Functional medicine that
treats to restore, not to cover
Dr. Brian Lum
Dr. Brian Lum is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner (IFMCP) and a licensed and board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic (DC).
His post-graduate training includes diagnosis, preventative medicine, and nutritional medicine as part of the Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internist program (DABCI).
He has received board certification in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
our functional medicine approach
Specialized Testing
Genetics
Qigong
HEaling
We understand the way all systems work together. We look at the whole picture so you get the most comprehensive, personalized care.
nutrition
Background
From a young age, I was aware of how people with chronic illnesses can suffer. My mother was diagnosed with Crohn's disease before I was born and endured excruciating symptoms for 15 years.
The standard conventional medicine approach to Crohn's was as inadequate then as it is now - prescribe steroids to lessen symptoms and wait until the intestines need to be removed surgically.
Scientifically valid, effective supplemental and nutritional therapies were scoffed at by her doctors as not worth pursuing.
The number of patients with chronic illnesses under my care who have successfully gone into symptom-free remission is a constant reminder of how ineffective a one-dimensional approach to patient care can be.
With this experience in treating the most sensitive patients, I have gained insight into treatment methods that efficiently address the underlying causes of a wide range of conditions affecting every age group.
There is always something that can be done.
For over a decade, I have specialized in treating those who have been told that there is no treatment and no alternative but to eventually rely upon pharmaceuticals and get used to chronic disease.
Philosophy
Headlines abound that promise 'Gut-health,' 'The One Supplement To Heal Your Joint Pain' and 'The Diet To Heal Your Autoimmune Disease' - giving the impression that you just have to do or buy one thing to heal.
My new patient appointments are an hour long because it's all important.
Your diet, environment, emotional health, supplements, family history, and patient history since birth - it's all relevant when we are unraveling an illness that, most likely, took decades to create.
The testing and nutritional medicines you receive will be unique to you as a patient.
I do not have a 'one size fits all' treatment plan because you are unique, and as you heal, we will adjust your treatment based on your renewed health goals.
by the numbers
30+
countries
14
years practicing
1000s
of patients treated
Meet the Team
stephanie lum
Stephanie Lum is a Complex Illness Consultant and specializes in Long Covid and persistent symptoms that are unresponsive to treatment.
She is responsible for the design, construction, and content on our website. Stephanie has extensive experience in symptom mitigation and has developed unique treatment protocols for a wide range of complex illnesses.
She is currently getting her master’s in history with a focus on 18th-century medicine, bloodletting practices, and women healers.
MICHAELA PICKETT
Michaela Pickett is our Social Media Coordinator and Marketing Executive. She also works as a Nutritional Consultant for select patients.
Michaela dedicated over 20 years of her life to classical ballet and contemporary dance, gaining extensive experience as a performer, educator, and arts administrator. Following her career in the arts, she went on to pursue higher-level education and certifications in the field of nutrition.
She is thrilled to merge her artistic sensibilities with her passion for nutritional science and whole-person health.
Dr. Lum Recent Postdoctoral Education & Certifications
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Cardiometabolic
The Institute For Functional Medicine - January 2020
Transforming the Assessment, Prevention, and Management of Chronic Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Immune
The Institute For Functional Medicine - February 2020
The Many Faces of Immune Dysregulation and Chronic Inflammation: Chronic Infections, Atopy, and Autoimmune Disorders
Coronavirus: Modern Research from Traditional Chinese Medicine - Michael McCulloch L.Ac MPH PhD - March 2020
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules - Hormone
The Institute For Functional Medicine - July 2020
Re-establishing Hormonal Balance in the
Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, and Gonadal Axis
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules - Bioenergetics
The Institute For Functional Medicine - July 2020
Clinical Solutions for Mitochondrial and Metabolic Dysfunction
Demystifying the Small Universe
Grand Master Chunyi Lin - Spring Forest Qigong - August 2020
The Small Universe Qigong Meditation from the Inside Out
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Gastrointestinal
The Institute For Functional Medicine - October 2020
Restoring Gastrointestinal Equilibrium: Practical Applications for Understanding, Assessing and Treating Gut Dysfunction
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Environmental Health
The Institute For Functional Medicine - October 2020
Addressing the Toxic Effects of the Exposome by Enhancing Biotransformation and Elimination
Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
The Institute For Functional Medicine - November 2020
New Tools For Treating Common Conditions
Intensive Healing Qigong Retreat with Grand Master Chunyi Lin
Spring Forest Qigong - November 2020
Spring Forest Qigong Level 2 - Qigong for Healing Training with Master Gadu Doushin
Spring Forest Qigong - April 2021
Vaccine Intensive Clinical Research Review - Vaccines & Covid
National University of Natural Medicine - May 2021
Master of Qi Spring Forest Qigong Annual Conference
Grand Master Chunyi Lin, Spring Forest Qigong - May 2021
Spring Forest Qigong Level 3 - Qigong for Healing Training with Master Gadu Doushin
Spring Forest Qigong - May 2021
Intensive Healing Conference - Dr. Anthony Cahill
Human Engineering - August 2021
Master of Qi Spring Forest Qigong Annual Conference
Grand Master Chunyi Lin, Spring Forest Qigong - April 2022
Spring Forest Qigong Level 4 Qigong For Healing Retreat with Master Chunyi Lin
Grand Master Chunyi Lin, Spring Forest Qigong - August 2022
Infertility, Prenatal Care, and Maternal Health Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute - November 2022
2023 Annual International Conference
Institute for Functional Medicine - June 2023
Mold Literate Course
Dr. Jill Crista Mold Literate Certification - October 2023
Mold Literate Certified Practitioner
Dr. Jill Crista Mold Literate Certification - October 2023
PANS & PANDAS - An Integrative Approach
Dr. Jill Crista - December 2023
Epigenetics, Epitranscriptomics, and Gene Regulation Course
Dr. Amy Tsurumi, Harvard Extension School - Fall, 2025
Hormones and Their Effect on Weight - Online Conference American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) - January 2026
Estrogen Dominance and its Clinical Implications - Online Conference
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) - January 2026
Projected ABAAHP Board Certification in Anti-Aging Medicine April 2026
Projected Board Certification in Chiropractic Neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) June 2026