Fatigue & Tiredness
Struggling with chronic fatigue, low energy, or feeling unwell without clear answers? Our functional medicine program is designed to uncover the root causes of your symptoms—so you can regain energy, clarity, and vitality. We go beyond conventional symptom management to identify underlying issues such as nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, sleep disturbances, and chronic stress. By addressing these foundational imbalances through personalized treatment plans, we help restore your body’s natural balance and promote lasting wellness.
Fatigue & Tiredness
Struggling with chronic fatigue, low energy, or feeling unwell without clear answers? Our functional medicine program is designed to uncover the root causes of your symptoms—so you can regain energy, clarity, and vitality. We go beyond conventional symptom management to identify underlying issues such as nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, sleep disturbances, and chronic stress. By addressing these foundational imbalances through personalized treatment plans, we help restore your body’s natural balance and promote lasting wellness.
What
Is Functional Medicine for Fatigue & Tiredness?
Functional medicine is a personalized, science-based approach to medicine that investigates and addresses the root cause of an issue, in this case, persistent fatigue and tiredness. It’s more than just taking a new vitamin, trying a trendy “healthy” energy drink, or switching medications.
At Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we take your health seriously. We’re committed to helping you uncover why you feel so sluggish by looking closely at potential root causes like nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, poor sleep quality, and stress.
Using a comprehensive blood panel, we assess critical biomarkers including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutrient deficiencies that may be contributing to your fatigue. Our functional medicine approach also includes an in-depth review of your sleep quality, stress response, and lifestyle factors to uncover the root cause of your low energy. This whole-body evaluation allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan that restores energy and supports long-term wellness.
How Does Functional Medicine for Fatigue & Tiredness Work?
Symptoms like fatigue are often signs of a deeper issue. That’s why, at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we take a root-cause approach through our personalized functional medicine treatments. Here’s how they work:
Lifestyle Modifications: Regular movement, nutrient-rich foods, and restorative habits are essential to rebuilding energy levels. We design a personalized plan that may include anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted exercise routines, and stress management strategies tailored to your lifestyle, metabolism, and health history. These foundational shifts support long-term energy production and resilience.
Peptide Therapies: Peptide therapy supports your body’s natural healing and regulatory functions at the cellular level. In functional medicine, peptides can be personalized to address specific root causes of fatigue whether hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, or disrupted sleep cycles. These targeted treatments help restore energy, enhance recovery, and rebalance key biological systems.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): Hormonal imbalances are major causes of fatigue. We evaluate your hormone levels to determine if BHRT may be right for you.
Supplement Recommendations: Comprehensive lab testing helps us identify key vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may be contributing to your fatigue, brain fog, or low mood. Based on your results, we provide evidence-based supplement recommendations—including micronutrients, adaptogens, and mitochondrial support formulas—to help restore balance and optimize energy at the cellular level.
What Are The Benefits Of Functional Medicine for Fatigue & Tiredness?
With our functional medicine approach to treating fatigue, you’ll be zapped with energy instead of feeling zapped of energy.
Comprehensive testing for long-term solutions
Natural and preventative treatment options
Improved physical, emotional, and mental health
Noticeably improved energy levels
The benefits of our root-cause approach speak for themselves. Consider these long-term solutions for better health and vibrancy.
The
Treatment Process
Our consultation process begins with a one-on-one meeting with one of our providers where we dive into detailed questions about your health. If necessary, we’ll draw labs to evaluate key blood markers, giving us a clear picture of your overall health. This allows us to start identifying and targeting the root causes of your fatigue and tiredness.
Once your lab results are in, we’ll have the complete health picture and can begin crafting your personalized treatment plan. This plan may include:
- Lifestyle Modifications: We’ll provide tailored dietary recommendations to address any nutrient deficiencies, along with an exercise regimen that fits your lifestyle and abilities. If needed, we may also suggest high-quality supplements to further support your nutritional needs.
- Treatment Options: If your lab results reveal hormonal or metabolic imbalances, your personalized treatment plan may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), peptide therapy, or a combination of both. These therapies are designed to restore balance at the root level and support optimal energy, mood, and metabolic function. As your body begins to rebalance, you may start noticing shifts in how you feel—sometimes within days, though more complete results often unfold over several weeks to months.
Our care doesn’t stop there. We continue the process with regular follow-ups to ensure you’re responding well to your treatment and lifestyle changes. You are never alone on this journey—our team is available to support you the entire time. If we need to adjust your plan, communication is always open, because our goal is to help you feel like the most vibrant, energized version of yourself.
Common FAQs
Why Should I Choose Functional Medicine To Treat My Feelings Of Fatigue And Tiredness?
Functional medicine focuses on identifying the root cause of health issues like fatigue and tiredness, rather than just masking the symptoms. It takes a personalized, holistic approach to healthcare, looking deeper to address your body’s specific needs. Instead of relying on quick fixes like extra vitamins or trendy energy drinks, functional medicine aims to treat what's actually causing your fatigue.
This approach also encourages a healthier lifestyle by incorporating tailored recommendations such as dietary guidance, customized exercise plans, personalized supplement protocols, and, when appropriate, targeted hormone and peptide therapies.
What Kind Of Testing May Be Involved?
To better understand what’s happening inside your body, we begin with a comprehensive blood draw. This may include hormone panels, nutrient level assessments, thyroid function tests, and markers for stress and inflammation. These results help us build a full picture of your health and guide a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
How Long Does It Take To Notice Results?
It’s a common saying in healthcare, and it still holds true for functional medicine: everyone’s timeline is different. Some may notice improvement within days or weeks, while others may need a few months to experience lasting results. This is especially true when addressing complex hormonal or metabolic imbalances, as it can take time to fine-tune dosages and treatment combinations to find the right balance.
Is Functional Medicine A Safe Treatment Option For Fatigue And Tiredness?
Yes—functional medicine is a safe, evidence-based approach to treating chronic fatigue and low energy. It focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms through personalized care plans that may include nutrition strategies, lifestyle modifications, targeted supplementation, and hormonal support. All therapies are overseen by qualified practitioners and are regularly monitored to ensure safety, effectiveness, and alignment with your unique health needs.
What Do I Do If I Feel Like My Treatment Plan Is Not Working?
Our team is available by phone and can schedule an appointment with one of our providers as soon as possible. From there, we can consider any necessary additional testing and adjust your treatment plan to help you feel your best.
Start
Your Transformation
Fatigue and tiredness are, quite literally, exhausting—and we know you feel it. If you’ve tried all of the supplements and trendy energy drinks and your bank account is begging you to stop visiting the coffee shop, it might be time to dig a little (or a lot) deeper.
Our team of experts is here to help you take control of your health so you can feel refreshed and energized again. Call our office or click below to set up an appointment and start your journey toward your most healthy, vibrant, and energized self.

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