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⸺ Look Beyond the Individual Symptom

Functional Medicine in Rochester, MN

Functional medicine considers how nutrition, lifestyle, health history, and different body systems may influence one another.

Dr. Mike takes time to listen, look for patterns, and help you better understand the bigger picture.

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⸺ When Your Symptoms Feel Connected

You may be looking for a different approach if:

  • You have tried several providers or solutions

  • Improvement has been temporary or incomplete

  • Each symptom has been addressed separately

  • You want to understand possible contributing factors

  • You prefer natural support when appropriate

Functional medicine may be helpful for people experiencing fatigue, brain fog, digestive concerns, poor sleep, inflammation, stubborn weight, or several concerns at once.


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⸺ What Functional Medicine Means Here

More Than Replacing a Prescription With a Supplement

Root-cause functional medicine is about asking better questions.

Dr. Mike considers your full story, including your symptoms, nutrition, lifestyle, health history, and goals. Rather than following a standard plan, he uses what he learns to create personalized recommendations and determine whether additional testing or another type of care may be appropriate.

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⸺Dr. Mike’s Process

A Thoughtful, Personalized Approach

1. Define Your Goals

Your care begins with what you want to understand, improve, or return to doing.

2. Look at the Full Picture

Dr. Mike listens to your health history and considers how your concerns may be connected.

3. Gather Helpful Information

Appropriate examinations, testing, and Applied Kinesiology may be used to gather more information.

4. Create Your Plan

You may receive individualized functional nutrition, lifestyle, and natural-support recommendations.

5. Track Your Progress

Your plan may be adjusted as Dr. Mike learns more about how your body responds.

If another healthcare professional would be better suited to your needs, Dr. Mike will help point you in the right direction.

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⸺Areas of Focus

What Can Functional Medicine Support?

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Digestive Health

Bloating, food-related discomfort, irregular digestion, and other ongoing gut concerns.

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Energy and Cognitive Health

Fatigue, brain fog, memory, concentration, poor sleep, and feeling unlike yourself.

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Inflammation and Discomfort

Recurring discomfort, widespread pain, inflammation, and difficulty recovering.

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Metabolic Health

Stubborn weight, unexplained changes, low energy, cravings, and limited progress with typical plans.

  • No. Winkels Chiropractic & Functional Medicine Center is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance.

  • Testing may be recommended when it could provide useful information, but it is not automatically required for every patient. In some situations, Dr. Mike may recommend urine or blood testing to better understand how different systems in your body are functioning and identify patterns that may help guide your personalized care plan.

  • Not necessarily. Recommendations are personalized and may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, natural support, or referrals to another healthcare professional.

  • No. Functional medicine can complement conventional care, but it does not replace emergency care, necessary medical treatment, or advice from your physician.

  • Every person and situation is different. Dr. Mike will discuss your goals, recommended next steps, and expected follow-up as your plan develops.


  • You can learn more about functional medicine and how it takes a whole-person approach in this Functional Medicine article from Heal.me.

    I also often use Applied Kinesiology as part of my evaluation process. You can learn more about Applied Kinesiology here.

Functional Medicine FAQs

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⸺ Patient experiencE

  • “Mike’s probably not the first person you’ll seek out for pain issues, but he’ll likely be the last. Hmm, that sounds pretty final! What I mean is that he’ll fix your pain issues, with great follow-up care to help make sure they don’t return. He’s not your average chiropractor. Mike truly cares!”

    -Kirby

  • “I have more energy and sleep better. My overall physical functioning is much more resilient to physical work. I appreciate his consistent, high-quality approach and attention to detail. It’s clear he really cares about your health and knows his craft. I function best seeing Dr. Mike on a regular basis.”

    -Andrea

  • “I have never had a provider listen to me so well. I came in with a recurring stress fracture. I wanted to understand what was causing the stress fracture to return and how I could prevent it from happening again. He treated me from a nutritional, functional medicine, and chiropractic perspective. I am very happy with the progress I have made.”

    -Izzy

  • “Dr. Winkels helped both my husband and son. After years of searching for answers, he identified issues affecting my husband and created a plan to support his healing. After working with Dr. Winkels, my son also stopped waking from naps inconsolable and became much more comfortable with sensory experiences.”

    -Laurel

  • "What I appreciate most about Dr. Mike is that he doesn't just chase symptoms—he looks at the whole picture. When I came to him with hip pain that limited my ability to lift and stay active, he developed a thoughtful plan that actually worked. Over time my pain decreased, my movement improved, and I returned to the level of weightlifting I enjoy. "

    -Kayla

  • "Dr. Mike is absolutely amazing! For 25 years, I suffered from severe migraines and went to countless healthcare providers who just threw different medications at the problem. If one pill didn't work, they just had me try another, never actually fixing anything. Dr. Mike’s care is truly top-notch. Instead of masking the symptoms, he actually got to the root of the problem and addressed it."

    -Jamee

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⸺ What to Expect

Start With a
Complimentary Consultation

Your first step is a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Dr. Mike. You can briefly share your concerns and goals, learn more about his approach, and determine whether Winkels may be the right fit.

If you decide to move forward, you will complete your intake forms before your first appointment. Dr. Mike will review your history, discuss your concerns, and determine whether examinations or testing may be helpful.


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You don’t have to figure it out alone

Let’s Look at the Bigger Picture

You do not have to sort through every symptom alone. Start with a conversation about what you have been experiencing and what you hope to improve.

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