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Empower your health with functional and integrative medicine
Precision Medicine
I utilize a comprehensive range of advanced tests to identify the root causes of your symptoms. This includes functional blood panels, as well as cutting-edge biomarker assessments, such as food sensitivity testing, genetic analysis, microbiome profiling, hormone and neurotransmitter evaluations, and body composition analysis.
Extended 1:1 Appointments and Membership
I believe true healing happens when you have clear expectations and consistent support. That’s why my exclusive membership program is designed to guide and empower you every step of the way, allowing you to focus on your well-being. I am here to partner with you on this transformative journey.
Holistic care
I treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—rather than just focusing on your symptoms or isolated conditions. By addressing the root causes of illness and considering all aspects of your well-being, holistic care fosters long-term healing and prevention. It empowers you to take an active role in your health, promotes balance, and enhances overall quality of life. This comprehensive approach allows for more personalized and effective treatments, leading to sustainable health and greater vitality.
Hi! I’m Dr. Lauren Towle.
I help individuals facing persistent or unclear health challenges or those who are already consider themselves healthy but want to optimize their wellness through a deeply personalized, holistic approach. My focus is on discovering the root cause of dysfunction by evaluating metabolic, hormonal, gut, and women’s health, as well as cutting-edge strategies for longevity.
As a licensed, board-certified physician, I combine over a decade of experience in evidence-based conventional, functional, and integrative medicine to empower you toward optimal wellness and vitality.
Three steps to get started:
One
Discovery Conversation. This introductory call with Dr. Towle is ideal if you have questions about the practice and how it may differ from your previous healthcare experiences. It’s also an opportunity to discuss how your specific health concerns would be addressed within my approach.
Please note, this call is optional and does not include direct medical advice.
Two
Functional Wellness Consultation. Begin your personalized health journey with an extended appointment with Dr. Towle. This comprehensive approach is essential for gaining valuable insights into your health. Reviewing prior blood work allows me to provide tailored recommendations, including lifestyle adjustments and supplement guidance, to optimize your well-being.
Three
Your Membership. This is the space for deep, lasting transformation. Enroll in a 3 or 6-month membership for ongoing sessions with Dr. Towle, offering continuous support as we explore the root causes of your symptoms or illness or optimize your health to new levels. Through advanced testing and a holistic approach, we will work to restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit.
Services
Functional Wellness Consultation
60-90 minutes
Dr. Towle offers a comprehensive approach to health through functional medicine. With this plan, you will undergo an initial consultation reviewing your whole-health. Your consult is aimed at identifying the root cause of illness and disease or identifying your health and anti-aging goals. You will work with Dr. Towle to develop a preliminary testing and treatment plan which may include additional lab testing, lifestyle suggestions, and nutraceutical recommendations.
Prior to your appointment, you will be sent comprehensive health questionnaires for completion to be extensively reviewed prior to your appointment. Dr. Towle may also request any recent lab testing you’ve already undergone.
3 or 6 month membership
This service provides a truly comprehensive wellness roadmap towards your root-cause of illness or health and anti-aging goals. This subscription is for patients who have completed the Functional Wellness Consultation and are looking for a truly transformative functional medicine journey with Dr. Towle at your side.
Expect a deep-dive into your health with a focus on your treatment goals and a clear roadmap towards optimal wellness. You can expect frequent appointments, additional support with between-appointment access to Dr. Towle, as well as discounted nutraceuticals.
Premium Wellness Subscription
Lab testing interpretation education
20-40 minutes
Have you undergone lab testing with another medical professional and would like a second opinion? Empower your health journey with this resource designed to educate and support your wellness. Please reach out to Dr. Towle prior to booking to be certain this consult will work for you.
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Transform your health journey with Dr. Towle’s functional approach. Experience in-depth appointments, compassionate inquiry, and personalized care that addresses your body's unique needs. Please contact Dr. Towle with any questions.
Functional Medicine is
Personalized, modern medicine for peak health and wellness.
Functional medicine doctors spend more time with you. They take a detailed look at your medical history, lifestyle habits, and genetic factors to create a tailored treatment plan using a collaborative approach to healthcare.
The focus is on “root cause”. Unlike traditional medicine which often treats symptoms, functional medicine aims to identify and address the underlying causes of your health problems.
Gain a holistic approach. Functional medicine considers all aspects of your health, including diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, and environmental factors.
Explore Alternative options. Functional medicine doctors may incorporate alternative therapies like supplements, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling alongside conventional treatments.
Manage chronic conditions. If you have a condition that has not responded well to traditional treatments, functional medicine may offer new strategies to manage your condition.
You will gain valuable insights into your overall health and wellness for the following:
Patients with unexplained symptoms or conditions like fatigue, headaches, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, depression, or anxiety can greatly benefit.
Individuals interested in preventative healthcare and optimizing their overall wellness.
People looking for a more collaborative approach to healthcare with a focus on root causes of sub-optimal wellness.
Functional Medicine is waking up every morning feeling energetic, well-rested, with a clear mind, and pain free.
For Professionals:Functional medicine evaluates the emergence and translation of genes in each patient via assessment of epigenetics, nutrigenomics, sociogenomics, environmental exposure, and the microbiome. This is evaluated through an evidence-based lens with a special focus on addressing more nuanced conditions. Dr. Towle's services are an adjunct - not a replacement for - primary care medicine. 
About
Dr. Lauren Towle, MD
Dr. Towle is a classically trained medical physician who utilizes a modern approach to healing and health potential. She views the body as having interconnected systems and, as a partner in her patient’s wellness journey, searches for the root cause of symptoms. Instead of offering “bandaids” for symptoms, she works with her patient’s innate body systems to support healing.
After becoming board certified in emergency medicine and practicing for over a decade, she began searching for ways to empower her patients before illness landed them in the emergency department. Dr. Towle continues to pursue advanced clinical training through the world-renowned Institute for Functional Medicine, IFM.
Born and raised with midwestern values, she was an undergraduate at the University of Illinois where she received a BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition. She attended medical school at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine where she was voted President of the Medical Student Body and awarded the John R. Tobin leadership award for her medical school class. She was also regularly involved in clinical research through the STAR program and has extensive medical research experience. Dr. Towle attended the renowned Presence-Resurrection Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Chicago, Illinois, where she received her residency training.
After residency, Dr. Towle was voted by her physician peers as Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Rising Star Physician award in 2018. She currently serves her community and the greater midwest region as an attending emergency room physician.
One of her many passions is education. To this end, she serves as clinical faculty at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois, where she educates medical students, PA students, podiatry students and podiatry residents, internal medicine residents, and psychiatry residents. She resides in Lake Bluff with her husband, two children, dog, cat, and chickens.
