Personalized Medicine Finding The Root Cause of Symptoms

Elite Personalized Medicine’s typical patient is usually someone who has symptoms that their primary physician or physician specialist can’t seem to resolve. Labs and other tests have come back “fine”, yet they feel something still isn’t quite right. There are still unexplained symptoms.

Patients often find Elite Personalized Medicine when they do not get answers or justification for their symptoms. This is what makes Elite Personalized Medicine different. EPM performs much more extensive testing to find the root cause of concern.

Personalized is part of the name for a reason — there are no one-size-fits all treatments. Every treatment plan is created for that specific individual.

For example, if a patient feels there may be thyroid issues, the center will run tests for the entire thyroid — how it is working and if it is a potential cause for unexplained symptoms. It is the same with sex hormones. EPM will take a detailed look at a patient’s testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone levels. Thyroid and sex hormones are a just a small part of the comprehensive lab panel each new patient has drawn before their first visit.

EPM can often find, diagnose and help manage treatment for unexplained weight gain, hypo-thyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, menopausal symptoms, low testosterone for men, brain fog and chronic fatigue — just to name a few. And it is always done with a personalized touch.

A recent patient review reads:
“The doctor I spoke with was very knowledgeable and so down to earth. She never made me feel bad about myself, and I didn’t feel like just a number.”

Elite Personalized Medicine approach

The time and attention given to each patient is a standard but crucial part of EPM’s approach — as equally important as the detailed bloodwork required prior to your first visit. Initial bloodwork includes sex hormones, a full thyroid panel, blood sugar response, inflammatory markers, vitamin deficiencies and all of the standard cardiometabolic markers.

Once bloodwork is completed, the patient will be scheduled for a 60-minute, one-on-one visit with a medical provider. EPM will also require the patient to fill out an extensive medical health history. This will probably be the most personalized medical questionnaire many have experienced. Questions are centered around sleep hygiene, stress load, personal circumstances, sexual health, G.I. health and regularity, diet and exercise, symptoms, goals, etc.

During the initial 60-minute visit, the patient will see that Elite Personalized Medicine listens
to their concerns and uses their health history, goals and questions to devise a customized treatment plan based on very specific needs. The longer visits allow time for more information gathering and all patient questions to be answered.

According to the National Institutes of Health, primary care physicians spend an average of 17.4 minutes with patients. Insurance companies dictate the practice of medicine, ordering medically necessary labs and the length of medical visits. These guidelines are based on insurance reimbursement. EPM operates outside of this model of medicine.

While traditional medical practices may aim to keep patients on the positive side of major medical health issues, Elite Personalized Medicine aims to get patients to optimal health. This may explain the difference in length of visits.

Preventative care and customized treatment

EPM focuses on preventative care by educating patients about early detection of disease. When preventative care is practiced properly, patients can avoid long term disease conditions. Often times EPM’s suggestions are easily implemented and patients can limit their risk of disease.

According to projections from the National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of type II diabetes will increase by 54% to more than 54.9 million Americans between 2015 and 2030.
EPM alerts patients more preventatively about the risk of type II diabetes and where to make lifestyle adjustments to help pre-vent development of disease. Staff aims to inform patients before it becomes a problem.

What might be included on a patient’s treatment plan following a visit? Natural vitamins, nutraceuticals, dietary/ lifestyle changes, and/or medications needs. Further lab testing may be suggested based on the patient’s lab work or symptoms presented. The cadence of follow up visits is personalized to each individual’s needs.

EPM is a multidisciplinary office that suggests treatment such as functional medicine medical visits, chiropractic care, weight loss, hormone re-placement therapy, IV nutrition, IM injections and health coaching. Part of EPM’s options include chiropractic care. Dr. Lee Strickland has been a chiropractor in the Norcross area for 30 years and has helped countless patients with back pain, neck pain, chronic stress fractures, sciatica, headaches/migraines, and even pregnancy.

Elite Personalized Medicine isn’t looking to replace a patient’s primary doctor. The goal is to work together for the benefit of the patient.

How do I get started?

Typically, a patient will send in a “contact us” submission form through the website or call the of-fice directly to get further informa-tion or schedule an appointment. EPM looks forward to helping patients get questions answered and assisting to achieve optimal health.

Specialties

Chiropractic Care
Relieve bone, muscle and joint pain with non-invasive, hands-on chiropractic treatments.

Functional Medicine
Functional medicine identifies the root causes of disease and treats them rather than simply treating symptoms of illness.

Hormone Replacement Therapy
Fix hormone imbalances in both women and men to slow down aging, combat fatigue and improve the libido.

IV Nutrition and IV Hydration
Receive a quick energy boost of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients with the IV infusion or IV injection therapy.

Health Coaching
Personalized health coaching improves overall wellness, develops healthy habits and achieves goals.

Weight Loss
Customized weight loss planning and fitness programs are sustainable for long-term success.

Elite Personalized Medicine
5270 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 107
Peachtree Corners
770-416-1070