Integrating checkups with functional medicine

Most people think of a “checkup” as a quick doctor’s visit where:

• Vitals get taken
• Basic blood work gets ordered
• You hear “everything looks normal”
• And that’s it — until something goes wrong

Here’s the truth: standard checkups miss a lot. They catch disease after it develops — not while it’s building under the surface.

At YFS (Your Form Sux), we believe your checkups should do more. They should help you optimize, catch dysfunction early, and build long-term health before symptoms ever show up.

That’s why we integrate checkups into our functional medicine model — where your body is treated like a system, not a spreadsheet.

💡 Why the Traditional Checkup Isn’t Enough

Most yearly physicals focus on:

• Blood pressure, BMI, heart rate
• Basic CBC, cholesterol, and blood glucose
• General lifestyle advice (“eat better, exercise more”)

And while that’s not wrong, it’s not nearly enough for:

• High-performing individuals
• People recovering from chronic stress, injury, or burnout
• Anyone dealing with low energy, brain fog, hormonal shifts, or gut issues
• People who want to optimize, not just avoid disease

The problem? Most issues don’t show up in those basic labs — until it’s late in the game.

🧬 What a Functional Checkup Looks Like at YFS

We go deeper. Way deeper.

Instead of skimming the surface, we assess how your systems are functioning behind the scenes.

1. Comprehensive Intake

• Symptoms, stressors, training load, sleep, gut health, cycle tracking (if applicable), and more
• Your personal history, not just your diagnosis list

2. Advanced Testing (When Needed)

We may recommend labs for:

• Fasting insulin (key for metabolic health)
• Full thyroid panel (not just TSH)
• Cortisol rhythm (to assess adrenal and stress response)
• Micronutrient testing
• Inflammation markers (like hsCRP or homocysteine)
• Hormonal mapping (especially for perimenopause, low testosterone, or irregular cycles)
• Gut function and microbiome balance

3. Movement & Physical Resilience Assessment

Your body doesn’t function in silos. We assess how you move, recover, breathe, and load stress — because injury, inflammation, and hormonal dysfunction often show up in your form before your labs do.

4. Personalized Strategy Plan

You’ll leave your checkup with a mapped-out plan that includes:

• Nutrition & blood sugar strategies
• Targeted supplement recommendations (no overkill)
• Nervous system and stress support
• Sleep optimization
• Training or rehab adjustments
• Re-test windows or progress markers

🔁 Why We Repeat Checkups — Not Just Once a Year

Health isn’t static. Neither is your life.

You might go through:

• Work stress
• Injury
• Travel
• Hormonal shifts
• Training cycles
• Burnout or recovery slumps

That’s why we build in checkpoints throughout the year — to help you stay ahead, adapt, and refine your strategy as your body and life evolve.

We don’t wait for symptoms to return. We update your plan before your body breaks down again.

🔍 How This All Ties Together

At YFS, checkups aren’t one-offs — they’re part of a bigger functional health system built around you.

It’s the integration of:

• Clinical data
• Movement patterns
• Nervous system regulation
• Nutrition and supplementation
• Strength and recovery

All working together to keep you operating at a higher level — not just “not sick.”

Who Is This For?

Our integrated checkup model is ideal if you:

• Are sick of hearing “your labs look fine” but still don’t feel right
• Want to avoid chronic disease down the line
• Care about longevity, not just symptom control
• Want your health strategy to evolve with your goals, age, and lifestyle
• Value clear explanations, proactive planning, and team-based care

Ready to Turn Your Checkup Into a Game Plan?

Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Don’t settle for vague labs and “come back next year.”

Book your integrated functional checkup at YFS and walk out with clarity, data, and a full-body strategy that works with your biology — not against it.