FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Merging scientific breakthroughs with natural, effective treatments.

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Dr. Brian Lum, DC, IFMCP

My passion for healing chronic illness began when I witnessed my mother's 15-year battle with Crohn's disease.   

She, like many of my patients, was told that there was nothing she could do to heal. Nothing could have been further from the truth.

Long
Covid Experience

Research- Backed Mindfulness

Professional Grade Natural Medicine

IFMCP
Certified Practitioner

Worldwide
Practice

Specialized Testing & Interpretation

What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine addresses the care gap that exists between modern medicine and the individual. Patients frequently suffer due to inadequate testing, too brief appointments, poor diagnostics, and limited treatment options.

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While routine testing by your general practitioner is done in hospitals to detect severe problems or to get a diagnosis, functional medicine testing and interventions are intended to get you out of long-term symptoms and get you into an optimal range of function.

⚬ Testing & Diagnosis

Testing and diagnosis signal the beginning, not the end, of a proper medical investigation.

Even if you do not have a diagnosis, functional medicine is well-suited to identify the underlying factors perpetuating symptoms. Knowing the factors contributing to your symptoms is often just as important as a diagnosis because it gives us the direction needed to help your body heal.

⚬ Prevention

Prevention is also a key feature of functional medicine. Recently, science has confirmed what the medical traditions of the world have already known - that our genetics are merely the blueprint of our biological landscape; we develop that landscape through our thoughts, behaviors, environment, and actions. 

We are not on an inevitable march toward disability or degenerative disease; there are hundreds of ways you can change your behavior that can lead to significant overall changes to your health trajectory.

  • Certified functional medicine practitioner

  • Advanced testing for superior diagnostics

  • Clinical-grade supplementation

  • Worldwide consultation practice

  • Optional physician-led Qigong healing

How does it work?

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01 | Online Consultation

We see patients worldwide. 

Dr. Lum can do your appointment over your computer or phone via video consultation.


02 | At Home Testing

Testing kits can be sent to you anywhere in the world. 

Many tests can be done at home; other testing is arranged at a location near you.


03 | Custom Treatment

Email access to Dr. Lum throughout your care. â€‹

A treatment plan will be created unique to fit your health needs.

Patient Testimonials

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Many of our patients come to us with 'mysterious' or complex symptoms that do not fit neatly into a diagnosis or multiple conditions with limited treatment options.

Some have been alarmed to find they have a 'bad' gene that raises their chances of developing a degenerative disease in the future. Others are searching for natural ways to alleviate symptoms and enjoy optimal health for as long as possible without the use of pharmaceuticals. 

Functional medicine can simultaneously work to optimize the health of the individual while conducting a thorough investigation into symptoms and conditions. 

  • Anxiety

  • Allergies

  • Autoimmune disease

  • Brain fog

  • Nausea

  • Crohn's and ulcerative colitis

  • Histamine intolerance

  • Gastrointestinal problems

  • Food allergies and sensitivities

  • Environmental allergies

  • Fatigue

  • Mold illness/exposure

  • Depression

  • COVID and long COVID

  • Lyme and coinfections

  • Thyroid conditions

  • Heart disease

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Eczema and psoriasis

  • Rashes and hives

  • Unexplained symptoms

  • Vertigo and tinnitus

  • Arthritis and joint pain

  • Chronic ear congestion

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Functional Medicine Specialties

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    Qigong Healing

    Dr. Lum now offers External Qigong Healing.  Qigong is a moving meditation, like yoga and tai chi, but is designed specifically for those facing health challenges.

    This form of meditation aims to move energy throughout the body through gentle movements and simple visualizations, removing blockages and facilitating healing.  

    Learn how this millennia-old practice can help you heal faster and more completely. 

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    Long Covid Recovery

    Dr. Lum has extensive experience in helping Long Covid patients recover fully. 

    While COVID-19 may be relatively new, 'long' symptoms after an infection are not.

    Despite the severity of the symptoms of Long Covid which can include neurological issues, impaired breathing, metabolic and heart symptoms, scar tissue accumulation, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, and histamine intolerance - targeted yet gentle interventions can be very effective. 


On the Blog

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Learn with Us

Mastering Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): 

A Complex Illness Specialist’s Guide

For over a decade, Dr. Lum has specialized in healing chronic, complex, & hard-to-treat cases around the world.