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You Have Heard 'It's Just Stress' So Many Times You Almost Believed It

You have sat in waiting rooms, given blood, and been told everything is fine. But you cannot remember the last morning you woke up without dragging yourself out of bed. These are not random complaints. They are signals that 20 basic lab markers were never going to catch.

If you're experiencing any of these, we can help.

How It Works

Your path to feeling like yourself again, step by step.

1

Free Discovery Call

Talk with our patient coordinator to discuss your goals, symptoms, and concerns. We will help you understand your options and create a personalized next step, or point you in the best direction.

2

80+ Biomarker Test and Full Body Scan

We run a comprehensive panel of 80+ lab markers along with a full body composition scan so nothing gets missed and your provider has the complete picture.

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Your Medical Team Reviews Everything

Our providers review your labs, medical history, and health questionnaires to build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific results and goals.

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60-Minute Provider Consultation

Sit down with your provider for a full hour to go over your results and build a personalized plan using the best of natural and modern medicine.

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Ongoing Support and Progress

We continue monitoring your labs, adjusting your plan, and providing support to make sure you see real, measurable progress with your health.

Why Med Matrix

60+ lab markers read against optimal ranges vs. 20 markers read against population averages
60-minute initial consultations vs. 7-minute appointments
DUTCH, stool analysis, organic acids, and reverse T3 testing vs. basic metabolic panel only
One protocol targeting root causes across all your symptoms vs. a separate prescription for each symptom
Direct provider access between visits via messaging vs. callback from a nurse days later
Peptide therapy, IV nutrition, and hormone optimization vs. referral to another specialist

Conventional Primary Care typically lack all of the above.

How Functional Medicine Treats the Root Cause

Conventional medicine is designed to manage disease after it appears. Functional medicine finds and fixes the root cause before symptoms become chronic conditions. Instead of a separate prescription for each symptom, you get one integrated plan that connects the dots across your entire health picture.

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Root Cause vs. Symptom Management

Your PCP treats fatigue with stimulants, anxiety with SSRIs, weight gain with diet advice, and pain with NSAIDs. Functional medicine asks why all four are happening at once. Often, a single root cause like thyroid dysfunction, gut permeability, or cortisol dysregulation is driving every symptom on your list. Fix the root cause and multiple symptoms resolve together.

One root cause can drive multiple symptoms Testing reveals what generic treatment misses Fewer medications, better outcomes
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Advanced Diagnostics

We run 60+ lab markers including full thyroid panels (free T3, T4, reverse T3, antibodies), comprehensive hormone panels, fasting insulin, inflammatory markers, vitamin and mineral status, organic acids, and DUTCH testing for cortisol and estrogen metabolism. This level of detail reveals patterns that a standard 20-marker panel cannot detect.

60+ biomarkers per patient DUTCH test for 24-hour hormone mapping Organic acids for cellular metabolism Full thyroid beyond just TSH
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The Gut-Brain Connection

90% of your serotonin is produced in your gut, not your brain. Gut permeability, bacterial imbalance, and food sensitivities can drive anxiety, depression, brain fog, and fatigue that look like mental health problems but are actually digestive problems. We test for and treat these connections directly.

90% of serotonin is gut-produced Gut testing reveals hidden triggers Food sensitivity panels identify reactions Healing the gut often resolves mood symptoms
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Personalized Treatment Plans

Your plan may include hormone optimization, targeted supplementation, anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut repair protocols, and stress management strategies. Everything is built around your lab data and adjusted over time based on retesting. No two patients get the same plan because no two patients have the same root cause.

Built from your specific lab results Adjusted based on retesting Combines natural and modern medicine One provider coordinating your entire plan

Meet Your Medical Team

Our providers bring together board-certified medicine, functional medicine, and specialized expertise so your plan is built on real data, not guesswork.

Dr. Paul Laband

Dr. Paul Laband

MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine

  • 25+ years clinical experience
  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Chief Resident, Maine Medical Center
Dr. Sasha Rose

Dr. Sasha Rose

ND, LAc

Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist

  • Forbes Health Advisory Board member
  • Nearly 20 years experience
  • Functional medicine & gut-brain specialist
Gabriel Rocha

Gabriel Rocha

PA-C, MMSc, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Provider

  • IFM Certified Practitioner
  • MMSc from Yale University
  • 14+ years, expert in bioidentical HRT
Collin Dees

Collin Dees

MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

  • Summa cum laude, Seton Hill University
  • Advanced BHRT & hormone optimization
  • 350+ concierge patients
Dr. Colin Renaud

Dr. Colin Renaud

DC, DNM, MS, PA-C

Functional & Regenerative Medicine

  • Triple-board certified
  • Fellow in Anti-Aging & Metabolic Medicine
  • Hormone, longevity & regenerative specialist
Sophia Viner

Sophia Viner

DNP, ANP-BC

Adult Nurse Practitioner

  • 20+ years clinical experience
  • Specializes in BHRT for women
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, IFM member

Hear From Real Patients

Don't just take our word for it. Watch real patients share their experiences with Med Matrix.

Patient Transformations

Carla's Story
Pain free with energy

Carla's Story

Pain free with energy after being left hopeless by her normal doctor

Renee's Story
In control of her health

Renee's Story

How Renee now feels in control of her health

Heather's Story
Feels 10 years younger

Heather's Story

Feeling like herself again from 10 years ago, clarity around her health

Elizabeth's Story
More energy & weight loss

Elizabeth's Story

Feeling like herself again, losing weight, more energy

Elizabeth's Update
Better sleep & less pain

Elizabeth's Update

Sleeping well without pain and more muscle

Cat's Story
Lost weight & reduced anxiety

Cat's Story

Weight loss, gut issues, menopause, anxiety, feeling like herself again

Barbra's Story
Back in the gym

Barbra's Story

Back in the gym, losing weight, and more clarity around her health

Laura's Story
Off medications

Laura's Story

Low energy, thyroid issues, getting off pharmaceuticals

More Patient Stories

Caleb's Story
Doctors couldn't believe his recovery

Caleb's Story

Recovery so good doctors didn't believe it. Out of pain, energy back

Anthony's Story
Lost 37 pounds

Anthony's Story

Lost 37 pounds, got his energy and mental clarity back

Steve B.'s Story
Off the medication cycle

Steve B.'s Story

Energized, strong, and on the right track after struggling with his PCP

Eric's Story
Pain relief with peptides

Eric's Story

Knee pain relief with BPC-157

Leanne's Story
Energized at work

Leanne's Story

Feeling energized at work with ozone therapy

Ryan's Story
Energy and strength restored

Ryan's Story

TRT, low energy/libido, losing muscle, doctors said he's normal

Sam's Story
Energy and focus with peptides

Sam's Story

More energy, motivation, focus, and muscle with peptides

Andrew's Story
Full wellness transformation

Andrew's Story

Stem cells, TRT, functional medicine, and staff experience

Jeff's Story
Energy his PCP couldn't fix

Jeff's Story

More energy after his primary said he's just getting older

Kim's Story
Pain relief & energy

Kim's Story

Weight gain, body pain, low energy

Ian's Story
Muscle and energy gains

Ian's Story

Building muscle, more energy with peptides

Victoria's Story
Back on her feet

Victoria's Story

Autoimmune issues, Graves disease, couldn't get out of bed

See What Makes Us Different

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

See exactly what to expect during your initial consultation, from check-in to personalized treatment plan.

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Understand why functional medicine finds answers that traditional primary care misses.

Deep Dives on Health & Wellness

Our providers break down the science behind your health concerns and what you can do about them.

Most People Ignore These Early Warning Signs of an Untreated Thyroid

Most People Ignore These Early Warning Signs of an Untreated Thyroid

Dr. Rose breaks down the thyroid symptoms most doctors overlook and what testing you actually need.

Watch This If Your Doctor Said Your Labs Look "Fine" But You Don't Feel Fine

Watch This If Your Doctor Said Your Labs Look "Fine" But You Don't Feel Fine

Why standard lab ranges miss the mark and what optimal ranges actually look like.

Functional Medicine Doctor Exposes the Gut Mistakes 90% of People Make

Functional Medicine Doctor Exposes the Gut Mistakes 90% of People Make

Common gut health errors that keep people stuck in a cycle of bloating, fatigue, and inflammation.

How to Get Healthier and Look Better If You're Over 35 Using Functional Medicine

How to Get Healthier and Look Better If You're Over 35 Using Functional Medicine

A practical guide to optimizing your health using functional medicine principles after 35.

Real Patients. Real Results.

After years of being told my labs were normal, Med Matrix finally found what was going on. Within three months, my energy came back and the brain fog lifted. I wish I had found them sooner.

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Sarah M.
Portland, ME · Verified Patient

I went from barely getting through my day to feeling like I have my life back. The team actually listens and digs deeper. This is what healthcare should be.

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David R.
Scarborough, ME · Verified Patient

My autoimmune flares are under control for the first time in a decade. Dr. Rose and the team took the time to understand my whole picture, not just one symptom at a time.

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Jennifer K.
Cape Elizabeth, ME · Verified Patient

Find Us in South Portland

Conveniently located off the Maine Mall Road, serving patients across Maine & New Hampshire.

Med Matrix clinic
Med Matrix clinic
Med Matrix clinic

Med Matrix - Functional Medicine and MedSpa

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198 Maine Mall Rd

South Portland, ME 04106

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Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

By appointment only

Your Questions, Answered

Functional medicine looks for the root cause of your symptoms instead of prescribing a different medication for each one. At Med Matrix, that means running 60+ lab markers, reading them against optimal ranges instead of population averages, and building one protocol that targets the upstream problem. When the root cause is treated, multiple symptoms often resolve together.

The biggest difference is the testing. We order panels most providers never see: DUTCH hormone profiles, comprehensive stool analysis, organic acids, reverse T3, and inflammatory markers. Those results drive a systems-level protocol, not a generic wellness plan. There is overlap with naturopathic and integrative medicine in philosophy, but functional medicine is defined by using advanced diagnostics to pinpoint and correct the specific drivers behind your symptoms.

The patients who benefit most are dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, thyroid disorders, autoimmune disease, gut problems (bloating, IBS, SIBO), hormonal imbalances, unexplained weight gain, chronic pain, and metabolic dysfunction. The common thread is that their conventional labs came back 'normal' but they still feel terrible.

Most patients notice measurable changes in energy and mental clarity within 4 to 8 weeks. More layered cases involving autoimmune conditions or long-standing gut dysfunction typically take 3 to 6 months. Your provider sets specific benchmarks at your first visit so you know exactly what progress looks like at each stage.

We run panels your PCP has almost certainly never ordered. DUTCH testing maps how your body produces, metabolizes, and clears hormones. It reveals patterns that a single blood draw for estrogen or testosterone physically cannot capture. Comprehensive stool analysis evaluates your gut microbiome, digestive capacity, inflammatory markers, and identifies infections or overgrowths. Organic acids testing reveals mitochondrial function and neurotransmitter production. We also test reverse T3, sex hormone binding globulin, full nutrient panels, and inflammatory markers. The difference between a standard metabolic panel and our full workup is the difference between looking through a keyhole and opening the door.

No. You do not need a referral to become a patient at Med Matrix. You can schedule directly.

Not at all. Many of our patients keep their PCP for acute care (infections, injuries, prescriptions) while working with us on the chronic symptoms their PCP could not explain. The two approaches complement each other.

Your initial visit is 60+ minutes. No rushed 7-minute slot. Your provider reviews your complete health timeline, current symptoms, past labs, medications, diet, sleep, and stress patterns. From there, we determine exactly which advanced panels to order and start mapping your protocol. Most patients say it is the first time a provider actually sat and listened.

No. Supplements may be one piece, but your protocol can also include dietary changes, hormone optimization, peptide therapy, IV nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Everything is chosen based on what your labs reveal, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

That is actually the most common profile we see. Many of our patients have been to five, eight, sometimes ten doctors before finding us. The reason we find answers where others did not is simple: we test markers they never ordered, and we read the results against tighter ranges. A TSH of 4.0 is 'normal' in conventional medicine but high enough to cause fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog. That gap is where the missed diagnoses live.

Med Matrix is a precision and functional medicine clinic that helps patients find and address the root cause of their health concerns. We use advanced testing, personalized treatment plans, and innovative therapies to improve energy, hormones, recovery, body composition, performance, and long-term health.

Med Matrix looks deeper than symptom management. Instead of simply treating surface-level issues, we use advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans to uncover what is really going on and create a strategy to help you feel and perform at your best.

Med Matrix is for adults who want to improve their health, fix ongoing symptoms, optimize hormones, lose weight, improve recovery, increase energy, enhance performance, and stay healthier as they age.

No. Med Matrix does not take insurance.

Yes. Many Med Matrix services can be paid for using HSA or FSA funds.

Yes. Med Matrix offers payment plan options.

The cost depends on your goals, the testing you need, and the treatments included in your personalized plan. Our team will walk you through pricing based on exactly what is right for you.

The first step is scheduling an initial consultation or discovery call. From there, we guide you through testing, provider review, and your personalized treatment plan.

Yes. Med Matrix offers telehealth for consultations, follow-ups, and lab reviews when appropriate.

Yes. Med Matrix provides detailed receipts and documentation that patients can use for HSA, FSA, or possible out-of-network reimbursement purposes.

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