Direct Functional Medicine

08/23/2026

Make a Difference While Taking Care of You ❤️

From September 1–14, book a massage, IV therapy, or infrared sauna session with us, and we’ll donate 10% of our proceeds from these services to the Tim Tebow Foundation to support the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation.

Take some time for yourself while helping make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. 💛

Your wellness can help someone else find hope.

📅 September 1–14
💆 Massage | 💧 IV Therapy | 🔥 Infrared Sauna

08/04/2026

Send the kids back to school and come relax with us! For the month of August get a free 20 minute infrared sauna session with any 1 hour or 1.5 hour massage!

08/02/2026

Are you suffering from pain? Medical massage is a great way to relieve pain and may even be covered by your HSA/FSA. Call 919-568-0004 to schedule.

07/19/2026

Medical massage may be covered by your HSA with a letter of medical necessity. We offer an evaluation and will write a letter for patients when performed for a medical reason.

07/16/2026

We have openings for medical massage appointments. You may be able to use your HSA. We will do an evaluation and write a letter of medical necessity. Please call 919-568-0004 to schedule.

07/08/2026

"Is my fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog just perimenopause?"

Maybe... but probably not.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is assuming that every symptom a woman experiences in her 40s and 50s is "just hormones."

While changing estrogen and progesterone levels can absolutely contribute to fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, mood changes, and joint pain, it is actually uncommon for hormone imbalance to be the ONLY cause.

Many women are told their labs are "normal" or are given hormone replacement therapy, yet they still don't feel like themselves.

Why?

Because symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog can be caused by a complex combination of factors, including:

✅ Thyroid dysfunction (often missed on basic testing)
✅ Iron deficiency or low ferritin
✅ Vitamin B12, folate, magnesium, or vitamin D deficiencies
✅ Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
✅ Chronic inflammation
✅ Autoimmune diseases
✅ Mold toxicity and environmental toxins
✅ Gut dysfunction and leaky gut
✅ Food sensitivities
✅ Poor estrogen metabolism
✅ Chronic infections (EBV, Lyme disease, etc.)
✅ Sleep disorders
✅ Adrenal dysfunction and chronic stress
✅ Genetic methylation and detoxification issues

Hormones don't work in isolation.

Your thyroid affects your hormones.
Your gut affects your hormones.
Inflammation affects your hormones.
Toxins affect your hormones.
Nutrient deficiencies affect your hormones.

This is why a comprehensive functional medicine evaluation often includes a detailed history, advanced hormone assessment, thyroid testing, nutrient evaluation, inflammatory markers, metabolic testing, gut health assessment, and when appropriate, environmental toxin screening.

The goal isn't simply to "replace hormones."

The goal is to identify WHY your body is struggling and address the root causes contributing to your symptoms.

If you've been told your symptoms are simply part of aging or perimenopause and you're still not feeling well, it may be time for a deeper investigation.

At Direct Functional Medicine, we specialize in uncovering the root causes of fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, inflammation, and complex chronic symptoms so you can get back to feeling like yourself again.

📍 Mebane, NC
🌐 DirectFunctionalMed.com
📞 919-568-0499

You deserve answers beyond "it's just perimenopause."

07/08/2026

Medical massage: Appointments available TODAY!!

Introductory JULY Special: $79 for 1 hour massage (regularly $90)

Call 919-568-0004 to schedule!

07/07/2026

Ladies, if you've developed a "frozen shoulder" during perimenopause or menopause, your hormones may be playing a bigger role than you realize.

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) affects women far more often than men and most commonly occurs between ages 40-60—the same years when estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline.

Research has shown that women not using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have a significantly higher risk of developing frozen shoulder. Scientists believe declining hormones can contribute to inflammation, fibrosis (scar tissue formation), and loss of flexibility within the shoulder capsule.

Symptoms may include:
✔ Shoulder pain
✔ Difficulty reaching overhead
✔ Trouble fastening a bra
✔ Pain when sleeping on the affected side
✔ Progressive loss of range of motion

While physical therapy can be helpful, addressing the underlying hormonal changes may be an important piece of the puzzle for many women.

At Direct Functional Medicine, we take a comprehensive approach by evaluating:
• Hormone imbalances
• Thyroid function
• Inflammation
• Metabolic health
• Nutritional deficiencies

And we are excited to offer medical massage therapy with a therapist who specializes in treating frozen shoulder and restoring mobility. Combining hormone optimization with targeted massage therapy can help address both the underlying contributors and the painful symptoms.

You don't have to accept shoulder pain as a normal part of aging.

📍 Direct Functional Medicine
📞 919-568-0499
🌐 directfunctionalmed.com

If you've been struggling with shoulder pain, decreased mobility, or other perimenopause symptoms, we'd love to help.

07/06/2026

"Every Step Shouldn't Hurt"
Medical Massage for Plantar Fasciitis
✔ Reduce Pain
✔ Improve Mobility
✔ Support Healing
✔ Get Back to Doing What You Love 👣**

Call us to schedule your medical massage targeting Plantar Fasciitis 919-568-0004

07/04/2026