Functional Medicine is a more holistic approach to wellness. Instead of focusing on single symptoms, we look at your body as a complete system. Everything is connected - Everything matters - Everybody is different. We are able to spend more time getting to know YOU and helping you understand how to be healthy.
We work with a wide range of concerns. Especially when symptoms have been dismissed as "normal" or "just stress" or "just getting older!".
Common areas we support include:
Gut health (bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, diarrhea)
Hormone balance (PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, fatigue)
Fertility + Conception
Food Intolerance / Allergies
Thyroid health (Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism)
Metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, weight resistance)
Immune and Inflammatory conditions
Chronic symptoms that haven't responded to standard care
If your labs are "normal" but you don't feel normal: this is likely a good fit.
We focus on root-cause assessment, prevention, and a personalized plan to improve your health.
Your conventional care team is still the right home for things like physical exams, acute injuries, urgent care, and routine screening like mammograms or colonoscopies.
Think of us as the team that helps you understand why things are happening, and what to do about it. We will provide specialist referrals as-needed (example: GI Specialists, Cardiologists, ENT Consults, Psychiatrists, etc.) and help you advocate for your specific needs in those appointments.
We are out-of-network for all insurance networks. It is unlikely that functional medicine consults and advanced lab tests are covered by your insurance. We are happy to provide a receipt for services that you can submit for possible reimbursement.
Yes! We maintain a functional medicine clinic in Littleton, Colorado for in-person visits. We also offer Telehealth options for clients across the United States (or those local folks who just find that more convenient!).
If you'd like in-person care, we'll schedule you at our Littleton location. If you prefer remote care, your appointment will take place via secure video portal. Either way, you'll receive the same depth of service and personalized plan.
Yes, you can! We offer Telehealth consultations for patients nationwide. Lab tests can be done remotely. However, as a distance patient, you'll receive coaching and advice but won't be under a physician's medical direction.
To schedule your initial visit, please visit our Online Booking Site
If you have logistical questions before booking, please email info@thefacilitydenver.com
Our New Patient Process begins with:
Initial Case Review Appointment (history, presenting complaints, goals) - (60 Minutes)
Comprehensive Lab Panel - included in cost
Lab Review Appointment + Action Plan - (90 Minutes)
Beyond that, most patients will follow-up with us every 6-12 weeks depending on your goals. We aim to stretch that out to quarterly, semi-annually, and eventually settle into an annual "wellness check-in" cadence.
We don't schedule unnecessary visits. We don't sell visit packages or on-going months-long care plans. You see us when YOU need to see us. You're not paying for hand-holding or weekly check-ins, we simply don't have the capacity for that!
During appointments, you'll get education, clarity, and a plan. Then we give you time to implement it.
Simple, straightforward, transparent. How healthcare SHOULD be.
No! You do not need to be a patient to order labs. Our Direct Order Labs are available to anyone who wants deeper, more comprehensive data about their health.
With our Baseline Biomarker Panels, you'll receive a detailed, clinician-interpreted report (audio walkthrough) with key findings and recommended next steps.
If you'd like additional support implementing those findings, you're always welcome to schedule a consultation with our Functional Medicine Team, but it is not required to order testing.
Most lab tests can be done at home, but blood work needs to be completed at a phlebotomy center. We'll guide you to the right clinic based on the labs ordered. Payment is made directly to The Facility at our negotiated practitioner pricing. After your initial visit, we'll recommend specific tests, input lab orders, and provide further instructions.
We suggest follow-up testing on a case-by-case basis. Often, we can utilize proxy markers or isolated panels to re-assess after intervention. This keeps your out of pocket expense lower, so you can focus on investing in treatment!
For ongoing care, we find that the Baseline Biomarker Panel is a useful annual "wellness" lab for assessing general health. Think of this as the routine bloodwork your Primary Care Physician would run.
Yes, we do! Our recommended annual wellness lab test is the Baseline Biomarker Panel. This panel goes beyond standard "annual labs" most primary care offices run. Instead of just checking the basics, it gives you a more complete picture of metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, nutrient status, and hormone balance. This is the data that actually helps you make informed choices about your health in the year ahead.
You can view and compare all of our blood test panels on our Direct Order Labs page.
To go straight to our recommended annual panel, choose here:
Baseline Biomarker Panel for Women
Baseline Biomarker Panel for Men
This panel is the same one we use with all NEW PATIENTS. However, for self-directed individuals it can be ordered without becoming a patient. You'll receive a detailed report and clinician interpretation (audio) with next steps; not just numbers on a page!
We regularly recommend a variety of supplements from certified and qualified companies. We look for products that are made with superior ingredients and have been extensively researched and tested. We look for highly effective supplements in therapeutic doses to support your body’s metabolism and nutrient absorption. You can shop our online dispensary here.
We are happy to discuss specific supplement recommendations as part of a functional medicine consultation, ensuring you are educated about the best product for you.
We also include supplement recommendations with our clinical interpretation of these direct order lab tests:
Baseline Biomarker Panel (male)
Baseline Biomarker Panel (female)
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in the state of Colorado. He completed his doctoral education at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
He is fully certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), having completed over 300 hours of formal functional medicine coursework. Beyond this, he has additionally completed more than 200 hours of Functional Immunology coursework; and has plans to complete a Masters of Science degree in Biochemistry- with goals of someday teaching other clinicians.
Dr. Rasmussen is a Certified Functional Nutritionist (CFN) through the Academy of Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine.
That's a lot of letters! - Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen, DC, CFMP, CFN
Kate Daugherty holds a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Her undergraduate degree is in Neuroscience from Washington and Lee University.
She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) through the American Nutrition Academy, a particular distinction that allows her to practice therapeutic nutrition. Read more about the CNS credential here.
Kate has completed coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is working towards her certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner.