Functional Medicine in Asheville, NC

Functional Medicine That Sees the Whole You

At Asheville Alternative Wellness Center, we don’t believe that symptom management is enough. True healing begins with curiosity, connection, and a deep dive into what your body is trying to tell you. Our functional medicine approach combines cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized, holistic care to uncover the root causes of your health challenges—and help you heal from the inside out.

Whether you’re navigating chronic illness or seeking proactive, preventative care, we help you take back control of your health with clarity, confidence, and compassionate support.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a science-based, patient-centered approach that explores why illness happens—not just what to do about it. It connects the dots between symptoms, lifestyle, environment, genetics, and physiology to get to the heart of what’s driving imbalance in your body.

This is medicine that asks the right questions—and gives you a clear plan forward.

Meet Your Partners in Health

Our Functional Medicine Process

Comprehensive Intake & Health History Review: We start with a two-hour deep-dive consultation to fully understand your medical background, life context, and health goals.
Advanced Functional Lab Testing: We use specialized testing to assess everything from gut health and hormones to inflammation, immune response, toxins, and more—often pulling from over a dozen top labs across the U.S.
Root-Cause Analysis: Your symptoms are not random. We use a systems-based model to explore how different body systems interact and where dysfunction may be starting.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Each protocol is customized and may include nutrition, physician-grade supplements, movement, emotional health strategies, and more.
Ongoing Support Monitoring: Bi-monthly follow-ups help us adapt your plan in real time as your body heals and your needs evolve.

Common Conditions We Address

Functional medicine is ideal for addressing complex, chronic, or unresolved health issues, including:

Autoimmune conditions (Hashimoto’s, lupus, RA, etc.)
Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, estrogen dominance)
Digestive issues (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, reflux)
Chronic inflammation and fatigue
Brain fog, memory issues, mood instability
Blood sugar dysregulation and metabolic syndrome
Long-haul recovery and mystery symptoms with no clear diagnosis

If you’ve seen multiple providers but still don’t feel like yourself, we’re here to help you reclaim your vitality.

Why Patients Choose Us

Root Cause Resolution: We look deeper than conventional medicine often allows—targeting the origin of illness, not just the symptoms.
Whole-Person Focus: We care for the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual aspects of health—because you’re not a machine, you’re a human being.
Science-Backed, Personalized Plans: We use data and research to guide every decision, but your plan is always tailored to you.
Collaborative Care Model: We work with you—and when needed, with your other healthcare providers—to ensure coordinated, aligned treatment.

Our Credentials

Dr. Tatianna Sanabria and Dr. Zachari Cahn have received certificates of completion for all the Apex Seminars in:

Mastering Functional Lab Evaluation
Functional Endocrinology
Functional Thyroid
Functional Gut Health and Dysbiosis
Functional Neurology (with ongoing advanced study and research)

Ready to Heal from the Inside Out?

If you’re ready for answers—not just another prescription—our team is here to listen, investigate, and partner with you on your healing journey.

Ready to experience truly integrative healing?
Call us today at (828) 242-0990 or schedule your consultation here.

At Asheville Alternative Wellness Center, we don’t just treat disease—we help you thrive.