Functional Medicine
Programs & Services in Arvada, Colorado
We use a stepwise care model — raising the floor first, then maintaining gains, then raising the ceiling.
Choose Your Entry Point
Care is sequenced for a reason. Start where your body is ready.
Foundations
Stabilize & Reset
Stabilize core systems, identify root causes, and build momentum using INSIGHT™ for complex or stalled health.
CORE
Maintain & Refine
Protect gains, refine care, and adapt your plan with ongoing oversight as biology, stress, and goals change!
Q Essential
Optimize & Longevity
Expand capacity, optimize performance, and protect healthspan using precision strategies for longevity resil.
Foundations Program — Stabilize & Reset
Best for:
People who feel stuck — fatigued, inflamed, frustrated — despite years of testing or “normal labs.”
What it is:
A 6–8 month structured reset using the INSIGHT™ Method to stabilize core systems.
Why it matters:
Healing requires order. Foundations identifies what to address first, then builds momentum through short feedback loops and accountability.
Common starting points:
Fatigue • inflammation • brain fog • gut issues • hormone imbalance • weight resistance
CORE Membership — Maintain & Refine
Best for:
Patients who completed Foundations and want continuity care without starting over.
What it is:
A flexible membership for ongoing oversight, hormone and medication management, and INSIGHT™ monitoring.
Outcome:
Sustained progress, fewer setbacks, and confidence as life and biology change.
Q Essential Membership — Optimize & Longevity
Best for:
Patients ready for longevity, optimization, and intentional healthspan strategy.
What it includes:
• Advanced hormone refinement • Metabolic conditioning • Cognitive optimization • VO₂ max testing • Peptides/regenerative strategies (when appropriate)
Outcome:
Greater energy, sharper cognition, metabolic flexibility, and long-term resilience.
“Dr. Angie's model of care outshines any practitioner I’ve ever visited—she’s personable, compassionate, fiercely smart, and genuinely concerned with my health. I love that she’s both a science nerd and a compassionate listener.”
Integrated Onsite Support
Membership includes access to clinically guided health-stacking therapies, never random or spa-based.
Recovery & Sick Care
Immune regulation, detox, nervous system support
Optimization & Longevity
Metabolic efficiency, inflammation reduction
Reset & Regulation
Stress recovery, sleep, cognitive support
These services are available à la carte only within a medical framework guided by INSIGHT™ data.
Conditions We Commonly Support
Diagnosis is the entry — not the focus.
Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, inflammation
Gut, immune, and histamine patterns
Hormone and metabolic dysfunction
Neurologic, mood, and sleep issues
Chronic fatigue / post-viral patterns
Longevity, prevention, optimization
👉 Don’t see your condition listed?
Our systems-based approach is designed for complexity.
Patient Testimonials
* Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences and are not guarantees of outcome.
“Connected the dots after years of frustration”
“Dr. Martinez really listened to my concerns about my son’s health, connected the dots, and identified what was affecting him. After years of frustration with other providers, she gave us clear insights and a plan of action.”
— Bethany T
“Root-cause answers for fatigue and perimenopause”
I was significantly fatigued and disheartened after trying multiple approaches. With step-by-step lab work and clear interventions, Dr. Martinez helped uncover the root of my exhaustion—and has supported me through perimenopause and stress so I can truly thrive.
— Marissa V
“Life-changing progress in 6 weeks”
“In only a month and a half, Dr. Angie completely changed my life for the better after I’d been passed around for gut issues, inflammation, histamine problems, and brain fog. Her systems and clear, concise education helped me thrive—this was the best investment I’ve made in myself.”
— Katie K
Ready to stop guessing?
Book a Discovery Call and let’s map your next best steps using the INSIGHT™ Method.
Currently accepting a limited number of new patients for 2026. Virtual care available in select states.
FAQs
Programs + Follow-Up
What does the first visit look like?
The first visit is longer—and intentionally so.
We review your history, symptoms, goals, prior labs, and patterns that may have been missed. Dr. Angie connects the dots across systems and introduces INSIGHT™, so you understand what matters first and why.
Most patients leave with:
• Clear working explanations for what’s driving symptoms
• An initial plan focused on high-leverage systems
• A roadmap for testing and follow-up
How often are visits, and what does follow-up look like?
Follow-up is structured and intentional—not random or reactive.
In the Foundational Program, visits typically occur every 4–6 weeks over 6–8 months. As systems stabilize, care may space out to every 2–3 months, then every 6 months for maintenance or optimization.
We monitor progress using symptom tracking, lab trends, and functional markers. And we support execution through our patient coordinator model—so you don’t feel like you’re doing this alone.
Your programs sound advanced—what if I feel overwhelmed?
Overwhelm is common—and often biological.
Inflammation, stress chemistry imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, and nervous system overload can make change feel harder than it should. We want you to tell us when you’re overwhelmed so we can adjust the plan to meet you where you are.
Support includes:
• Structured follow-up every 6–8 weeks
• Patient coordinators who clarify steps and check in if you fall off course
• Comprehensive visit notes and checklists to keep you on track
• In-clinic options like BrainTap™ to support focus, motivation, and nervous system regulation
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress—with support.
What’s the difference between the Comprehensive Foundations Program and QuickStart?
Both use INSIGHT™, but they’re built for different needs.
Comprehensive Foundations Program
• 6–8 months of structured care
• Built for stabilization, measurable results, and long-term momentum
• Required pathway for transitioning into continuity or membership care
QuickStart Program
• Shorter entry option for patients who want direction and a clear plan
• Designed for those who don’t want a longer-term commitment right now
• Does not transition into continuity or membership care
QuickStart gives clarity and a starting plan. Foundations is for sustained change and deeper outcomes.
What is the investment to work with RootCause Medicine?
The best place to start is a Discovery Call. That’s where we review your needs, your story, and what level of support makes sense.
Most patients begin with our Comprehensive Foundations Program. For those who want a shorter entry point, we offer QuickStart.
Because care is personalized, labs and supplements are not included in program pricing. Those costs vary based on your history, goals, and what you’ve already completed. We guide decisions based on ROI and avoid unnecessary spending.
We offer:
• Pay-in-full savings (when paid on the first day)
• Payment plans to spread the investment over time
What happens after the Foundational Program is completed?
Long-term care options at RootCause Medicine are available only after you’ve completed the Foundational Program.
Foundations establishes your baseline, stabilizes core systems, and creates the INSIGHT™ framework we use for all future decision-making. Once that foundation is in place, some patients choose to continue care to protect gains, prevent regression, and expand optimization.
At that point, you may transition into CORE Membership or Quintessence, depending on goals and readiness.
What is the CORE Membership?
CORE Membership is available after successful completion of the Foundational Program and is designed for patients who want ongoing continuity care without starting over each time life or biology shifts.
CORE Membership includes:
• Ongoing prescription and hormone management
• INSIGHT™ data monitoring and trend-based lab review
• Strategic plan adjustments over time
• Prevention-focused care to protect gains
• Support through stress, travel, illness, and hormone transitions
Think of CORE as maintaining and refining what you’ve built—with steady medical oversight.
What is the Quintessence Program?
Quintessence is our most advanced and exclusive level of care, available only after completing the Foundational Program.
It is designed for patients who want to move beyond stabilization and intentionally raise the ceiling on their health, performance, and longevity.
Quintessence includes everything in CORE, plus:
• Advanced hormone optimization for brain, bone, heart, muscle, and metabolic performance
• Genetics-informed care (AncestryDNA-based interpretation integrated into your plan)
• Strategic long-term health planning and healthspan mapping
• Brain mapping and neuro-pattern insights when appropriate
• VO₂ max–driven conditioning and metabolic performance programming
• Expanded regenerative and peptide toolkit (when medically appropriate)
• Access to the RootCause space to intentionally begin a Health Day, including Members Lounge access, clinical support offerings, and curated health-stacking experiences
Think of Quintessence as elite optimization with an environment built to support it.
How do I choose between CORE Membership and Quintessence?
This decision is made after you’ve completed the Foundational Program, when your biology, data, and response to care are clear.
• CORE Membership is ideal if you want long-term stability, prevention, and thoughtful medical oversight.
• Quintessence is ideal if you want advanced optimization—hormones, genetics, brain performance, body composition, VO₂, and deeper longevity strategy—plus access to an elevated in-person care environment.
We guide this choice collaboratively, based on your goals, data, and capacity.
Advanced Therapies
What is your approach to hormone care?
Hormone care at RootCause Medicine is advanced, proactive, and medically grounded.
We don’t use hormones as cosmetic tools. Symptom relief matters, but our approach also supports long-term health:
• Heart and cardiovascular protection
• Brain and cognitive resilience
• Bone density and musculoskeletal integrity
• Metabolic stability and body composition
• Healthspan and aging trajectory
Plans are individualized, risk-aware, and monitored with labs and follow-up, aligned with modern standards including The Menopause Society.
How do peptides fit into care at RootCause Medicine?
Peptides are not shortcuts, and they’re never the foundation of care.
In many cases, we use FDA-supported peptide therapies as part of a medically guided strategy. In select cases, we may consider non–FDA-approved peptides with transparency, conservative use, trusted sourcing partners, and appropriate monitoring.
All peptide use is:
• Physician-guided and individualized
• Integrated into a broader systems-based plan
• Introduced when foundational systems are stable
• Monitored through labs, symptoms, and safety markers
Do you offer GLP-1 weight loss support or Drop 10 details?
Yes. We offer medically guided GLP-1 support through our Drop 10 Program and, in select cases, within longer-term care.
Our focus isn’t just weight loss—it’s metabolic repair and body composition. We aim to preserve (and build) lean muscle while reducing inflammatory and metabolic burden.
Drop 10 may include:
• GLP-1 therapy when appropriate and monitored
• InBody™ tracking to support fat loss while protecting muscle
• Protein + strength strategy for lean mass
• Metabolic and inflammation support
• Check-ins and adjustments based on response
GLP-1 signaling may also influence inflammation and brain-related pathways, so we monitor thoughtfully and use it as part of a larger strategy—not a standalone solution.
Conditions We Commonly Support
What conditions do you commonly help with?
A diagnosis is often the entry point—not the focus of care. We support patterns across inflammation/immune signaling, metabolism/energy production, gut integrity, hormones, detox capacity, and nervous system regulation.
Common areas include:
• Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, pain, “normal labs” but not well
• Gut and immune patterns (IBS, SIBO, food reactions, histamine symptoms, autoimmunity patterns)
• Hormone and metabolic concerns (thyroid, insulin resistance, perimenopause/menopause, low testosterone, weight resistance)
• Brain and mood patterns (anxiety/depression, migraines, insomnia, neuroinflammation patterns)
• Chronic fatigue/post-viral support (including Long COVID patterns)
D• etox and reactivity patterns (environmental load, mold/biotoxin considerations, fatty liver patterns)
• Cardiometabolic prevention (blood pressure, advanced lipid risk, inflammation-lipid connection)
• Musculoskeletal resilience (osteopenia/osteoporosis risk, sarcopenia prevention, tendon recovery)
• Skin patterns (eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, inflammatory rashes)
• Prevention/optimization and longevity strategy (healthspan, strength, cognition, metabolic flexibility)
Who do you work with (adults, children, families)?
We work with adults and, in appropriate cases, children and families with close monitoring and parent involvement.
Common pediatric patterns we support include:
• Gut and digestive issues
• Food reactions and allergy patterns
• ADHD/focus and behavioral concerns
• Autism spectrum support (systems-based, integrative care)
• PANS/PANDAS and neuroimmune inflammation patterns
Care is conservative, sequenced, and collaborative.
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Phone: (720) 290-5569 | Email: [email protected]