Functional Medicine Program


Functional Medicine at Care Wellness Center in Margate, Florida

YOU’VE BEEN TOLD EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL.

But That Doesn’t Explain How You Feel.

Maybe your bloodwork came back “within range.” Maybe you’ve been told to improve your diet, exercise more, reduce your stress, or simply give it time.

But you’re still dealing with persistent fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog or mood changes, hormone imbalances, stubborn weight changes, or simply the feeling that something isn’t right.

And despite being told that everything looks normal, you still don’t feel like yourself.

At Care Wellness Center, our Functional Medicine Program takes a deeper, more personalized look at your health, your history, and the patterns behind your symptoms.

Sometimes the answer isn’t another quick fix. Sometimes we need to ask better questions.

LOOK DEEPER. FIND THE WHY.

Schedule Your FREE 30-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation Today
by calling
954-586-8088
or
Schedule Online.

Or, complete the short form below to request your FREE 30-minute Functional Medicine Consultation.
A member of our team will contact you to discuss your concerns and help determine whether our approach may be appropriate for you.

When “Normal” Still Doesn’t Feel Normal

One of the most frustrating experiences in healthcare is knowing that something has changed in your body, yet repeatedly being told that everything appears normal.

You may have seen multiple practitioners. You may have changed your diet. You may already exercise, take supplements, prioritize sleep, or work hard to manage your stress.

And yet you still don’t feel like yourself.

That doesn’t necessarily mean something seriously wrong has been missed. But it may mean there are questions that haven’t been explored yet.

Functional medicine allows us to look at your health from a broader perspective, examining how digestion, nutrition, metabolism, hormones, inflammation, lifestyle, genetics, and other systems may interact.

The goal isn’t simply to chase another symptom. The goal is to better understand the person experiencing the symptoms.

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?

Persistent Fatigue
You wake up tired, experience afternoon crashes, or feel that your energy simply isn’t what it used to be.

Digestive Issues
Bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, food reactions, or digestive discomfort seem to have become your “new normal.”

Brain Fog & Mood Changes
Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, irritability, anxiousness, or changes in mood seem to occur without an obvious explanation.

Hormone Imbalances
Changes in your menstrual cycle, PMS, perimenopausal symptoms, libido, sleep, energy, or other hormone-related concerns are affecting your quality of life.

Stubborn Weight Changes
You’re eating better and trying to stay active, yet losing weight has become increasingly difficult, or your weight seems to fluctuate without a clear explanation.

Your Symptoms May Be Telling a Larger Story.

Schedule Your FREE 30-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation Today
by calling
954-586-8088
or
Schedule Online.

Instead of Asking Only “What Do You Have?” We Also Ask “Why Might This Be Happening?”

Conventional laboratory testing can be extremely valuable and is an important part of healthcare. But sometimes standard testing alone does not provide the complete picture behind persistent symptoms.

Our functional medicine approach looks for patterns, relationships, and potential contributing factors that may help us better understand your health.

Depending upon your history and symptoms, we may explore areas such as:

Gut and microbiome health, digestive function, nutritional status, metabolic health, inflammation, hormone balance, detoxification pathways, food reactions, lifestyle factors, and genetic influences.

Not everyone needs every test.

Testing should be guided by your history, symptoms, and individual needs.

The Root Cause Framework

We Don’t Just Chase Symptoms. We Look for Connections.

1. LISTEN
We begin with your story. Your symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep, medications, supplements, and previous testing help us understand the bigger picture.

2. INVESTIGATE
When appropriate, advanced functional testing can help us explore areas that may not have been fully evaluated.

3. CONNECT
Instead of viewing each symptom in isolation, we look for relationships between different systems of the body.

4. PERSONALIZE
Your findings help guide an individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategy based upon your needs.

5. REASSESS
Health is dynamic. Your plan can evolve as your symptoms, laboratory findings, and overall health change.

We Look Deeper and Find the Why, Together

Why Choose Care Wellness Center?

Personalized Care. Ongoing Support. Affordable Programs.

At Care Wellness Center, we believe that testing alone is not enough.
Our goal is to help you understand your results and provide practical recommendations that support your wellness goals throughout your program.
We create personalized strategies tailored to each individual’s unique needs while working to keep testing and wellness programs accessible and reasonably priced.

What Makes Our Program Different?

✓ Nearly 20 Years of Clinical Experience

✓ Advanced Degrees in Clinical Psychology, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Integrative Wellness

✓ Advanced Functional Wellness Testing Options

✓ Personalized Wellness Strategies

✓ Affordable Testing Programs

✓ Ongoing Practitioner Support

✓ Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance

✓ Root Cause-Informed Wellness Approach

✓ Education & Accountability Throughout the Process

Our Process

Step 1

Schedule Your FREE Consultation
Call 954-586-8088 or schedule online.

Step 2

Discuss Your Health Goals
We begin by learning about your symptoms, concerns, health history, and what you hope to accomplish.

Step 3

Determine Whether Functional Testing May Be Appropriate
Testing recommendations are based on your individual symptoms, history, and goals.

Step 4

Receive Personalized Recommendations
Your recommendations are based on your testing, health history, symptoms, and individual needs.

Step 5

Implement a Customized Wellness Strategy
We create practical nutrition, lifestyle, supplement, and wellness recommendations designed around you.

Step 6

Monitor Progress and Adjust as Needed
Your wellness strategy can evolve as your symptoms, goals, and health change.

Meet Robert J. Herbst


Robert Herbst, AP, DOM at Care Wellness Center

My passion for Functional Medicine and natural healthcare began with my own health journey.

Years ago, I struggled with anxiety, allergies, asthma, fatigue, food sensitivities, and other chronic health challenges. Like many people, I searched for answers.

Over time, I realized that improving my health required looking beyond symptoms alone and beginning to understand the bigger picture.

That experience inspired me to dedicate my life to studying both the mind and body. Today, I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, and have spent nearly two decades studying and applying integrative and functional approaches to help patients better understand the factors that may influence their health and well-being.

Through Functional Medicine, advanced wellness testing, nutrition, lifestyle guidance, acupuncture, and natural therapies, my goal is to help patients gain clarity, identify potential imbalances, and create a personalized roadmap toward better health.

I understand what it feels like to search for answers because I’ve been there myself.

Today, it is my privilege to help others navigate their wellness journey with the guidance, support, education, and compassion that helped transform my own life.

Advanced Wellness Testing Options

We Don’t Believe in Testing Everything. We Believe in Testing Intelligently.

Depending on your goals, symptoms, health history, and individual needs, recommendations may include:

GI Health Panel
Evaluates digestion, gut inflammation, microbiome balance, and intestinal health.

Liver Detoxification Assessment
Explores how effectively your body processes and eliminates certain compounds through key detoxification pathways.

Food Sensitivity Testing
Identifies potential immune responses to foods that may be contributing to symptoms.

Genetic Testing
Provides insight into genetic variations that may influence nutrition, metabolism, methylation, and detoxification.

Hormone Testing
Evaluates hormone patterns that may influence energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, and reproductive health.

Nutrient Status Evaluation
Identifies potential nutrient insufficiencies and imbalances that may affect cellular function and overall wellness.

Metabolic Wellness Testing
Examines metabolic patterns related to energy production, oxidative stress, nutrient utilization, and cellular health.

Customized Wellness Panels
Allows us to investigate specific areas of concern based on your symptoms, history, and individual health goals.

Testing With a Purpose


All recommendations are personalized and based on your unique health history, symptoms, goals, and circumstances.
We don’t test simply to collect more information. We test when the results may help us better understand your health and guide your next steps.

What Patients Appreciate Most

• Personalized Attention

• Clear Explanations of Results

• Practical Recommendations

• Ongoing Support Throughout Personalized Wellness Plans

• Affordable Programs

• Comprehensive Wellness Perspective

YOU KNOW YOUR BODY.

If You Don’t Feel Like Yourself, It’s Reasonable to Keep Asking Questions.

Maybe you’ve already been told that everything looks normal.

Maybe you’ve already tried changing your diet.

Maybe you’ve already bought the supplements.

Maybe you’ve already been told to reduce your stress, exercise more, or simply live with how you feel.

But you’re still looking for answers.

You don’t need another generic wellness plan.

You need someone willing to listen to your story, look at the bigger picture, and help you determine what your next step should be.

Ready to Look Deeper?

Your First Step Is a Conversation.

During your FREE 30-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation, we’ll discuss your primary health concerns, what you’ve already tried, your health goals, and whether our functional medicine approach may be appropriate for you.

You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn what potential next steps could look like.

No two people are exactly alike, and neither should their path toward better health be.

YOU’VE BEEN TOLD EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL.

Now Let’s Look Deeper.

Take advantage of your FREE 30-minute Functional Medicine Consultation.
Call 954-586-8088 today or
Schedule Online.

Robert Herbst, AP, DOM, Dipl. AHM
Care Wellness Center
Margate, Florida

Serving Margate, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding communities.