functional Medicine in Charlotte, NC

1. Nutritional and Metabolic Balance

Proper nutrition is essential for normal cellular function, energy production, hormone regulation, immune health, and tissue repair.

Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances may contribute to fatigue, poor concentration, digestive problems, inflammation, and other health concerns.

Depending on your individual needs, our nutritional evaluation may include:

• Nutritional and metabolic laboratory testing.

• Assessment of vitamins and minerals.

• Evaluation of dietary habits and nutritional intake.

• Assessment of digestive function.

• Individualized nutritional recommendations.

• Targeted nutritional supplementation when appropriate.

Our objective is to identify nutritional factors that may be interfering with normal physiological function and develop a practical plan to address them.

2. Digestive Health and Gut Function

Your digestive system does much more than process food. It plays an important role in nutrient absorption, immune regulation, inflammation, and metabolic health.

Digestive dysfunction may contribute to symptoms and conditions involving multiple body systems.

We consider factors such as:

• Intestinal inflammation.

• Gut microbiome imbalances.

• Food sensitivities and intolerances.

• Poor digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Intestinal permeability.

• Bacterial and yeast imbalances.

When appropriate, we may recommend specialized digestive and microbiome laboratory testing to investigate potential problems.

Improving digestive function can be an important part of an overall strategy for better health.

3. Hormonal and Endocrine Balance

Hormones influence nearly every major function in the body, including energy, metabolism, sleep, mood, weight regulation, and immune function.

Hormonal imbalances may contribute to problems such as:

• Chronic fatigue.

• Weight gain and difficulty losing weight.

• Thyroid-related symptoms.

• Sleep disturbances.

• Changes in energy and motivation.

• Metabolic dysfunction.

When indicated, we consider appropriate laboratory testing to evaluate thyroid function and other relevant hormonal factors.

Our goal is to understand whether hormonal factors may be contributing to your symptoms and determine what additional evaluation or care may be appropriate.

4. Inflammation and Immune Function

Chronic inflammation and immune-system dysfunction can be associated with numerous health concerns.

Inflammation may be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, metabolic dysfunction, digestive problems, infections, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors.

Depending on your history and symptoms, laboratory evaluation may include:

• High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP).

• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

• Homocysteine.

• Blood glucose and metabolic markers.

• Other clinically indicated inflammatory and immune markers.

These tests can provide useful information about certain aspects of your health, although no single test identifies every cause of inflammation.

5. Environmental Toxins and Detoxification

We are exposed to numerous environmental chemicals through food, water, air, household products, and occupational environments.

Some exposures may contribute to health problems, depending on the substance, dose, duration, and individual susceptibility.

When your history and symptoms warrant further investigation, we may consider appropriate testing for selected environmental exposures, including heavy metals.

Our approach emphasizes identifying relevant exposures, reducing unnecessary exposure, and supporting normal physiological processes involved in eliminating waste products.

6. Structural and Nervous System Function

The body's structural and nervous systems play important roles in movement, coordination, posture, and overall function.

At Haas Wellness Centers, we incorporate chiropractic care and applied kinesiology into our broader approach to evaluating and addressing structural and neuromuscular concerns.

Our examination may consider:

• Spinal and joint function.

• Muscle balance and function.

• Postural abnormalities.

• Musculoskeletal problems.

• Neuromuscular coordination.

When appropriate, chiropractic care and other hands-on approaches may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan.

Our Approach to Functional Testing

One of the important differences in our practice is our emphasis on evaluating individual patients rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

We use a combination of clinical history, physical examination, appropriate laboratory testing, nutritional assessment, and other evaluation methods.

Depending on your needs, these may include:

Conventional laboratory testing: Blood testing to evaluate metabolic function, thyroid function, nutritional status, inflammation, and other relevant health markers.

Specialized functional testing: Selected testing to investigate digestive health, nutrient status, hormone-related concerns, and environmental exposures.

Nutritional assessment: Evaluation of dietary habits and potential nutritional deficiencies or imbalances.

Applied kinesiology: A complementary assessment method using muscle testing as an additional source of information. It does not replace validated laboratory testing or established diagnostic procedures.

We do not believe everyone needs extensive testing. Our recommendations are based on your individual history, examination, symptoms, and health goals.

What Makes Haas Wellness Centers Different?

At Haas Wellness Centers, we bring several complementary approaches together under one roof.

Our philosophy is based on the understanding that good health requires attention to more than one aspect of the body.

We consider five important dimensions of internal balance:

1. Structural balance: The proper function of muscles, joints, and the nervous system.

2. Nutritional balance: The nutrients required for normal cellular and metabolic function.

3. Electromagnetic balance: Consideration of the body's electrical and physiological signaling, with selected complementary therapies when appropriate.

4. Immune balance: Evaluation of factors that may influence immune and inflammatory function.

5. Emotional and environmental balance: Recognition of the effects of stress, lifestyle, and environmental exposures on overall health.

We draw from a variety of services and techniques, including:

• Functional laboratory testing.

• Nutritional analysis and counseling.

• Applied kinesiology.

• Chiropractic care.

• Allergy elimination techniques.

• Cold laser therapy.

• Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.

• Selected toxin screening and supportive services.

Not every patient requires every service. We select approaches according to individual needs and clinical appropriateness.

What to Expect When You Become a Patient

We want you to understand your health concerns, your options, and what we believe may help.

Our new-patient process consists of three steps.

Step 1: Complimentary Consultation

Your journey begins with a 15-minute consultation with Dr. Haas.

During this conversation, we will:

• Discuss your health concerns.

• Learn about your health history and goals.

• Explain possible contributing factors.

• Discuss potential evaluation and treatment options.

• Determine whether our practice may be appropriate for your needs.

There is no obligation to proceed.

Step 2: Comprehensive Examination

If you decide to move forward, we schedule a comprehensive examination.

This evaluation allows us to investigate potential nutritional, structural, hormonal, and other functional imbalances that may be contributing to your health concerns.

Additional laboratory testing may be recommended when appropriate.

Step 3: Personalized Report of Findings and Care Plan

We review your examination findings and discuss our recommendations.

We want to answer three important questions:

1. Can we help you?

2. What do we recommend to address your health concerns?

3. What will your individualized care plan involve and cost?

If you choose to proceed, we will work together to implement your personalized plan.

Who May Benefit From a Functional Medicine Approach?

A functional medicine perspective may be particularly useful for people experiencing persistent or complex health concerns.

At Haas Wellness Centers, we commonly work with people seeking help with:

• Chronic fatigue and low energy.

• Thyroid-related concerns.

• Digestive problems and gut health.

• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating.

• Inflammation and joint discomfort.

• Nutritional deficiencies.

• Hormonal and metabolic concerns.

• Unexplained weight gain.

• Allergies and sensitivities.

• Environmental exposure concerns.

• Chronic and recurring health problems.

Functional medicine does not replace appropriate conventional medical care. We encourage patients to maintain relationships with their primary healthcare providers and other specialists when needed.

Experience a Different Approach to Healthcare

At Haas Wellness Centers, our philosophy is simple: Treat the person, not just the symptoms.

We believe that understanding the factors contributing to your health problems is an important step toward making meaningful improvements.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Kenneth Haas has helped patients explore a more comprehensive approach to their health through nutrition, applied kinesiology, chiropractic care, functional testing, and other holistic therapies.

If you have been struggling with health problems and haven't found the answers you are looking for, we invite you to learn more about our approach.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let's find out what may be affecting your health.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kenneth Haas at Haas Wellness Centers in Charlotte, NC.

Call 704-837-2420 or visit www.haaswellnesscenters.com to request your consultation.

Haas Wellness Centers — A Personalized Approach to Better Health.