⸺ Functional Medicine Primary Care
Stop Managing Symptoms. Start Healing the Root Cause.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is healthcare that asks why, not just what. Rather than managing symptoms with medication alone, our providers work to understand the complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that vary significantly from person to person.
This approach involves thorough assessments, including detailed medical histories, lifestyle evaluations, and advanced diagnostic testing, to identify the underlying imbalances and dysfunctions within the body contributing to unwelcome symptoms and disease. The goal is to restore health by supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and maintain balance.
Our team combines traditional healthcare with innovative therapies, including peptide therapy, NAD+ therapy, cellular optimization, regenerative medicine, and advanced functional medicine protocols for inflammation and autoimmune conditions — all while keeping prevention and personalization at the center.
Through extensive consultations, we explore every aspect of your lifestyle, from diet and nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene, to ensure we have a complete picture of your health before we recommend next steps.
Root Cause Focus
We investigate the systems driving your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.
Whole-Person Assessment
Your health history, lifestyle, genetics, environment, and lab results are all considered together because they don’t exist in isolation.
Personalized Treatment Plans
No two patients are the same, so we don’t create one-size-fits-all treatment plans. Instead, your care plan from us is built specifically for you, with your biology and your goals in mind.
Partnership in Care
We believe in empowering our patients with the knowledge and tools needed to take an active role in their own health.
Prevention Over Reaction
Functional medicine is designed to identify and address imbalances before they become chronic conditions.
How We Evaluate Health.
There are five interconnected pillars of health within the functional medicine model, each influencing the others. Understanding how they interact is how we find answers that standard care often misses.
Same Condition. Different Causes.
In conventional medicine, a diagnosis like obesity often leads directly to treatment for obesity. But that can mean missing the cause of the condition entirely.
Obesity can result from inflammation, hormonal imbalance, genetics, gut dysfunction, and more. In functional medicine, we strive to identify which factor, or combination of factors, is actually at the source of the problem. Because the same condition can have entirely different causes in different people, a treatment plan that addresses the cause, not just the condition, is the only one that can lead to complete and lasting health.
Therapies Designed For Individual Biology.
Peptide Therapy
Supports tissue repair, hormone balance, and immune function through molecules in our body responsible for communication between cells.
NAD+ Therapy
Replenishes energy production, supports DNA repair, enhances cognitive clarity, and helps regulate inflammation in the body at the cellular level.
Cellular Optimization
Restores and enhances the way our cells communicate, repair, and produce energy through targeted, physician-selected compounds.
Regenerative Medicine
Repairs, replaces, or regenerates damaged cells and tissues by harnessing the body’s own healing mechanisms, introducing new cells, or using engineered tissues to restore normal function.
Inflammation & Autoimmune Protocols
Use advanced functional medicine strategies for identifying and addressing the root drivers of chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation.
Lifestyle Medicine
Treats, reverses, and prevents certain chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease by providing personalized guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management.
Primary Care That Looks Deeper.
Vital Life Wellness Center supports San Antonio families with comprehensive, whole-person primary care. We offer personalized, preventive care for individuals 10 years and older, combining the functional medicine model with everything expected from a trusted family medicine practice.
Whether you come to us for an annual wellness exam or need more thorough help for a chronic condition, you can expect exceptional attention to detail and continuity of care from a team that looks at the complete picture.
Our Primary Care Services
- Annual physicals
- Health screenings & advanced diagnostics
- Immunizations
- Diagnosis counseling
- Patient health education & dietary guidance
- Chronic disease management
- And much more
80%
of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes are preventable through healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco products! The choices made today play a significant role in shaping future health outcomes.
80%
of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes are preventable through healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco products! The choices made today play a significant role in shaping future health outcomes.
Benefits of Preventive Primary Care:
Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
Stronger immunity against illnesses
Lower long-term healthcare costs
Improved mental and emotional well-being
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Why Diagnostics Matters
- Identify hidden causes of chronic conditions
- Detect nutritional, hormonal, or metabolic imbalances
- Address health concerns before they become more complex
- Track progress and refine treatment plans over time
Partner Labs
Quest Diagnostics
Genova Diagnostics
ZRT Laboratory
Mosaic Diagnostics
SpectraCell
Vital Life partners with leading specialty diagnostic laboratories to offer testing that goes far beyond what a standard lab panel reveals. Each test is ordered by your provider based on a patient’s specific health concerns.
It’s important to note that our approach is patient-centered; your healthcare provider will determine and order any lab tests deemed necessary to uncover the underlying causes of your specific health concerns. This collaborative effort aims to provide the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans tailored to each individual’s potential prognosis.
Among the most commonly requested specialty tests are…
Comprehensive Thyroid Panel
Full assessment of thyroid hormone levels and function.
Adrenal Function Test
Evaluation of adrenal gland performance and cortisol patterns.
Hormone Testing
Comprehensive assessment of estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and other hormones.
Metabolic Testing
Evaluation of the body’s metabolic rate, insulin sensitivity, and related patterns.
Gut Health Assessment
Analysis of the microbiome and digestive function.
San Antonio Primary Care for Those Seeking Beyond the Basics
- Families seeking a trusted provider
- Patients with unexplained symptoms
- Patients needing chronic condition management care
- Proactive health seekers
- Folks with hormonal & metabolic concerns
Vital Life Clinic Info
Address
Vital Life Stone Oak Clinic
418 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78232
Vital Life Broadway Clinic
2520 Broadway, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Clinic Phone & Fax Number
Phone: 210-595-1019
Fax: 210-251-3194 (for both clinics)
Ready to reVITALize your health?
Or contact our team to learn more about our services, scheduling, and pricing by calling (210) 595-1019.