Functional Medicine in Altamonte Springs, FL
Find the Root Cause Behind Your Symptoms
A personalized functional medicine approach designed to uncover the deeper imbalances contributing to fatigue, hormonal issues, digestive symptoms, inflammation, anxiety, and chronic health concerns.
At New Direction Natural Medicine, we look beyond symptom management to understand how the body’s systems are connected and what may be driving dysfunction beneath the surface.
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
A deeper, more personalized approach to health.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes contributing to symptoms and chronic health concerns rather than simply masking symptoms.
Instead of asking only:
“What diagnosis do you have?”
Functional medicine asks:
“Why is this happening in the first place?”
This approach looks at how factors such as:
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hormones
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gut health
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inflammation
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stress
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nervous system function
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nutrition
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sleep
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lifestyle
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immune function
may all be connected.
Every patient is unique, which is why treatment plans are personalized based on your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, lab findings, and overall patterns within the body.
TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON, NOT JUST THE SYMPTOMS
Looking deeper at the body’s interconnected systems.
Many chronic symptoms do not happen in isolation.
Issues such as:
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fatigue
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anxiety
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bloating
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brain fog
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hormone imbalances
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sleep disturbances
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inflammation
may all be connected to underlying imbalances within the body.
Functional medicine helps identify possible contributing factors such as:
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gut dysfunction
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chronic stress
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blood sugar imbalances
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inflammation
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nutrient deficiencies
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hormone imbalances
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nervous system dysregulation
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lifestyle factors
Our goal is to help patients better understand what their body may be struggling with and create a personalized plan that supports long-term healing and balance.
OUR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPROACH
A comprehensive, personalized approach to your healthcare
At New Direction Natural Medicine, functional medicine is designed to help uncover the root causes contributing to chronic symptoms and create a personalized plan based on your unique health picture.
Your care begins with a comprehensive intake and functional medicine assessment where we evaluate:
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symptoms
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health history
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digestion
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hormones
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stress
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sleep
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energy
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lifestyle factors
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nervous system patterns
We then use comprehensive functional lab testing with 55+ markers to assess underlying imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, organ stressors, inflammation patterns, and other potential root causes contributing to symptoms.
After your labs are completed, a detailed functional medicine report and personalized plan of care is created specifically for you. During your consultation, we review your findings together, explain underlying patterns within the body, and discuss the next steps in your treatment plan.
Personalized protocols may include:
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physician-grade supplements
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herbal support
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nutrition recommendations
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lifestyle changes
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nervous system support
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detoxification support
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gut and hormone support
Because every patient is different, treatment plans are customized and adjusted over time based on your progress, symptoms, and how your body responds throughout the healing process.
DETOXIFICATION & ROOT-CAUSE SUPPORT
Addressing deeper stressors that may be affecting the body.
For some patients, chronic symptoms may be connected to underlying stressors such as:
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mold exposure
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heavy metals
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parasites
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chronic viral burden
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gut dysfunction
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inflammation
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impaired detoxification pathways
At New Direction Natural Medicine, functional medicine protocols may include personalized detoxification and drainage support designed to help support the body’s natural detoxification processes and overall healing capacity.
Treatment plans are individualized based on your symptoms, health history, lab findings, and overall presentation, and may include support for:
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liver detoxification
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gut health
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drainage pathways
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nervous system regulation
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inflammation support
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microbial balance
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immune support
Our approach focuses on supporting the body gradually and strategically rather than using aggressive one-size-fits-all detox protocols.
Because every patient is different, detoxification recommendations are personalized and adjusted based on how your body responds throughout treatment.
CONDITIONS WE COMMONLY TREAT
Functional medicine may help support:
Hormone
Imbalance
Perimenopause or menopausal symptoms?
Bloating & Digestive Issues
IBS, constipation, food sensitivities, or gut discomfort?
Brain Fog & Inflammation
Feeling overwhelmed, wired or moody?
Fertility
Challenges
Trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF?
Chronic
Fatigue
Struggling with low energy?
Weight Loss
Resistance
Can't lose weight despite diet & exercise?
FAQ ABOUT FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
How effective is functional medicine for hormone imbalances?
Functional medicine can be a helpful approach for identifying and addressing factors that may contribute to hormone-related symptoms. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, functional medicine considers the bigger picture, including nutrition, stress, sleep, blood sugar, digestive health, lifestyle, and underlying medical conditions.
At New Direction Natural Medicine in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti, AP, DACM, uses a personalized functional medicine approach for women experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, menstrual changes, and other hormonal concerns. When appropriate, laboratory testing may be used alongside a detailed health history to better understand hormone patterns and guide individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and treatment recommendations.
Functional medicine can also complement care from your primary care physician, gynecologist, or endocrinologist when additional medical evaluation or treatment is needed.
Where can I get functional medicine labs for hormone testing in Florida?
New Direction Natural Medicine in Altamonte Springs, Florida, offers functional medicine laboratory testing for women looking for a more comprehensive evaluation of their hormones and related symptoms.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti, AP, DACM, offers the DUTCH Complete hormone test, which provides an in-depth look at reproductive hormones and their metabolites, along with cortisol and other markers that can provide additional insight into hormone and stress patterns.
Functional hormone testing may be considered for women experiencing concerns such as perimenopause or menopause symptoms, irregular menstrual cycles, PMS, fatigue, sleep changes, mood changes, or other hormone-related symptoms.
Your results are reviewed alongside your health history and symptoms rather than interpreted in isolation. Dr. Stephanie then creates individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and treatment recommendations based on the overall picture.
New Direction Natural Medicine is located in Altamonte Springs and serves women throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
How can I naturally treat fatigue without drugs in Altamonte Springs?
Natural approaches to fatigue depend on what is contributing to low energy. Sleep quality, nutrition, stress, blood sugar balance, hormonal changes, thyroid health, nutrient deficiencies, digestive health, and lifestyle habits can all play a role, so chronic fatigue should be evaluated rather than simply treated as a lack of energy.
At New Direction Natural Medicine in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti, AP, DACM, takes an individualized approach to fatigue using functional medicine, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle support. When appropriate, laboratory testing may also be used to look for factors that could be contributing to ongoing fatigue.
Treatment may include personalized nutrition recommendations, improving sleep and stress management, supporting healthy movement, and addressing other underlying factors identified during your evaluation. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine may also be incorporated into a personalized treatment plan.
Persistent or unexplained fatigue can sometimes be associated with an underlying medical condition, so appropriate medical evaluation may be recommended when necessary.
MEET DR. STEPHANIE
Personalized functional medicine rooted in
whole-body healing
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti, AP, DACM, is a certified functional medicine practitioner who combines modern root-cause medicine with acupuncture and Chinese medicine to help patients uncover the deeper imbalances contributing to chronic symptoms.
Her approach focuses on identifying patterns within the body and creating personalized plans designed to support long-term healing and balance.
