Functional versus Traditional Medicine with Dr Sean McCloy The Pain Changer® Podcast

In Episode 4, Disease is for Profit, I briefly touched on a functional medicine doctor versus a traditional doctor. I didn’t mention how they differ though, or when you may want to seek out a functional medicine doctor or a traditional doctor.

Meet today’s guest, Dr Sean McCloy, a functional medicine doctor and the Medical Director for Integrative Health Center of Maine.

On today’s episode, you will learn:
The difference between functional and traditional medicineWhen pharmaceuticals are the better option than a natural remedy and vice versaThe link between the subconscious mind and chronic illness/painHow and why functional medicine can help those with chronic conditions 
About Dr. Sean McCloy:
Sean McCloy, MD, MPH, MA, CCT, D-ABFM, D-ABIHM is the Medical Director of
Integrative Health Center of Maine. He received his Medical Degree from New York
Medical College. He completed his Family Medicine residency training at Maine
Medical Center in Portland. He is a board-certified Diplomate in both Family Medicine
and Integrative Holistic Medicine. He received his Master of Public Health (specializing
in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention) from Boston University School of Public
Health and his Masters of Arts in Medical Sciences from Boston University School of
Medicine. He is certified in Chelation Therapy from the American College for
Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). He has served on the Education Committee of the
International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).
Besides offering Holistic Family Medicine, Dr. McCloy specializes in Intravenous
Vitamins Therapies, Heavy Metal Detoxification, Functional and Nutritional Medicine,
and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement. He also uses Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine in his treatment approaches. He sees all ages of patients, from newborns to
geriatrics. By restoring balance to his patients he let their bodies, minds, and spirits heal.
Instead of using pharmaceutical medications to cover up symptoms, Dr. McCloy hunts
for the root causes of an illness and tries to correct those using natural treatments.
In addition to enjoying his work, Dr. McCloy loves going on outdoor adventures with his
family, preparing gourmet vegetarian feasts, making music with his friends, playing
ultimate frisbee and squash, furniture building, and exploring beautiful Maine.

To find Dr. McCloy:
maineintegrative.com
207-699-3830



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Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.