Functional Medicine Near Long Creek Trail | Total Health Center Virginia Beach

When chronic health issues keep pulling you back from the trails and the life you want to live, the answer isn’t another medication that masks symptoms. At Total Health Center, we practice functional medicine—a root-cause approach that looks at why your thyroid, gut, hormones, or metabolism aren’t working the way they should. Located minutes from Long Creek Trail in Virginia Beach, our clinic combines advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition protocols, and gentle chiropractic care to help you feel and function better.

Dr. Mark Scott has been treating complex chronic conditions since 1996. Whether you’re dealing with persistent fatigue, digestive problems, stubborn weight gain, or pain that won’t quit, our functional medicine approach gives you a clear path forward based on real data.

Our functional medicine practice addresses thyroid disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, persistent back and neck pain, unexplained fatigue, and weight loss resistance. Rather than treating each symptom separately, we identify how these systems interact and where the upstream problems begin.

If standard tests come back “normal” but you still don’t feel normal, our advanced lab testing often reveals hidden patterns in thyroid function, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, or immune markers that explain why symptoms persist. Functional medicine works best for chronic conditions with metabolic, hormonal, or inflammatory roots. We refer to emergency care for acute injuries or surgical issues.

Why Patients Choose Total Health Center

Dr. Scott has treated thousands of patients since 1996, specializing in cases where other approaches haven’t worked. His certifications in functional medicine (CFMP), clinical nutrition (CNS), and chiropractic care (DC) allow him to address health from multiple angles. We use gentle techniques that support nervous system function without aggressive manipulation. With 4.6 stars from 139 Google reviews, patients consistently mention finally getting answers, losing weight they couldn’t lose before, and regaining energy they thought was gone for good.

What’s Included in Your Visit

Your initial visit includes a focused health history review, physical assessment, and discussion of which labs would give us the clearest picture—comprehensive thyroid panels, metabolic markers, gut health assessments, or inflammation testing. Once results come back, we review them together and build your personalized wellness plan.

Patient Results

Patients with weight gain and inflammation often discover thyroid dysfunction and gut imbalances through our advanced testing—issues that standard labs miss. Personalized nutrition protocols have helped people lose significant weight and regain energy they thought was gone for good.

Chronic back pain cases frequently involve nerve compression that responds well to light-touch adjustments combined with rehabilitation exercises. Many patients report immediate relief and return to activities like gym workouts without restrictions.