Personalized Functional Medicine in Berkley, MI
Functional Medicine
YOUR JOURNEY TO TRUE WELLNESS STARTS HERE
At Elevate Health & Wellness, we believe every person is unique—and so is their path to optimal health.
Our multidisciplinary team combines functional medicine, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and conventional medical care when appropriate to provide a comprehensive approach to wellness.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms or diagnoses, we take the time to understand your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, goals, and individual needs so we can create a personalized plan designed to help you feel and function at your best.
Whether you're struggling with chronic pain and inflammation, digestive concerns, hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, fatigue, or simply feel that something isn't quite right, we're here to help you look deeper.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH...
● Stiff or achy joints?● Bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea?● Hormonal imbalances?● Weight-loss resistance?● Lack of energy?● Trouble sleeping?● Difficulty concentrating or focusing?● And everyone tells you that you're fine, but you know something isn't right?
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand the factors contributing to dysfunction and disease.
We look at your health history, genetics, environment, nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep, movement, medications, and other factors that may be influencing how you feel.
Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we look for patterns and physiological imbalances that may help explain why symptoms developed in the first place.
We then work with you to identify the nutrition, lifestyle, medical, and therapeutic interventions that may have the greatest impact on your health.
At Elevate, YOU are the focus—not simply your diagnosis.
We also believe functional medicine and conventional medicine do not have to be opposites. There is a time and place for both, and our medical team is happy to collaborate with your other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Chronic Pain & Inflammation
Stiff, achy joints, muscular pain, headaches, and chronic inflammation
Gut Health Dysfunction
Bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, and digestive concerns
Hormonal Imbalances
PCOS, irregular periods, perimenopause, menopause, PMS, and mood changes
Cardiometabolic Health
Cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin resistance, weight, and body composition concerns
ADHD & Cognitive Health
Difficulty with concentration and focus, impulsivity, forgetfulness, and poor time management
Our Approach
What Makes Our Approach Unique?
Team Approach
Making lasting health changes can be difficult. That's why our providers work collaboratively to help develop thoughtful, individualized care plans and support patients throughout their health journey.
Food-First Philosophy
We believe nutrition is foundational to health. We may recommend removing foods that could be contributing to symptoms while incorporating foods that support your individual health needs.
Conventional Medicine Integration
We believe there is a time and place for conventional medicine and are happy to work alongside your other healthcare providers to help you achieve your health goals.
Lifestyle Medicine
Sleep, stress, movement, relationships, habits, and other lifestyle factors can have an enormous influence on health. We help patients understand these factors and make realistic changes that support long-term wellness.
HOW TO WORK WITH US
Step 1: Schedule a Free Discovery Call
Your journey begins with a complimentary Discovery Call. This is an opportunity to briefly share what you've been experiencing, learn about our approach, and determine whether Elevate is the right fit for your needs.
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL
Step 2: Complete Your Initial Consultation
Your first appointment is a comprehensive Functional Medicine Initial Consultation.
During this visit, we will discuss your health history, current symptoms and diagnoses, lifestyle, goals, and previous testing or treatments.
Your provider will help identify appropriate next steps, which may include laboratory testing, imaging, supplements, treatment recommendations, or additional services.
Step 3: Choose How You Would Like to Continue
After your initial consultation, you can choose the ongoing care option that works best for you:
Connected Care Membership
For patients who want ongoing access, continuity, included visits, and clinical portal messaging.
LEARN ABOUT CONNECTED CARE
À La Carte Care
For patients who prefer to schedule and pay for individual visits and services only when needed.
VIEW À LA CARTE CARE
Additional Services Available Through Elevate
Depending on your individual needs and care plan, our medical and functional medicine team also offers:
● Comprehensive laboratory assessments● Advanced functional laboratory testing● DEXA body composition and bone-density scans● Nutrient injections● Ozone injections
● IV therapy● Peptide therapy● Hormone replacement therapy● Class IV laser therapy
Functional Medicine Practitioners
Dr. Sarah Kirsch
OWNER AND FOUNDER
I am Dr. Sarah Kirsch, a chiropractic doctor, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner dedicated to helping my patients uncover the root causes of their health challenges.
I am deeply committed to helping my patients improve their health by addressing chronic pain, inflammation, and other underlying issues through personalized, root-cause-focused care.
I founded Balanced Health and Wellness to provide exceptional chiropractic services tailored to my patients’ needs. With an excellent team of doctors now in place, I have decided to focus on what truly inspires me: developing the Functional Medicine Clinic here at Elevate Health and Wellness.
I live in Huntington Woods with my husband and our three daughters, where we enjoy a vibrant family life.
Dr. Jaclyn Israel
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
I grew up in Huntington Woods, MI, and my journey in medicine has been shaped by a deep-rooted passion for holistic care and patient relationships.
Two mantras have profoundly influenced my life and career. The first is: “Before life gets in the way, start living.”When time allows, you’ll often find me with a plane ticket in hand, exploring the world and immersing myself in new cultures. Closer to home, I enjoy hiking up mountains, skiing down them, or kayaking on a serene lake. On quieter days, I love tending to my extensive plant collection, capturing moments with my camera, or exploring creativity through cooking, art, and music.
The second mantra that guides me is “H.A.P.” or “Have A Purpose.”Although healthcare caught my interest in high school, it took years for my passion for medicine to fully take shape. I considered nearly every scientific career, hoping to find something less daunting than medicine. Yet, almost a decade later, I found myself completing medical school and my Family Medicine Residency.
Medicine has filled my life with purpose, allowing me to connect with incredible people from all walks of life and to grow immensely as an individual. My areas of interest and expertise in healthcare include integrative medicine, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, full-spectrum primary care, chronic disease management, and, above all, fostering a positive, healing relationship with my patients.
Nicole Hering
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
I am Nicole, a licensed Physician Assistant with over 14 years of experience practicing in Michigan.
Before starting my formal medical education at Wayne State University, I gained valuable experience working with a chiropractor and a hospice team. It was during this time that I realized health is about more than just treating symptoms with medication.
Throughout my career, I often encountered patients asking, “Why did this happen?” and “What can I do to change?” Unfortunately, in the conventional medical model, I lacked the resources to address their health holistically. This realization led me to shift my focus to functional medicine, where I have found greater fulfillment in helping people achieve true health by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.
I am excited to be part of the integrated team at Elevate Health and Wellness, where we are dedicated to finding and treating the underlying causes of health issues, not just the symptoms.
Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about being a mother, hiking, reading, practicing yoga, photography, and spending time outdoors. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better health.