Our Services
Mind Body Therapy is not a single technique but a comprehensive framework that acknowledges the continuous two-way communication between your brain, nervous system, immune system, and every organ in your body. Research accumulated over more than five decades has confirmed what holistic practitioners have long understood: unresolved emotional patterns, chronic stress, and psychological history leave measurable biological footprints. These footprints show up as elevated cortisol, disrupted gut microbiome, systemic inflammation, and altered gene expression. At Israel Functional Medicine, we incorporate this understanding into every consultation. Tools such as NLP, EFT, iridology, shiatsu, acupuncture, and kinesiology are combined with in-depth nutritional and hormonal analysis to build a complete picture of your unique biochemistry. The result is a treatment plan that addresses the molecular and cellular origins of your condition rather than simply quieting its surface signals.
This approach is particularly valuable for people who have already tried conventional routes and have not found satisfactory relief. Conditions that respond especially well include chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances including thyroid and adrenal issues, persistent inflammation, and anxiety linked to physical symptoms. It is equally relevant for individuals who feel generally unwell without a clear diagnosis, those preparing for or recovering from surgery, and people who simply want to optimize their health and prevent future illness. Because our work is grounded in the principle of biochemical individuality, every protocol is tailored to your specific genetics, lifestyle history, and family patterns. There is no one-size-fits-all program here. A personalized treatment plan is built for each patient based on comprehensive diagnostic findings.
The journey begins with a free 15-minute introductory consultation designed to assess whether our approach is the right fit for your situation. If we move forward together, the next step is a comprehensive diagnostic phase. Dr. Bakarmos reviews your nutrition, hormone levels, vitamin and mineral status, digestive function, lifestyle habits, emotional history, and family medical background. This broad intake process allows for a genuine root cause analysis rather than a symptom checklist. From that foundation, a multi-layered treatment plan is constructed. Depending on your needs, it may include acupuncture sessions, nutritional counseling, targeted supplementation, shiatsu bodywork, and mind-body techniques such as EFT and NLP to release stored emotional stress that is contributing to physical dysfunction. Progress is monitored through follow-up consultations and, where appropriate, updated lab work so that the plan evolves alongside your recovery.
Functional medicine provides the scientific framework that gives Mind Body Therapy its clinical depth. Rather than asking which medication will suppress a symptom, functional medicine asks why this symptom is appearing in this person at this time. That question leads to answers rooted in nutritional deficiencies, hormonal dysregulation, inflammatory pathways, genetic variants, and the measurable physiological effects of stress and emotion. Dr. Bakarmos brings 40 years of holistic chiropractic experience and deep expertise in functional medicine together in one practice. This breadth means that patients receive a genuinely integrated assessment rather than being passed between specialists who do not communicate with one another. If you are dealing with a chronic condition that has resisted conventional treatment, the functional medicine lens combined with mind-body principles offers a meaningfully different path forward. Our clinics in Ramat Beit Shemesh and Givat Zeev serve Hebrew- and English-speaking patients across Israel.
Feature | Mind Body Therapy at Israel Functional Medicine | Conventional Symptom Management |
Focus | Root cause at molecular and cellular level | Symptom suppression |
Patient view | Unique biochemical individual | Standardized protocol |
Emotional factors | Integrated as measurable biological drivers | Largely separate from physical treatment |
Tools used | Acupuncture, NLP, EFT, nutrition, kinesiology, shiatsu, iridology | Pharmaceuticals, standard diagnostics |
Diagnostic depth | Nutrition, hormones, genetics, lifestyle, family history | Lab values within standard reference ranges |
Treatment duration | Ongoing until root cause resolved | Ongoing medication management |
Goal | Restored balance and lasting health | Reduced symptom severity |
The number of sessions varies considerably from person to person because treatment is based on your individual health history and the complexity of your condition. Some patients notice meaningful improvement within a few weeks, while chronic long-standing conditions often require a sustained program over several months. Dr. Bakarmos sets clear expectations during the initial comprehensive assessment and revisits the plan regularly based on your progress.
Yes. The principles underlying this approach are supported by more than 50 years of published research in psychoneuroimmunology, nutritional science, epigenetics, and integrative medicine. The connection between emotional stress and physical illness is now well documented in peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Bakarmos stays current with the latest research to ensure that every recommendation reflects the best available evidence.
Many patients who come to Israel Functional Medicine have already pursued multiple conventional and alternative treatments. The difference in our approach is the depth of the diagnostic process. By looking at the full picture, including emotional history, genetic tendencies, nutritional status, and hormone function simultaneously, we often identify interactions and underlying drivers that were previously overlooked. This does not guarantee results, but it does offer a genuinely fresh perspective.
Yes. While in-person visits are available at our two clinic locations, Dr. Bakarmos also conducts consultations for patients who are unable to travel. The free 15-minute introductory call is available to anyone in Israel regardless of location, and follow-up sessions can often be arranged remotely where clinically appropriate.