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Root-Cause Medicine for Chronic Symptoms

You don’t have to live with fatigue or brain fog. We uncover hidden triggers and treat the root causes of inflammation and metabolic burnout — restoring energy with personalized, data-driven care.

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A Personalized Path to Cellular Health

At Sarasota Functional Medicine, we look beyond the surface to identify the biological triggers of your symptoms. Our approach is designed for those who have been told their “labs are normal” yet still struggle with chronic inflammation, fatigue, and cognitive fog. By integrating advanced cellular testing with personalized metabolic support, we create a clear path to sustainable health. We provide a collaborative, data-driven model of care that empowers you to move past symptom management and into a state of true resilience and long-term vitality.

What Is Integrative & Functional Medicine?

This approach focuses on how the body’s systems work together and why imbalances occur. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, this approach identifies the underlying drivers of chronic inflammation and health concerns, using evidence-based care to support the whole person.

At Sarasota Functional Medicine, care is guided by a data-driven evaluation and a strong patient-provider relationship. We create personalized strategies designed to restore long-term health, prevention, and resilience.

Why This Root-Cause Approach Works

Functional medicine works because it focuses on why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and metabolic burnout develop—not just how to manage them. Care is personalized, data-informed, and designed to address the environmental and biological factors influencing your health over time.

Dr. Sylvester takes the time to understand your unique goals, review comprehensive lab work, and develop a plan that supports sustainable recovery—not temporary relief.

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ROOT-CAUSE MEDICINE IN SARASOTA

Personalized Care for Chronic Symptoms & Health Challenges

Stop managing symptoms and start addressing the source. From chronic fatigue and brain fog to hormonal and gut health, we use advanced functional testing to build a roadmap back to your best self.

Heavy Metal Detox

Remove the hidden lead, mercury, and aluminum disrupting your nervous system. Using advanced HTMA testing, we safely eliminate the toxic metals causing your persistent fatigue and brain fog.

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Mold Detox & Recovery

Clear the inflammatory burden of indoor water damage and mycotoxins. We identify the specific environmental toxins stalling your recovery so you can finally clear the fog and restore your health.

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Lyme Disease Treatment

Break the cycle of chronic infection from Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella. We address the hidden “hitchhikers” and immune dysregulation that standard antibiotics often miss for lasting remission.

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Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Recovery

Recover from the exhaustion of Long Covid, Lyme, and CFS. We identify the viral and mitochondrial triggers holding you back so you can finally reclaim your energy.

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Gut Health & Digestive Restoration

Heal the root cause of bloating and food sensitivities. We restore your microbiome and digestive function to eliminate discomfort and reclaim your energy.

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Hormone Optimization & Adrenal Health

Balance your hormones to end night sweats, mood swings, and burnout. We optimize your thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones to restore your vitality and drive.

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Mark Sylvester, MD

Dr. Sylvester blends rigorous allopathic medical training with osteopathic and systems-based principles to treat the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. By combining conventional diagnostics with integrative, root-cause strategies, he creates comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that help patients move beyond temporary fixes and restore long-term vitality.

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Real Stories, Real Results

What Our Patients Are Saying

  • An oasis of well-being! The atmosphere is calming and welcoming. The infrared sauna and cold plunge have become a favorite. The IV infusion therapy has been a game changer. I always leave feeling rejuvenated and energized!
    Lyndsay B.
  • I recently had the most incredible experience at Mind Body Medicine of Florida in Sarasota! After a rough fall on the tennis court, I decided to try ice plunging and contrast therapy — and wow, what a game-changer! The contrast room is absolutely beautiful and has such a peaceful, zen atmosphere. The energy in this place is truly special — calm, healing, and so relaxing. The combination of hot and cold therapy left me feeling completely refreshed and recharged. The cold plunge worked wonders for muscle recovery, and switching to the heat was pure bliss!
    Beverly P.
  • I had a session with Shea this week and it was an amazing experience. She is a gifted healer with deep intuitive knowledge, kindness, and grace. So grateful to have found her at Mind Body Medicine, a beautiful and inspiring oasis for healing and selfcare.
    Danielle N.
  • Very very relaxing atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door.
    I’ve been getting several different services here for the last month or two and the practitioners are just so wonderful in so many ways. The office staff is equally amazing. Highly recommend this practice    .
    Carol S.

Sarasota Functional Medicine

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2805 Fruitville Rd.
Suite 250
Sarasota, FL 34237

Ready to Find the Answers You’ve Been Looking For?

Take the first step toward a life beyond chronic symptoms. Whether you are navigating fatigue, brain fog, or complex inflammation, our integrative approach provides the roadmap you need to reclaim your vitality and achieve lasting health.

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