Creating a trusting and healing space for your health journey

Virtually serving Florida & Missouri

 
 
 

Welcome

Hello, I am Dr. Varsha Rathod, M.D., founder of FAIM, which stands for Functional And Integrative Medicine.

My mission is to help you take back control of your health.

I’ve practiced preventive medicine for 25 years and have gained a holistic background that allows me to dig deeper than conventional doctors, looking through your history for triggers and causes of your health issues. I use innovative testing protocols and modern treatments alongside traditional labs and drugs to comprehensively care for your health.

Join me to begin your journey towards good health and vitality.

Patient Testimonials

  • For about 7-years, I have seen a few doctors for Hashimoto. I asked if they could treat the root cause and not the symptoms. The doctor's said it was autoimmune and I will have to take pills to help the symptoms. After doing my research, I found Dr. Rathod. She listened to my concerns, and symptoms and said she would help me find my root cause. I have been with her for about 2 1/2 months. Most of my symptoms are gone and in only a few months. I have more energy and haven't felt this well in years. I can't thank Dr. Rathod enough for taking the time to listen to me as an individual tailoring my treatment to me and not lumping me into the general Hashimoto community. I look forward to continuing to work with her on this journey.

    - Holly B.

  • Dr. Rathod is my doctor who cares about her patient and well-being. She got my auto-immune disease under control. Before being her patient, I couldn’t walk and move all my joints. And now, I can walk and run like I once did before my disease took over. I would refer Dr. Rathod to anyone who has problem with auto-immune caused by COVID or COVID vaccine.

    - Kristie

  • Having been under the care of Dr. Rathod for 23 years, I cannot say enough good things about her and her abilities. She has an amazing ability to analyze your health needs and act accordingly.

    - Brian B.

  • Dr. Rathod is a god send! She is the only person I trust with my health. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and works with you. What sets her apart from other practitioners is her eagerness to continually learn more and expand her approach to helping heal people. She is a genius in this field and never ceases to amaze me. So happy she’s my doctor!

    - Nina D.

  • Dr Rathod has been my doctor for around five years. She has an extensive knowledge of functional medicine and really works at getting to the root cause of your issues. I would highly recommend her.

    - William B.

  • I have seen Dr. Varsha Rathod for several years after multiple other doctors were unable to help me with rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Rathod is very knowledgeable, good at treating me differently if my body needs it, kind and caring and always wanting her patients to make progress towards wellness.

    — Lori C.

  • Since 2000, Dr. Varsha Rathod has taken good care of me. I have had heart issues since, as a child, I had Rheumatic Fever. In 2000 or 2001, I got a-fib the first time. Varsha worked with my cardiologist to slowly get me off the heavy duty heart drugs.

    - Joy B.

  • Dr. Rathod has been my physician for over 30 years and in that time I have come to respect and value her extraordinary care and commitment. As a physician and a doctor of functional medicine, she treats the whole body and that is almost unheard of in this time of highly fragmented specialties. I can promise you that if you are fortunate enough to experience this approach to health care you will be a patient for life as I am.

    — Randall B.

  • Having been under the care of Dr. Rathod for 23 years, I cannot say enough good things about her and her abilities. She has an amazing ability to analyze your health needs and act accordingly.

    — Brian B.

  • Dr. Rathod has been my doctor for around five years. She has an extensive knowledge of functional medicine and really works at getting to the root cause of your issues. I would highly recommend her.

    — William B.

  • Dr. Rathod has been practicing Functional Medicine for quite some time. Patients consistently say the same thing about her, “She figured out what was going on when no other Doctor could”. She not only talks about healthy lifestyle to her patients, but she lives it. She has her own garden, works out, meditates, and practices what she preaches. I think that goes to show her passion to help her patients really heal physically, emotionally, and mentally.

    — Ashley K.

  • Dr. Rathod is a god send! She is the only person I trust with my health. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and works with you. What sets her apart from other practitioners is her eagerness to continually learn more and expand her approach to helping heal people. She is a genius in this field and never ceases to amaze me. So happy she’s my doctor!

    — Nina D.

  • I have known Dr Varsha for over 7 years now. Her expertise in traditional and alternative medicines, combined with her vast experience with many modalities is amazing to say the least. She is one of the most down to earth doctors I have ever met. Her patients adore her and I am honored to call her a friend and a colleague. When you get the opportunity to work with her, I would jump at the chance and I know you will not be disappointed.

    — David Trybus D.C.

Discover what functional medicine can do for you

  • Centers care on you, examining your unique genetics, environment, emotions and mental state, helping you reach accurate diagnoses and understand how they affect your health. This personalized approach is at the center of functional healing, in stark contrast to the traditional disease management model.

  • Helps you approach your diagnoses with the understanding that diseases are indicative of, all too often, treatable imbalances amongst biological systems. Functional healthcare seeks to elucidate how the network of connections between core biological systems affect your health.

  • Teaches long-term health improvement techniques such as nutritive eating, exercise and movement, as well as providing full-spectrum mental healthcare to help you build sustainable, long term healing.

  • Fosters the partnership between patients and doctors through listening, teaching and coaching without judgment.

 

From the Blog

 

Full spectrum consultants to treat any condition from wellness to illness

Conditions treated

  • Allergies (Sinus, Rashes)

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Autoimmune Diseases

  • Cancer Prevention

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Chronic Infections (EBV, Lyme, Herpes, Yeast, HPV)

  • Dementia Prevention

  • Detoxification (Heavy Metals, Toxin Exposure)

  • Diabetes

  • Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux)

  • Environmental and Food Allergies

  • Fatigue

  • Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS)

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Healthy Aging

  • Healthy Weight and Metabolism

  • Heart Health

  • High Cholesterol

  • Hormone Balance (Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary)

  • Interstitial Cystitis

  • Low Testosterone

  • Mast Cell Disorders

  • Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance

  • Migraines and Headaches

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Obesity

  • Osteoporosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Restless Leg Syndrome

  • Sleep/Insomnia

  • Skin Conditions (Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis)

  • Wellness and Prevention

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We are a team of health care providers who collaborate together with your interest and highest health at the center of every conversation. If you are interested in becoming a new patient please fill out the form and we will get back to you within 48 -72 hours. 

Functional Medicine -Currently Serving, Florida, and Missouri