Functional Medicine
Root-Cause Healthcare for Lasting Wellness
Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than simply managing symptoms. At Dr. Jeri Lynn Otterstrom’s practice in Eugene, OR, functional medicine is the foundation of the care we provide — helping patients understand why they are unwell and what it truly takes to restore their health.
Conventional medicine excels at diagnosing and treating acute conditions, but it often falls short when it comes to chronic, complex, and multifactorial health problems. Many patients with chronic illness cycle through specialists and medications without ever receiving a clear explanation for their symptoms or a path toward genuine recovery.
At Dr. Otterstrom’s practice, a functional medicine evaluation is thorough and comprehensive. We take a detailed health history that explores the patient’s entire life timeline — including early life experiences, environmental exposures, dietary patterns, stress history, infections, medications, and significant life events — to understand the context in which their health challenges have developed.
Advanced laboratory testing is a cornerstone of functional medicine. Our testing goes well beyond standard panels to assess areas such as comprehensive metabolic function, hormonal balance, gastrointestinal health, immune function, nutrient status, toxic exposures, and inflammatory pathways. These results allow us to develop a precise, evidence-based treatment plan.
Treatment in functional medicine is highly individualized and may include therapeutic nutrition, targeted supplementation, botanical medicine, hormonal support, detoxification protocols, stress management strategies, and lifestyle interventions. The goal is not just symptom relief but genuine restoration of physiological function.
Conditions commonly addressed through functional medicine at our practice include autoimmune disease, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk factors, mood disorders, and long haul COVID, among others.
If you are looking for a healthcare provider in Eugene, OR who will take the time to truly understand your health and work with you to address the underlying causes of your concerns, Dr. Jeri Lynn Otterstrom offers comprehensive functional medicine care designed to help you achieve lasting health and vitality.