Dr. Chi Kim, IFM Certified Practitioner

Dr. Kim received a Bachelors of Science degree from Cornell University, and graduated cum laude from State University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

She completed her internship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, then moved to Connecticut where she completed her internal medicine residency with University of Connecticut Health Consortium. 

She is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, and a Certified Functional Medicine provider.

Dr. Kim is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Deb Keightley, IFM Certified Practitioner

Dr. Deb Keightley is board certified in Internal Medicine and is also Certified in Functional Medicine. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Providence College with a B.S. degree in biology. She went on to graduate from Albany Medical College and did her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Dr. Keightley is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She looks forward to working with her patients to uncover the root causes for their health concerns. By utilizing lifestyle tools and natural treatments, Dr. Keightley will help her patients reach their health goals and achieve optimal health.

From Dr. Kim and Dr. Keightley:
Our responsibility to our patients.

We are redefining the model of patient care to put the patient at the center of the process. We believe firmly that the creation of health and wellness starts with a solid partnership between patient and provider.

We want to take the time necessary to get to know you, pinpoint your specific health needs, and work together with you to develop a personalized plan and appropriate treatment options. If you’re not satisfied with what typical healthcare practices have to offer, we would love the opportunity to work with you.

Our office participates in the PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program) for the state of Connecticut. We will not prescribe narcotics except for very specific conditions.

Dr. Kim and Dr.Keightley are registered Medical Marijuana Prescribers. Please check www.ct.gov for details on the Medical Marijuana Program.

What makes functional medicine different?

Functional medicine involves understanding the origins, prevention, and treatment of complex, chronic disease. Hallmarks of a functional medicine approach include:

• Patient-centered care. The focus of functional medicine is on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease. By listening to the patient and learning his or her story, the practitioner brings the patient into the discovery process and tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique needs.
• An integrative, science-based healthcare approach. Functional medicine practitioners look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning.
• Integrating best medical practices. Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.