Today we’d like to introduce you to Diego Rutenberg.
Diego works with patients from a functional medicine perspective. He uses lab testing and a thorough intake process to discover the underlying causes of disease, and a combination of diet, supplements, botanicals, and lifestyle change to address them.
Diego has been studying and practicing alternative medicine and wellness for more than thirty years. He did his undergraduate work at INEF Physical Education Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and studied Chinese and integrative medicine at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has trained with world-renowned healers and educators in a variety of disciplines throughout the U.S., and Latin America.
Postgraduates studies include: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, GAPS Certified Practitioner, Functional Medicine University Certified Practitioner, Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Certification and Kris Kresser ADAPT functional medicine certification.
Holistic Specialists Clinic Director since 2011 and Om’Echaye Integrative Medicine Center Director since 2016, he works side by side with medical doctors providing complementary and integrative treatments to hundreds of patients seeking solutions outside conventional commercial protocols.
“I know extremely well booths side of medicine. Working daily side by side with medical doctors gives me the sense of when their treatments are effective and when a functional medicine integrative approach is needed to break the cycle of chronic conditions”.
Accomplished Ironman Triathlon finisher, marathon runner and overall sports and outdoors enthusiast, Diego has also expertise as certified yoga teacher and trainer. His deep understanding of how the body functions give him a unique ability to recognize and treat chronic conditions. Diego lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL with his wife and two daughters.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Functional Medicine is an urging force in the integrative medicine world. We are currently experiencing an incredible demand of patients that are tired of taking prescription medications and don’t feel well doing it.
Holistic Specialists – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Holistic Specialists are experienced functional medicine practitioners working side-by-side with medical doctors, nutritionists and holistic practitioners to develop integrated treatment plans. As a team, we provide the safest most effective, least toxic and noninvasive ways to manage our patient’s health.
WE ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS. (instead of just treating symptoms)
In functional medicine, we address the underlying causes of your health problems (instead of just treating symptoms) so you can get well and stay well without unnecessary drugs or surgery.
We use cutting-edge diagnostic tools to find the problem, and nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, supplements, stress management, detoxification, lifestyle changes, and only in some cases when necessary prescription medications to eliminate triggers and restore proper function and balance.
Ancestral: We consider the modern environment and stressors shaping your health in positive, and negative ways. We look back to a time that was free of modern, chronic illness for insights in 21st Century health.
Personalized: We recognize that despite all we share, we are each unique. Your challenges and goals are your own and your treatment is personalized. You become actively involved in your healing. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine “personalized medicine deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of symptoms for serious chronic disease.”
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Helping every patient to achieve maximum health and vitality by first finding what are the root causes of chronic conditions and then promoting health through a comprehensive and scientifically designed NATURAL AND NON-TOXIC treatment protocol
Pricing:
- Free in person or remote 30 minutes consultation/orientation (optional) with a Holistic Specialists physician or staff Initial Consult: $200. Includes 75 to 90 minute in-person or remote (via video conference appointment) consultation with a Holistic Specialists physician.
- Case Review: $200. Includes the Report of Findings and a 75 to 90-minute in-person or remote (via video conference appointment) consultation with a Holistic Specialists physician.
- Regular Follow-ups: $90 for 30 minutes or $150 for 60 minutes in-person or remote (via video conference appointment) consultation with a Holistic Specialists physician.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2140 W 68th Street, Suite 302 Miami Gardens, FL 33016
- Website: holisticspecialists.com
- Phone: 9543949952, 786-899-5607
- Email: info@holisticspecialists.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticspecialists/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticSpecialists
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HSpecialists
Image Credit:
Holistic Specialists Advisory Team, Andrea Bretal M.D., Dr. Edward Gheiler MD, Coco Fortner LAc.
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