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Interview with Functional Medicine Fast Track Graduate Sofia Costa PT, DPT, CES

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

If you have been looking for more time and financial freedom as a health practitioner, this recent interview with Sofia Costa PT, DPT, CES is a must watch. Garric recently spoke with Sofia about her experience in the Functional Medicine Fast Track program and integrating functional medicine into her practice. She has important advice for anyone […]

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Functional Medicine Case Study: Meet Murray

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Is traditional medicine sucking the life out of you? Do you wish there was another way? What if there was a new way that separated you from the rest and gave you opportunities like never before? Could you charge double or even triple if you were the only one who knew how to solve difficult

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What is Functional Medicine?

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Today, I’d like to share with you the answer to a question I’m asked quite often. What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine is a systemized approach which identifies the underlying root causes while building a therapeutic relationship with the patient. As Functional Medicine practitioners, we assume that everyone knows the answer to this question. Although

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Functional Medicine and Nutrition

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

What I hear so often is that Functional Medicine is nutrition. There is a big association between Functional Medicine and nutrition. It’s true that nutrition is very important, but be aware that nutrition is not Functional Medicine. If it were, dietitians and nutritionists would have resolved all the chronic illnesses out there. These days so

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How is Functional Medicine in Our Scope of Practice?

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

I received a great question today. How is Functional Medicine in our scope of practice? It’s a question I hear so often. I wanted to take a few minutes to answer. Here’s an example to help explain how Functional Medicine is in everyone’s scope of practice. Let’s say you’re working with a patient in your

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The Impact of Vibrational Energy as a Root Cause

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Ok, so I know I am getting a bit weird for some of you with this one, but stick with me. Today’s post is about vibrational energy as a root cause. How many times have you treated a patient that has everything on point? Their exercise, sleep, nutrition, supplements, career, finances, but they still have

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How to Bridge the Gap with Functional Medicine

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Food for thought… If you’re like many health practitioners I’ve spoken with, you’re feeling trapped in the system. In your mind, heart and spirit, you know you can do more for your patients, but there is a gap in health care because traditional thinking is holding you in the box. Innately, you want to be

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How to Use Labs and Genetics in Your Practice

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How do you use labs and genetics in a your practice?” Traditionally, only a select few in healthcare have used labs, but things are changing. Yes, physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, naturopaths and other health practitioners can use labs. Most patients can now even order

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Interview with Jared McDonald Business Strategy Coach

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Jared McDonald has worked with thousands of functional medicine practitioners across the United States and around the world. His passion is business strategy in functional medicine. He recently joined Garric to discuss what practitioners integrating functional medicine need to know about business strategy. With a background in psychology, Jared spent many years working with kids

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Do I Need a Certification to Integrate Functional Medicine?

By Garric Vosloo, Functional Medicine Physiotherapist

Do I need a Functional Medicine certification to practice Functional Medicine? This is a question I’m asked quite often and the answer is simple. No, you do not need a certification to integrate Functional Medicine into your practice. The fact that most health professionals think that a certification may be the single reason actually holding

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