Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine in Newport Beach

We go beyond symptom management to identify and resolve the underlying imbalances affecting your vitality, cognition, metabolism, and longevity.

Our Approach

Medicine that treats you as a whole person

Conventional medicine excels at acute care, but often falls short when it comes to the chronic, multisystem conditions that erode quality of life over decades. Fatigue that won't resolve with rest. Weight that won't respond to diet alone. Cognitive decline that begins years before it becomes clinical.
Functional medicine addresses these challenges by treating the interconnected systems that drive your health: hormonal balance, metabolic efficiency, gut integrity, immune regulation, and neurological function. Rather than asking "what drug treats this symptom," we ask "what is causing this imbalance, and how do we correct it?"
Your journey begins with a comprehensive 60-90 minute consultation. Dr. Rosing reviews your complete health history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and goals. From there, we order targeted diagnostic testing that goes far beyond standard blood work, including advanced hormone panels, genetic analysis, inflammatory markers, nutrient assessments, and metabolic profiling.
Based on your results, we develop a personalized treatment protocol that may include bioidentical hormone replacement, targeted supplementation, peptide therapeutics, IV nutrient therapy, dietary modifications, and lifestyle interventions. Every recommendation is evidence-based and monitored through follow-up lab work to ensure measurable progress.
At Allure MD, Dr. James Rosing brings a unique perspective to functional medicine. His Stanford surgical training provides a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology that informs every treatment decision. With over 14 years of clinical experience, he bridges the gap between conventional and integrative medicine.
Our team also maintains a dedicated research platform at NewportBeachPeptides.com, ensuring our peptide protocols reflect the most current clinical evidence across healing, cognition, immune modulation, and metabolic optimization.
Specialties

Comprehensive functional medicine services

Advanced Therapeutics

Peptide therapy at the forefront of medicine

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that serve as precise signaling molecules in the body. Unlike broad-spectrum pharmaceuticals, peptides target specific biological pathways with high selectivity and minimal side effects.
At Allure MD, we incorporate peptide protocols across our functional medicine practice, from BPC-157 for tissue repair and gut healing, to CJC-1295/Ipamorelin for growth hormone optimization, to Thymosin Alpha-1 for immune modulation. Each protocol is selected based on your specific clinical needs and health goals.
Our clinical expertise is supported by NewportBeachPeptides.com, our dedicated peptide research and education platform documenting over 200 peptide compounds across five therapeutic categories: healing and recovery, cognitive enhancement, growth hormone support, immune modulation, and metabolic function.

Healing & Recovery

BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu

Tissue repair, wound healing, and gut restoration

Cognitive Enhancement

Selank, Semax, Dihexa

Neuroprotection, memory support, and mental clarity

Growth Hormone

CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin

Body composition, anti-aging, and recovery

Immune Modulation

Thymosin Alpha-1, LL-37, VIP

Immune optimization and autoimmune support

Metabolic Function

AOD-9604, MOTS-c, NAD+

Fat metabolism, cellular energy, and longevity

Conditions We Treat

Root-cause solutions for complex health challenges

Chronic fatigue and low energy
Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, testosterone, estrogen)
Brain fog, poor memory, and cognitive decline
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Autoimmune conditions
Digestive issues (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut)
Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
Chronic inflammation and joint pain
Hair loss and thinning
Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
Accelerated aging and longevity concerns
Cardiovascular risk factors
Nutrient deficiencies and malabsorption
Chronic stress and adrenal fatigue
Post-surgical recovery optimization
Your Provider

Dr. James Rosing, MD, FACS

Stanford-Trained Surgeon & Functional Medicine

Dr. James Rosing is a Stanford-trained, FACS-certified plastic surgeon with over 14 years of experience in aesthetic and functional medicine. His surgical precision and deep understanding of human physiology uniquely position him to address the interconnected systems that determine health outcomes.

His practice integrates advanced diagnostic testing, hormone optimization, peptide therapeutics, and regenerative medicine into comprehensive treatment protocols. Dr. Rosing's approach reflects a commitment to evidence-based medicine that treats the whole patient rather than isolated symptoms.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is functional medicine and how is it different from traditional medicine?

Functional medicine identifies and addresses the root causes of disease rather than managing symptoms alone. At Allure MD, we use comprehensive laboratory testing, advanced genetic analysis, and individualized treatment protocols to optimize every system in your body. Traditional medicine often treats conditions in isolation; functional medicine recognizes that your hormones, metabolism, gut health, and neurological function are deeply interconnected.

What conditions does functional medicine treat?

Our functional medicine practice addresses a wide spectrum of health concerns including hormonal imbalances, cardiometabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, hair loss, autoimmune conditions, and accelerated aging. We also offer advanced peptide therapeutics and epigenetic optimization for patients seeking proactive health enhancement.

What should I expect during a functional medicine consultation?

Your initial consultation spans 60 to 90 minutes and includes a thorough review of your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and goals. Dr. Rosing will order targeted diagnostic testing, which may include comprehensive hormone panels, advanced lipid analysis, genetic testing, inflammatory markers, and nutrient assessments. Based on results, he develops a personalized treatment protocol addressing your specific imbalances.

How long does it take to see results from functional medicine treatments?

Many patients notice improvements in energy and sleep quality within two to four weeks. Hormone optimization and metabolic changes typically produce measurable results within eight to twelve weeks. More complex conditions such as autoimmune modulation or epigenetic interventions may require three to six months of consistent treatment. We monitor your progress with follow-up labs and adjust protocols as your body responds.

Do you offer peptide therapy as part of functional medicine?

Yes. Peptide therapeutics are a cornerstone of our advanced functional medicine protocols. We utilize evidence-based peptides for tissue repair, immune modulation, cognitive enhancement, metabolic optimization, and growth hormone support. Our team maintains current expertise through our peptide research platform at NewportBeachPeptides.com, ensuring patients receive the most current, evidence-based peptide protocols available.

Is functional medicine covered by insurance?

Some functional medicine services, including certain laboratory tests and office visits, may be covered by insurance. Advanced testing, peptide therapies, and elective optimization services are typically considered out-of-network or self-pay. We provide detailed superbills for insurance submission and offer financing options to make comprehensive treatment accessible.

Who is a good candidate for functional medicine?

Functional medicine benefits anyone seeking to understand and optimize their health at a deeper level. Common candidates include patients with chronic fatigue, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, or those who feel their conventional doctors have not identified the root cause of their symptoms. We also work with high-performing professionals and athletes who want to optimize cognitive function, energy, and longevity proactively.

What types of lab tests are used in functional medicine?

We utilize advanced diagnostic panels beyond standard blood work. These include comprehensive hormone panels (DUTCH testing), advanced lipid particle analysis (NMR LipoProfile), inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, homocysteine), nutrient assessments (vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc), thyroid panels (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies), genetic testing (MTHFR, pharmacogenomics), and organic acids testing. These targeted diagnostics reveal imbalances that standard labs often miss.

How is functional medicine different from naturopathic medicine?

While both approaches emphasize root-cause treatment, functional medicine at Allure MD is practiced by a board-certified physician (MD, FACS) with surgical training. Dr. Rosing combines conventional medical expertise with advanced functional diagnostics, ensuring treatments are evidence-based and medically supervised. This means we can integrate pharmaceutical interventions when appropriate alongside natural therapies, peptide protocols, and lifestyle modifications.

Can functional medicine help with anti-aging and longevity?

Yes. Longevity optimization is a core focus of our practice. We address the biological drivers of aging through hormone optimization, mitochondrial support, epigenetic interventions, peptide therapy (NAD+ precursors, growth hormone secretagogues), and metabolic optimization. Our approach targets cellular aging at its source, helping patients maintain vitality, cognitive sharpness, and physical performance well into later decades.

Begin your path to optimal health

Schedule a comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Rosing to identify the root causes affecting your health and develop a personalized treatment strategy.

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about medical treatments. Individual results may vary. Dr. James Rosing and the Allure MD team are available for personalized consultations.