Functional Medicine in Leicester

Functional Medicine in Leicester

Transform Your Health with Personalised Functional Medicine at The Health Suite Leicester – Root Cause Treatment for Lasting Wellness.

Functional medicine is an alternative approach to conventional healthcare. It looks at the root cause of illness rather than just the symptoms, where the whole body is managed as an integrated system instead of isolated organs and symptoms of a disease. It identifies why there is a problem and what can be done to restore optimal health and well-being. It is gaining increasing recognition as a viable method to treat the population’s increasingly complex healthcare needs. The functional medicine approach is suitable for a variety of chronic health conditions. During the functional medicine consultation, the doctor will take an in-depth history, starting from before birth to the present day, to highlight potential causes. These may include genetic predisposition and environmental factors that may be significant to your health concerns. Functional medicine tests may be necessary to collect further information. This information will be used to generate an individualised prescription to address and alleviate symptoms. This may include a combination of lifestyle medicine interventions, together with supplementation. Each person experiences disease or illness in their own way. Our functional medicine service recognises that and treats you as an individual. By taking a personalised, patient-centred approach instead of a disease-centred approach, a bespoke prescription is generated. Evidence-based therapies are then applied to restore health and well-being.

Functional Medicine at The Health Suite Leicester focuses on treating the root causes of health issues rather than just addressing symptoms. By taking a personalised, holistic approach, this practice combines advanced diagnostic tools with lifestyle and dietary changes to promote long-term wellness. The experienced team works closely with each patient to create tailored treatment plans that consider genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health. Whether managing chronic conditions or optimising overall health, Functional Medicine at The Health Suite Leicester empowers individuals to achieve lasting vitality and balance.

Undergoing the practice offers a range of benefits that focus on the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. It provides a personalised approach to care, taking into account an individual’s unique genetics, lifestyle, and environment. This holistic method helps to identify imbalances in the body and address them through diet, nutrition, stress management, and targeted therapies. Functional Medicine promotes long-term wellness by supporting the body’s natural healing processes and improving energy, immune function, and overall vitality. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic conditions, offering a more proactive and sustainable path to better health.

Why choose The Health Suite for Functional Medicine?

Highly Skilled Practitioners

You can trust our team of highly skilled practitioners who possess extensive training and experience in functional medicine, ensuring the most advanced and safe treatments to support your health journey.

Personalised Care

At our clinic, we specialise in providing personalised care and crafting treatment plans tailored to your unique health history, genetics, and lifestyle to ensure a holistic and effective healing process.

Collaborative Approach

We prioritise collaboration among our healthcare providers, you, and complementary practitioners, ensuring a comprehensive and integrative healthcare approach that empowers you to actively participate in your well-being.

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Functional Medicine at The Health Suite Leicester?

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Functional Medicine in Leicester

Treatment options and pricing

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£385

Functional Medicine Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation with a Highly Experienced and Qualified Functional Medicine Practitioner – Virtual/Face to Face

Included in the Functional Medicine Initial Consultation

During a functional medicine initial consultation, one of our functional medicine practitioners will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your medical history, lifestyle, and health goals to identify underlying factors contributing to your health issues and develop a personalised treatment plan.

30 Minute: £200

Functional Medicine Follow-up

Follow-up Consultation with a Highly Experienced and Qualified Functional Medicine Practitioner – Virtual/Face to Face

Included in the Functional Medicine Follow-up

Your practitioner will review your progress, assess your response to the treatment plan, and adjust recommendations as needed to support your ongoing health goals.

At The Health Suite Leicester, we offer Functional Medicine Support for Autism & ADHD, combining personalised assessments, nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and supplements for better focus and wellbeing.

The service is provided through our doctor-led functional medicine practitioner.

FAQ

Common Q&A about Functional Medicine

Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.

Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.

Functional Medicine is an approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. Instead of just treating symptoms, it considers the whole person and uses a personalized, systems-oriented model to promote wellness and prevent chronic illness.

While conventional medicine often focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases or symptoms, Functional Medicine looks at the underlying causes, including lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors, to create a holistic, individualized treatment plan.

Functional Medicine can be used to manage chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, diabetes, heart disease, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and mental health concerns. It is also effective in optimizing overall health and preventing disease.

A Functional Medicine consultation usually involves a detailed health history, a review of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, and possibly advanced lab tests to assess underlying imbalances. The practitioner will spend time getting to know your unique health profile before recommending a personalized treatment plan.

Yes, Functional Medicine practitioners often use both conventional medical tests and specialized functional tests that assess things like nutrient levels, gut health, hormone balance, and genetic predispositions to get a complete picture of your health.

Absolutely. Functional Medicine can complement conventional treatments. Many people use Functional Medicine alongside traditional care to enhance their health outcomes, particularly in managing chronic conditions.

Treatments in Functional Medicine may include dietary changes, nutritional supplements, stress management techniques, exercise programs, detoxification protocols, and sometimes prescription medications. The focus is on natural, evidence-based therapies tailored to the individual's needs.

The timeline for results can vary depending on the individual’s condition, health history, and the complexity of their case. While some may notice improvements within a few weeks, others with chronic conditions might take several months to experience significant changes.

It depends. Some aspects of Functional Medicine, such as lab tests and consultations, may be covered by insurance, but many are not. It's best to check with your insurance provider and the Functional Medicine practitioner regarding coverage.

Anyone dealing with chronic health issues, who wants a more personalized approach to healthcare, or who is seeking to optimize their overall well-being can benefit from Functional Medicine. It's particularly helpful for those who have not found relief through conventional methods.

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Advice from the experts

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Symptom checker

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please book an appointment with us. Symptoms can vary from person to person and from condition to condition.A proper diagnosis can only be made through a thorough medical examination.

Our clinicians will carry out a full assessment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.

Functional Medicine looks beyond standard treatments to uncover underlying causes of persistent symptoms. By investigating root factors, practitioners develop personalised strategies to address imbalances and improve overall health rather than just masking symptoms.

Ongoing issues such as gut discomfort, low energy, or hormonal fluctuations may indicate systemic imbalances. Functional Medicine assesses all contributing factors—diet, lifestyle, environment, and genetics—to target the root cause for lasting improvement.

Functional Medicine considers your unique biology, medical history, and lifestyle. Personalised care plans integrate nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress management to optimise wellbeing, recognising that each individual’s body responds differently to interventions.

When conventional therapies provide only temporary relief, Functional Medicine investigates why symptoms persist. Through detailed assessments and functional testing, treatment plans are tailored to correct underlying imbalances, not just manage signs or short-term issues.

This approach focuses on proactive, long-term wellness. By identifying root causes of imbalance and applying personalised interventions, Functional Medicine helps improve energy, resilience, and overall quality of life rather than just controlling isolated symptoms.

Functional Medicine evaluates how factors like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress influence your health. By addressing these modifiable contributors, the approach aims to reduce chronic inflammation, support metabolic balance, and restore natural body function effectively.

What we treat

At The Health Suite Leicester, our private medical clinic offers expert care whenever you need it. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals provide personalised diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring high-quality, professional care in a comfortable setting.

Click below to view useful info on a few of the common conditions we treat:

Rather than only managing symptoms, treatment explores why issues like fatigue, digestive dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance occur, then creates a personalised plan to restore balance based on your history, genetics, and environment.

Problems with digestion, gut health, or metabolism are addressed by identifying contributing factors — such as diet, lifestyle, or inflammation — and applying evidence‑based interventions tailored to your physiology.

Functional Medicine considers how hormones, stress, sleep, and environmental exposures interact, developing strategies that support long‑term hormone balance and overall wellbeing.

Persistent inflammatory responses or immune system instability are explored using advanced diagnostics so you receive personalised lifestyle, dietary, and therapeutic guidance to reduce chronic inflammation.

Beyond disease treatment, the service supports proactive health enhancement — using lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and targeted therapies to help you achieve lasting wellness and prevent future problems.

Our clinicians manage a broad spectrum of conditions, and individual assessment allows us to tailor care beyond the examples listed. We encourage you to book a consultation to discuss your symptoms and appropriate treatment options.

Meet our Functional Medicine Clinicians

Meet our dedicated team at The Health Suite Leicester, where skilled professionals are committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your medical and wellness needs.

Dr Asiya Maula

Dr Asiya Maula

Director and General Practitioner (GP)