Most weight loss programs focus only on calories or quick fixes. At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, our program takes a truly functional medicine approach to weight loss. We proudly serve patients not only in Sacramento but also in Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Natomas, and surrounding areas.

We use advanced, third-party lab testing to uncover hidden issues like hormone imbalances, gut health problems, inflammation, and food sensitivities.

Unlike cookie-cutter diets or shot-based plans, we create a personalized, root-cause solution that works for your unique body. And because we offer telehealth nationwide, you can access the same lab-driven, holistic care whether you’re here in Sacramento, in the greater Northern California region, or anywhere across the U.S.

The best part? Fat loss becomes a natural side effect of getting healthy again—our real goal is restoring your energy, confidence, and long-term health.

Your Discovery Call with Dr. Guthrie is a 15–30 minute phone consultation where we take a thorough health history and discuss your main concerns. The goal is to see if our Functional Medicine approach is the right fit for you.

If Dr. Guthrie believes she can help, she’ll explain your next steps. If not, she’ll guide you toward resources or referrals that can. Either way, you’ll walk away with clarity.

This call is free, and it’s available to anyone—whether you’re here in Sacramento or joining us through telehealth nationwide.

Absolutely. Our Functional Weight Loss and Root-Cause Programs are designed to be safe, sustainable, and effective. Unlike many approaches that rely on medications or quick fixes, we use objective functional testing to uncover what’s really happening in your body—hormones, gut health, inflammation, and nutrient status.

At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth programs nationwide, we focus on restoring your body’s natural balance instead of covering symptoms with chemicals. Every protocol is personalized and closely guided, so you can feel confident knowing your safety and long-term health are always the priority.

Because every patient is unique, costs vary based on your goals and health history. Someone looking to lose 15 pounds will have different needs than someone aiming for 150 pounds. That’s why we don’t use cookie-cutter plans.

At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth weight loss programs nationwide, each care plan is customized using advanced lab testing to uncover the root causes of weight struggles. This ensures your plan—and cost—is tailored specifically to you.

To keep things simple, we start with a FREE Discovery Call. In that 15–30 minute consult, we’ll review your goals, health history, and see if our Functional Weight Loss Program is the right fit. From there, we’ll outline your personalized plan and next steps.

At this time, insurance companies do not cover Functional Medicine weight loss programs. This is true whether you’re here in Sacramento or working with us through our telehealth program nationwide.

That said, our protocols are designed to be affordable, and we’ve never turned anyone away because of finances. We also offer flexible payment options to make care accessible for motivated patients who are ready to invest in their long-term health.

Remember—insurance typically covers medications or quick fixes that only mask symptoms. At Rooted Functional Medicine, we focus on uncovering the root cause and creating lasting results that save you money (and suffering) in the long run.

Rooted Functional Medicine is based in Sacramento, California, and we proudly serve surrounding communities such as Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, and Natomas.

Our clinic is also 100% virtual, which means you can work with us from anywhere in California—or anywhere in the U.S.—through secure telehealth. The beauty of Functional Medicine is that it doesn’t require you to come into an office.

After your initial Discovery Call, we’ll ship advanced lab test kits directly to your home. Together, we’ll create a safe, natural, and highly effective protocol customized to your unique needs—whether you’re local here in the Sacramento region or across the country.

Nope! Our practice is 100% virtual. All of our Discovery Calls are done over the phone, and functional lab test kits are shipped directly to your home.

While Rooted Functional Medicine is based in Sacramento, we also proudly serve nearby communities like Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, and Natomas, along with patients nationwide through telehealth. Whether you’re local or across the U.S., you’ll receive the same personalized care and root-cause approach.

No. At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth programs nationwide, we don’t believe in overwhelming patients with supplements. Instead, we run advanced functional lab testing to see exactly where your body is deficient or depleted.

From there, we create a targeted plan that combines the right supplement recommendations with specific whole-food nutrition strategies to naturally restore balance. The goal isn’t to load you up on pills—it’s to give your body what it actually needs to heal, in the simplest, most effective way possible.

Yes! At Rooted Functional Medicine, based in Sacramento and serving Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Natomas, and beyond, support is at the heart of everything we do. Even though our protocols are 100% virtual, you’ll never feel alone.

We provide ongoing guidance, 24/7 email support, and clear strategies to help you overcome obstacles as they come up. Whether it’s questions about your functional lab results, supplements, or nutrition plan, you’ll have direct access to expert help. And because we offer telehealth nationwide, patients across the U.S. receive the same personalized care and accountability.

Only if you want to. While exercise is healthy and encouraged, it’s not required to be successful in our program. Our Functional Weight Loss Program, based in Sacramento and available nationwide via telehealth, is primarily food- and lab-based. That means we focus on correcting nutrient deficiencies, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and creating a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your body.

If you enjoy moving your body, we’ll support you with safe, sustainable recommendations. But unlike many weight loss programs, we won’t tell you to spend hours in the gym. Instead, fat loss becomes a natural side effect of restoring health at the root cause.

No. Our program doesn’t rely on strict calorie counting or generic diet plans. At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth programs nationwide, we focus on what really matters—balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and identifying foods that work for your unique body through advanced lab testing.

Instead of tracking every bite, we’ll help you create a personalized nutrition plan that restores your metabolism and promotes natural, sustainable fat loss. When your body is functioning the way it was designed to, you don’t need to obsess over calories—healthy weight loss happens as a byproduct of healing.

No. Our Functional Weight Loss Program is designed to be safe, natural, and highly effective—without the use of medications or risky procedures. At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth programs nationwide, we focus on healing the root causes of weight struggles with advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, and targeted supplement support when needed.

Unlike many conventional “medical weight loss” programs that rely on prescriptions or shots, our approach restores your metabolism naturally so you can achieve long-term results without dependency on drugs.

Yes! As part of your Functional Weight Loss Program, Dr. Guthrie will provide you with personalized recipes and eating plan ideas based on your lab results and the protocol she designs for you.

At Rooted Functional Medicine in Sacramento, and through our telehealth programs nationwide, we don’t hand out cookie-cutter diet sheets. Instead, your plan is tailored to your unique biology—so every recipe, food swap, and meal idea supports your healing, balances your metabolism, and makes healthy eating simple and enjoyable.