Why Patients Are Fed Up with Healthcare – And How Functional Medicine Finds the Root Cause
Many patients are frustrated with today’s healthcare system, which focuses on “sick care” instead of prevention. Learn how functional medicine uncovers the root cause of health problems and how Dr. Bennett, a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, helps patients take control of their wellness.
Patients Are Tired of a Broken Healthcare System
If you feel like the traditional healthcare system isn’t working for you, you’re not alone. Patients across the country are frustrated with a system that prioritizes managing sickness instead of promoting health.
Our current model of care has become reactive—waiting until a disease shows up instead of preventing it. This is why many call it “sick care,” not health care.”
The Shortcomings of Traditional Healthcare
-
Symptom management, not solutions: Prescriptions are often used to cover up symptoms rather than identify the root cause.
-
Insurance-driven decisions: Providers are limited by what insurance companies will cover, leaving out important testing and preventive options.
-
Short appointments: Most visits last under 15 minutes, which isn’t enough time to explore the bigger picture of your health.
-
Lack of prevention: The focus is on disease management, not building lifelong wellness.
This leaves patients feeling unheard, unsupported, and searching for answers.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine takes a completely different approach. Instead of asking “What pill fixes this?” it asks:
-
Why did this happen in the first place?
-
What is out of balance in the body?
-
How can we support healing naturally and sustainably?
Functional medicine uses advanced testing, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and individualized plans to uncover the root cause of health problems. By looking at the whole person—including genetics, stress, sleep, nutrition, and environment—it helps restore long-term balance.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-a-functional-medicine-doctor
Dr. Bennett’s Functional Medicine Training
Dr. Bennett is not only passionate about patient care—she is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. This advanced training means she has studied the science of root-cause medicine in depth, learning how to connect the dots between symptoms, labs, lifestyle, and underlying imbalances.
Her educational experience allows her to go far beyond the traditional “band-aid approach” and create personalized health plans for her patients—addressing the why behind their health concerns, not just the what.
Why Patients Need to Be Proactive About Their Health
In today’s healthcare landscape, being proactive is the key to wellness. That means:
-
Getting educated: Learn how nutrition, lifestyle, and environment influence your health.
-
Finding the right provider: Work with practitioners like Dr. Bennett who are trained in functional medicine and take the time to understand your health history.
-
Investing in your health: Some of the best testing and treatments may not be covered by insurance. Paying out of pocket can feel frustrating, but it’s an investment in your future health and quality of life.
Remember: paying for prevention today improves your quality of life and often saves you from years of chronic illness and medications later.
Sick Care vs. Health Care: The Bottom Line
Our traditional system isn’t designed to keep you well—it’s built to manage disease once you’re already sick. Functional medicine flips that model on its head by focusing on prevention, root causes, and personalized care.
If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and start building real health from the ground up, Dr. Bennett and her functional medicine approach may be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.