Functional medicine focuses on why you feel the way you do, not just what you are feeling. At Columbus OB/GYN, we take a whole-body approach to women’s health that connects hormones, digestion, sleep, stress, nutrition, and daily habits. You will get thoughtful, science-based care with a plan built around your history, your goals, and what fits your life. With multiple locations across Central Ohio, getting started is convenient and simple.
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that looks for the underlying causes of symptoms. Instead of treating concerns one at a time, we step back and consider how different systems in the body work together. Lifestyle, environment, genetics, and health history can all play a role in how you feel today.
At Columbus OB/GYN, functional medicine is guided by evidence and focused on real-world steps you can follow. The goal is to support your body’s balance and help you move toward lasting improvement.
Support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and lower inflammation
Improve digestion and support how the body uses hormones and nutrients
Support strength, mood, and metabolism in a way that fits your body
Calm the nervous system and protect sleep and hormone balance
Improve recovery, focus, and resilience
Unlike conventional medicine, which often manages chronic conditions with medications or surgery, functional medicine works to uncover the drivers of your health concerns and restore balance naturally. Your body is designed to heal and thrive, and through personalized care and thoughtful strategies, we guide you toward lasting wellness.
These areas are closely tied to women’s health, especially during seasons of change such as postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that embraces the uniqueness of your health journey. Instead of focusing solely on symptoms, we take a deeper look at the root causes of illness, considering how lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors interact to influence your long-term well-being.
We examine key foundations of health, including:
Understanding how the foods you eat impact your overall health.
The importance of digestion and a healthy gut microbiome.
Encouraging movement that supports your body’s strength and vitality.
Identifying and managing stressors that affect your physical and mental well-being.
Prioritizing restorative rest to allow your body to heal and function at its best.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often manages chronic conditions with medications or surgery, functional medicine works to uncover the drivers of your health concerns and restore balance naturally. Your body is designed to heal and thrive, and through personalized care and thoughtful strategies, we guide you toward lasting wellness.
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Traditional medicine is excellent for urgent and acute needs such as infections, injuries, and surgical care. For ongoing concerns, many patients feel stuck managing symptoms without clear answers. Functional medicine is designed to dig deeper by taking time to understand your full picture.
We look at patterns over time, not just a single lab value or a quick snapshot. That includes your medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and how different body systems may be influencing each other. From there, we build a plan aimed at the drivers behind what you are experiencing.
Functional medicine can support a wide range of wellness goals. Many women seek care for concerns that affect daily life, including:
Hormone shifts, fatigue, sleep trouble, brain fog, mood changes, digestive discomfort, weight changes, and persistent symptoms that do not seem to connect. Some patients also want a prevention-focused plan that supports healthy aging and long-term well-being.
Your visit is not about chasing perfection. It is about building a clearer path forward with priorities that make sense for your body.
We look at patterns over time, not just a single lab value or a quick snapshot. That includes your medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and how different body systems may be influencing each other. From there, we build a plan aimed at the drivers behind what you are experiencing.
Meet Our Functional Medicine Provider in Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Houser is a board-certified OB/GYN and practicing partner at Columbus OBGYN. She treats common gynecologic problems using a functional medicine approach, incorporating foundational functional medicine principles while encouraging patients to work with their primary care physicians for general healthcare needs.
After practicing conventional medicine for nearly 15 years, Dr. Houser witnessed many patients struggling with chronic health issues, often managing symptoms without finding long-term solutions. She witnessed patients returning year after year with declining health, increasing medications, and a lack of real answers. Determined to find a better way, she explored integrative medicine and ultimately found her calling with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Functional medicine visits are designed to be thorough and personal. Before your appointment, we may ask you to bring recent lab results from the past three months if you have them, plus a written list of medications and supplements. We also review other providers you see regularly so your care stays coordinated.
During your visit, we focus on the full picture. We’ll assess:
Estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol levels play a key role in PMS and PMDD.
Blood sugar imbalances and inflammatory foods can worsen symptoms.
The gut microbiome influences hormone metabolism and mood regulation.
Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue and worsen hormonal imbalances.
Sleep patterns, physical activity, and toxin exposure will also be evaluated.
From there, we identify priorities and create a plan you can follow.
After your visit, you will leave with clear next steps. That may include targeted recommendations, follow-up planning, and guidance on how to track progress over time.
Functional medicine works best when you feel heard and supported. At Columbus OB/GYN, patients can expect a warm welcome, a caring team, and a visit that leaves room for questions. We take time to listen, explain options clearly, and help you feel confident in your plan.
You also benefit from the depth of a long-standing women’s health practice. Our care supports women through every stage of life, and we work to make your experience comfortable in modern, easy-to-navigate offices across Central Ohio.
We work with insurance to help make care more accessible. Coverage and benefits vary by plan, and our team can help you understand what to expect before you schedule, so there are no surprises.
Our goal is to support patients at every stage of their wellness journey. We provide:
Support that matches your readiness for change.
Help in navigating health challenges effectively.
Whether you choose conventional treatments or functional strategies, we ensure you have the resources and support necessary for your health journey.
Columbus OB/GYN offers functional medicine care across Central Ohio, including New Albany, Pickerington, Dublin, Grandview, Columbus, and Hilliard. If you are not sure which location is best, our team can help you choose based on scheduling and the type of visit you need.
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that looks for root causes behind symptoms. It considers how nutrition, sleep, stress, gut health, hormones, lifestyle, environment, and genetics can influence your health.
Functional medicine often supports hormone health, but it also addresses broader wellness topics such as digestion, energy, sleep, mood, and long-term prevention.
If you have lab results from the last three months, bring them. If you do not, we will guide you on what to gather and what may be appropriate next steps.
Functional medicine at Columbus OB/GYN is designed to complement your overall care. We encourage patients to continue seeing their primary care physician for general healthcare needs.
Coverage depends on your plan. Our team can help you review benefits and understand expected costs before your visit.
