Meet Teneca Patterson
At Mindful Balance and Wellness, LLC, Teneca Patterson, RN FMACP, brings both personal and professional experience to the forefront of ADHD care. As a mother raising a child with ADHD and someone who has navigated life with ADD herself, Teneca truly understands the challenges faced by families.
Her Journey
After years in conventional medicine, Teneca pursued functional medicine to address ADHD’s root causes. This shift allows her to create personalized, natural solutions for children and families seeking lasting results.
Her Mission
Teneca’s goal is to empower families to overcome the challenges of ADHD through holistic care, offering practical strategies that promote focus, emotional balance, and restful sleep.
Why Choose Us?
1. Expertise You Can Trust
With years of experience in both conventional and functional medicine, we provide care that goes beyond managing symptoms.
2. Root-Cause Focus
We uncover the underlying factors of ADHD, offering personalized solutions that create lasting change.
3. Family-Centered Care
We work closely with families, ensuring you feel supported at every step of the journey toward your child’s well-being.
FAQs
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.
How is Functional Medicine Different from Conventional Medicine?
Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.
What Conditions Can Functional Medicine Address?
Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.
What Can I Expect During a Functional Medicine Consultation?
During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.
What Treatment Modalities Does Functional Medicine Use?
Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.
How Long Does it Take to See Results with Functional Medicine?
The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the wellness plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.