An online functional medicine practice providing natural and alternative solutions for those with ongoing health concerns with a special interest in gut/children/women's health. A firm believer of balanced living, she advocates healing from within. Having spent the latter part of her medical career pursuing natural and holistic treatment modalities for herself and her clients, she is confident that is the future of medicine. Contact Dr. Sumithra
Managing Director, Thrive Network – Sivabalan S. Shanmuga Sundram
Sivabalan is a qualified pharmacist graduated from Scotland with more than 16 years of experience in the works of retail, marketing and regulatory portfolios within the pharmaceutical industry. He is the Managing Director for Thrive Health Clinic, paving the company focus and direction. Under Thrive Network, Sivabalan also manages Thrive Talent Tank, the sister company to Thrive Health Clinic, which is a talent and branding development company focused on conceptualizing and raising the bar of Malaysian music acts and performance venues. Being an accomplished musician himself with over 25 years of experience, he spearheads Malaysian music acts towards a wider reach. For his achievements he has been honored with several awards. Thrive Health Clinic was set up in early 2015 to meet the increasing demands of a growing conscious population who is seeking more natural, holistic and non-invasive ways to deal with their chronic health issues. Located in the bustling suburb of Sea Park in Petaling Jaya,Selangor; it is within walking distance from the Paramount LRT station. Thrive Health Clinic’s practice is based on Functional Medicine. The doctor works in unison with you to get the source of your health concerns. Therapy recommendation can include lab tests as well as other gentle non-invasive procedures for holistic view of your health and nutritional status. Once the underlying cause of your condition is identified, a comprehensive personalized healing strategy is then mapped out for you. This can include dietary modifications, supplements and other healing modalities which are all natural, safe and non invasive. Many clients have reported significant improvement in their health within just a few weeks. However, since this is a natural approach, timelines vary for each individual
Whether you are simply interested to know more about the state of your health or if you have specific health issues that you would like addressed from its roots, we are here to guide you on your journey. What is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. Functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms- more patient-centred rather than disease-centred. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening and taking down their histories, looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual. How is Functional Medicine Different? Functional medicine involves understanding the origins, prevention, and treatment of complex, chronic disease. Hallmarks of a functional medicine approach include:
Patient-centred care. The focus of functional medicine is on patient-centred care, promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease. By listening to the patient and learning his or her story, the practitioner brings the patient into the discovery process and tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique needs. An integrative, science-based healthcare approach. Functional medicine practitioners look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning. Integrating best medical practices. Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines and/or gentle drugs and/or, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques
