Atlanta Functional Medicine is a premier functional and integrative medicine practice in Alpharetta, Georgia — located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Board, MD (IFMCP), and a multidisciplinary team of certified functional medicine practitioners, the practice blends the best of traditional medicine with evidence-based alternative and integrative therapies to help patients achieve optimal health of mind, body, and spirit. Rather than managing symptoms with prescriptions, Atlanta Functional Medicine pursues root-cause investigation — using comprehensive testing, clinical nutrition, mind-body medicine, and individualized protocols to address the underlying drivers of chronic disease, hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, pain, and accelerated aging. Professional associations include AANP, AHMA, ACAM, CCNH, Emory, the Mind-Body Medicine Center, and Stanford.

About the Physician

Dr. Elizabeth Board, MD is board-certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP) with special expertise in healthy aging, osteoporosis management, and opiate-free pain management. Her approach combines rigorous conventional diagnostics with holistic care — delivering individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive blood, urine, and saliva testing, with a focus on correlating results systemically rather than treating numbers in isolation. Ashley Walker, MPAS, PA-C, IFMCP is a nationally certified Physician Assistant and IFM-certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in gut health, autoimmunity, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, depression, anxiety, EBV, and heart health. Purvi Shah, PA-C, RD is uniquely dual-credentialed as both a board-certified Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian — bringing exceptional clinical nutrition expertise to patients managing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and age-related metabolic conditions. Dr. Joan Ifarinde, MD rounds out the team with 30 years of experience in general medicine and pediatrics, empowering patients through knowledge and a comprehensive, interconnected view of health.

Services Offered

• Functional Medicine — IFM-certified root-cause medicine combining advanced comprehensive diagnostics, clinical nutrition, and targeted lifestyle intervention to reverse chronic disease and optimize long-term health and longevity.
• Clinical Nutrition & Food Allergy Testing — dietary assessment, food sensitivity and allergy testing, and individualized nutrition protocols to restore gut health and correct metabolic dysfunction.
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHRT) — natural bioidentical hormone therapy for men and women to restore hormonal balance, improve energy, mood, libido, and support healthy aging.
• Women's Wellness — comprehensive women's health including menopause and perimenopause management, sexual health, fertility support, and lifelong hormone optimization.
• Acupuncture & Cupping — licensed acupuncture and cupping therapies for chronic pain relief, immune support, stress reduction, and whole-system healing.
• IV & Injection Therapy — intravenous and intramuscular nutrient therapies for enhanced bioavailability, immune function, energy, and targeted healing.
• Infrared Sauna — therapeutic infrared sauna sessions for detoxification, cardiovascular conditioning, pain relief, and cellular regeneration.
• Opiate-Free Pain Management — specialized functional medicine protocols using acupuncture, clinical nutrition, mind-body therapies, and non-pharmaceutical interventions to address chronic pain at its root.

What to Expect

New patients at Atlanta Functional Medicine undergo a thorough, unhurried evaluation — the team takes the time to truly listen, correlate your test results, and build a personalized plan that addresses your unique biology and health goals. Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.