Digging Deeper into Your Health: What to Expect in a Functional/Metabolic Medicine Consult with Dr. Heidi Queen, MD

Functional and Metabolic Medicine is a patient-centered approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness—rather than just managing symptoms.

If you’ve ever felt like something’s off in your body, but routine labs came back “normal,” or if you’ve bounced from provider to provider without real answers, you’re not alone. Many people live with chronic symptoms that don’t fit neatly into a diagnosis—or that don’t improve with conventional care.

This is where Functional and Metabolic Medicine—especially in the skilled hands of Dr. Heidi Queen, MD—can open a new door.

At Energize Health and Hormones, Dr. Queen offers in-depth consults that look at your whole health picture, not just isolated symptoms. This is medicine that asks why you feel the way you do and works with you to create a path forward.

A Different Kind of Consult

Functional/Metabolic Medicine starts with the understanding that the body’s systems are interconnected—hormones, gut, immune function, metabolism, even emotional health. When something is out of sync, it often shows up as fatigue, pain, brain fog, or persistent discomfort.

Instead of treating symptoms in isolation, Dr. Queen takes a step back to look at the full system—and to understand how lifestyle, environment, stress, and even genetics may be influencing your health.

What Happens in a Functional/Metabolic Medicine Consult?

A Deep Dive Into Your Health History
This isn’t a rushed visit. Dr. Queen takes time to understand your personal and family history, lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress levels, and emotional health. She’s listening for patterns—clues that help explain what’s really going on under the surface.

Targeted Testing (If Needed)
Depending on your symptoms, Dr. Queen may recommend lab tests that go beyond the basics—like hormone panels, gut microbiome assessments, or nutrient and metabolic testing. These results provide insights that help personalize your care.

Whole-Body Assessment
She’ll look at how your body’s systems are interacting—where things may be overactive, underperforming, or out of balance. Whether it’s thyroid issues, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, or hormonal shifts, this approach helps uncover the why.

A Personalized, Realistic Plan
Your treatment plan is tailored to your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. It may include dietary changes, supplements, herbal medicine, bioidentical hormone therapy, or stress and sleep support strategies. Most importantly, Dr. Queen works with you to develop a plan that feels sustainable—not overwhelming.

Healing Takes Time—and It’s Worth It

Unlike conventional quick fixes, Functional and Metabolic Medicine is a longer-term investment in your well-being. It’s for people who are ready to take an active role in their health and want a provider who walks beside them in the process.

This type of care is ideal for:

• Chronic conditions like autoimmune disease, digestive issues, or persistent fatigue
• Hormonal imbalances related to perimenopause, menopause, or thyroid function
• Metabolic issues like insulin resistance or weight gain
• Unexplained symptoms that haven’t been resolved by standard care
• Anyone looking to optimize health, prevent illness, and feel better in their own body

Ready for a More Comprehensive Approach?

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what’s really going on with your health, a Functional/Metabolic Medicine consult with Dr. Queen may be the right next step. You don’t have to settle for “you’re fine” when you know you’re not. With Dr. Queen’s integrative approach, you’ll get thoughtful, personalized care rooted in science, backed by experience, and designed to help you thrive.

Take the first step toward a more personalized and effective approach to your health. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Heidi Queen today by calling (415) 548-7901 and experience the difference Integrative Functional Medicine can make.