Sound Familiar? 

You worry about heart health and aging without chronic disease.

A good night’s sleep is a distant memory.

Anxiety and low mood steal your joy.

Your doctor says your labs are normal but you still feel less than 100%,  or worse, sick.

You do not feel heard by your healthcare providers.

Your body’s natural state is one of wellness, with an amazing ability to seek balance and heal. However, our bodies now struggle to find balance in a world filled with constant stress, nutrient-deficient foods, and environmental toxins.

As a result, most of us struggle with issues of energy levels, pain, digestion, sleep, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and mood. By looking below the surface at the root cause of your health issues and integrating cutting-edge diagnostics, we empower you to achieve optimal health and vitality.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms.  This healthcare approach looks at the individual holistically beginning with an in depth health history and addresses lifestyle, nutrition and environmental factors.

Functional medicine interventions include diet, nutritional supplementation, movement, sleep and stress management for optimal health and wellbeing. The goal of functional medicine is to provide the body with the optimal support for achieving balance and natural healing.

Issues We Address

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Joint Pain

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Gut Health

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Fatigue

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Hormone Imbalance

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Weight Changes

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Sleep Issues

Our Approach

1

Discovery

An in depth discussion of your health history and wellness concerns. You will be heard!

2

First Steps

Start on your path to wellness by addressing nutrition, sleep, movement, mindfulness, and stress.

3

Deep Dive

Determine root causes with lab work and ongoing adaptive treatment.

4

Action

Through a custom action plan tailored to you, we’ll adjust what’s working for optimal improvement.

5

Maintain

Continued control of your wellness and vitality through a greater understanding of your unique body.

Our Services

Our services are available via Telehealth for clients residing in Connecticut.

Complimentary 15-Minute Health Strategy Discussion 

Schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how we may help you achieve your goals for achieving better health.

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Health Snapshot 

In-Depth Health Questionnaire
(1) 60-Minute Initial Consult
(1) Basic Lab
(1) 45-Minute Review of Findings

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Vitality Reboot - 5 Month Program 

In-Depth Health Questionnaire
(1) 60-Minute Initial Consult
(2) Advanced Labs
(1) 60-Minute Review of Findings 
(8) 30-Minute Follow-Up Practitioner Visits 
Individualized Meal Plan

Individualized Supplement Protocol
Coaching App & Tracker
15% off Supplements & Additional Labs (If Needed)
Educational Handouts
Personal Corrective Exercise Program
HIPAA-Compliant Texting During Office Hours

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Paula Salerno,  PT,  FMACP

Paula has been in healthcare for over 25 years, helping individuals heal and find a better quality of life through recovery of movement and function.  Paula has a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford and a BS in Psychology from Fordham University.   She has practiced in acute, subacute and outpatient settings with clinical expertise in orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation and complex medical cases. She is certified in Stott Pilates reformer for rehabilitation, ergonomics assessment and postural alignment in the Egoscue method. 

Paula was drawn to functional medicine as she believes in the intelligence of the human body and its ability to heal, given the right conditions. Years of personal research and learning lead to certification as a functional medicine practitioner through Functional Medicine Academy. Paula is passionate about women’s health, healthy aging and empowering others in their health care journeys.  When not seeing patients, you’ll find Paula enjoying family and friends, traveling, at the theater or enjoying the peace of coastal Connecticut.

FMACP Certification