Functional Medicine Naturopaths in Jacksonville, FL
Winner of 2025 Global Recognition Award, Megan Pennington is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Food Sensitivity Specialist and Naturotherapist with a BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition. With 20 years of experience, Megan and her team have helped hundreds of clients recover from chronic health conditions like leaky gut, auto-immune diseases, inflammation/pain, migraines, skin issues, weight/hormone imbalances, anxiety/depression and so much more. We integrate state of the art lab testing and mind/body medicine to accurately identify root cause(s) and enable fast recovery.
Winner of 2025 Global Recognition Award, Megan Pennington is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Food Sensitivity Specialist and Naturotherapist with a BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition. With 20 years of experience, Megan and her team have helped hundreds of clients recover from chronic health conditions like leaky gut, auto-immune diseases, inflammation/pain, migraines, skin issues, weight/hormone imbalances, anxiety/depression and so much more. We integrate state of the art lab testing and mind/body medicine to accurately identify root cause(s) and enable fast recovery.
Functional Medicine Naturopaths
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an alternative model of healthcare that generally emphasizes a person-centered, rather than disease-centered, approach to health. It integrates conventional Western medical practices with more alternative approaches to health, emphasizing individualized services that take into account each individual's unique lifestyle, genetics, and medical history. The functional medicine model particularly emphasizes managing chronic conditions, especially for patients who haven't responded well to conventional medical treatments. Practitioners include licensed medical doctors (MDs), osteopathic physicians (DOs), naturopathic doctors (NDs), and registered dietitians (RDs), who treat various conditions including chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal dysfunction, and metabolic syndromes. However, patients should be aware that not all practitioners who practice functional medicine have licensure, and some modalities practiced by functional medicine providers are not supported by rigorous scientific research. Nevertheless, finding a functional medicine practitioner can be transformative for many clients who seek a more integrated approach to medicine that includes lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and stress management.