Functional, Metabolic, Integrative and Nutritional Medicine
At Healthyon Institute we understand that each person is unique, so we take the time to give you the attention you need and deserve. We are getting to the root cause of the disease through a detailed and comprehensive look at your health, treating body and mind as a whole, using the most up-to-date evidence-based practices. We believe that longevity and quality of life can be increased through principles of Functional and Metabolic Medicine, and that physiological dysfunctions caused by chronological aging can be alleviated. We offer advanced testing, personalized nutrition and fitness plans, medical-grade supplements and prescription medications when needed, around the clock access to your medical records.
The Benefits :
time spent with your doctor who listens to your concerns
personalized plan to address your health issues
fewer visits to the ER, urgent care centers, specialists
drastic decrease in the amount of prescription drugs
less need for costly, uncomfortable procedures
increased energy
increased vitality
increased happiness
fewer injuries
Irina Tutunikov, DO, FAARM, ABAARM
Physician & Founder of Healthyon Institute
Dr. Tutunikov is focusing on management of complex chronic diseases by utilizing the means of both conventional medicine and alternative therapies. She is always striving to bring evidence based, the most up-to-date research data into her clinical practice to help her patients to be the healthiest they can be. Both health management and health restoration through lifestyle changes are her primary goals for her patients.
Her special interests are nutrigenomics, genetics, women’s health, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both women and men, environmental medicine, nutritional approach to a range of chronic conditions, including infertility, PMDD, PCOS, treatment of obesity, diabetes, acne, thyroid disease, cardio-vascular disease, autoimmunity, GI disturbances, anxiety and depression. She makes use of the latest technology in advanced metabolic testing to determine the root cause of the disease rather than solely prescribing pharmaceutical agents which simply mask symptoms and could potentially cause more harmful side effects. In her armamentarium are osteopathic manipulations, cranial therapy, trigger point injections, dry needling, comprehensive treatment of headaches, detoxification, nutritional supplementation, usage of compounded pharmaceuticals, special diets, sports medicine and special nutrition for dancers and gymnasts.
Dr. Tutunikov is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed Osteopathic Traditional Rotating Internship at Aria Health/PCOM, Philadelphia, followed by residency in Internal Medicine at Presence St. Francis Hospital, affiliate of UIC and fellowship in Metabolic, Nutritional, Functional, Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine and is Board Certified by American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and of the Institute for Functional Medicine.