Living your best life through holistic care and natural healing is the key to managing chronic health concerns!
What Is Functional Medicine?
Our world faces a growing crisis of chronic health concerns that conventional medicine cannot or simply will not address. Obesity, asthma, allergies, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, mental health disorders, digestive and bowel disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, and many other concerns are on the rise. In Functional Medicine, the doctor and patient work as a team to improve lifestyle and nutrition, promoting natural healing and allowing the body to heal itself while optimizing health. Treating the root cause of disease instead of simply managing symptoms is the key to long-term optimization of your health. Conventional medicine treats symptoms and disease with methods that include medication, radiation, or surgery. In contrast, Functional Medicine strives to address the root cause, which can be genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, or environment. We focus on holistic care, treating the patient, not just the symptoms, with nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural supplements. Everyone is unique; therefore, each patient receives specialized and customized treatment. Health is not merely the absence of disease but the presence of optimal health!
About Dr Cheryl Bryant
Dr. Cheryl Bryant and her highly trained staff at Better Health and Wellness offer a variety of alternative wellness healthcare options, focusing on holistic care for both the mind and body. Their approach is especially beneficial for those dealing with chronic health concerns.
Dr. McFarland-Bryant graduated with honors from Lake Michigan College with an Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology and continued her Science major at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University with a Doctorate of Chiropractic.
With 30 years of experience practicing in Citrus County, she has enhanced her expertise through one year of Rehabilitation Specialist training and four years in Chiropractic Orthopedics. Additionally, she completed three years and 360 hours of Diplomate Chiropractic Internist training and is DABCI board eligible. Dr. Bryant has also studied the natural treatment of addictions at the American College of Addictive and Compulsive Disorders, Nutrition at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and Functional Medicine at the Miller School of Medicine in Miami.
As a licensed Medical Laboratory Specialist, Dr. Bryant is dedicated to helping patients balance hormones naturally and is committed to your overall well-being. Better Health and Wellness could be your ticket to a happy, healthy, and well-balanced life through natural healing. Take the first step and contact us to make your appointment today!
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Dr. McFarland-Bryant is dedicated to addressing chronic health concerns through holistic care that emphasizes natural healing.
Functional Medicine Services
New Patient Intake Appointment $285
This is for brand new patients who have never been treated at the practice. Patients will be evaluated based on the information given on their intake paperwork, as well as the chronic health concerns and goals discussed during the intake appointment. A treatment plan will be established, typically beginning with labs, diet recommendations, and a supplement protocol, all designed to support holistic care and promote natural healing.
Follow-up Appointment (With Labs) $225
This follow-up appointment, typically lasting 40-45 minutes, is essential for patients dealing with chronic health concerns who need to review and discuss lab results. This time also allows for adjustments to the holistic care protocol if necessary, supporting the journey towards natural healing.
Follow-up Appointment (Without Labs) $160
This follow-up appointment lasts 20-25 minutes and is designed for a quick check-in regarding chronic health concerns, new symptoms, or questions about holistic care and natural healing. Please note that patients must not have lab results to discuss.
Emergency Visit $60
This appointment is designed for 1-2 quick questions regarding your holistic care, particularly for patients with chronic health concerns. Please note that this session is not intended for discussing new symptoms, lab results, or detailed protocols. If a patient has more than 1-2 brief questions related to their natural healing journey, please book a 20-25 minute follow-up.