Who we are

Welcome to THE Functional Medicine Institute. What many refer to as “Functional Medicine”, is personalized health care for each patient that deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of just symptom-based care (sick care) for serious chronic disease.

It is a science-based field of health care that is grounded in the following philosophies:

  • Patient-centered health care is geared towards “patient care” vs “disease care.”
  • Extensive testing to find out which organ systems are involved in the disease processes.
  • Health as a positive vitality – not merely the absence of disease or symptoms.

By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of mainstream health care to a more patient-centered approach, “functional medicine” addresses the whole person, not just your symptoms.

We spend time with our patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. The successful care provided by our Center is driven by individualized treatment plans that address the specific underlying causes of that unique individual’s condition.

About Type 2 Diabetes

Don’t let this horrendous disease take over your life, see if we can help you turn it around.

Are you a Candidate?

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or hypothyroidism and are motivated to be helped, you are a candidate.

Success Stories

Are you ready to improve your chronic disease? Just read some of our testimonials and make a booking!

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Dr. Wander, speaking at Harvard on Type 2 Diabetes

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Our Clinical Team

Dr. Wander is the owner and treatment director of Integrated Health Center of Maryland, providing non-invasive treatments and solutions for patients suffering from Thyroid, Type 2 Diabetes, Cognitive Decline and Auto-Immune issues. He is also a highly sought-after professional speaker.

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Dr. Tina Hashtroudilar

Dr. Tina Hashtroudilar graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Illinois with a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at George Mason University in Virginia, in where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry.

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Services

We spend time with our patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease.

The successful treatments provided by our Center provide for an individualized treatment plan for the specific causes of that unique individual’s disease.

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Products & Services
Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes is NOT: Genetic, a Weight Issue or because of Age. The research shows Type 2 diabetes is preventable, treatable & reversible …

Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is the branch of healthcare that addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach …

Autoimmune & Metabolic Disorders

Autoimmune diseases are a unique class of illness in that the immune system attacks the body. In autoimmune conditions, you attack yourself …

Allergy & Food Sensitivity Testing

Diagnostic testing from Cyrex Labs. Cyrex™ is a Clinical Immunology Laboratory Specializing in Functional Immunology & Autoimmunity …

Leaky Gut

The GI condition commonly known as “leaky gut syndrome” has been gaining a lot of attention lately. Essentially, leaky gut syndrome …

Fatty Liver

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a very common disorder and refers to a group of conditions where there is accumulation …

Testimonials

“I was on medicine for 15 years and it didn’t do any good and the situation was getting worse. But, the 1st 2 weeks, my glucose from 130 went down to 98.”
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Kyu
Kyu Y.

“The nice side effect is I lost 20 pounds. Everyone here is very helpful and willing to answer any questions that you have”
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Brenda
Brenda F.

“I can’t be happier, I feel healthy, full of energy. And yes, even though, it takes every bit of sacrifice, it’s paid out in the end”
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Sergio Baldivia
Sergio V.

“This is definitely a proven program for anyone who have diabetes. I am very grateful for Dr. Wander’s guidance and his staff”
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Kyu Yoon
Kyu Y.

“My energy level is much higher, it’s easier to exercise and all around I just feel great!”
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Karl
Karl

“When I came to see Dr. Stephen Wander, my AC1 was 7.9, and in 45 days it has lowered down to 6.6, I have lost 20 pounds”
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Juan Yulio
Juan

“It’s pretty good. So with that said, I am enjoying the treatment and a lot of progress”
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David
David F.

“Talk to Dr. Wander. Listen to him, go to his FREE Dinner, Listen to what he will say and you will be glad you did”
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David
Carl