Restore balance and reclaim your health from the ground up with Functional Medicine.
Your personalized pathway to wellness that honors your unique journey to vibrant health.
Say GOODBYE to hormonal rollercoasters and gut turmoil
Let's bring back balance and harmony to your body!
Are imbalanced hormones or your gut health
causing problems?
You don't have to live with symptoms like:
Night sweats
Weight gain & belly fat
Constipation, diarrhea or tummy pains
Low libido
Sleep issues
Skin rashes
...the list goes on and on.
Stop settling and start thriving!
Discover the Power of Functional Medicine
It's Time to Find out What's Really Going on!
Hormonal imbalances are often at the center of so many everyday issues and if we look at our gut health, they go hand in hand setting each other off in a frenzy of feeling crappy and overwhelmed. It's time take back control of your health so you can be balanced, energized and happy!
Feeling your best doesn't have to be hard.
You just need the right help.
Your health, your choice
Certified Expert
Personalized Approach
Comprehensive Care
Functional Medicine Focused
Results Driven!
Feeling your best doesn't have to be hard.
You just need the right help.
Your health, your choice
Certified Expert
Personalized Approach
Comprehensive Services
Results Oriented!
When conventional advice leaves you bewildered, exhausted, and uncertain if you'll ever regain your vitality, it's time to delve deeper.
By prioritizing care that addresses the root causes of your health issues, you unlock your potential to heal, flourish, and above all...
Reconnect with the people and passions that mean the most to you! Life is too short to live with hormone chaos or tummy troubles.
When conventional advice leaves you bewildered, exhausted, and uncertain if you'll ever regain your vitality, it's time to delve deeper.
By prioritizing care that addresses the root causes of your health issues, you unlock your potential to heal, flourish, and above all...
Reconnect with the people and passions that mean the most to you!
Our Approach
Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment
We thoroughly assess hormonal levels, gut health, and other related systems to uncover the underlying factors contributing to the imbalances, providing a detailed picture of your unique health landscape.
Step 2: Customized Treatment Plan
Based on the results from the functional tests, a tailored treatment plan is developed to specifically address the identified imbalances.
Step 3: Lifestyle Modifications & Nutrition
A crucial part of healing involves making key lifestyle changes that support overall health and help mitigate the issues identified. This step includes dietary adjustments to promote gut health and hormonal balance, lifestyle modifications such as improving sleep, managing stress, and incorporating regular physical activity are tailored to each person.
Step 4: Ongoing Support & Monitoring
The final step is continual support and monitoring to ensure the treatment remains effective and adjustments are made as needed. The objective is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to maintain balanced health long-term.
Our Approach
Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment
We thoroughly assess hormonal levels, gut health, and other related systems to uncover the underlying factors contributing to the imbalances, providing a detailed picture of your unique health landscape.
Step 2: Customized Treatment Plan
Based on the results from the functional tests, a tailored treatment plan is developed to specifically address the identified imbalances.
Step 3: Lifestyle Modifications & Nutrition
A crucial part of healing involves making key lifestyle changes that support overall health and help mitigate the issues identified. This step includes dietary adjustments to promote gut health and hormonal balance, lifestyle modifications such as improving sleep, managing stress, and incorporating regular physical activity are tailored to each person.
Step 4: Ongoing Support & Monitoring
The final step is continual support and monitoring to ensure the treatment remains effective and adjustments are made as needed. The objective is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to maintain balanced health long-term.
Hi there!
I'm Dr. Dunham
Dr. Eleanor Dunham received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Rutgers College of Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ. She then went on to graduate from Georgetown University School of Medicine on the Health Professions Scholarship in the United State Navy. She worked as a General Medical Officer (GMO) after completing her internship at the San Diego Naval Medical Center. Her duty stations included the USS Emory S Land in Norfolk, VA where she earned the title of Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) and at the Navy medical headquarters known as Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) in Washington DC.
After Dr. Dunham’s time in the military, she completed her Emergency Medicine (EM) residency at the Medical College of Georgia and settled in PA to raise her family of boys which includes 2 sons and a husband. She is board-certified in EM through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Dr. Dunham has worked in EM for 20+ years and became interested in Functional Medicine during the Covid era. Dr. Dunham received her certification in Functional Medicine from the Functional Medicine Academy and has training with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). She continues to learn and grow in this exciting field of medicine while still working occasionally at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center Emergency Department.
Hi there!
I'm Dr. Dunham
Dr. Dunham is a dedicated and experienced practitioner in functional medicine, specializing in personalized treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs.
With a focus on identifying root causes of health issues, Dr. Dunham is committed to restoring well-being and providing compassionate care. Trust in Dr. Dunham for comprehensive health solutions that prioritize your individual journey to optimal wellness.
How it works
Your Path To Healing
Discover
During the discovery phase, we conduct a thorough analysis of your overall health from head to toe, along with specialized laboratory testing. We meticulously explore biochemical patterns and environmental factors to uncover any potential threats to your well-being, leaving no aspect of your health unexamined.
Heal
Through personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, we aim to alleviate symptoms, promote tissue repair, and restore optimal function. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based interventions, including nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle modifications, and targeted therapies, to expedite the healing journey.
Thrive
Being healthy involves resilience and the capacity to cope with life's challenges. The thriving stage of treatment is when you acquire the skills to sustain well-being amidst the demands of family, work, and other life commitments. When you feel internally balanced, you can engage with life more energetically, vibrantly, and compassionately.
How it works
Your Path To Healing
Discover
During the discovery phase, we conduct a thorough analysis of your overall health from head to toe, along with specialized laboratory testing. We meticulously explore biochemical patterns and environmental factors to uncover any potential threats to your well-being, leaving no aspect of your health unexamined.
Heal
Through personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, we aim to alleviate symptoms, promote tissue repair, and restore optimal function. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based interventions, including nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle modifications, and targeted therapies, to expedite the healing journey.
Thrive
Being healthy involves resilience and the capacity to cope with life's challenges. The thriving stage of treatment is when you acquire the skills to sustain well-being amidst the demands of family, work, and other life commitments. When you feel internally balanced, you can engage with life more energetically, vibrantly, and compassionately.
Getting Started is Simple
If you're feeling stretched for time, energy, or finances to invest in your health presently, consider the potential consequences of neglecting it. Prevent the long-term costs of burnout and depletion that poor health may entail.
Getting Started is Simple
If you're feeling stretched for time, energy, or finances to invest in your health presently,
consider the potential consequences of neglecting it. Prevent the long-term costs of
burnout and depletion that poor health may entail.
Book a
Discovery Call
Join Us for
An Assessment & Plan
Look Forward to
Better Health
Book a
Discovery Call
Join Us for
An Assessment & Plan
Look Forward to
Better Health
Patient Experiences
Cara T
Highly recommend! I can safely say I'm nice to be around again, moods aren't swinging every which way and I'm finally back on a good sleep routine. Dr. Dunham is a life saver!
Bethany S
I was getting super worried about dealing with loose stools and stomach pains and what it all might mean. I'm grateful I found Ellements of healtha nd did stool testing. Who knew?
Kayla H
Dr. Dunham has been wonderful. She really listens, dive right down to see what the porblme is and then works with you to fix it. I'm so grateful my neighbor recommended her.
Patient Experiences
Cara T
Highly recommend! I can safely say I'm nice to be around again, moods aren't swinging every which way and I'm finally back on a good sleep routine. Dr. Dunham is a life saver!
Bethany S
I was getting super worried about dealing with loose stools and stomach pains and what it all might mean. I'm grateful I found Ellements of healtha nd did stool testing. Who knew?
Kayla H
Dr. Dunham has been wonderful. She really listens, dive right down to see what the porblme is and then works with you to fix it. I'm so grateful my neighbor recommended her..
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.
How is Functional Medicine Different from Conventional Medicine?
Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.
What Conditions Can Functional Medicine Treat?
Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.
What Can I Expect During a Functional Medicine Consultation?
During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.
What Treatment Modalities Does Functional Medicine Use?
Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.
How Long Does it Take to See Results with Functional Medicine?
The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the treatment plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.