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By Courtney Gilbert, PA-C |

The Cosmetic Benefits Of Functional Medicine

Use Root Cause-Medicine To Naturally Achieve Your Desired Look

The Cosmetic Benefits Of Functional Medicine

Looking your best isn’t just about treatments and skincare products — it starts with what’s happening inside your body. A welcome byproduct of good health is often a more youthful, vibrant appearance, proving that aesthetics and wellness work in tandem. By following the core tenets of functional medicine and correcting imbalances at their root, you can achieve sustainable results that naturally enhance your appearance.

Weight Loss & Healthy Weight Management

Weight management is about more than just counting calories. It’s about balancing hormones, improving gut health, optimizing metabolism with age and proactively addressing underlying health factors. Certified medical weight loss programs — including physician-guided nutrition plans and weight loss injections (like semaglutide or Ozempic) — help the body regulate appetite and fat storage more efficiently.

“By working with your physiology rather than against it, we can create long-term, natural body composition changes that often promote a leaner look.”

-Courtney Gilbert, PA-C

Elevated Skin Health

Hormone imbalances and skin health

Hormone Balancing

Fluctuations in hormones like estrogen, testosterone and cortisol can lead to acne, skin dullness and premature aging. Functional medicine corrects these imbalances, reducing breakouts, minimizing potential acne scars, improving elasticity and restoring a radiant glow. Balanced hormones also contribute to better hydration and collagen production, key factors in youthful, resilient skin.

Hormone Therapy

Keto diet and skin health

Diet & Nutrition

What you eat directly affects your skin. Identifying food sensitivities and optimizing your intake of essential nutrients helps reduce inflammation, minimize redness and support a clear, even complexion. Personalized nutrition considers your lifestyle and environment to ensure your body receives the vitamins and minerals necessary for collagen synthesis, hydration and overall skin vitality.

Dietician

Yoga for Skin Health

Exercise & Circulation

Movement is an underrated but essential component of skin health. Increased circulation from regular exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells while promoting detoxification through sweat. By improving blood flow, exercise supports cell turnover, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps flush out free radicals and damaged mitochondria, keeping your complexion clear and vibrant.

Performance & Longevity

Reduced Bloating & Inflammation

A flatter stomach and a more defined face often start in the gut. Optimizing digestion and reducing systemic inflammation can reduce uncomfortable bloating, helping you look leaner and more sculpted. Through gut health optimization, custom nutrition plans and stress management techniques, you can support a body that functions and feels the way you want it to.

“Balancing gut bacteria is like managing the highway at rush hour. If everything moves well, we’re good. If we get backed up or have some wrecks, everything is exponentially disrupted — except instead of being late to a soccer game, you end up with hormonal acne or mood swings!”

-Courtney Gilbert, PA-C

Hair Health & Growth

Thinning hair and slow growth often stem from hormonal imbalances, gut dysbiosis, nutrient deficiencies or thyroid dysfunction. Functional medicine addresses these root causes, ensuring your body has the necessary building blocks for thick, strong hair.

Common Deficiencies That Can Cause Hair Loss Include:

  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Biotin
  • Protein

The Most Common Midwest Nutrition Deficiencies

Sexual Wellness & The Aura of Confidence

Sexual health is deeply connected to overall vitality and self-confidence. Hormone optimization not only enhances libido and energy levels but also contributes to glowing skin and a more youthful appearance. When you feel your best internally, that radiance also reflects outward, boosting both your aesthetic and personal presence.

Functional Medicine & Sexual Wellness Patient

Muscle Growth & Long-Term Preservation

The body has specific support needs to build and maintain lean mass. Optimized testosterone levels and insulin sensitivity play key roles in muscle development, strength and recovery. A holistic approach to your health allows you to fine-tune these factors through hormone therapy, targeted nutrition and personalized fitness guidance, ensuring your body builds muscle efficiently while maintaining metabolic health.

Longevity & Anti-Aging

Aging gracefully is about supporting the body’s natural ability to repair, regenerate and perform optimally. Functional medicine employs a vast array of tools to mitigate daily stress, treat chronic illnesses and slow aging at a cellular level. By reducing oxidative stress and supporting metabolic function, you can maintain a sharper mind, a fitter physique and brighter skin for years to come.

“We have so many tools in our toolbox to help patients perform & feel their best at any age! Optimized nutrition, strategic meal timing, hormone therapy & exercise regimens that evolve with your progress — these are just a few ways we can get the job done.”

-Courtney Gilbert, PA-C

About The Author

Courtney Gilbert, PA-C is a functional medicine expert in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in sexual wellness, hormone therapy and gut health optimization. With a deep understanding of how internal health influences external appearance, she helps patients achieve sustainable quality-of-life improvements by addressing the root causes of their concerns. Courtney provides a refreshingly transparent voice to topics patients often don’t feel comfortable discussing on their own, successfully breaking the tension and providing solutions that match each patient’s lifestyle.

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