Functional medicine for the person who has been dismissed, the person who knows something deeper is wrong, and the person ready to find out.
Whether you're running on fumes, battling inflammation that won't quit, or simply ready to stop settling for "your numbers look fine" — you're in the right place. This is medicine for people who expect more from their health.
Functional medicine isn’t a single appointment. It’s a step-by-step investigation — and a real transformation.
Start here. Understand everything.
Where most providers spend 7 minutes, we spend the time your case needs. This first visit covers your full health history, symptom timeline, and the most likely root causes. You’ll leave with a clear plan for next steps.
See what standard labs miss.
We go far beyond standard blood tests. We assess gut health, adrenal function, hormone levels, inflammation, and nutrient levels. Every panel is chosen for your specific case — not a standard template.
Your DNA tells us how to treat you specifically.
The 3x4 Genetics panel gives us a biological blueprint of how your body processes nutrients, responds to stress, detoxifies, and regulates inflammation. This isn't ancestry DNA. This is clinically actionable genetic information — used to design protocols that work with your biology, not against it.
Why it matters: Two patients with identical symptoms may need completely different interventions. Your genetics explain why.
From investigation to transformation.
Vitality by Design is our signature functional medicine program — a structured 12-week journey that moves you from assessment through protocol implementation and into sustainable optimization. Built on the gut-brain-hormone axis framework and anchored by your genetic profile, this program is for the individual who is ready for a complete reset.
Deep functional assessment, lab analysis, and genetic profiling
Targeted protocol implementation: nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle, and gut restoration
Long-term vitality architecture and maintenance strategy
Delivery: Kajabi-hosted program modules + Practice Better for 1:1 clinical touchpoints + Fullscript for supplement dispensing
Continuous optimization. Consistent results.
For patients who want a long-term clinical partner rather than a one-time consult, our membership model provides quarterly lab reviews, protocol adjustments, and ongoing access to Dr. Bekkum's clinical oversight — ensuring your biology stays optimized as your life changes.
A clear path from confusion to clarity — and from depletion to vitality.
Start with our comprehensive online health intake. This isn't a standard form — it's a structured clinical questionnaire designed to surface your symptom timeline, health history, and root-cause clues before your first appointment.
You complete the intake → our team reviews for fit → we confirm your consultation.
Your first appointment is a 60 minute deep-dive. Dr. Bekkum reviews your complete health history, maps your symptom timeline, and builds a preliminary root-cause hypothesis. You'll receive a clear explanation of what may be driving your symptoms and what testing is recommended.
Consultation → personalized lab panel recommendation → test kit dispatch or requisition provided.
Functional lab kits are shipped directly to your home (or sent as requisitions). Most tests are completed at home and returned by mail. Results are reviewed by Dr. Bekkum before your follow-up appointment.
Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks depending on lab.
Dr. Bekkum walks you through your results in detail — in plain language, not clinical jargon. From there, a personalized protocol is built: targeted nutrition, evidence-based supplementation (via Fullscript), lifestyle modifications, and any additional interventions indicated by your labs and genetics.
Results debrief → protocol delivery via Practice Better → supplement plan activated via Fullscript.
You begin your protocol with structured check-ins throughout. For Vitality by Design patients, this phase is supported by weekly program modules in Kajabi, 1:1 check-ins through Practice Better, and milestone reviews at weeks 4 and 8.
At week 12 (or program completion), we reassess your labs, review your clinical progress, and build your long-term optimization strategy. For patients who want to continue, membership options are available.
From "I don't know what's wrong" to "I understand my biology and I know what to do about it."