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Functional Medicine Doctor in Florida

Find a Functional Medicine Doctor in Florida focused on uncovering why digestive symptoms keep returning—not just masking them. National Candida Center offers testing-based, natural care for Candida, leaky gut, IBS, and toxic exposure concerns, with personalized nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle plans suited to Florida patients seeking a thoughtful alternative to drugs or surgery.

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Our Functional Medicine Doctor Services

Focused functional medicine care for digestive imbalance, Candida, intestinal permeability, IBS, and related wellness concerns.

Candida Treatment

A specialized program for Candida albicans overgrowth using diagnostic testing, customized nutrition, digestive restoration, and targeted supplements to rebalance the gut microbiome and reduce recurring symptoms.

Leaky Gut Care

A personalized protocol for intestinal permeability that may include food sensitivity evaluation, elimination diets, nutritional supplementation, and gut lining repair strategies designed around your specific findings.

IBS Treatment

A functional medicine approach to IBS using stool analysis, microbiome testing, dietary planning, and lifestyle modification to identify bacterial, fungal, or parasitic imbalances contributing to symptoms.

Functional medicine consultation and testing review

Our Root-Cause Care Process

Review Your Health History

Your care begins with a detailed review of digestive symptoms, diet history, recurring infections, food reactions, lifestyle stressors, and prior treatments. Florida patients often arrive after years of fragmented answers, so this step organizes the full picture clearly.

Identify Root Causes

Build Your Custom Protocol

Support Your Daily Progress

Refine for Lasting Wellness

Patient-Focused Results

Success Stories

Patients choose root-cause care when recurring digestive symptoms need deeper investigation and consistent support.

"Professional, humane, helpful! Oh, and saved my life!"

Jennifer StJohn
Jennifer StJohn

"Dr. B turned my health around for the better. I suffered gastrointestinal distress most of my adult life when I went to see him for help. Dr. B was the first and only medical provider to assess, diagnose, and treat my gut issues successfully. Thank you, Dr. B."

Arnie Holtz
Arnie Holtz

"I’ve always been interested in holistic health, and natural remedies have truly made a difference in my life. Whether it’s herbal teas, essential oils, or supplements, I’ve found that these solutions offer gentle yet effective relief for various ailments. I love how natural remedies focus on overall wellness rather than..."

olivia robinson
olivia robinson

"Dr Bruce knows what he is talking about! I have been able to change my diet and keep it going. It does take time and I feel I'm set up to make a lasting change in my health!"

Sierra Bassett
Sierra Bassett

"I want to thank you so much for all that you have done. Since I have started the plan that you had given me, I have seen much improvement following it as best as I possibly can. There has been great improvement whereas now I can go to church with..."

Michael K.

"Hi Dr B, Thank you very much for the amazing job you and you team have done. For your support, patience, kind words and sharing, I'm forever grateful."

Eve M.

"I was stuck. Sick and stuck going no where in life. After working with Dr. B, not only did he teach me how to heal my own body he encouraged me to go back to school and not wait until I felt well. Now I graduated college, I'm a nutrition..."

Brittany Payne
Brittany Payne

"There is no doubt that Dr. B saved my life. I could hardly get out of bed when I came to him. By the end of my treatment I was in school, working, and functioning in life better than before. He helped me heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In the..."

Brittany T

"My life has been powerfully changed for the better. I went from a size 14 to a size 6, my PMS is gone, my yeast infections are gone, my skin looks better, my vitality is back and even my husband is on the program and lost 50 pounds. I haven't..."

S.M.

"This was a great source of integrated natural medicine. I was impressed with Dr B’s knowledge of functional medicine and the added support of his health coaches."

Sara Liebling
Sara Liebling

"I AM DOING WONDERFUL, I'm like NEW! The supplements have been working excellent. I no longer feel any symptoms."

David H.

"Your advice is always so sound and you are so generous to give it. Your humanity inspires me, I am ever grateful my journey led me to you. Only wish I lived closer and could utilize your acupuncture expertise as well. Thank you again for always being so sound and..."

Amanda H.

"I just wanted to let you know how amazing the session was for me yesterday. The proof was undeniable in the toilet this morning ... One should never take the expression" full of shit" for granted! It is so humbling to realize how much I am holding on to (and..."

Diana N.

"I feel great and have plenty of positive energy. Thank you so much for helping me get sorted. I am a much higher version of myself now and will never allow myself to get that low again. You have taught me so much.It seems we got pregnant 1st try."

Nina A.

"Professional, humane, helpful! Oh, and saved my life!"

Jennifer StJohn
Jennifer StJohn

"Dr. B turned my health around for the better. I suffered gastrointestinal distress most of my adult life when I went to see him for help. Dr. B was the first and only medical provider to assess, diagnose, and treat my gut issues successfully. Thank you, Dr. B."

Arnie Holtz
Arnie Holtz

"I’ve always been interested in holistic health, and natural remedies have truly made a difference in my life. Whether it’s herbal teas, essential oils, or supplements, I’ve found that these solutions offer gentle yet effective relief for various ailments. I love how natural remedies focus on overall wellness rather than..."

olivia robinson
olivia robinson

"Dr Bruce knows what he is talking about! I have been able to change my diet and keep it going. It does take time and I feel I'm set up to make a lasting change in my health!"

Sierra Bassett
Sierra Bassett

"I want to thank you so much for all that you have done. Since I have started the plan that you had given me, I have seen much improvement following it as best as I possibly can. There has been great improvement whereas now I can go to church with..."

Michael K.

"Hi Dr B, Thank you very much for the amazing job you and you team have done. For your support, patience, kind words and sharing, I'm forever grateful."

Eve M.

"I was stuck. Sick and stuck going no where in life. After working with Dr. B, not only did he teach me how to heal my own body he encouraged me to go back to school and not wait until I felt well. Now I graduated college, I'm a nutrition..."

Brittany Payne
Brittany Payne

"There is no doubt that Dr. B saved my life. I could hardly get out of bed when I came to him. By the end of my treatment I was in school, working, and functioning in life better than before. He helped me heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In the..."

Brittany T

"My life has been powerfully changed for the better. I went from a size 14 to a size 6, my PMS is gone, my yeast infections are gone, my skin looks better, my vitality is back and even my husband is on the program and lost 50 pounds. I haven't..."

S.M.

"This was a great source of integrated natural medicine. I was impressed with Dr B’s knowledge of functional medicine and the added support of his health coaches."

Sara Liebling
Sara Liebling

"I AM DOING WONDERFUL, I'm like NEW! The supplements have been working excellent. I no longer feel any symptoms."

David H.

"Your advice is always so sound and you are so generous to give it. Your humanity inspires me, I am ever grateful my journey led me to you. Only wish I lived closer and could utilize your acupuncture expertise as well. Thank you again for always being so sound and..."

Amanda H.

"I just wanted to let you know how amazing the session was for me yesterday. The proof was undeniable in the toilet this morning ... One should never take the expression" full of shit" for granted! It is so humbling to realize how much I am holding on to (and..."

Diana N.

"I feel great and have plenty of positive energy. Thank you so much for helping me get sorted. I am a much higher version of myself now and will never allow myself to get that low again. You have taught me so much.It seems we got pregnant 1st try."

Nina A.

"Professional, humane, helpful! Oh, and saved my life!"

Jennifer StJohn
Jennifer StJohn

"Dr. B turned my health around for the better. I suffered gastrointestinal distress most of my adult life when I went to see him for help. Dr. B was the first and only medical provider to assess, diagnose, and treat my gut issues successfully. Thank you, Dr. B."

Arnie Holtz
Arnie Holtz

"I’ve always been interested in holistic health, and natural remedies have truly made a difference in my life. Whether it’s herbal teas, essential oils, or supplements, I’ve found that these solutions offer gentle yet effective relief for various ailments. I love how natural remedies focus on overall wellness rather than..."

olivia robinson
olivia robinson

"Dr Bruce knows what he is talking about! I have been able to change my diet and keep it going. It does take time and I feel I'm set up to make a lasting change in my health!"

Sierra Bassett
Sierra Bassett

"I want to thank you so much for all that you have done. Since I have started the plan that you had given me, I have seen much improvement following it as best as I possibly can. There has been great improvement whereas now I can go to church with..."

Michael K.

"Hi Dr B, Thank you very much for the amazing job you and you team have done. For your support, patience, kind words and sharing, I'm forever grateful."

Eve M.

"I was stuck. Sick and stuck going no where in life. After working with Dr. B, not only did he teach me how to heal my own body he encouraged me to go back to school and not wait until I felt well. Now I graduated college, I'm a nutrition..."

Brittany Payne
Brittany Payne

"There is no doubt that Dr. B saved my life. I could hardly get out of bed when I came to him. By the end of my treatment I was in school, working, and functioning in life better than before. He helped me heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In the..."

Brittany T

"My life has been powerfully changed for the better. I went from a size 14 to a size 6, my PMS is gone, my yeast infections are gone, my skin looks better, my vitality is back and even my husband is on the program and lost 50 pounds. I haven't..."

S.M.

"This was a great source of integrated natural medicine. I was impressed with Dr B’s knowledge of functional medicine and the added support of his health coaches."

Sara Liebling
Sara Liebling

"I AM DOING WONDERFUL, I'm like NEW! The supplements have been working excellent. I no longer feel any symptoms."

David H.

"Your advice is always so sound and you are so generous to give it. Your humanity inspires me, I am ever grateful my journey led me to you. Only wish I lived closer and could utilize your acupuncture expertise as well. Thank you again for always being so sound and..."

Amanda H.

"I just wanted to let you know how amazing the session was for me yesterday. The proof was undeniable in the toilet this morning ... One should never take the expression" full of shit" for granted! It is so humbling to realize how much I am holding on to (and..."

Diana N.

"I feel great and have plenty of positive energy. Thank you so much for helping me get sorted. I am a much higher version of myself now and will never allow myself to get that low again. You have taught me so much.It seems we got pregnant 1st try."

Nina A.
The National Candida Center Difference

Why Choose National Candida Center?

National Candida Center combines experience, digestive specialization, and personalized natural care.

Specialization

Focused expertise in Candida, leaky gut, and IBS—not a broad, generic wellness approach.

Testing-Based

Care plans use testing to uncover digestive imbalances affecting Florida patients’ daily comfort.

Natural Care

Protocols emphasize diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes as alternatives to drugs or surgery.

Patient Support

Ongoing coaching helps patients across Florida follow protocols with clarity and confidence.

Meet The Florida Team

Experienced natural digestive health support from Sanford, Florida.

National Candida Center formed in 1994 and has spent over 30 years helping patients pursue natural alternatives for digestive health. Based in Sanford, the center understands that Florida patients often need practical, sustainable care that fits real life, from year-round activity to busy family and work schedules. Its vision is centered on identifying underlying causes of Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, IBS, and related concerns instead of relying only on temporary symptom relief. The team emphasizes testing-based treatment design, nutrition, quality-assured supplements, and education so patients can understand their bodies and take an active role in recovery.

Over 30 YearsFormed in 1994 with a long-standing focus on natural digestive health.
5-Star RatingRated 5.0 on Google from patient reviews listed in company information.
Florida-BasedHeadquartered in Sanford and serving patients seeking functional medicine in Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a functional medicine doctor?

A functional medicine doctor looks for the underlying drivers of symptoms rather than focusing only on short-term relief. Care often includes detailed health history, laboratory testing, nutrition review, digestive assessment, supplement planning, and lifestyle support. At National Candida Center, this approach is used for Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, IBS, toxic exposure concerns, and recurring digestive symptoms.

What's the difference between integrative medicine and functional medicine?

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Over 30 Years

Established natural digestive health center since 1994.

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5-Star Rating

Patient-rated holistic care with verified Google reviews.

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Supplement sourcing from FDA certified laboratory standards.

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Share your symptoms, goals, and health history so the team can guide you toward the right next step.

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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 407.321.1377.