Fort Myers, FL · Physician-Led Functional Medicine
Normal labs. Real symptoms. That gap is where we start.
A physician-led program that finds what's actually driving your fatigue, weight, or hormonal symptoms — starting with lab testing most primary care doctors never order, and continuing as an ongoing protocol Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC designs and manages with you.
Last updated September 2026 · By Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC
Functional medicine in Fort Myers means treating the root cause of your symptoms — not managing each one separately with a prescription.
At Solace, that starts with a real conversation about your history and symptoms, moves into advanced lab testing most primary care doctors don't order, and becomes an ongoing, physician-led protocol Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC personally builds and adjusts with you. It isn't a test you buy once — it's a relationship with a provider who keeps working the problem until you feel like yourself again. Because every case is different, we don't publish flat pricing; call our concierge line and our team will walk you through what your first visit looks like and what it costs.
What's Different
Standard medicine asks: "Is this within reference range?" Functional medicine asks: "Is this optimal for you?" The reference range used by your primary care doctor was built from a population that includes people with subclinical illness. Being "normal" by that standard often means being mildly dysfunctional.
Solace's functional medicine lab approach interprets every marker against optimal ranges — the values associated with vitality, longevity, and feeling your best. A TSH of 4.0 mIU/L is "normal" by conventional medicine. By functional medicine, it's borderline hypothyroid. A vitamin D of 32 ng/mL is "sufficient." Functional medicine wants 60-80. Those gaps explain why so many patients feel "off" while their labs come back "fine."
The Testing Behind the Protocol
You don't pick panels off a list. During your consultation, Dr. Flávio reviews your symptoms and medical history, then selects the lab panel that actually applies to your case. Below are some of the panels available, and what each one is built to catch.
Sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S), thyroid (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies), cortisol rhythm, prolactin, sex hormone binding globulin. Foundation panel for hormone optimization, perimenopause, andropause, low libido, and unexplained fatigue.
Fasting insulin, glucose, A1C, advanced lipids (LDL particle number, ApoB, Lp(a)), homocysteine, hs-CRP, ferritin, liver enzymes. Reveals insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic dysfunction years before standard cholesterol panels flag a problem.
The gold standard in gut testing. PCR-based stool analysis for pathogens, opportunistic bacteria, dysbiosis, candida, parasites, H. pylori, secretory IgA, beta-glucuronidase, and intestinal health markers. Often the missing piece behind brain fog, bloating, autoimmune conditions, and stubborn skin issues.
hs-CRP, ESR, ANA, homocysteine, fibrinogen, IgG/IgM/IgA autoantibodies, anti-thyroid antibodies. Targets the chronic low-grade inflammation that drives aging, joint pain, autoimmune flare-ups, and "I'm tired all the time" syndrome.
Intracellular measurement of vitamins (A, B complex, C, D, E, K), minerals (magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper), antioxidants (glutathione, CoQ10), amino acids, fatty acid balance, and oxidative stress markers. The most accurate nutrient testing available.
The recommended starting point for patients with complex, multi-system symptoms — chronic fatigue, unexplained weight changes, and hormonal disruption all at once — or anyone serious about longevity optimization from day one. Includes an extended 90-minute results review with Dr. Flávio.
The Process
You meet with Dr. Flávio in person or via secure telehealth. He reviews your full health history, current symptoms, medications, family history, and goals. Together you select the lab panels most relevant to your case.
Blood draw at our Fort Myers location, or at-home collection kits for stool/saliva panels. We use a phlebotomist trained in functional medicine collection protocols (fasting status, timing, transport requirements).
Samples go to specialty labs — Genova Diagnostics, Diagnostic Solutions, Quest Functional, ZRT. These labs run tests not available through standard hospital labs.
Dr. Flávio personally walks you through every marker, what it means, what's optimal vs. what's normal, and how it connects to your symptoms. You leave with a written summary and a clear protocol.
Targeted supplement recommendations (only what your labs show you need — no kitchen-sink protocols), nutrition and lifestyle modifications, and a retest schedule (typically 3-6 months) to track progress.
Most patients retest 1-2 markers every 3 months and the full panel annually. Your protocol evolves as your biology improves.
Frequently Asked
What Comes Next
Once your panel results are back, Dr. Flávio designs the protocol that follows from them. Two paths are common: individualized hormone therapy when your hormone panel shows imbalance, and IV nutrient therapy when your micronutrient panel shows deficiencies your body needs replenished faster than oral supplements allow. Not sure how to evaluate a provider in the first place? See our guide: How to Choose a Functional Medicine Provider in Fort Myers.
Conveniently located at 12545 New Brittany Blvd — just off US-41 / Tamiami Trail and Six Mile Cypress Pkwy — Fort Myers, FL 33907, Solace Wellness Aesthetics is your local Med Clinic + Medspa serving all of Southwest Florida. We see clients from McGregor Boulevard (33919), Gulf Harbour, Colonial Blvd, Daniels Pkwy (33912), Gateway (33913), Summerlin Rd, Iona, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Naples. Whether you're searching for Botox, fillers, functional medicine labs, hormone therapy, or IV therapy near you in SWFL — we're minutes away.
Book an initial functional medicine consultation with Dr. Flávio. Comprehensive review of your history, symptoms, and goals — then we design your testing plan together.