Foundations & Functions

Show Description In this episode of Foundations and Functions , Dr. Jason Amich is joined by therapist Ethany Michaud to explore ketamine-assisted therapy from the therapist's perspective. Together, they unpack how ketamine is being used as a powerful tool for people struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, and other deeply rooted emotional challenges. Ethany s...

Show Description In this powerful episode of  Foundations and Functions , Dr. Jason Amich sits down with paramedic and military veteran Micah Miller for an honest, deeply personal conversation about ketamine-assisted therapy. Dr. Amich opens the discussion by breaking down what ketamine is, how it works in the brain, and why it has become one of the most talked-about emerging treatments for depres...

Show Description In this week's Foundations and Functions quick-tip episode, Dr. Amich dives into the essentials of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) . They discuss the importance of proper lab timing—understanding peak versus trough levels—and how those numbers can impact symptoms and treatment outcomes. Whether you're currently on TRT or considering it, this brief overview offers practical...

Show Description In this episode of Foundations and Functions , Dr. Amick dives into a crucial and timely topic: how GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro—originally developed for diabetes and now widely used for weight loss—may affect fertility and pregnancy. As use among women has skyrocketed in recent years, the discussion highlights potential risks related to birth control absorption, pre...

Show Description In this episode of the Foundations and Functions Weekly Podcast , Dr. Jason Amick and Dr. C.J. Pabla dive into a critical—and often misunderstood—topic: the difference between food allergies and food sensitivities. As part of National Food Allergy Awareness Month, the doctors explore the science behind the immune system's varying responses, highlighting how IgE antibodies cause im...

  Show Description In this episode of  Foundations and Functions , Dr. C.J. Pabla and Dr. Jason Amich dive into the groundbreaking Four Point Hormone Panel—a tool they've developed to bring clarity and insight to women struggling with unexplained hormonal symptoms. Drawing from personal experiences and years of clinical practice, the doctors explain how traditional hormone testing often fails to a...

Show Description Foundations and Functions is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. C.J. Pabla and Dr. Jason Amich that challenges the current medical model by returning to the core of what medicine was meant to do—make people better. Drawing from their extensive experience in emergency medicine, critical care, and integrative health, Dr. Pabla and Dr. Amich dig into the foundational principles of human...

Patient Coordinator Rachel Phillips gives an overview of the personalized approach to discovering the root cause of illnesses. We use an integrated clinical approach to combine functional and traditional medicine to go further and identify the root cause of our patients' problems. Functional medicine addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental facto...

When looking for answers to your health problems, it can feel as if you're on your own. Your health and happiness are our top priorities. We're here to help you identify the source of your problems and get you back on track to feeling healthier and happier.  Functional medicine ,  IV infusions , and  functional aesthetics are just some of the methods we utilize to get to the bottom of your health...