Our Approach

A deeper way to understand complex symptoms

Genesis Functional Wellness helps women move beyond symptom-chasing by evaluating the patterns that may be driving hormone, thyroid, fertility, digestive, inflammatory, and metabolic concerns.

Dr. Abigail Vermeesch mapping thyroid hormone conversion on a whiteboard
The Problem

Symptoms rarely happen in isolation

Your fatigue may involve thyroid function — and blood sugar instability, low iron, broken sleep, inflammation, gut dysfunction, shifting hormones, or stress physiology. Your irregular cycles may involve insulin resistance, androgen patterns, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient depletion, or a gut that’s been inflamed for years.

When each symptom is treated in isolation, the connections between them stay invisible.

That’s why care that chases symptoms one at a time so often ends where you may be now: many appointments, some answers, and a body that still doesn’t feel like yours.

The consultation room at Genesis Functional Wellness — a calm, unhurried space
Our Philosophy

We look for patterns, not quick fixes

The goal is not to chase symptoms, run every test that exists, or hand you a generic protocol. The goal is to understand the most relevant patterns in your history, symptoms, labs, and life stage — so your plan can be prioritized and personalized instead of borrowed.

Sometimes that means less testing, not more. Sometimes it means the third-priority problem waits until the first two are handled. Careful medicine is as much about sequence as it is about thoroughness.

What We Consider

Eight lenses on one body

Not every lens applies to every case — your history decides which matter most.

I.
Hormones

Estrogen, progesterone, androgens, cycle patterns, ovulation, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, and fertility-related hormones.

II.
Thyroid

TSH, free thyroid hormones, antibodies, conversion patterns, symptoms, ultrasound findings when appropriate, and nutrient support.

III.
Metabolism

Insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, weight resistance, cravings, energy crashes, muscle mass, and metabolic flexibility.

IV.
Gut health

Digestion, microbiome balance, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food reactions, inflammation, and nutrient absorption.

V.
Liver detoxification

Estrogen metabolism, bile flow, toxin processing, and the body’s ability to clear waste products effectively.

VI.
Inflammation & immune activation

Autoimmune tendencies, chronic inflammation, immune triggers, infections, mold or toxin exposure when relevant.

VII.
Nutrient status

Iron, B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, essential fatty acids, protein intake, and other nutrients that influence function.

VIII.
Lifestyle & environment

Sleep, stress, exercise, nutrition, toxin and mold exposure, medications, trauma history, and life stage changes.

The Process

The Genesis process

1
Listen carefully

Your story matters. We want to know when symptoms started, what changed, what has been tried, and what patterns may have been missed.

2
Evaluate thoroughly

We review prior labs, imaging, diagnoses, medications, supplements, and clinical history. When needed, we recommend additional testing.

3
Prioritize strategically

Not everything can or should be addressed at once. We help determine what matters most and what order makes sense.

4
Build a personalized plan

Your plan may include nutrition, lifestyle, targeted supplementation, lab follow-up, referrals, and collaborative care.

5
Monitor and adjust

Complex cases require follow-through. We monitor response and adjust the plan as your body changes.

What Makes Genesis Different

We are not here to hand you a generic protocol. We are here to help you understand your body more clearly.

Your history, read first

Every prior lab and diagnosis reviewed before your first appointment — not skimmed during it.

Unhurried appointments

Full-length sessions with time for questions — never a seven-minute visit.

Findings before recommendations

Every part of your plan ties back to something we found in your results — and we show you where.

We believe women deserve to be taken seriously — especially when their symptoms do not fit neatly into a basic lab range or diagnosis.

Not sure where to start?

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The New Patient Fit Assessment can help you walk through your symptoms, goals, prior care, and readiness for a deeper clinical approach.

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