Welcome to The Wellness Clinic at Body and Mind Pain Center, your hub for Functional Medicine and Health Optimization in Los Angeles. Are you tired of managing symptoms without understanding the underlying cause? Are you seeking lasting solutions for chronic conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or insomnia? Or perhaps you’re ready to proactively enhance your vitality, longevity, mental clarity, and physical performance?

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Led by Dr. Zev Nevo, our Wellness Clinic utilizes a root-cause, patient-centered Functional Medicine approach. We leverage advanced diagnostics and evidence-based strategies – including nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, targeted supplements, IV therapy, fitness guidance, stress management, and aesthetics – to create personalized plans. Our commitment is to fiduciary care, empowering you with knowledge and partnering with you to achieve your unique health goals in a safe, supportive environment here in LA.

What is Functional Medicine? A Personalized, Systems-Oriented Approach

Functional Medicine is a science-based healthcare approach that looks at the body as an interconnected system, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease and imbalance, rather than just suppressing symptoms. Key principles include:

  • Patient-Centered Care: Your unique genetic makeup, history, lifestyle, and environment are all considered. Treatment is personalized, not one-size-fits-all.
  • Systems Biology: Understanding that all body systems are interconnected (e.g., gut health impacts brain health and immunity).
  • Integrative & Evidence-Based: We utilize a range of therapeutic interventions, including diet, nutrition, exercise, stress management, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modifications, all grounded in scientific evidence.
  • Focus on Health & Vitality: The goal is not just the absence of disease, but the promotion of optimal function, vitality, and resilience.

Our Functional Medicine Consultation Process in Los Angeles:

Your journey at our Los Angeles Wellness Clinic begins with a comprehensive Functional Medicine consultation with Dr. Nevo or Susan Powell, PA-C (under Dr. Nevo’s supervision). This involves:

Deep Dive History: Thorough review of your health timeline, symptoms, diet, lifestyle, stress, environmental exposures, and family history.

Advanced Functional Testing (as indicated): Based on your history, we may recommend specialized tests such as:

  • Comprehensive Stool Analysis (Microbiome, Digestion, Inflammation, Infections)
  • SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Breath Tests
  • Food Sensitivity & Allergy Panels
  • Hormone Panels (Adrenal/Cortisol, Thyroid, Sex Hormones)
  • Organic Acids Testing (Metabolic Pathways, Mitochondrial Function, Neurotransmitters)
  • Nutrient & Vitamin Deficiency Testing
  • Genetic SNP Analysis (e.g., MTHFR, APOE)
  • Environmental Toxin or Heavy Metal Testing

Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on all findings, we co-create a tailored plan that may include:

  • Therapeutic Diets (e.g., Elimination, Low FODMAP, Anti-inflammatory)
  • Targeted Nutritional Supplementation
  • Lifestyle Modifications (Sleep, Exercise, Stress Reduction)
  • Detoxification Support
  • Referrals to other specialists or therapies within our Medical or Wellness Clinic as needed.

Who Can Benefit from Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine at our Los Angeles clinic can be beneficial for individuals with:

  • Complex Chronic Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Autoimmune Diseases.
  • Digestive Disorders: IBS, SIBO, Leaky Gut, Chronic Constipation/Diarrhea, Bloating.
  • Hormonal Imbalances: Adrenal fatigue, Thyroid disorders, PMS, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic Pelvic Pain related to hormones.
  • Mood & Cognitive Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Brain Fog, ADHD support, Insomnia.
  • Unexplained Symptoms or those seeking to optimize overall health and prevent future illness.
  • Individuals with Hypermobility Syndromes/EDS seeking systemic support.

The Body and Mind Pain Center Difference:

Dr. Zev Nevo brings his extensive medical background in PM&R and OMT to his Functional Medicine practice, offering a unique ability to connect systemic imbalances with musculoskeletal and neurological symptoms.

  • Integrated Expertise: Combining insights from Functional Medicine with deep knowledge of pain, biomechanics, and nervous system regulation.
  • Physician-Led: All Functional Medicine care is overseen by Dr. Nevo, ensuring medical rigor and safety.
  • Evidence-Based & Personalized: We prioritize scientifically validated tests and interventions tailored to you.
  • Collaborative Care: We seamlessly integrate Functional Medicine findings with treatments from our Medical Clinic or other Wellness services for truly holistic care in Los Angeles.
  • Our commitment to fiduciary care means your health goals are always our top priority.
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Frequently Asked Questions:

How is Functional Medicine different from conventional medicine?

Conventional medicine often focuses on diagnosing a disease and treating its symptoms, typically with medication or surgery. Functional Medicine aims to understand why the disease or symptom developed by looking at underlying imbalances in the body’s systems and addressing those root causes through personalized lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted interventions.

What kind of conditions does Functional Medicine address best?

It’s particularly effective for chronic, complex conditions where root causes are often multifactorial, such as autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders (IBS, SIBO), hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and conditions related to inflammation or metabolic dysfunction. It’s also excellent for health optimization and prevention.

What types of tests are used in Functional Medicine?

Testing is highly individualized but can include advanced stool tests (looking at microbiome, digestion, inflammation), SIBO breath tests, comprehensive hormone panels (saliva, urine, or blood for adrenal, thyroid, sex hormones), organic acids tests (for metabolic pathways, nutrient needs), food sensitivity panels, micronutrient testing, and genetic SNP analysis.

Is Functional Medicine covered by insurance in Los Angeles?

Functional Medicine consultations and many specialized functional lab tests are often not covered by standard insurance plans. Some aspects of a consultation billed under standard medical codes may have partial coverage depending on your plan, but the in-depth analysis and specialized testing typically fall outside of conventional insurance models. We operate on a fiduciary care basis and are transparent about costs.

How long does it take to see results with Functional Medicine?

This varies greatly depending on the complexity of your condition, how long you’ve been unwell, and your commitment to implementing the recommended diet and lifestyle changes. Some people notice improvements within weeks, while for others with more chronic issues, it can be a journey of several months to a year or more to achieve significant, lasting changes.

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