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Functional Medicine — Salina, Utah

Understanding What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You.

Functional medicine at Abbott starts with your whole history — lifestyle, genetics, hormones, and labs — before we ever talk treatment.

Originally developed by Dr. Justin Abbott, D.O., Founder
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The Functional Medicine Lens

One Symptom Rarely Has One Cause

This is the logic behind every plan we build — most symptoms patients come in with trace back to a handful of root causes, not a single diagnosis.

Hover a symptom or a cause to see how they connect
What Patients Notice What We're Looking For Fatigue & Low Energy Stubborn Weight Gain Brain Fog Low Libido Poor Sleep Mood & Anxiety Hormonal Imbalance Chronic Inflammation Nutrient Deficiency Gut Dysfunction Chronic Stress (HPA Axis)
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Changing Habits, Not Just Chasing Symptoms

Real, sustainable change usually means rethinking habits — not just adding another prescription.

Weight Loss Habits: Transform Your Fuel Consumption
Breaking Old Habits: A Difficult But Rewarding Journey
Treatments

Five Ways We Treat The Cause

Every plan starts with a real intake and real labs — not a quick guess based on one visit.

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Functional Medicine

Root-cause care for chronic symptoms — built around your lifestyle, genetics, and biochemistry, not a single diagnosis code.

Comprehensive health history & intake
Lab testing & biomarker review
Personalized root-cause plan
Ongoing care coordination
Best for: chronic fatigue, unexplained symptoms, "normal" labs that don't feel normal
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Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

Natural hormone replacement tailored to your own levels and symptoms, for men and women.

Hormone panel & symptom review
Customized dosing plan
Regular monitoring & adjustments
Options for men & women
Best for: low energy, low libido, mood changes, perimenopause, andropause
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Medical Weight Loss

Provider-guided, proactive weight management — medication, nutrition, and accountability in one plan.

Metabolic & lab assessment
Personalized nutrition guidance
Medication options, including GLP-1s
Monthly check-ins
Best for: stalled weight loss, metabolic concerns, sustainable change
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Ketamine Therapy

A medical treatment option for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and symptoms that haven't responded to other approaches.

Medical screening & consultation
Supervised in-office sessions
Integration & follow-up support
Best for: treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD
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IV Vitamin Therapy

Eight IV formulas — from Myers Cocktail to NAD+ — to support energy, recovery, immunity, and performance, each explained honestly.

Symptom & goal review
Customized nutrient blend
Comfortable in-office infusion
Best for: low energy, recovery, immune support, frequent travelers
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What To Expect

Four Steps To A Real Plan

01

Comprehensive Intake

Health history, current symptoms, and goals — in real depth, not a five-minute visit.

02

Lab Testing

Bloodwork and biomarkers most primary care visits skip.

03

Personalized Plan

A root-cause plan built from your labs, history, and day-to-day life.

04

Ongoing Care

Regular follow-ups and adjustments as your body responds.

What to Expect

A full visit to review your history and symptoms — not a rushed 10-minute checkup
Comprehensive labs covering hormones, thyroid, metabolic and nutrient markers most primary care visits skip
A dedicated follow-up to walk through your results and build your plan together, in plain language
A plan that combines nutrition, lifestyle changes, and medical treatment — tailored to your labs, not a template
Regular check-ins to adjust your plan as your numbers and symptoms change
Self-pay pricing with HSA/FSA and CareCredit accepted — no insurance runaround
From Our Founder

"Most patients come to me after years of being told their labs are 'normal' while they still feel awful. Normal isn't the same as optimal — my job is to find where your numbers stop matching how you actually feel, and treat that gap."

Dr. Justin Abbott, D.O.
Dr. Justin Abbott, D.O.Founder, Abbott Health & Wellness

Reviewed for accuracy by McKell Johnson, FNP-BC, Clinical Director, and the Abbott Health & Wellness care team.

Wondering how provider-led functional medicine differs from a typical wellness center? See the comparison →

Dealing with fatigue, unexplained weight gain, or thyroid issues like Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism? See how we approach these conditions — then browse all conditions we treat.

Also common: brain fog, adrenal fatigue, sleep issues, and joint pain.

Gut, immune & environmental health: gut health, IBS, leaky gut, chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, mold exposure, and Lyme disease.

Root-cause labs can also uncover what's behind anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insulin resistance, and fatigue in men.

What Patients Say
Common Questions

Functional Medicine FAQ

Answers to what most people ask before their first visit.

Functional medicine looks for the root cause behind your symptoms instead of just treating the symptom itself. It starts with a full picture of your health — history, lifestyle, genetics, and labs — to understand why you feel the way you do, then builds a plan around that cause.
A typical primary care visit is often built around a short appointment focused on one issue at a time. Functional medicine visits are longer, start with a deeper intake, and look at how your hormones, nutrition, stress, and genetics interact — rather than treating each symptom in isolation.
Functional medicine is commonly used for chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, unexplained weight changes, digestive issues, brain fog, mood changes, and autoimmune-related symptoms — especially when standard testing hasn't turned up clear answers.
Most functional medicine plans start with comprehensive labs that go beyond a standard annual physical — often including a full hormone panel, metabolic markers, and nutrient levels. Your provider will explain what's being tested and why before you commit to anything.
It varies by condition. Some patients notice changes in energy or sleep within a few weeks; hormone and metabolic shifts typically take longer to fully resolve, often 2–3 months of consistent care. Your provider will set expectations specific to your plan at your consultation.
Functional medicine care is self-pay. We accept HSA/FSA funds, CareCredit financing, and cash or card. We'll walk through pricing and payment options at your consultation.
Abbott Health & Wellness in Salina, Utah offers provider-led functional medicine for patients across Sevier County, including Richfield, Manti, Gunnison, and surrounding communities — without the drive to Salt Lake City.
Local Guides

Coming from out of town? See what Functional Medicine looks like for patients from Richfield · Manti · Ephraim · Gunnison, or see our full list of service areas.

Before You Book

Two Things Worth Knowing

Your Provider

McKell Johnson, FNP-BC

Clinical Director and board-certified nurse practitioner with full prescriptive authority — she builds and manages every treatment plan personally.

 Your Location

Serving Central Utah

In Salina, with patients driving in from Richfield, Manti, Gunnison, Ephraim, Mount Pleasant, and beyond.
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From the Learning Center

→ What Is Functional Medicine and How Is It Different?

→ Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine: What's Actually Different

→ Why Your Hormones Matter More Than Calories

→ Why You're Always Tired — Even When You're Sleeping Enough

→ Brain Fog Isn't Normal — Here's What Causes It

→ Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog: Finding the Actual Root Cause

→ Why "Normal" Thyroid Labs Don't Always Mean a Normal Thyroid

→ What Standard Thyroid Testing Misses

→ PCOS and Insulin Resistance: The Connection Few Women Are Told About

Ready To Find The Actual Cause?

Book a consultation and we'll start with your real history and labs — not a guess.

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