EVIDENCE-Based Functional Medicine / VIRTUAL CARE THROUGHOUT California
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I'm Dr. Myrto Ashe, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) and medical doctor (MD).
I provide virtual functional medicine consultations to patients throughout California with one mission: elevate functional medicine with rigorous science. Unlike practices focused on supplement sales, I base every protocol on peer-reviewed research—because you deserve better outcomes, not just more products. CONDITIONS I SPECIALIZE IN Many chronic conditions require addressing the gut microbiome first. I help patients with: GUT & DIGESTIVE HEALTH - SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), IME (intestinal methanogen overgrowth) - IBS, Bloating & Digestive Issues - Heartburn & Acid Reflux - Constipation & Gut Dysbiosis Research shows gut bacteria coordinate the enteric nervous system—your gut's "second brain." METABOLIC & CARDIOVASCULAR - High Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders - Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance - Blood Sugar Dysregulation - Metabolic Syndrome Studies demonstrate that insulin resistance and cholesterol metabolism depend directly on gut microbiome composition. ENERGY & FATIGUE - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) - Mitochondrial Dysfunction - Post-Meal Energy Crashes - Unexplained Low Energy Recent research links mitochondrial health in chronic fatigue to gastrointestinal tract function. BRAIN & COGNITIVE HEALTH - Brain Fog & Concentration Issues - Memory Problems - Anxiety & Depression (Functional Approach) - Mood Disorders The gut-brain axis is real: your microbiome synthesizes short-chain fatty acids that directly support brain function. WHY EVIDENCE-BASED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MATTERS I'm on a mission to bring rigor back to functional medicine. After 15 years in practice, I've seen the power of root-cause investigation—and the danger of recommendations based on trends rather than research. In addition: ✓ I love being up-to-date and review studies every day. You get well-researched treatment recommendations. ✓ I use testing strategically and purposefully. If a test has interpretation limitations or won't change our strategy, I explain why I recommend against it. ✓ I'm honest about what's well-established versus emerging research. You'll always know the strength of evidence behind each recommendation. ✓ I don't profit from supplement sales during the active phase of our treatment. You'll get better prices and likely fewer recommended supplements. CREDENTIALS & RECOGNITION - See About Dr. Ashe section for more details - Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) - Speaker, IFM Annual International Conference (2015) and SIBO roundtable host (2025) - Presenter, International Conference on Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (2019) - Featured Expert, Experience Life Magazine and podcast guest - Author: see below READY TO WORK TOGETHER? Read the Programs Page Book a discovery call. NOT READY YET? More details regarding my approach are available at the links below: ⇩ |
TELEHEALTH OFFERED
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GLUCOSE and CHOLESTEROL
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GI ISSUES
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ENERGY and FATIGUE
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BRAIN FOG and MEMORY
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Dr. Ashe's book, The Simple Science of Wellness (Sixty Unusually Effective and Accessible Practices to Restore Your Health and Vitality) is also available (eBook or Print) at Barnes and Noble.
