Functional Medicine Doctor Asheville NC

Functional medicine is a science-based, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease—not just managing symptoms. It treats the body as an interconnected whole, recognizing that imbalances in one area (like digestion or hormones) can impact everything from mood to metabolism.

Rather than asking, “What drug matches this disease?” functional medicine asks, “Why is this happening in the first place?” and “How can we restore balance naturally?”

This model considers your full health story—genetics, lifestyle, environment, nutrition, stress levels, emotional health, and more—to build a personalized plan for healing and vitality.

Functional vs. Conventional Medicine: A Key Difference

While conventional medicine often relies on brief visits and prescription-based symptom management, functional medicine takes time to listen, investigate, and support the whole person. At Caring for the Body, our process includes:

Comprehensive lab testing to uncover hidden imbalances
Deep-dive consultations that explore your full health history
Personalized care plans using nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplementation, and advanced diagnostics
An emphasis on prevention, not just crisis response

Both conventional and functional medicine have their place—but when chronic symptoms, fatigue, hormone issues, or gut health challenges are present, functional medicine often offers the missing pieces.

Why More People Are Turning to Functional Doctors

There’s a growing movement of people who want to take ownership of their health, feel empowered in their care, and work with a doctor who listens. That’s exactly what functional medicine offers.

Patients are seeking this model because:

They want answers, not bandaids
They want to feel better, not just “live with it”
They want natural, sustainable solutions—not just lifelong prescriptions
They want a relationship with a doctor who honors their values, beliefs, and goals

At Caring for the Body, PLLC, Dr. Cynthia Libert brings together functional medicine expertise, compassionate care, and a faith-informed perspective to help you reclaim your health—naturally and intentionally.

The Functional Medicine Approach at Caring for the Body

Focus on Root-Cause Resolution vs. Symptom Management

Rather than simply managing symptoms with medications, Dr. Libert looks deeper to uncover the underlying imbalances that drive illness. Whether it's chronic inflammation, hormone disruption, digestive dysfunction, toxic overload, or emotional stress, the goal is always to ask: “What’s causing this—and how can we help the body heal?”

This root-cause focus helps prevent the cycle of recurring symptoms and enables true healing at the foundation.

Personalized Care Plans Based on Your Unique Story

No two patients are the same—and your care shouldn't be, either. At Caring for the Body, your health journey begins with an in-depth consultation where Dr. Libert takes time to truly understand your story, history, lifestyle, and goals.

From there, you’ll receive a personalized care plan that may include:

Targeted lab testing
A customized nutrition and supplement protocol
Detoxification or microbiome support
Stress reduction and nervous system healing
Guidance around sleep, movement, and faith-aligned lifestyle changes

Integration of Lab Testing, Natural Therapies & Lifestyle Medicine

Functional medicine is both evidence-based and naturally focused. Dr. Libert uses advanced diagnostics to uncover hidden patterns in your health, then uses proven tools to support the body’s healing process. This includes:

Cutting-edge lab tests for hormones, gut health, inflammation, and more
Nutritional therapy and personalized supplement protocols
Herbal medicine and bioidentical hormone support
Detox programs and InBody scanning
Microcurrent Point Stimulation for pain and nervous system regulation

This holistic integration allows for safe, sustainable results that improve both symptoms and quality of life.

Prevention, Longevity & Thriving Health

Caring for your body is not just about solving problems—it’s about stewarding your health so you can live fully and purposefully. That’s why Dr. Libert’s approach emphasizes:

Preventing disease before it starts
Slowing biological aging and cognitive decline
Optimizing energy, brain function, metabolism, and mood
Helping patients live long, healthy lives with vitality and clarity

Conditions Treated by Functional Medicine Doctors

Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Dysfunction

If you're constantly tired, burned out, or feeling like you're running on fumes, there’s likely more going on than just a busy schedule. Functional medicine explores the health of your adrenal glands, thyroid, mitochondria, and nervous system to uncover what's draining your energy—and then supports your body in restoring balance, naturally.

Hormone Imbalances

From menopause and perimenopause to hypothyroidism, PMS, and PCOS, hormone-related conditions can affect mood, metabolism, sleep, weight, and mental clarity. Dr. Libert uses advanced hormone testing, nutrition, and bioidentical therapies to help rebalance your system gently and effectively.

Autoimmune Diseases and Chronic Inflammation

If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or another autoimmune condition, functional medicine can help calm inflammation by healing the gut, optimizing detoxification, and supporting immune system balance. It’s not just about suppressing symptoms—it’s about restoring function from the inside out.

Digestive Issues: IBS, SIBO & Food Sensitivities

Bloating, constipation, reflux, and irregular digestion are signs of deeper imbalance. Dr. Libert investigates the gut microbiome, food intolerances, leaky gut, and infections like SIBO to get to the root of digestive distress. When the gut heals, the entire body benefits—including your immune system, brain, and skin.

Anxiety, Depression & Brain Fog

Mental health and cognitive clarity are deeply connected to inflammation, gut health, nutrient levels, and hormone balance. Functional medicine supports mood and brain function using non-pharmaceutical strategies that include nutrition, lifestyle upgrades, and nervous system regulation—all while honoring the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing.

Cardiometabolic Conditions

If you’re navigating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes, functional medicine offers an empowering alternative to managing numbers alone. Dr. Libert helps patients improve their metabolic health through nutrition, detoxification, exercise, and stress management, often with remarkable results.

Cognitive Decline & Aging-Related Concerns

Whether you’re noticing memory loss, brain fog, or a family history of Alzheimer’s, functional medicine offers a proactive approach to brain health and longevity. Through Dr. Libert’s Re-Think Aging process, patients learn how to support cognitive resilience and slow the biological aging process using science-backed, faith-informed strategies.

Advanced Diagnostics and Personalized Therapies

In-Depth Lab Testing: Hormones, Gut, Genetics & Toxins

Functional medicine relies on comprehensive, targeted testing to reveal what traditional labs often miss. Dr. Libert may recommend advanced panels to assess:

Hormone balance (thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone)
Gut health and microbiome diversity (GI-MAP, SIBO, leaky gut)
Genetic predispositions using DNA testing (e.g., IntellxxDNA, 3x4 Genetics)
Environmental toxin and heavy metal load
Nutrient deficiencies and inflammatory markers

These insights allow us to design a highly personalized care plan tailored to your body’s needs—not just your diagnosis.

Nutritional Therapy, Herbal Medicine & Targeted Supplementation

Food is medicine—and one of the most powerful tools for healing. Dr. Libert creates anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense meal plans that are customized to your condition, preferences, and sensitivities. She also incorporates:

High-quality, evidence-based supplements
Herbal remedies to support immune, adrenal, and hormonal function
Therapeutic diets for autoimmunity, metabolic health, or gut repair

Everything is chosen with intention to support healing, not overwhelm your system.

Detox Protocols & Microbiome Support

Many chronic health issues are rooted in toxic overload or imbalanced gut flora. Whether you're dealing with mold exposure, chronic infections, or sluggish detox pathways, Dr. Libert uses safe, science-informed detox protocols to gently clear what your body no longer needs—while rebuilding your microbiome and cellular resilience.

This often includes binders, liver support, lymphatic movement strategies, and GI restoration tools.

InBody Scan and Other In-Office Technologies

As part of your personalized assessment, Dr. Libert may use tools like the InBody scan, which offers a detailed analysis of body composition—including fat, muscle, hydration, and metabolic health. This data allows for more precise tracking of your progress and supports informed goal-setting.

Other technologies may include vagus nerve stimulation tools and clinical-grade assessments that complement your functional testing results.

Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) & Nervous System Regulation

Chronic pain, trauma, and stress often disrupt the body’s electrical and nervous systems. Dr. Libert incorporates Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS)—a gentle, FDA-cleared therapy using the Dolphin Neurostim device—to calm the autonomic nervous system, relieve pain, and support vagus nerve function.

MPS can enhance emotional well-being, support trauma recovery, and accelerate tissue healing, especially when combined with nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

Restore Health at the Root with Functional Medicine in Asheville

Your body was designed to heal. When supported with compassion, clarity, and the right tools, that healing can be transformative—and lasting.

At Caring for the Body, PLLC, Dr. Cynthia Libert offers a unique kind of care: one that treats you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms. By combining advanced diagnostics with natural therapies and faith-informed guidance, she helps patients move from frustration and fatigue to clarity, vitality, and renewed purpose.

If you’ve been searching for answers—and a doctor who truly listens—you’ve found a safe place to begin again. Functional medicine empowers you to take back your health with a plan tailored to your unique body, story, and goals. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We’re here to walk with you every step of the way.

Contact Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine
📍 1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24, Asheville, NC 28803
📞 Phone: (828) 490-1545
📠 Fax: (828) 202-8752
📧 Email: help@caringforthebody.org
🌐 Website: www.caringforthebody.org

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