In the busy town of Philadelphia, a revolution in healthcare is growing in the form of Functional Medicine where health is the only thing that matters. It is a holistic approach that prioritizes its patients’ overall well-being. 

Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine at Meeting Point Health transcends not only conventional treatment but also goes a step beyond modern functional medicine by concentrating on addressing the root causes of health problems with advanced cutting edge therapies and procedures. 

Therapies like ozone therapy, peptide therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and IV therapy. While we focus on wellness, our functional medicine department specializes in conditions such as Lyme disease, mold illness, gut dysfunction, and autoimmunity that might harm a patient’s health. With this patient-centered, holistic medical approach, the providers begin by listening to the patient to gather their medical history and identify the biological, behavioral, psychological, and environmental factors that have influenced their health history. 

Visionaries of Philadelphia’s Functional Medicine revolution:

Functional Medicine at Meeting Point Health includes a team of prominent Functional Medicine providers in the City of Brotherly Love, leading the way in this healthcare revolution that started years ago.

Dr. Stephen Matta:

Dr. Stephen Matta, DO, MBA, CAQSM, a skilled physician and diagnostician, is a pioneer in Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine m in Philadelphia. He uses a unique and proprietary method that combines cellular medicine, functional movement, osteopathic medicine, ultrasound imaging, conventional orthopedic medicine, and eastern channel theory to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders. He has an unsurpassed capacity for diagnosis.

Mary Anne Matta: 

Mary Anne Matta, MS, MA, LAC, is a renowned clinician focusing on Functional Medicine that combines Eastern traditional medicine with contemporary biomedicine. She specializes in several holistic techniques, including acupuncture, peptide therapy, ozone therapy, herbal medicine, aesthetics and IV vitamin therapy.

Shannon Carroll: 

Shannon Carroll, BSN, RN is the lead registered nurse and health coach at Meeting Point Health. She is educated at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and an expert in positive psychology and behavior modification, Functional Medicine, and health coaching and specializes in overseeing the IV treatment program.

Functional Medicine and Fundamental Therapies:  

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT):

BHRT aims to treat symptoms related to low thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone hormone levels in both men and women and any conditions in which our natural hormone production is low. It does this by balancing hormones in the body using hormones structurally identical to those naturally produced by the body. 

Insomnia, PCOS, Menopause, Estrogen Dominance, Irregular Menstruation, Low Testosterone, Menstrual abnormalities, Mood Changes, and other severe disorders of everyday living are all treated. It includes prescribing hormones that are specifically suited to a patient’s hormonal imbalances. BHRT can enhance overall well-being. The advantages of BHRT vary from person to person, and the hormone replacement process may last many months to a lifetime.  

IV (Intravenous) Therapy:

IV treatment bypasses the digestive system and provides vital nutrients, vitamins, and minerals straight into the circulation via an IV drip. One of the most efficient and quick ways to get 100% bioavailable nutrients, cancer-fighting antioxidants, oxygen, growth factors, fluids, hydration, nourishment, pharmaceuticals, and so much more into your system is by administering these treatments directly into the circulatory system.

Since these are 100% bioavailable, patients receive ALL nutrients administered during IV nutrition infusions. This is especially important if you have a chronic infection or toxicity, poor digestion, and malabsorption issues.

Some of the highlighted benefits of IV therapy are:

• Detoxification, Anti-Aging, and Mental Clarity
• Expel pathogens and toxins like Lyme and mold
• Reduce plaque in the arteries
• Reduction in pain conditions such as arthritis and migraine
• Treatment for chronic viral infections
• Recovery from addiction and reduction of inflammation
• Chelation from toxic heavy metals
• Increased energy, fat burning, and metabolism boost
• Resetting the central nervous system and reducing stress
• Improved gut health and strengthened immune system
• Better athletic performance and Healthy, glowing skin
• Faster recovery time from injuries and wounds 

Peptide Therapy:

Peptide therapy involves administering specific peptides to treat various illnesses, including weight loss, pain relief, cognitive function improvement, and chronic diseases. It happens because cell-stimulating properties and the small size of peptides allow them to work in direct ways on various parts of the body. 

According to the patient’s demands and health issues and the necessary peptide, a variety of peptides like Semaglutide, FOX-O4, Epitalon, LL-37, etc. are available. Peptide therapies can be administered intravenously (IV), nasally (Nasal Spray), topically (Subcutaneous Injections), or inhaled (Nebulizer). IVs and injections are preferred because peptides are too large to absorb through the intestine walls after oral ingestion properly. They can boost the immune system, assist in tissue healing, and more. 

Peptide treatment has several advantages, including better sleep, anti-aging effects, increased joint health, hair development, and other significant benefits:

• Pain relief: Peptide therapy provides a safe alternative to addictive opioid medications for the treatment of chronic pain
• Soft Tissue Hyper Healing: Healing peptides that have regenerative and repair capabilities, as well as enhanced angiogenesis brought on by peptide treatment, help with soft tissue repair
• Weight reduction: Once-weekly injections of GLP-1 agonist drugs, such as semaglutide, enhance insulin sensitivity, boost satiety, and slow stomach emptying, all of which influence weight reduction
• Cognitive performance and mood stabilization: Improving cell signaling inside the body, including brain cells, by promoting the development and regeneration of nervous system cells enhances the flexibility of the brain and general cognitive performance

Ozone Therapy:

Ozone therapy is a medical procedure that stimulates the body’s healing processes by using ozone, a potent oxidant. It strengthens the immune system, eliminates infections, decreases the risk of cardiac issues, and improves the effects of chemotherapy. When contaminants are paired with trauma, stress, and hereditary variances, our immune cells must meet the pathogenic and toxic burden. Our immune cells degrade and age earlier than they should as a result. Autohemotherapy, UV Blood Irradiation (UBI), High Dose UVO3, Insufflation, Ozonated Water/Oil, and Ozone Injections are some methods ozone may be administered to the body.

The Benefits of Ozone Therapy:

• Degrades the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and parasites, preventing the reproduction of these organisms. 
• Generates organic peroxides that reduce oxidative stress in a regulated manner. This encourages the immune system to eliminate waste, which lowers inflammation and enhances circulation
• Production of antioxidants including glutathione increases
• Mitochondrial DNA is protected from damage
• Increased red blood cell glycolysis rate, which allows more oxygenation to tissues
• Promotes the synthesis of many enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase, which function as free radical scavengers and cell membrane defenders
• Increases production of prostacyclin, a vasodilator, thereby increasing blood circulation
• Stabilizes lysosomes (digestive organelles in the cell that clean up dead cells)
• Reacts with nitric oxide to form peroxynitrite, a potent oxidant necessary for killing pathogens and cancerous cells
• Induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in tumor cells
• TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor) is released and activated
• The creation of NAD, which is required for detoxification and the production of ATP (cell energy), is stimulated and the Krebs cycle (metabolism) is improved

Dr. Stephen Matta and Mary Anne Matta founded Meeting Point Health in Philadelphia. It contributes to finding an alternative to conventional medicine. Functional Medicine is giving birth to a new era of healthcare in Philadelphia, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being by addressing the root causes of health issues. Through therapies like BHRT, IV therapy, peptide therapy, and ozone therapy, these visionary practitioners are helping individuals achieve better health and a higher quality of life. Thanks to the power of Functional Medicine, it has paved the road to wellness in Philadelphia with personalized care and innovative approaches.