Pittsburgh Center for Functional Medicine

Dr. Baker’s journey to create The Functional Health Institute, a leading center for functional medicine in Pittsburgh, began during his chiropractic training. While at Logan University, Dr. Baker learned the importance of proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and motivation in combating disease and immune dysfunction. Recognizing the healing potential of food and proper exercise allowed him to discover and treat his own family suffering from both acute and chronic illnesses. In conjunction with traditional allopathic medicine, Dr. Baker learned that providing a holistic approach could create a robust and healthier human host, one capable of combatting certain ailments with and without traditional approaches in medicine. After caring for thousands of patients and treating their musculoskeletal issues, Dr. Baker began to realize that some patients require more than traditional treatments when addressing systemic illnesses. After hundreds of hours of additional training in functional medicine, he recognized that utilizing a more functional approach could aid these patients in improving their overall health. Therefore, he created The Functional Health Institute in Pittsburgh. By following a systems-based approach to support individual conditions, Dr. Baker guides his patients on a journey of self-improvement, self-healing, and a healthier overall lifestyle. Through advanced testing, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle changes that remove offensive and sensitive food groups, The Functional Health Institute works to enhance patients' innate ability to heal. By recommending lifestyle interventions such as proper sleep, hydration, and exercise, Dr. Baker crafts individualized plans for patients to embark on and continue towards a healthy life. Using a patient-centered approach, individuals can now combat their acute and chronic illnesses naturally and more quickly while promoting overall well-being.