After receiving my Function Health results, which you can read about HERE, I felt more empowered and informed about my body than I have in a very long time. Over 100+ biomarkers revealed a comprehensive look under the hood—offering clarity on areas where my ancestral lifestyle was supporting me, and where I still have room to fine-tune. But I didn’t want to stop at just getting the data—I wanted to understand it at a deeper level, and actually integrate it into a roadmap for long-term health.

I started working with Tracey O’Shea, FNP-C, the Medical Director and Functional Nurse Practitioner of the California Center of Functional Medicine via their Functional Medicine Blueprint service. It has been a GODSEND for me! 

The Functional Medicine Blueprint (FMB) from the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) is a personalized consultation service designed to transform your lab results into a clear, actionable health plan. The service is ideal for individuals who have completed comprehensive blood panels through platforms like Function Health or InsideTracker, the FMB offers a one-on-one session with a functional medicine practitioner. 

During this session, your lab data is thoroughly interpreted, moving beyond standard “normal” ranges to provide deeper insights into your health. The outcome is a customized roadmap that includes tailored recommendations for nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments, all aimed at optimizing your well-being. This service is particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand their lab results more comprehensively and take proactive steps toward improved health.

From the very beginning, Tracey brought a level of clinical precision and warmth that immediately set the tone for a truly collaborative and empowering experience. She came prepared. Given my extensive medical history, that was no easy feat, so I was immediately impressed that she had done her homework on my labs and overall health history prior to meeting.

She walked through each panel with intention, asking thoughtful questions and connecting dots that even the most seasoned MDs may overlook.

Tracey was able to contextualize my Function Health results in light of my personal health history and lifestyle. She highlighted markers that were trending in the right direction—likely due to my consistent ancestral diet and clean living—and also pinpointed imbalances that weren’t yet manifesting symptoms, but were worth addressing preventatively. Things like thyroid optimization, inflammation markers, and nutrient absorption came into sharper focus, with personalized recommendations (and sources! – see below) that felt both grounded and actionable. 

What I loved most was how she took a truly functional approach—not just treating labs, but treating me as a whole person. We went through every aspect of my current health situations and my history, from head to toe so that she could truly connect the dots. We even went over the fact that I have not had a sense of smell in 4 years since experiencing COVID-19 and she even provided a game plan for that.  

Another thing I found interesting was how the reference ranges differ when viewed through a functional wellness lens—something considered “in range” on Function Health could actually fall slightly above or below the optimal range by functional medicine standards, depending on the specific biomarker.

Tracey honored the work I’ve already put into my health, while giving me new insights I hadn’t considered. For anyone who’s done Function Health testing and wants to go deeper than the dashboard, working with the California Center for Functional Medicine was an absolute game changer for me. CLICK HERE and use code MEG20OFF to book the service with a discount. 

If you don’t want to use Function Health but still want data and expert guidance, the California Center for Functional Medicine offers an identical program called the Functional Medicine Checkup that includes comprehensive lab testing, giving you a one-stop-shop experience from testing to interpretation to a personalized plan. 

This experience has reminded me that true wellness isn’t just about collecting data—it’s about having the right guide and team to help you interpret it and build a strategy around it. I left the session with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence, feeling much better about my results and so much more educated on the current status of my health. I’m excited to continue optimizing with intention and working with the California Center of Functional Medicine!

Important Links:

CLICK HERE and use code MEG20OFF to book the service with a discount. 

https://www.traceyosheafnp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tracey_a_oshea_fnp

https://www.ccfmed.com/health-care/schedule-a-fmb

https://www.instagram.com/ccfmed_ca/

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*Not Medical Advice