Root-Cause Health: Healing Beyond The Diagnosis with Reed Davis
In this episode of “Field Notes,” Dr. Rob Downey, a functional medicine practitioner, interviews Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). Davis shares his journey from environmental law to pioneering functional health practices, emphasizing the importance of addressing upstream health imbalances rather than relying solely on traditional diagnoses.
He discusses his methods for identifying and treating root causes using alternative lab tests, personalized approaches to health, and a system for empowering both practitioners and patients. The conversation also highlights the necessity of individualized care, the role of stress and lifestyle in health, and the transformative potential of integrative wellness practices.
(00:38) Reed Davis’ multi-certified global health impact.
(02:34) Motivation behind founding Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.
(05:10) Challenges with traditional diagnostic lab tests.
(12:35) Importance of upstream health imbalances.
(30:02) Personalized diets and food sensitivity testing.
Reed Davis
Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
Reed Davis is a Double Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), best-selling author, and popular expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is also an Environmental Paralegal and Conservationist and Reed is the Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Certification Course with over 4000 graduates in 50 countries.
He was the Health Director and Case Manager at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years where he reviewed thousands of labs with thousands of clients and made important discoveries that are now part of the FDN Methodology.
Reed serves on the board of the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches and lives in the US. When not teaching and helping his graduates build their practices, he can be found landscaping his property or riding motorcycles.