In this episode of Stay Healthy Knoxville, Dr. John-Mark Chesney sits down with Emily Turner, PA-C, and Randy Martin, PharmD, of Omni Functional Medicine to discuss a different approach to healthcare—one focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms rather than simply managing them.

Together, they explore what functional medicine is, why so many people continue to struggle despite being told their labs are normal, and how factors such as hormones, gut health, stress, metabolism, and inflammation can impact overall health and well-being.

Whether you're dealing with fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, or simply aren't feeling your best, this conversation offers valuable insight into how a more personalized approach to healthcare may help uncover missing pieces of the puzzle.

✅ What functional medicine is and how it differs from traditional healthcare

✅ Why patients can still feel unwell despite "normal" lab results

✅ The importance of looking for root causes instead of just treating symptoms

✅ How hormones, gut health, stress, and metabolism influence overall health

✅ Practical steps you can take to improve your health and energy

Emily Turner, PA-C

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics – University of Kentucky

• Master's in Physician Assistant Studies – Sullivan University

• Advanced training through The Institute of Functional Medicine

• Advanced training through The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Randy Martin, PharmD

• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Tennessee

• Co-founder of Omni Functional Medicine

Instagram: @omnifunctionalmedicine

Website: omnifunctionalmedicine.com

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Stay healthy, Knoxville!