Functional Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL
If you have been told everything looks normal but you still do not feel well, functional medicine may offer a different path. We investigate how your gut, hormones, immune system, stress and environment interact, and build a plan around what we find.
Asking why, not just what
Functional medicine treats the whole person rather than a single organ or lab value. Fatigue, bloating, joint pain or skin flares may share a common thread, such as inflammation, nutrient gaps, a disrupted gut or lingering stress on the body. Looking for that thread may help guide care, though results vary from person to person.
Your first visit is lengthy by design. Dr. Viglione reviews your timeline from childhood forward, including infections, medications, diet, sleep and life events. Testing is then chosen to answer specific questions, and may include expanded blood work, stool analysis, nutrient levels and other advanced panels.
Your plan typically combines food-based changes, targeted supplements, sleep and stress strategies and, when appropriate, prescription therapy. We check in regularly and adjust the plan as your symptoms and results change.
At a glance
- First visit
- Extended consultation with a detailed history
- Testing
- Advanced labs chosen for your symptoms
- Plan
- Nutrition, lifestyle, supplements and medication when needed
- Follow-up
- Regular reviews to track progress
Who it may help
Patients often seek functional care for:
- Ongoing fatigue
- Digestive problems
- Long-standing symptoms
- Brain fog
- Unexplained weight changes
- Skin or joint inflammation
What to expect
- 1Deep-dive consultation. We map your health story and identify patterns, triggers and gaps in prior care.
- 2Targeted testing. Labs are selected to look for contributors such as inflammation, nutrient deficiency, gut imbalance or hormone shifts.
- 3A personalized plan. You receive clear priorities in a manageable order, with follow-up to measure how you respond.
Led by Dr. Deborah Viglione, MD
Dr. Viglione is a board-certified internist who brings conventional diagnostic training to functional medicine. With nurse practitioners Amy Schram, APRN and Brandy Nicholson, APRN, she builds individualized plans and is open about where evidence is still developing.
Functional medicine questions
Is functional medicine evidence-based?
We rely on established testing and published research where it exists, and we are transparent when evidence is still developing. Many strategies, such as nutrition, sleep and exercise, have strong support.
How long until I feel better?
It varies, and results are not guaranteed. Some patients notice changes within weeks, while complex or long-standing conditions often take several months of steady work.
Do I need to stop my current medications?
No. We never ask you to stop prescribed medication on your own. Any changes are made together with you and your prescribing doctors.
Will my insurance cover the testing?
Coverage for advanced labs differs by plan, and some tests are paid out of pocket. We discuss options before ordering anything.
Visit us in Gulf Breeze
103 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 · Get directions
Text or leave a voicemail at (850) 934-8138. Serving Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Navarre.
Individual results vary. This page is for information only and is not medical advice. Functional medicine complements, and does not replace, conventional care. Results vary and are not guaranteed.