Functional & Lifestyle Medicine

Healing Starts from the Inside Out

Chronic foot and ankle problems are often more than just isolated pain. They can be signs of something deeper, like ongoing inflammation, fatigue, or slow healing that affects your whole body. At Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center in Scarborough, Maine, Dr. Michele Kurlanski takes a whole-person approach through functional and lifestyle medicine. We look beyond the surface to understand how your habits, nutrition, stress levels, and other factors may be impacting your feet and overall well-being. Using clinical experience and proven lifestyle strategies, we help you make real changes that support healing and long-term wellness. This is care that invites you to take an active role in your recovery and feel better in more ways than one. Your health is connected. Let’s improve it together.

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What is Functional Lifestyle Medicine?

Functional and lifestyle medicine focuses on treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. It emphasizes the connections between nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and chronic conditions. This approach is especially helpful for patients with recurring foot pain, systemic inflammation, or slow healing, and those seeking preventive care or support for overall vitality.

Symptoms Addressed Through Functional & Lifestyle Medicine

  • Chronic foot or joint pain unresponsive to standard care
  • Fatigue or poor energy levels
  • Slow wound healing or frequent infections
  • Inflammation, swelling, or stiffness
  • Symptoms linked to diabetes, autoimmune issues, or hormonal imbalance
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How We Use Function & Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. Kurlanski begins with a comprehensive health assessment, including a deep dive into your medical history, daily habits, diet, stress levels, and physical activity. Based on your unique needs, we may recommend nutritional guidance, supplement support, stress reduction techniques, movement therapies, and sustainable lifestyle changes that promote healing from the inside out. This integrative care model supports both foot health and full-body resilience.