GrassRoots Functional Medicine

I have had excellent results working with Grass Roots Functional Medicine including decreased inflammation, increased energy, and near elimination of food cravings. My arthritis in my knee is gone. The hyperbaric oxygen tank has aided my healing from sports injuries. blood test before and after working with grassroots show significant health improvements. Everyone at the office seems happy to be working there and they’re interactions with me. Have always been warm, friendly and professional. When I have needed extra support, they have responded properly. You have been vexed by medical issues that don’t seem to get answers I would strongly recommend trying Grass Roots Functional Medicine.

Amy

All of the staff at Grassroots has been amazing. 9 months ago I could barely walk through the door. My health and mental health were rock bottom. Today I’m feeling like a new person. I’ve worked hard and followed all of the recommendations, not always easy! I have more energy, I’ve lost 35lbs, I eat healthily and walk 4-5 miles a day plus engage in other outside activities. I’m amazed at how much my mental health has improved and my outlook has changed from bleak and depressed to positive. I now have tools to use and I’m continuing to make positive changes and improvements both physically and mentally. I will be continuing on with the maintenance plan at the end of the year. Honestly I can’t rate Grassroots high enough for the changes and improvements they’ve helped me to achieve.

Julie

Hi I unfortunately did not have a positive experience with this practice. At the time I was desperately searching for someone to help me heal a Neurological Autoimmune disorder I had been struggling with, and during my 15 minute consult call with Dr Osgood, I was led to believe he had alot of experience helping patients with similar neurological disorders, and that he could really help me. In response, I chose to sign up with his program. What I unfortunately learned, is not only are his fees outrageously expensive ($5k+ for a few office visits over the course of a year, and another $2k+ for testing, at the time) but the care you receive is mediocre at best. I had abnormal results on some of my testing and he couldn’t really provide a feasible answer to many of my questions. When I spoke to their “dietician” I wasn’t given answers to my questions regarding the food allergies I had tested positive for, just a “try it and see what happens” response. The only dietary suggestions that Dr Osgood recommended were diets that were well known to treat neuro disorders such as a Ketogenic diet, and an AIP diet, both of which I had already tried, and I had told him that during our 15 minute consult. In addition to this, it seemed that he just kept randomly prescribing the “latest” treatment from seminars he had attended, none of which worked, and some caused an increase in symptoms. At the end of the year of my work with him, I walked away with higher inflammatory markers than I had when I started and exacerbated symptoms. Following my unsuccessful experience with him and his practice, I did find a great Naturopath and Nutritionist that have been tremendously helpful, and for that I’m thankful. My recommendation is, if you’re struggling with a significant health disorder, look for a true functional medicine practitioner, a naturopathic doctor, or a functional nutritionist with very extensive experience treating the illness you’re struggling with. Unfortunately this clinic isn’t equipped to provide the answers or beneficial treatment you seek.

Shannon

I have struggled with multiple autoimmune diseases since I was a child and have seen many specialists and providers over the last 40 years only making marginal improvements. I had accepted that pain and discomfort was something I had to live with (and I did for many years) until I heard a podcast talking about Functional Medicine. I wondered if maybe this approach would be the ticket to better health. I immediately started researching providers in my area and came across GrassRoots Functional Medicine. I made the call and within a few weeks I was having my first visit with Dr.Osgood. This visit was eye-opening. Dr. Osgood compiled all of the information from my questionnaires and spent over an hour talking with me, getting to know me, understanding my medical history and inquiring about the issues that concerned me most. We made a plan that day...tests and labs were ordered, a visit was scheduled with the Nutritionist and Health Coach and for the first time in my life I felt heard. He wasn't trying to prescribe any medication to help mask my symptoms, he was trying to find out what was causing them. Shortly after my first visit I received a video explaining my test results to watch prior to our next meeting. This video was informative, comprehensive and was a great tool for me to refer to if I had questions or concerns. Dr.Osgood and his team treat you as an individual. If an approach isn't successful he makes adjustments that my body responds better to. There is a holistic approach at GrassRoots. I have learned so much about my diet and how food impacts the inflammation in my body. He understands that with chronic pain and illness also comes stress and anxiety. He and his team are so kind. I have never felt judged for any emotion I have had through this process. The progress I have made in the last 2 years is pretty substantial...imagine if I had started on this journey sooner. I am grateful everyday for this incredible crew of providers for helping to restore my health...both physically and mentally. Take my advice and invest in yourself. Best decision I ever made.

Meredith

Before I came to Grassroots I had a few years struggling with low energy, brain fog, achy joints, allergies, bloating, all of it slowly getting worse and taking its toll. My well-being dwindled, exercise became non-existent, food choices became suspect, but where does one begin when you feel that terrible? Talking with my PCP resulted in "these are common things that happen as we age" and "we have a pill for this or that" - that just doesn't sit well with me. When asked what kind of support for diet and exercise they could offer, all options were outside of medical oversight. A few years ago during covid, I learned about functional medicine and finally decided to take the leap. Currently I am four months in, and I am not the same person who walked into that first appointment. Within the first two weeks of adjusting my diet (with guidance!) the achy joints and post-nasal drip had significantly subsided. The progress continues, I am exercising again (with continued support from the staff) because my body and mind feel good! Did I mention weight loss as a side effect? My labs at Grassroots revealed an underlying Auto-immune condition. Most likely this condition would not have been detected through conventional medical practices and could have led to all sorts of other health issues and prescriptions down the road. Unfortunately, modern medical practices are driven by insurance guidelines, not a Dr's ability to properly investigate and get to the root of the issue. Dr. Osgood prescribed an AIP diet, exercise, and supplements, to support healing. Next up on this journey is food re-introduction and lab work to see how well my body is responding to treatment. I am grateful to the staff at Grassroots who have given me the tools I need to succeed in making lifestyle changes that support my health and wellness. I have received fantastic support and have been blessed with a second wind at a time in my life where I refuse to do nothing short of aging gracefully.

Gina