Shine Functional Health: Restoring Balance and Longevity
Our Mission
Shine Functional Health was founded to support people at every stage of health—whether they want to feel better, prevent disease, or finally address symptoms that haven’t been resolved through conventional medicine. Our mission is to help patients uncover the underlying causes of imbalance, optimize their health, and live with vitality.
Why Patients Choose Shine Functional Health
Many of our patients come to us because they want to dive deeper into their health. They’re seeking more than a standard doctor visit that ends with “everything is normal—keep doing what you’re doing” or “your labs look fine.” Despite being told everything is normal, they still experience fatigue, discomfort, or a variety of symptoms that persist for years. That’s where Functional Medicine offers a different approach.
Asking “Why?”—The Heart of Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine doesn’t just ask “what” is wrong; it continually asks “why”. It’s not about masking symptoms with pills—it’s about understanding how all symptoms are connected and identifying where the body’s systems are out of balance. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Functional Medicine seeks to restore function and harmony across all body systems.
Health Is Not Black and White
Disease doesn’t appear overnight—it develops gradually through multiple stressors that affect the body’s ability to function optimally. Over time, these small imbalances accumulate, leading to symptoms and, eventually, chronic disease.
Think of health as a train on a track. At birth, we’re on the healthy track. Every day, choices and exposures can keep us on that track—or slowly nudge us off. If the body can’t self-correct due to nutrient deficiencies, stress, or food sensitivities, the train drifts further from health until it’s heading in the opposite direction. Functional Medicine helps you redirect your train—guiding you back toward balance and well-being.
The Body’s Innate Ability to Heal
Your body has a natural capacity to heal—it wants to be healthy. Our role is to identify what your body needs more of and remove the obstacles that hinder healing. When those barriers are lifted, the body can perform its healing work effectively.
Restoring health is not hard when you have a personalized plan and a supportive team by your side. Each treatment plan at Shine Functional Health is designed specifically for you, based on a detailed history of your medical and emotional health and advanced diagnostic testing that identifies underlying imbalances.
Our Comprehensive Approach
We use a combination of nutrition, targeted supplementation, lifestyle strategies, and stress management techniques to restore balance across the body’s systems. This approach not only addresses existing symptoms but also builds resilience and helps prevent future illness. As patients begin to feel better, each positive step reinforces the next—creating momentum toward sustainable wellness.
Success Stories
Jennifer V.
“My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Lechner for over 10 years. She takes the time to get to know you and makes common-sense recommendations to help you achieve optimal health. She and her staff are amazing, and we could not be happier with the health care being provided!”
Maria F.
“Dr. Lechner is a wonderful doctor! She listens, takes the time to understand the root cause of problems, and is incredibly knowledgeable. I recommend her to anyone who wants to take charge of their health and well-being. Thank you, Dr. Lechner, for helping me reach my optimal health!”
Mary D.
“She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her specialty. We were impressed with the comprehensive testing she ordered, which gave the insights needed to tailor a plan just for us. Dr. Lechner and her staff are caring, compassionate, and empathetic. We’ve recommended her to our family and friends—thank you for all that you do!”
Start Your Journey with Shine Functional Health
At Shine Functional Health, we believe in restoring balance from the inside out. If you’re ready to move beyond symptom management and discover what true health feels like, connect with Dr. Alison Lechner to begin your personalized healing journey today.