01 ──── Boise, Idaho · Since 2011
functional medicine in Boise.
Straightforward, effective, personalized care from a highly qualified local expert.
If you're searching for a functional medicine doctor in Boise, here's what makes Red Mountain different, and how we actually deliver care.
Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Rostenberg, DC, DIBAK · Last reviewed
What makes our care different
Four reasons patients choose Red Mountain for functional medicine in Boise.
Three disciplines, one visit.
Chiropractic, applied kinesiology, and functional medicine, all delivered by the same doctor in the same appointment. No clinic in Boise integrates these three the way we do.
Methylation and genetics expertise.
Dr. Rostenberg wrote Your Genius Body and teaches MTHFR / methylation work to other practitioners around the world. Genetic and epigenetic insight is built into every plan when it matters.
Selective testing. On-site pharmacy.
We don't run thousands of dollars of labs before you get a treatment plan. We test what your case actually calls for, and the supplements you need are dispensed in our office.
No contracts. No gimmicks.
Direct-pay, transparent pricing. You pay for the visit. No subscription packages, no high-pressure sales plans, no quotas. Just healthcare, practiced honestly.
These disciplines aren't add-ons — they're woven into every visit. Read more about how we use applied kinesiology in Boise and methylation & genetics testing as part of functional medicine care.
The basics
What functional medicine actually is.
Conventional medicine is largely built around disease management: drugs and procedures to suppress symptoms once they show up, with reimbursement rules shaping what gets done.
Functional medicine is a different way of practicing. The goal is to understand why a body is doing what it's doing, address the underlying cause, and let symptoms resolve as the system rebalances. It treats the person, not the chart code.
At its core, functional medicine is a fundamental respect for the intelligence of the human body. Your body, as Dr. Rostenberg likes to say, is genius.
How we work
How we deliver functional medicine in Boise.
A lot of clinics use the words "functional medicine." Far fewer are equipped to deliver it well. Here's how care actually unfolds at Red Mountain:
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We listen first.
Your initial visit is a careful, in-depth review of your full health story: symptoms, timeline, prior testing, family history, environment, lifestyle. No paperwork sessions. We take the time to understand the picture.
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Then we examine.
Structural, neurological, and applied kinesiology assessment when appropriate. This is the kind of hands-on evaluation that generic lab testing can miss, and it is where Dr. Rostenberg's chiropractic and AK training change the depth of what we can see.
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We test selectively.
If lab work is warranted, we order the specific panels your case calls for: functional, methylation or genetic, GI, hormone, environmental, autoimmune. See our laboratory testing page for what we commonly use.
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First things first. Then deeper.
Most patients walk out of the first visit with a clear, written plan in hand. We address what's clearly out of balance right away (calming the nervous system, steadying digestion, dietary direction) so you start feeling momentum quickly. Then, when labs come back, we use them to be precise about the downstream patterns that evolved out of that dysfunction. It's a two-stage approach: relief now, precision after.
World-class care, kept straightforward, without the contracts, gimmicks, or thousands of dollars in mandatory testing.
Common reasons people see us
Conditions we commonly help with.
Functional medicine is most useful when symptoms cross multiple body systems or haven't responded to standard care. Patients often come to us after they've already tried other things.
- Hormonal imbalance (thyroid, adrenal, PCOS)
- Digestive concerns and SIBO
- Chronic fatigue and low energy
- Autoimmune conditions
- Mood, anxiety, and sleep
- MTHFR and methylation issues
- Mold, mycotoxins, and environmental toxicity
- Chronic Lyme and stealth infections
- Headaches, brain fog, and cognitive issues
- Unexplained or multi-system symptoms
Treatment approach
We work with the body, not against it.
Pharmaceuticals and surgery have a role (sometimes a critical one), but they're not the right tool for every problem. Many of the symptoms we see are the body asking for a change, not a chemical override.
Treatment plans typically use targeted nutrition, dietary direction, structural and neurological work, detoxification support, lifestyle adjustments, and clinically-chosen supplementation. It asks more of you than a prescription. It also consistently delivers more: better energy, sleep, mood, digestion, pain, and overall function over time.
Who you'll see
A small Boise clinic. The same doctor every visit.
Red Mountain Natural Medicine has been practicing functional and integrative medicine in Boise and the Treasure Valley since 2011. Dr. Andrew Rostenberg brings a rare combination of training: chiropractic (DC), board-certified applied kinesiology (DIBAK), and functional medicine, with deep specialization in methylation and genetics.
Dr. Shana McQueen, ND has been part of the Red Mountain team since 2014, bringing a complementary clinical lens to the work. She sees patients via telehealth only.
For patients outside the Boise area, we also offer telehealth visits.
The cases we see most often
Conditions we treat with this approach
Some of the most common reasons patients in Boise (and via telehealth) come to us for functional medicine care.
- SIBO & Gut MicrobiomeRestoring digestive function when bacteria overgrow in the small intestine.
- ThyroidBeyond TSH: comprehensive thyroid testing and natural treatment.
- PCOSThe most common cause of infertility — addressed at the metabolic and hormonal root.
- Autoimmune ConditionsWhen the immune system attacks the body — calming inflammation at the root.
- COMT, MAO & Memory CareGenetic methylation pathways behind brain fog, mood, and memory issues.
- Complex Medical MysteriesWhen every test comes back normal but you still don't feel well — we love these cases.
See the full list of conditions we treat.
Common questions about functional medicine
- What is functional medicine?
- Functional medicine is a systems-based approach to healthcare that looks for the root cause of symptoms rather than only managing them with medication. Practitioners assess how diet, environment, genetics, stress, infections, and biochemistry interact to produce the patient's specific picture, and they design a personalized plan that addresses those underlying drivers.
- How is functional medicine different from conventional medicine?
- Conventional medicine is excellent at acute care and matching diagnoses to standardized treatments. Functional medicine focuses on chronic, multi-system, and unresolved cases by spending more time on history, ordering more targeted testing, and personalizing treatment to the individual. It is complementary to conventional care, not a replacement for it.
- What happens at a first functional medicine visit at Red Mountain?
- First visits are roughly an hour with Dr. Rostenberg. He reviews your full health history, prior testing, current symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, then performs a structural, neurological, and (where appropriate) applied kinesiology exam. Most patients leave the first visit with a written plan, recommended supplements from the in-house pharmacy, and (when warranted) lab orders.
- Does insurance cover functional medicine at Red Mountain?
- Red Mountain Natural Medicine is a direct-pay clinic and does not bill insurance for functional medicine consultations. Pricing is transparent and there are no contracts or monthly packages.
- What conditions does functional medicine treat?
- Common reasons patients come to Red Mountain include hormonal imbalance (thyroid, adrenal, PCOS), SIBO and digestive concerns, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, MTHFR and methylation issues, mood and sleep concerns, mold and environmental toxicity, chronic Lyme, headaches and brain fog, and complex unexplained symptoms.
More on our full FAQ page.
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