Functional Medicine Holistic Health Program

At Nola Family Acupuncture, our Acupuncture with Functional Medicine Holistic Health Program offers a comprehensive, integrative solution for those ready to go beyond symptom management and embrace a true health transformation. This 16-week program is designed to address persistent conditions like chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and emotional distress. By combining acupuncture, functional medicine, lab testing, and personalized nutrition, we create a customized roadmap to help you achieve sustainable health and lasting vitality.

Comprehensive Lab Testing with Personalized Nutrition and Herbal Support

Our Holistic Health Program is ideal for individuals facing long-term health challenges such as stubborn weight gain, fatigue, emotional distress, hormone imbalances, or digestive disorders. This 16-week program combines acupuncture, functional medicine, lab testing, and personalized nutrition and herbal protocols to uncover and address the root causes of chronic conditions.

Throughout the program, clients can expect improved energy, better gut health, balanced hormones, and lasting relief from pain and inflammation—empowering them to live more fully as their health improves.

Program Benefits

  • Long-Term Relief: Address chronic conditions like back pain, sciatica, arthritis, and migraines by targeting inflammation and restoring balance.

  • Stress and Mood Support: Naturally reduce stress, relieve anxiety, and improve mood, promoting emotional resilience.

  • Enhanced Energy and Weight Loss: Boost energy, improve mental clarity, and achieve sustainable weight loss through blood sugar and hormone balancing and mitochondrial repair.

  • Gut Health Restoration: Heal the gut and rebalance the microbiome to alleviate bloating, IBS, constipation, and diarrhea.

  • Hormone Regulation: Improve fertility, manage PCOS, and relieve menopausal symptoms through personalized hormone-balancing therapies.

  • Stronger Immunity: Strengthen the immune system by reducing systemic inflammation and promoting gut health.

  • Personalized Care: Receive tailored recommendations for diet, lifestyle, supplements, and herbal remedies to support lasting health and vitality.

Conditions Treated

  • Chronic pain, including low back pain, sciatica, and arthritis
  • Migraines and chronic headaches
  • Anxiety, depression, and emotional imbalances
  • Stress-related conditions and burnout
  • Digestive disorders, such as constipation, diarrhea, and bloating
  • Hormonal imbalances, including PCOS and menopause symptoms
  • Fatigue, low energy levels, and adrenal dysfunction
  • Weight management challenges and metabolic dysfunction
  • Sleep disorders, including insomnia
  • Autoimmune conditions and inflammation-related issues
  • Immune system imbalances and frequent illness
  • Allergies and sensitivities

Life-Changing Results

  • Experience lasting relief from chronic pain, with reduced inflammation and improved mobility.
  • Feel calmer and more emotionally balanced, free from stress and anxiety.
  • Achieve sustainable weight loss and higher energy levels.
  • Enjoy better digestion and relief from gas and bloating.
  • Naturally balance hormones to support fertility, menstrual health, and menopause.
  • Improve mental clarity, focus, and reduce brain fog.
  • Strengthen immune function to become less prone to illness.
  • Sleep soundly and wake feeling fully rested.
  • Manage autoimmune conditions with a holistic approach to reduce symptoms and promote healing.

Program Pricing

Our Functional Medicine Holistic Health Program is designed to deliver lasting results by addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns. You’ll receive a personalized, integrative approach that combines acupuncture, functional medicine, and expert guidance to help you achieve optimal health.

This comprehensive program includes:

  • Acupuncture
  • ARL Hair Mineral and/or Blood Lab Analysis
  • Tailored Nutrition Guidebook
  • Personalized Supplement Recommendations

First Visit

$250

Lab interpretation and supplement recommendations included. Additional charges apply for labs and supplements.

Follow-up Visits

$175

Includes lab interpretation and supplement recommendation. Extra fees for e-evaluation labs and supplements.

Commonly Asked Questions

Functional medicine is a personalized, wellness-focused approach to healthcare that seeks to address the root causes of illness and restore balance to the body. Unlike the traditional disease-based model, functional medicine treats the whole person by considering how various systems in the body interact and contribute to overall health.

This approach often includes a combination of advanced lab testing, nutritional and lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, herbal or nutritional supplements, and other natural therapies. By identifying and addressing underlying imbalances, functional medicine aims to resolve symptoms, prevent disease, and promote optimal health for longevity.

Traditional labs are designed to detect disease. They flag markers that fall outside of a standard range and often lead to a recommendation for medication to bring values back in range. While useful, this approach doesn’t address the root causes of the imbalance.

Functional labs, on the other hand, evaluate the body’s ideal physiological function. They identify subtle imbalances that may not yet qualify as disease but still contribute to symptoms like fatigue, digestive upset, or hormonal issues. These labs provide actionable insights to create a targeted treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

Not always. Functional labs are especially helpful for patients dealing with long-standing or complex issues who want to “look under the hood” to uncover hidden imbalances. Labs can fine-tune treatment focus and provide measurable data to track progress.

For those seeking a cost-effective starting point, the ARL Hair Mineral Analysis is an affordable option. It evaluates mineral deficiencies, toxic metals, and the function of systems like the thyroid, adrenals, and blood sugar. However, many patients experience significant improvement through targeted therapies without labs, which can always be added later if needed.

We offer a variety of advanced functional labs, including:

  • ARL Hair Mineral Analysis: Evaluates minerals, heavy metals, and system function.
  • DUTCH Complete: Assesses adrenal and sex hormones, cortisol patterns, and melatonin.
  • Cyrex Laboratories: Testing for the early detection and monitoring of autoimmune conditions. 
  • MyMycoLab: Specializes in blood serum antibody testing for mycotoxins from mold exposure 
  • SIBO Test: Identifies bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
  • Food Sensitivity (IgG): Detects food-related immune reactions and inflammation.

This is by no means a complete list. If you’re looking for a specific type of test or have unique health concerns, let us know. We can discuss additional lab options tailored to your needs.

Most patients benefit from supplements and herbs as part of their treatment plan. While acupuncture works to balance the body during each session, supplements and herbs provide consistent, daily support to address deficiencies, promote healing, and sustain progress. Recommendations are always tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

Our 16-week program combines acupuncture, functional medicine, lab testing, and nutrition to address the root causes of chronic health concerns. You’ll receive a personalized roadmap, including dietary recommendations, herbal and supplement guidance, and lifestyle strategies.

It all starts with a $250 initial visit, which includes a comprehensive intake, assessment, and recommendations. The full 16-week program is $2,500, with discounts and payment plans available. Additional optional labs and programs can be added for further customization.

Yes! We offer functional medicine phone consultations for out-of-town clients. These sessions allow us to assess your health concerns and provide recommendations, including lab testing, dietary changes, and supplement guidance, no matter where you live.

Our Healing Process

Our approach to health and wellness helps a lot of people, because it incorporates the use of six key principles.

  • 1
    Root/ Branch Principle
  • 2
    Holism Principle
  • 3
    Excess/ Deficiency Principle
  • 4
    Principle of Yin/ Yang
  • 5
    Balance Emotional Body
  • 6
    Order of Healing
Fiorella T.
20:39 11 Jan 24
I can not speak highly enough of Erin and her knowledge and expertise! Not only is acupuncture amazing - literally taking away a 3 day migraine - but her expansive knowledge and tools at her disposal allows her to pinpoint what is going on with your body and treat accordingly. She takes the time necessary with each patient so you always feel well taken care of. Seriously, whenever I or any of my kids come down with something, I don’t go to doctors, I go see Erin!
Carl Arredondo I.
20:55 07 Aug 20
After injuring my back for years during exercise and simple everyday movements, it usually takes a week to be able to walk normal and without being stiff. Recently, it wasn't happening in 7 days so I went to NOLA Family Acupuncture. After first visit, I noticed my back muscles relaxed, but still felt discomfort on the spine. After second visit along with Back Support CR pills, my back felt great. I was able to resume my normal Crossfit workouts. I am excited to continue future sessions.
Caitlyn W.
20:29 16 Jan 20
Megan is such a good acupuncturist! I have seen her for my shoulder pain and she has helped with lower my pain and increasing my range of motion. I love that she uses different modalities, as well as acupuncture. She has used Estim, scraping and cupping as well as needles!
April D.
22:25 13 Dec 19
Very compassionate, Erin goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and always leaves the lines of communication open. She is the best!
Veronica L.
19:49 07 Oct 19
Erin is incredibly knowledgeable and not only can she speak to you about any physical pain your are having but also other ailments within the body too. She is kind, very nice to talk to and will make you feel comfortable. The space is welcoming and cozy as well. She also has a ton of different vitamins and supplements to suit many needs. Go to her, you won’t be disappointed!
Main R.
20:29 09 Mar 19
I’ve been a patient/client for several years now, my primary treatments are for pain management and overall well being. During these years I’ve experienced amazing results that have allowed me to benefit not only physically but emotionally and spiritually as well.Erin’s understanding of the connectedness of the body, spirt and mind and how to treat it has served me (and those around me) more than I can state in a google review.Marc
Jeannie M.
22:06 20 Jan 18
Been having low back and hip pain for several years. My doctor recently stopped my anti inflammatory medications due to new information that these meds could be harmful. A friend of mine recommended that I make an appointment to see Erin, since Erin had helped my friend out so much.From the moment I met Erin, I felt totally at ease with her. She took her time with me, asking me lots of questions about my health and putting my anxieties at ease about the acupuncture process (I had never had this done before). She started me on a holistic regiment of supplements and topical cream that have helped me tremendously! Between the acupuncture and the supplements, my pain level has been minimal. No need for any prescription meds. Thank you, Erin, for your incredible knowledge of your practice and supplements, your professional and welcoming approach, and the kindness you exhibit. You are an asset to our community!
Julie S.
23:52 16 Jan 17
Thank you, Erin, for making me feel like myself again. The realistic wellness plans really work. I've been to countless MD's, specialists, nutritionists, and acupuncturists, and got no help. I've spent years looking for relief for my condition. Within a week of following Erin's nutrition advice and supplement plan, I feel ten years younger. I look younger! I have energy and a new hopeful outlook. My pain has subsided. I've even lost a few pounds! Erin's superior knowledge is empowering!This is real healing!

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I’m Erin Kenning and I am a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner in New Orleans. I have a fascination for health and the human body and for deep transformational work.