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Functional Medicine in Sanford FL

A deeper look at your health, with a plan built around you.

If you’re dealing with fatigue, stubborn weight changes, hormone shifts, digestive concerns, inflammation, or just don’t feel like yourself, there may be more than one piece to the puzzle.

We take the time to look at the bigger picture, connect the patterns, and help you figure out what deserves a closer look.

You may be here because...

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You’re exhausted even when you’re sleeping.

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Losing weight feels harder than it should.

Your hormones feel different, but you’re not sure why.

You’re bloated, uncomfortable, or your digestion has changed.

Your body feels inflamed or takes forever to recover.

Your labs were “normal,” but you still don’t feel like yourself.”

What Is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine looks at how different parts of your health may be connected rather than focusing on one symptom at a time.​

We take a closer look at your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, medications, existing lab results, and goals to identify patterns that may be contributing to how you feel. When additional testing is useful, it is chosen intentionally to help answer specific questions and guide your care.​

The goal is not to chase every possible imbalance. It is to understand what matters most in your case and create a focused, personalized plan.

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Your health is connected, so we look at the bigger picture.

Whole Picture Care

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Personalized Recommendations

Testing When Useful

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Your plan is tailored to you, not a one size-fits all protocol.

We test with a purpose, not just because a test is available

Common Areas We Explore

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Metabolic + Weight Health

Support healthy blood sugar, weight management, cravings, energy, and metabolic balance.

Hormones + Energy

Inflammation + Recovery

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Address fatigue, cycle changes, thyroid concerns, sleep, mood, and overall vitality.

Identify patterns that drive inflammation, pain, and slow recovery, so you can heal.

Explore the root of digestive issues, bloating, and food sensitivities.

Digestive + Gut Health

What makes our approach different?

Start With the Story.
Test With a Purpose.

We start with your story, the symptoms you’re dealing with, and the information you already have. Then we use testing when it actually helps answer a question, build a focused plan, and make changes based on your progress.

Start With What We Already Know

Your story, health history, and lifestyle give us powerful clues.

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Test With a Purpose

We order meaningful labs to confirm patterns and guide care.

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Build a Focused Plan

Measure and Adjust

We create a personalized plan with clear steps that fit your life.

We track progress together and refine as you heal.

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A Guided Approach to Care

You’re not expected to figure everything out in one visit, and neither are we. We take the time to understand what’s going on, build a focused plan that may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, testing, and other recommendations, then follow your progress and make thoughtful adjustments along the way.

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Comprehensive evaluation and case review

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Supplements when appropriate

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Ongoing support and progress tracking

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Adjustments based on how you respond

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Referrals or co-management when needed

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Personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations

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Focused lab testing when it can help guide care

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Virtual and in-person appointments available

Common Questions

Meet Dr. Sammer Yacoub, DC, CFMP

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I’m a chiropractic physician with advanced training in Functional Medicine, and I take a thoughtful, evidence-focused approach to care. I want you to understand what we’re looking at, why it matters, and what your options are.

You’ll never be pushed into testing, supplements, or recommendations that don’t make sense for you. My goal is for you to feel informed, comfortable asking questions, and confident in the plan we create together.

Have questions about labs, insurance, virtual visits, supplements, or what to expect?

We’ve answered some of the most common questions before getting started.

Call/text us at 321-926-4565

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Ready to Take a Closer Look at Your Health?

You don’t have to know exactly what’s going on before you come in.

 

Your initial Functional Medicine visit gives us time to talk through what you’re experiencing, review the bigger picture, and figure out what makes sense to explore next.

Initial Functional Medicine Visit | $249

Location:

4015 W 1st St

Sanford, FL

 

Call or text: 321-926-4565

Serving Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, DeBary, Deltona, and surrounding Central Florida communities.

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