
Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine FAQ
Functional Medicine Fees
Visit our office in West Des Moines for an appointment. We offer consultations at different timeframes to meet your needs.
- 60 Min: New Consultation (labs not included): $150
- 20 Min: Outside Lab Interpretation (with Action Plan): $75
- 30 Min: Follow Up Consultation (revisit/revise Action Plan): $75
At Ashworth Chiropractic, our Functional Medicine services help uncover and treat the root causes of ongoing health issues—not just the symptoms.
Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, digestive concerns, chronic pain, or autoimmune conditions, our team combines advanced lab testing, nutrition guidance, and personalized care to restore balance naturally.
We take time to understand your body, coordinate with our chiropractic and rehab specialists when needed, and create a clear plan that helps you feel better for good.
Ready to start? Schedule your Functional Medicine consultation today and take the first step toward lasting wellness.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine examines how your body’s systems interact and influence one another, focusing on restoring overall function instead of addressing symptoms separately.
Picture an iceberg: what you notice on the surface, like low energy, joint pain, or digestive discomfort, is only part of the story. Beneath it are hidden drivers such as hormone imbalance, poor gut health, inflammation, or nutritional deficiencies.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, our practitioners connect these patterns using lab insights and lifestyle analysis to design care that restores balance from the inside out.
It’s a science-based approach to long-term health, not another temporary fix.
Why is Functional Medicine Important?
If your symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg, wouldn’t it make sense to focus on what’s underneath? Instead of just managing symptoms, Functional Medicine helps your body restore balance for long-term wellness.
Functional Medicine takes a comprehensive approach to healing, focusing on two key principles:
- Support your body’s natural ability to heal – Instead of masking symptoms, Functional Medicine finds what’s missing—whether it’s key nutrients, hormonal balance, or gut health—so your body can function at its best.
- Remove what’s holding you back – Chronic stress, toxins, poor diet, and inflammation can block your body’s ability to heal. Functional Medicine identifies and eliminates these obstacles to restore lasting wellness.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, we focus on helping you feel better for good—not just temporarily.
How Does Functional Medicine Work?
Functional Medicine focuses on understanding why your body isn’t functioning at its best.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, IA, our practitioners use a structured, step-by-step process to uncover and correct imbalances affecting your health:
This holistic process helps you understand your body, make informed choices, and move toward lasting wellness—not just symptom relief.
Key Focus Areas
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, IA, our Functional Medicine services address the interconnected systems that shape your overall health.
Each plan is designed to uncover underlying imbalances and create targeted strategies for long-term wellness.
Addressing the Source of Illness, Not Just the Signs
Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms with medication.
At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, IA, our Functional Medicine approach targets the underlying causes of illness to help your body function at its best.
By restoring balance through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural support, we aim to reduce reliance on medications and promote lasting wellness—so you can feel better, move better, and live better every day.
Meet Dr. Matthew Wilson, DC, FIACA, CCWP — Functional Medicine Specialist in West Des Moines, IA
Dr. Matthew Wilson is a board-certified chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner at Ashworth Chiropractic.
A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP), he integrates Functional Medicine, chiropractic techniques, and rehabilitative care to uncover and treat the underlying factors behind pain and chronic conditions.
With advanced certifications in Graston M1, Functional Movement Technique, and acupuncture, Dr. Wilson delivers evidence-based, whole-body care that helps patients restore balance and long-term wellness throughout the Des Moines metro area.
Dr. Wilson’s Office Hours
Monday
8:30 am – 12 pm
2pm – 6 pm
Tuesday
2pm – 6pm
Wednesday
8:30 am – 12 pm
2 pm – 6 pm
Thursday
8:30 am – 12 pm
2pm – 6 pm
Friday
8:30 am – 1 pm
Health Care Coverage
Most Insurance Carriers including BCBS PPO and Medicaid
Dr. Matt has done wonders for me and I recommend him highly – I can’t say enough good things about him. Dr. Matt and staff are good people and will take great care of you.
Dr. Matt and the entire staff have been GREAT! I went in for some issues I was having with my neck and back and Dr. Matt also helped me with some other issues I was having with my calf and shoulders that have made a HUGE improvement in my overall health and comfort.I highly recommend using Dr. Matt!
Very professional and in depth consultation. These people seem to genuinely care about people’s health and progress.
My family have used chiropractic and physical therapy services here and every one of us have had excellent outcomes. I wouldn’t go anywhere else these folks are as good as it gets.
Dr. Matthew squeezed me in on short notice and took very good care of me. He was very thorough and didn’t just adjust me and let me walk out. Amazing experience here and the receptionist is a sweetheart.
I really love it here! They are very friendly and I feel Dr. Wilson is giving me great treatment! I also don’t feel pressured into coming back too frequently. The adjustments are great! Great office!