Gut health support with Functional Medicine Services in West Des Moines, IA at Ashworth Chiropractic

Functional Medicine

  • Gut Health

  • Allergy Management

  • Bone Health

  • Skin Health

  • Auto-Immune Conditions

  • Male Health and Hormone Balance

  • Longevity

  • Weight Management

  • Sports Performance

Functional Medicine FAQ

At your initial Functional Medicine consultation at Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, IA, your practitioner will take time to understand your full health background, talk through your daily routines and nutrition habits, and may suggest targeted lab testing to identify underlying imbalances.

This comprehensive evaluation helps us identify underlying patterns and craft a personalized Functional Medicine treatment plan designed for your long-term wellness.

Results vary depending on your condition and overall health. Some patients begin to feel better within a few weeks, while others may need several months to notice major improvements.

At Ashworth Chiropractic, we emphasize steady, lasting progress—not quick fixes—so your body can heal naturally and maintain results over time.

Yes. Functional Medicine is considered a safe, evidence-based approach that focuses on natural treatments and sustainable lifestyle adjustments rather than symptom suppression.

Our licensed practitioners ensure that every plan complements your existing medical care, so your overall health is supported safely and effectively.

Not necessarily. Functional Medicine encourages manageable, realistic changes in areas like nutrition, movement, and stress management.

Your practitioner will personalize recommendations based on your current habits, introducing adjustments gradually to make them sustainable and effective over the long term.

Absolutely. Functional Medicine often works best alongside conventional medicine.

Our practitioners coordinate with your other healthcare professionals to align your Functional Medicine plan with any ongoing treatments, providing a unified, patient-centered approach to your care.

At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, we understand that everyone’s health journey is unique.

Your Functional Medicine treatment plan is customized around your specific health concerns, genetics, and daily habits.

By addressing the root causes behind your condition, we help restore balance and promote long-term wellness tailored just for you.

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:

  • Comprehensive lab testing: Reveals nutritional, hormonal, or metabolic factors behind your symptoms.

  • One-on-one assessments: Explore your full health history, lifestyle, and stress patterns to identify hidden triggers.
  • Targeted wellness plan: Combines nutrition guidance, lifestyle strategies, and natural supplements to rebalance your system.
  • Collaborative treatment: Integrates conventional medicine or chiropractic care when it supports your recovery.

This holistic process helps you understand your body, make informed choices, and move toward lasting wellness—not just symptom relief.

Key Focus Areas

We provide specialized care for a wide range of health concerns that are interconnected, helping you achieve improved well-being through tailored treatments.

  • Gut Health: The health of your digestive system is fundamental to your overall wellness. Conditions like H. pylori, leaky gut, GERD, IBD, bloating, and SIBO can disrupt your body’s balance and lead to a cascade of other health issues. Using functional medicine, we dig deep to uncover and treat the root causes of these digestive problems, helping to restore your gut health and enhance your quality of life.

  • Allergy Management: Allergies often signal an imbalance within your body. Our approach involves identifying the specific allergens that trigger your symptoms and strengthening your immune system, which helps to reduce allergic reactions and promote overall health.

  • Bone Health: Strong bones are crucial for maintaining mobility and an active lifestyle, particularly as you age. We offer personalized strategies to support bone density, prevent osteoporosis, and ensure your skeletal system remains strong and resilient.

  • Skin Health: Your skin is often a mirror of your internal health. Issues such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis can indicate underlying imbalances. We focus on addressing the root causes of these skin conditions, helping you achieve clearer, healthier skin by improving your internal well-being.

  •  Auto-Immune Conditions: Auto-immune diseases can be challenging to manage, but with a functional medicine approach, we aim to modulate your immune system, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms, providing a pathway to better health.

  •  Male Health and Hormone Balance: Hormonal imbalances can have a significant impact on men’s energy levels, mood, and overall health. We focus on identifying these imbalances and creating a personalized plan to restore hormone levels and improve vitality.

  •  Longevity: While aging is inevitable, how you age can be influenced by your health choices. Our treatments are designed to promote longevity by supporting your body’s natural processes, reducing the impact of aging, and enhancing your overall quality of life as you grow older.

  • Weight Management:  Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about more than just diet and exercise. We help you address the underlying factors that contribute to weight gain, such as hormonal imbalances and metabolic issues, providing you with a comprehensive plan for weight loss and long-term management.

  • Sports Performance: Whether you’re a professional athlete or simply enjoy staying active, optimal sports performance requires a body that functions at its best. We offer strategies that enhance performance, speed up recovery, and reduce the risk of injury, helping you reach your full potential.

Treating the Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms

Traditional medicine often focuses on suppressing symptoms with medication. Functional medicine, however, aims to restore your body’s natural balance, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for medication in the long run.

Your Path to Wellness Begins Here!

Our experts in chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage therapy work as a team to provide holistic care that meets your specific needs. Book your appointment today and experience coordinated care.

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.
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Very professional and in depth consultation. These people seem to genuinely care about people’s health and progress.
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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.

Vanessa V., via Google
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.
Steve Q., via Google
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!
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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!

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