After years of watching patients wrestle with side effects of medications and complications of polypharmacy, Dr. Kaleigh France, DNP, FNP-BC, was determined to shift the narrative of health care. Her solution? Her clinic, Agapex, with one of two locations in Park City, embraces the philosophy of digging deep to uncover the “why” behind health issues instead of masking symptoms with a laundry list of prescriptions.At Agapex, which stems from the word aġapē, which means selfless love, France focuses on understanding the root causes of disease and imbalance. It’s not about merely controlling symptoms — it’s about achieving harmony across all of the body’s systems, mind, and spirit, she said.“We aren’t just going to throw meds at you to treat your symptoms. We are actually going to find out what is going on and what you need to focus on,” said France. I love to do in-depth lab analyses for my first patient consult. It will be 15-20 labs that I order.”She said each patient receives an individualized care plan aimed at identifying and addressing the specific underlying causes of their ailments.This functional medicine approach is designed to prevent recurring disease and optimize long-term health and longevity. The process goes beyond treating isolated problems by looking for patterns, connections and triggers that might be missed in traditional practices, she said. For patients, it’s like having a trusted detective tracking clues to unlock better health.“I was an RN for a decade before I went back and got my doctorate as a nurse practitioner, and we look more at the holistic approach, the whole person,” France said. “Any consult with me is not rushed. We look at being more proactive than being reactive.”Agapex rarely revolves around adding more prescriptions to your medicine cabinet. Instead, the clinic emphasizes empowering its community to live healthier lives through lifestyle changes, nutrition, supplements and finding natural ways to restore balance. “I always try to treat things as naturally as possible, but do use a combination [of medications] when necessary,” France said. “It is on an individual basis.”Agapex offers a membership program designed to prioritize health without insurance billing. For $169 per month, members gain access to a range of personalized services and benefits focused on holistic care. The monthly fee covers 12 visits a year. Labs drawn in the office are discounted, but patients can use their insurance elsewhere.For more about Agapex visit agapex.com.The post Agapex aims at the ‘why’ of health issues appeared first on Park Record.