Functional Medicine in Orlando, FL

Understand the Why Behind How You Feel

You know when something feels off, but your routine tests keep coming back “normal”? Maybe it’s persistent fatigue, changes in weight, poor sleep, digestive issues, or symptoms that seem to have no clear explanation.

At Advanced Wellness MD, functional medicine in Orlando is about taking a closer look. We connect your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and relevant testing to better understand what may be contributing to how you feel. Through a concierge + functional medicine approach, you receive thoughtful evaluation and targeted plans.

A More Complete View of Your Health

Functional medicine doesn’t mean ignoring conventional medicine. It adds another layer to the conversation by looking at how different parts of your health may influence one another.

Your energy, hormones, digestion, metabolism, sleep, nutrition, and stress can all affect how you feel. Our goal is to connect those pieces and create a clearer picture of your health.

This may be particularly helpful when you’re dealing with:

Chronic fatigue or unexplained changes in energy
Hormone health and hormone-related concerns
Gut health and recurring digestive symptoms
Thyroid concerns
Metabolic health and weight changes
Persistent symptoms that have been difficult to explain
Preventive and longevity-focused health goals

Rather than assuming every patient needs the same testing or treatment, we start with your individual story and determine what makes sense for you.

ADVANCED WELLNESS MD

Functional Testing Integrated with Concierge Primary Care

At Advanced Wellness MD, our functional medicine doctor in Orlando takes a closer look at your health instead of focusing on one symptom at a time. When appropriate, your provider may recommend a root-cause diagnostic panel: targeted lab and functional testing chosen for your specific symptoms and history, rather than a one-size-fits-all screen. Results are reviewed alongside your medical history, daily habits, nutrition, sleep, and stress levels to understand how these factors may be connected.

Through our concierge + functional medicine model, you have more time with your provider, a more complete evaluation, and a care plan built around your needs. Whether you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, hormone concerns, gut health, thyroid concerns, or metabolic health, our goal is to help you understand your health more clearly and take a proactive path forward.

Carla Chromik
APRN-BC, MPH, IFMCP

Meet Carla Chromik, APRN-BC, MPH, IFMCP

Carla Chromik brings more than a decade of nursing and clinical experience to functional and longevity medicine. As an IFMCP-certified functional medicine provider, she uses a systems-based, whole-person approach to understand the factors contributing to your health concerns.

Her background spans critical care and palliative care, while her advanced training includes bioidentical hormone optimization and peptide therapy. Carla also holds a Master’s in Public Health, giving her a broader perspective on prevention and long-term health.

What patients can expect from Carla is a thoughtful, personalized approach to care. She takes the time to listen, understand the full picture of your health, and look beyond individual symptoms to identify factors that may be contributing to them. By focusing on the underlying causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation, she works with each patient to develop a plan according to their needs and long-term health goals.

Why Choose Our Concierge Functional Medicine Clinic in Orlando?

At Advanced Wellness MD, integrative health care is built around the relationship between you and your provider.

With our concierge functional medicine clinic in Orlando, you can expect:

More time to discuss your concerns and goals
A focused approach to testing and evaluation
Functional insights integrated with primary care
Support for prevention and long-term wellness
A provider who looks at your health as a whole, not just one symptom

You shouldn’t have to keep guessing why you don’t feel like yourself.

Ready to Understand Your Health Differently?

Schedule a consultation with Advanced Wellness MD and work with a provider who takes the time to understand your health, connect the dots, and build a plan around you.

Frequently
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What can I expect during a functional medicine consultation?

You’ll discuss your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals while your provider determines whether additional testing or evaluation could be helpful.

How is functional medicine different from regular primary care?

Functional medicine looks at the bigger picture, connecting symptoms, lifestyle, and health patterns while remaining integrated with appropriate conventional medical care.

Can functional medicine help with chronic fatigue?

Functional medicine can evaluate factors such as sleep, nutrition, hormones, metabolism, and other health concerns that may contribute to ongoing fatigue. Your provider can determine which factors may be relevant to your symptoms.

Will I need functional medicine testing?

Not necessarily, testing is recommended based on your symptoms, history, and goals, so you receive relevant information rather than unnecessary tests.

Can functional medicine be part of concierge primary care?

Yes, functional evaluation can be integrated into your concierge care, allowing your provider to consider functional insights alongside your broader medical needs.

Who provides functional medicine care at Advanced Wellness MD?

Carla Chromik, APRN-BC, MPH, IFMCP, provides functional and longevity-focused care using a whole-person approach and more than a decade of clinical experience.

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I can’t say enough about this office. Aside from the office being clean, friendly, and welcoming; the staff is unbelievable. Dr. Barnes works tirelessly to ensure that the quality of healthcare that you receive is top notch. For example, if you have a specific issue that your other doctors could not narrow down […]

Great concierge service!!!

The most lovely office – Dr Barnes is amazing and keeps up with all the latest longevity solutions! Staff is top notch. If you’re looking for quality personalized care- this is your place 🙂

Dr. Barnes and her team are the linchpins for my health and that of my husband. They are so detail oriented and caring in all their many services. No other practice offers such an in-depth insight and health plan, and they are always so quick to respond to any questions or needs. My husband and I would not be as healthy, energetic and athletic at our ages without the care of Advanced Wellness MD.

I have been seeing Dr. Allison Barnes for a few years now and have nothing but positive things to say about her and the whole staff, Lisa, Liz and Michelle, everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Dr. Barnes is immensely talented in her profession and very knowledgeable, all questions I have asked have been responded with insightful and detailed information.

Dr. Barnes is the best physician I have ever had. She, as well as her very professional and excellent staff, provide the most kind, caring, knowledgeable and timely care.

Dr Barnes is the absolute best doctor /concierge doctor. She’s very thorough and knowledgeable. Her staff is amazing. If you’ve ever considered a concierge doctor, this is the place to go!

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A doctor that knows your name and is at the ready to assist your needs. Advanced Wellness does just that. I am a 77 year old male with several medical issues yet working with this team my issues have dimminished and the friendly experiance makes a huge difference. Attention to you, friendly and professioalisum is what you can expect with Advance Wellness.