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Searching for a Functional Medicine Doctor or Integrative Medicine Doctor in the Hershey, Hummelstown area. Visit Ellements of Health conveniently located at 40 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Hummelstown, PA 17036 only minutes from Hershey, PA. Dr. Elle Dunham is their practitioner, she is an MD and Functional Medicine Specialist. She utilizes both conventional and alternative treatments to get to the root level of the problem as opposed to just treating the symptoms.

"Unfortunately many people are suffering needlessly- and in many cases dying- every day, of fully preventable diseases. Functional medicine could have prevented most of these, and can ease the suffering along the way. After taking the time to fully investigate what’s really causing the symptoms, functional medicine creates the best plan moving forward to address all of the causes; thereby increasing both the quality and quantity of your life. It can keep you around for the grandkids, and able to enjoy life to the fullest. It can send you back out into the world reenergized, without the fear of health issues impeding your activities. It's a better way to do medicine, and helps you get some control over your health before it gets control over you.”

Functional medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual's illness.

Here are five benefits of functional medicine.

•     Focuses on root cause of disease, not symptoms. ...
•     Science-based and effective. ...
•     Highly personalized and patient-focused. ...
•     Takes a thorough, multi-disciplinary approach. ...
•     Provides a road map for overall health.

If you're experiencing cardiovascular health issues Dr. Elle Dunham treats cardiac and vascular patients with great success. For patients with Gastrointestinal Issues (Gut Issues) like constipation, digestive problems, Colitis, Diarrhea, bloating and other Gut Issues Dr. Elle Dunham can help. If you're experiencing Hormonal Imbalances that are negatively impacting your metabolism, sleep cycle, mood, sexual function, etc. Dr. Elle Dunham will offer alternatives to the risks of conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy. Testing is offered for Thyroid Problems so the causes of hypothyroidism can be managed. For Low Energy and Fatigue symptoms such as whole-body tiredness, nervousness, muscle weakness and more Dr. Elle Dunham will get to the root cause of the problem.

At Ellements of Health Dr. Elle Dunham is an Alternative Medical Doctor that offers natural approaches as well as conventional medical services with a focus on Preventive Medicine for Anti-Aging. Cardiovascular Health, Children's Health, Detoxification, Diet, Female Health, General Wellness, Gut Issues, Hormonal Balancing, Male Health and much more.

Free Introductory Consultation

Intrigued by Functional Medicine (FM) but not all in yet? Check it out and see how it helps with your health care needs.

Schedule a 15-minute Integrative Medicine consultation to see if Integrative and Functional Medicine is right for you. Call 717-963-0620

Our Practitioner

Eleanor Dunham, MD MBA FACEP

Quick Facts

Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in south Jersey (loves the shore)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Rutgers College of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Doctor of Medicine - Georgetown University School of Medicine

General Medical Officer (GMO) - United States Navy for 5 years serving in San Diego, CA, Norfolk VA, and Washington DC

Emergency Medicine residency- Medical College of Georgia

American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Board certified

Medical Director Community General Hospital of Pinnacle Health – Harrisburg, PA

Medical Director Penn State Hershey Emergency Department- Hershey, PA

The Functional Medicine Academy and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) trained.

Mother of four boys (husband included) in Hershey, PA