If total healthcare costs in the United States, more than 75% is due to chronic conditions. The key to reversing the rapidly spreading epidemic of chronic disease is to address the underlying causes and solutions for chronic disease, which are primarily driven by the lifelong, daily interaction among an individual’s genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices. Functional medicine not only incorporates the latest in genetic science and systems biology, but it also enables holistic doctors/health care practitioners to practice proactive, predictive, personalized medicine while empowering patients to take an active role in their own health.
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in providing clinical education in functional medicine, is pleased to announce Dr. Varsha Rathod M.D. of St. Louis’ Preventive Medicine and board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, as a member of the first graduating class of certified functional medicine practitioners.
As a graduate of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certification Program (IFMCP), Varsha Rathod M.D. is uniquely trained in the functional medicine model to identify and treat the root causes of chronic disease. In order to achieve the designation of IFM Certified Practitioner, Varsha Rathod M.D., has completed 7 onsite training seminars and passed stringent written and case study evaluations.
Varsha Rathod M.D. joins an elite group of 124 practitioners who are among the first graduates of IFM’s Certification Program.
Dr. Varsha Rathod, MD is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been successfully enhancing traditional medicine with the benefits of holistic healing since 1995. She is one of the foremost experts in the field of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Rathod can be reached at Preventive Medicine, 1977 Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. 314-997-5403 or visit online at www.preventivemedicinestl.com.