Aventura-North Miami functional medicine for obesity providers at Universal Medical & Wellness Center offer a personalized medical approach that addresses the root causes of obesity through metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle optimization in a science-based and natural way in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Port St. Lucie CSA area.
As your body begins to rebalance, metabolically and hormonally, you start to feel the difference: energy returns, your mind clears, cravings decrease, and your relationship with food and your body begins to heal. You don’t feel like you’re dieting, you feel like you’re finally aligned with how your body should function. Clothes fit better, mood improves, and the scale becomes only one of many signs of progress. It’s not just about weight loss, it’s about reclaiming your vitality. Functional Medicine is not just another diet; it’s a transformative, science-backed approach that uncovers and corrects the biological reasons behind obesity. Marina Fay, PA-C offers customized functional medicine for obesity in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Port St. Lucie CSA, Florida area.
Functional Medicine targets the underlying dysfunctions contributing to weight gain. Through in-depth lab testing, Marina Fay, PA-C identifies imbalances in areas such as blood sugar regulation, thyroid activity, adrenal health, and gut microbiome composition. With that data, a treatment plan is developed often including therapeutic nutrition, lifestyle coaching, targeted supplementation, and in some cases, natural hormone support. Unlike calorie-restriction models, this approach enhances your body’s ability to burn fat rather than store it. The process is collaborative, empowering, and results-driven, offering a long-term solution to a problem many have wrestled with for years. Aventura-North Miami weight loss specialist, Marina Fay PA-C treats weight gain, hormonal imbalance, slow metabolism, fatigue, poor digestion, and obesity-related inflammation using functional medicine in Aventura and surrounding Miami-Dade County areas.
Have you tried diets, workouts, or even medication only to see the weight come back, or worse, nothing change at all? Call (754) 340-0795 to schedule your functional medicine for obesity consultation today!
Benefits of Functional Medicine for Obesity
Marina Fay, PA-C empowers Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Port St. Lucie CSA patients to embrace vitality by delivering superior care through innovative medicine. Discover the benefits of functional weight loss treatments offered by weight loss experts at Universal Medical Center in Aventura, Florida.
Root Cause Weight Loss Solutions
Traditional weight loss programs often treat symptoms rather than root causes. Functional Medicine offers a personalized, systems-based strategy that evaluates the entire metabolic and hormonal profile of each individual. This includes a detailed assessment of inflammation markers, insulin resistance, thyroid function, digestive health, and even toxin exposure. By uncovering what’s really happening inside your body and customizing a plan to support healing, it becomes possible to address obesity with precision—not guesswork. The result is a more sustainable, natural path to long-term weight loss and health restoration.
Marina Fay, PA-C delivers superior care to Aventura-North Miami patients through innovative personalized medicine.
Conditions Addressed
Obesity and Weight Resistance
Corrects internal imbalances that make weight loss difficult, such as insulin resistance or thyroid dysfunction.
Metabolic Syndrome
Improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels through individualized lifestyle and nutrition intervention.
Hormonal Imbalance (including PCOS and thyroid)
Targets root causes of weight gain from conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome or hypothyroidism.
Digestive Dysfunction (including leaky gut and dysbiosis)
Heals the gut to reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and restore healthy metabolism.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is functional medicine different from regular weight loss programs?
It addresses the internal causes of weight gain like insulin resistance, inflammation, or hormone imbalance instead of just calorie restriction.
What tests are involved in functional medicine for obesity?
Tests may include thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, adrenal hormones, gut health markers, and inflammatory profiles.
Is this treatment safe and natural?
Yes, functional medicine emphasizes non-invasive, natural interventions like diet, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements.
Will I have to follow a strict diet?
You’ll follow a tailored nutrition plan designed for your biochemistry, not a one-size-fits-all diet.
How long does it take to see results?
Many people see initial improvements in energy and mood within weeks, and sustainable weight loss begins over 1–3 months.
Can this help with emotional eating or cravings?
Absolutely! When hormone and nutrient levels are balanced, emotional triggers decrease, and cravings often subside.
If you have additional questions, Marina Fay, PA-C is here to answer your questions and get you started!

You don’t have to struggle with your weight in silence. With functional medicine, you can get answers and build a plan that truly works for your body.
Call Marina Fay, PA-C at (754) 340-0795 to schedule a functional medicine for obesity consultation!
Functional Medicine for Real Answers and Real Relief
At Universal Medical & Wellness Center, functional medicine means digging deeper. Marina Fay, PA-C looks beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of fatigue, inflammation, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, and chronic conditions. Her process includes advanced functional testing, metabolic and hormonal assessments, and a holistic understanding of how systems interact. Treatments may include lifestyle interventions, nutrition guidance, bioidentical hormones, peptides, detox protocols, and precision supplementation, all customized to your physiology.
Marina Fay, PA-C’s goal isn’t to chase diagnoses. It’s to restore function, resilience, and clarity so you can thrive now and in the long run.
We offer a comprehensive, integrative approach combining evidence-based therapies such as:
What Marina Fay, PA-C‘s Patients Say
“She is extraordinary and am blessed to have found her. Checks all the boxes, listens, competent, offers thorough explanations. Treatment and follow up outstanding. Would give 10 stars if I could.”
— Betsy D.




