Functional Medicine in Lehigh Valley
Take a deeper dive into your health with lab testing, personalized nutrition plans, and holistic care.
At Good Health Acupuncture, we believe true healing happens when we stop chasing symptoms and ask better questions. Functional medicine is a modern, evidence-based approach that goes beyond a quick fix. We seek to uncover the why behind chronic illness, fatigue, inflammation, and other lingering health concerns.
Conventional medicine often rushes patients through appointments and leans heavily on prescriptions. Our functional medicine specialists in the Lehigh Valley are here to offer something different. Our approach is a collaborative, root-cause-focused path to health optimization. We’re here to help you thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
What Is Functional Medicine?
A Root-Cause Approach to Long-Term Wellness
Functional medicine is a patient-centered model of care. Practitioners investigate how your body's connected systems function together. This includes digestive, hormonal, immune, and neurological systems.
Rather than simply labeling symptoms with a diagnosis, functional medicine asks:
Why is this happening?
What systems are out of balance?
How do we restore optimal function naturally and sustainably?
This model is ideal for anyone experiencing:
Chronic fatigue or burnout
Autoimmune conditions
Digestive disorders (IBS, leaky gut, bloating)
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, thyroid issues)
Brain fog, anxiety, or depression
Inflammatory conditions or recurring infections
By integrating functional lab testing, nutritional counseling, and personalized nutrition plans, we empower you. Functional medicine will give you a deeper understanding of your body and the tools to support healing from within.
Functional Lab Testing: Science-Driven Insight for Personalized Care
At Good Health Acupuncture, we offer a full panel of functional lab testing to provide objective data. This information can inform treatment decisions, track progress, and tailor your nutrition and supplement protocols.
These advanced diagnostics uncover imbalances and root causes that traditional labs may overlook:
Common Tests We Offer:
DUTCH Hormone Testing: In-depth evaluation of sex and adrenal hormones. This is ideal for fatigue, mood swings, PMS, menopause, and low libido.
Nutritional Micronutrient Panel: Uncovers key vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These shortages may be contributing to fatigue, immune dysfunction, or mental fog.
Food Sensitivity Testing: Identifies delayed immune reactions to foods that can cause inflammation, bloating, or skin issues.
GI-MAP / Leaky Gut Testing: Analyzes your microbiome, detects parasites, yeast overgrowth, H. pylori, and measures intestinal leakage.
Adrenal Cortisol Testing: Evaluates your stress response system to better support burnout, fatigue, anxiety, or insomnia.
With this information in hand, we can craft a targeted, holistic plan that supports true healing and resilience.
Meet Our Functional Medicine Team: Experts in Root-Cause Healing
Our team of functional medicine specialists offers both in-person and virtual care to patients throughout Pennsylvania. Our focus is on thoughtful, holistic, and empowering treatment strategies.
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Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (Institute for Functional Medicine)
National Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncturist
Specialty Areas: Hormone balance, metabolic disorders, mood health, fatigue
Nina’s approach blends traditional Eastern medicine with cutting-edge lab testing, personalized nutrition, and botanical medicine. This integrative method helps clients maximize their healing potential. She believes deeply in the body’s ability to heal when given the right support. Nina’s work reflects a commitment to uncovering root causes and reducing reliance on costly interventions.
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Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University
Advanced training in thyroid health, brain chemistry, and bloodwork interpretation
Certified Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)
Specialty Areas: ADHD, brain health, biohacking, performance optimization
Dr. Dan brings a unique blend of personal experience, performance-focused insight, and science-backed strategies to every appointment. Since childhood, he has loved health and performance optimization. This focus helped him advance in hockey to a Division 1 full ride scholarship. After healing his own ADHD naturally, Dr. Dan followed his passion into helping others with health challenges.
Dr. Sullivan’s clinical philosophy centers around optimizing the body's resilience through natural means. He has advanced training from Apex Energetics in thyroid, blood chemistry, brain chemistry, and functional endocrinology. Additionally, he has completed functional medicine training from The Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Dan is in the process of becoming a certified functional medicine practitioner.
Nutritional Counseling: Rebuild Your Health with Food as Medicine
Whether you’re desiring hormone balance, digestive repair, or improved mental clarity, nutritional counseling is the first step.
Traditional nutritionists focus on calories and macronutrients. Functional nutrition investigates how food interacts with your genes, microbiome, and metabolism. Using insights from your functional lab testing, we build a personalized nutrition plan that addresses your unique needs.
With nutritional guidance, you can:
Heal your gut
Balance blood sugar
Support brain and mood health
Reduce inflammation
Improve sleep and energy
Our goal is to help you understand why certain foods work better for your body. Then we can help you learn how to create habits that are sustainable, nourishing, and enjoyable.
Why Choose Good Health Acupuncture?
As more individuals seek proactive, personalized approaches to health, functional medicineis becoming a trusted solution. This whole body approach is ideal for chronic health conditions that conventional systems often miss.
At Good Health Acupuncture, we take pride in being at the forefront of functional medicine in Pennsylvania. We stand out with:
Board-certified and IFM-trained practitioners
In-depth initial consultations with true collaboration
Integrative support with acupuncture, physical therapy, and more
A commitment to education, empowerment, and lasting change
Functional Medicine for the Whole Family
From toddlers to aging adults, our practice is uniquely equipped to serve patients across every stage of life. We often help families manage:
Pediatric eczema, digestive issues, or behavioral imbalances
Teen hormonal imbalances or stress support
Adults struggling with burnout, weight gain, or fertility
Seniors navigating cognitive decline, pain, or blood sugar imbalance
This whole-family care model aligns with our vision:
Empowering every patient, regardless of age, to participate in their healing journey with confidence and clarity,
Supplements: Not Sure What to Take?
Choosing supplements can feel overwhelming. We provide expert guidance based on lab testing and clinical experience—no guesswork involved.
During your functional medicine appointment, we’ll assess:
Which nutrients your body is truly lacking
Which supplements support your goals
What dosing and timing will be most effective
Supplements are used strategically to restore balance and support healing—not to mask symptoms. As always, our goal is to get you well and keep you well, using the fewest interventions possible.
Discover the Power of Functional Medicine in the Lehigh Valley
Ready to stop guessing and start healing? Functional medicine at Good Health Acupuncture offers a science-backed, whole-body approach to wellness. Our mission is simple:
Get to the root. Empower the patient. And walk with you on your journey to good health.
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Let’s uncover the why behind your symptoms and co-create a path to feeling better for good.