Functional & Holistic Medicine in Durham
Functional & holistic therapy in Durham, NC — whole-person care that targets the root causes of poor health to restore balance, energy, and lasting wellness.
Complete Chiropractic Sports & Wellness
Functional & Holistic Medicine in Durham
Functional and holistic therapy focuses on treating the whole person — addressing the underlying causes of symptoms rather than chasing them one at a time. At Complete Chiropractic Sports & Wellness in Durham, NC, our team combines physical, nutritional, emotional, and lifestyle approaches to promote overall health and well-being. If you've been seeking a comprehensive, root-cause path to feeling better, our functional and holistic services are designed to uncover what's really getting in the way of your health and energy. Patients across Durham and the Triangle — Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Apex, Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park — have found it a meaningful complement to their conventional care.
Functional & Holistic Medicine is offered through our licensed medical team and provided under appropriate medical supervision. Your care is coordinated with your physician — we do not diagnose or treat outside our scope of practice.
How it works
What to expect with functional & holistic medicine
- Step 1
Whole-person assessment
We start with a detailed consultation and review of your full health history — symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, stress, and what you've already tried — to understand how your body systems are working together rather than in isolation.
- Step 2
A personalized, root-cause plan
Based on your assessment, you receive a clear, individualized protocol that may include targeted nutrition, evidence-based supplementation, and lifestyle adjustments — built around your goals and coordinated with your existing physician.
- Step 3
Ongoing support and monitoring
Health changes over time, and so does your plan. We schedule follow-ups to track progress, adjust recommendations, and keep your care team informed — so you're never navigating it alone.
Why patients choose it
Benefits of functional & holistic medicine
Root-cause focus — looks beyond symptoms to find what's actually out of balance
Whole-person care that integrates physical, nutritional, and lifestyle approaches
Individualized, patient-centered plans built around your history and goals
Coordinated with your physician for seamless, transparent care
Emphasis on preventive and lifestyle medicine to support lasting wellness
Complements conventional treatment rather than replacing it
The basics
About functional & holistic medicine
Functional and holistic medicine is a science-based approach that aims to assess, prevent, and treat complex, chronic concerns by considering how the body's systems connect. Rather than treating each symptom in isolation, we evaluate the body as a whole — looking for imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and toxic overload — to help optimize health and support long-term well-being. Our guiding principles are individualized, patient-centered care; addressing root causes, not just symptoms; honoring the body-mind-spirit connection; integrating conventional and alternative approaches; and a strong focus on preventive and lifestyle medicine.
This is collaborative, not competing with your existing physician. Every plan we build is designed to be transparent and shareable with your primary care provider or specialist. Our licensed medical team brings functional and holistic therapy into a practice that already emphasizes root-cause thinking, so your care plan and your overall wellness strategy all speak the same language. If your history or findings point toward a diagnosis or referral, we say so clearly and coordinate with your care team.
New Patient Special
$127
- Chiropractic Consultation
- Comprehensive Exam
- First Adjustment
- Shockwave Therapy
This is a $330+ value.
What is functional and holistic therapy?
Functional and holistic therapy is a root-cause approach to health that asks why you feel the way you do — not just whether a single result falls outside a standard range. Rather than treating each symptom in isolation, our team at Complete Chiropractic Sports & Wellness in Durham looks at how your systems work together: thyroid function, hormonal patterns, gut health, adrenal balance, nutrient status, and inflammatory load are all part of the picture.
The result is a more complete, personalized understanding of your health — and a plan built specifically for you, not for an average patient who shares your age and gender. We honor the body-mind-spirit connection and integrate conventional and complementary approaches so your care is comprehensive, transparent, and coordinated with your existing physician.
Key principles of our functional and holistic approach
- Individualized and patient-centered care
- Addressing root causes, not just symptoms
- Consideration of the body-mind-spirit connection
- Integration of conventional and alternative approaches
- Promotion of optimal functioning and well-being
- A focus on preventive and lifestyle medicine
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
What to expect
Your functional and holistic journey starts with a detailed consultation. Our team reviews your full health history — current symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, stress, medications, and what you’ve already tried — before recommending an assessment tailored to your concerns.
From there, you receive a written personalized plan that may include targeted nutritional changes, evidence-based supplementation, lifestyle protocols, and a schedule for follow-up. Nothing is vague or generic — your plan reflects what your history actually shows, and it’s designed to be shared with your care team. If your findings suggest a referral to a specialist or a conversation with your primary care doctor, we say so directly and help facilitate that communication.
Who it helps
Functional and holistic therapy tends to be most valuable for patients who feel stuck — those who’ve been told everything looks normal but still deal with:
- Persistent fatigue, low energy, or poor sleep
- Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or mood swings (see brain balance)
- Thyroid concerns — even when standard testing is in range
- Adrenal imbalance — burnout, cortisol dysregulation, stress intolerance
- Digestive health issues — bloating, irregularity, food sensitivities
- Autoimmune conditions managed with conventional care but still symptomatic
- Fibromyalgia — widespread discomfort with an unclear conventional workup
- Stubborn weight changes tied to metabolism, hormones, or lifestyle
It’s also a strong complement to our nutrition coaching, cranial facial release, dry needling, and cold laser therapy services for patients who want a comprehensive wellness strategy rather than a piecemeal approach.
Why choose Complete Chiropractic Sports & Wellness in Durham?
Our expert team is committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique health and wellness goals. We specialize in functional and holistic therapy, offering treatments that address the root causes of your concerns while promoting overall balance and well-being. Our dedication to advanced techniques and patient-centered care — backed by serving Durham and the Triangle since 2012 — makes us a trusted provider of functional and holistic therapy in Durham, North Carolina.
Patients across Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park choose us because we coordinate care honestly — not as a replacement for your physician, but as a thorough, evidence-grounded partner in your health.
Schedule your functional and holistic therapy consultation today
Ready to experience the benefits of functional and holistic therapy? Schedule your consultation with our skilled team and discover how this integrative, root-cause approach can enhance your health, improve vitality, and support your journey toward optimal wellness. Call us at (919) 205-9762 or book a consultation online in under a minute. New patients can also explore our New Patient Special to get started.
What it helps
Conditions we treat with functional & holistic medicine
Good to know
Functional & Holistic Medicine FAQ
Still have questions? Contact us — we're happy to help.
What is functional and holistic medicine?+
It's a science-based approach that looks at the whole person — nutrition, hormones, gut health, inflammation, stress, and lifestyle — to find and address the root causes of how you feel. It doesn't replace conventional care; it works alongside it for a more complete picture of your health.
Is functional and holistic therapy the same as alternative medicine?+
No. Our functional and holistic services are provided by our licensed medical team, grounded in current research and clinical protocols, and coordinated with your physician — integrating conventional and complementary approaches rather than relying on unproven remedies.
Who is a good candidate for functional and holistic therapy?+
Patients who feel persistently unwell despite "normal" conventional results often benefit most — especially those dealing with fatigue, brain fog, thyroid or adrenal concerns, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, or hormonal imbalances. A consultation helps determine whether it's a good fit.
What happens at the first visit?+
Your first visit is a detailed consultation. Our team reviews your full health history and current concerns, then outlines a whole-person plan tailored to you. There's no one-size-fits-all protocol — everything reflects what your history and goals actually show.
Does this replace my primary care doctor?+
No. Functional and holistic therapy is best understood as a thorough, personalized wellness approach — not a replacement for your primary care or specialist. Our plans are transparent and shareable, and if findings suggest a diagnosis or referral is needed, we communicate that clearly and coordinate with your care team.
Can it help with thyroid, adrenal, or digestive concerns?+
Yes — thyroid, adrenal, and digestive health are among the most common reasons patients seek this care. We evaluate the full picture rather than a single marker and build a plan coordinated with your physician to support balance and overall function.
Is it safe to change my supplements or nutrition without telling my doctor?+
We recommend keeping your physician informed of any changes, and our plans are designed to be fully transparent and shareable with your care team. We flag potential interactions and never recommend stopping or changing a prescription without your doctor's involvement.
Do you serve patients outside Durham?+
Yes. Complete Chiropractic Sports & Wellness welcomes patients from across the Triangle, including Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Apex, Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park. Our clinic at 7011 Fayetteville Road, Suite 106 is convenient to the wider Durham area.
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What our Durham patients say
“Kevin is fantastic!!!”
“This was my first time with Complete Chiropractic Sports and Wellness. The receptionist was very friendly and welcoming. I was promptly treated by Dr. DiCillo. He was very friendly and did a good job explaining everything and listening to my concerns.”
“Hands down best practice there is in the RDU area.”