The Florida Center For Functional Medicine St. Augustine's Online Review Report Card

I probably wouldn’t recommend this place unless you’ve met with multiple drs to determine this is right for you. I have many opinions. I’ll start with the positives that I got out of it. I don’t know if I would’ve been able to eat less sugar the way I do now. I’m much much more conscious of what I put in my body, and aware of when my stomach will hurt if I choose to eat something a little less healthy. Doing this diet also helped eliminate what might be going on. That being said, my cons. First off, this program is very expensive and I was made to feel like it’s such an amazing deal. 2k for supplements and a food guide, that didn’t work unfortunately. I was told it might not work so the ‘trial’ program would be done and then we would continue from there. I was still getting chronic hives and was told to spend more money on more food sensitivity testing (I didn’t do this because at this point I felt like they were looking at the wrong thing). I also don’t feel like I was actually checked in with. Every phone call started with ‘wow!!! You sound so good! Okay, talk to you next week.’ I’m not going to answer the phone like I’m dying. They proceeded to continue the diet, and I was confused because I was told I should feel much better in 2-3 weeks after starting and I just didn’t. I’m mostly upset that despite the initial bloodwork I got done, they didn’t recommend getting a second opinion and just sold me on their program. Said my extremely high iron was due to my blood cell size (spoiler, that’s very false and it’s dangerous to have long term high iron). Basically I could go on and on but I felt like I was just another client under this blanket program and there’s not enough people or time to actually give you an extra considerations. I do think this program would work for someone with specific autoimmune disorders. But if you are desperate to find answers, I would get a couple opinions because it turns out histamine is my problem along with a few other things and this diet definitely doesn’t help with that.

Do not waste your money unless you cannot pick up a book or perform research of your own. I cannot speak for all functional medicine practices, but this one does not seem like they are interested in anything but making money. You start with an initial 30 minute phone call with Dr. David Tuchinsky, he is very nice and charming (which should probably be a clue). He listened to my issues then spent 20 minutes telling me he could make me better, but was not able to answer any direct questions or make any real comments on my issues (again should be a clue). You will fill out a pretty thorough questionnaire about your conditions and supplements you currently take. I moved forward by getting blood tests, a written report, and an office visit with Dr. David Tuchinsky which all cost around $450. The blood test was disappointing, it did not test for anything outside of what my normal doctor tests for- actually less then my normal blood tests. You go into the office and they give you your report to review to come up with questions before meeting with the doctor. I can't speak to the legitimacy of this, but they use much lower thresholds on the blood test so all of my numbers appeared out of range. When I went to see the doctor he told me how sick I was (he made me feel like I was on the brink of death- which I have issues, but I'm not that bad). When I asked him direct questions about certain conditions and what the numbers meant, he did not answer them, just keep saying "would you like to get better? How much are you willing to work to get better? I'm going to put you on a special protocol to get you better."He would never explain the protocol or go into any details. After your visit with him you go see another employee who gives the gist of the protocol, which was something along the lines of a 10-week elimination and specialized diet and special supplements for $2000. At this point I finally picked up on the clues and did not move forward. Now, if you have money to spend and you cannot do the research on your own this might be a good fit for you, but my guess is if your not willing to take the time to research and test elimination diets, certain foods, and supplements on your own you probably won't stick to the protocol prescribed to you here. I will say he does print up a nice report that connects your conditions with the deficiencies found in your blood test. For me, it did not really tell me anything I didn't already know, but it might be helpful to others.As with anything, do your research, read all the reviews and make your own opinion. If you are just getting into the natural health world, start by reading some books and articles and listening to podcasts before jumping into a big investment like this. Use common sense and listen to your gut, pun intended. Good to luck to you!

After years of traveling for work, eating out, dining on hotel food and struggling with the over 50 weight gain, I was feeling hopeless. I found functional medicine and thank goodness I found Dr. Tuchinsky and his team. Following the day by day food plan and taking the recommended supplements based on my treatment plan only aided in my success. After two days, my fatigue was gone. There were no cravings. I was sleeping 8 hours a night. My energy was through the roof. No more mid day feelings of being tired. I had to trust the process and stay committed. Follow the instructions exactly. Talking to Dr. Tuchinsky each week was of great support. I feel fantastic and it’s only the beginning of the rest of my life. Eight weeks later and I’m down 15 pounds. I’ve learned a wealth of information and have been given the tools to keep my momentum going.

So thankful i found Dr Tuchinsky and this office!!! I was suffering with severe stomach pain, inflammation, acid reflux, malnutrition, weight loss, nausea and more. i went to several G.I doctors who just kept throwing meds at me and passing my symptoms off as gastroparesis and anxiety and put me on acid reducers indefinitely. After a year of fighting the G.I Dr i was seeing for a simple SIBO test because i didn’t believe the gastroparesis diagnosis (because the symptoms i had started after 8 antibitics) I started doing my own research and found this office! I’m very thankful i found Dr Tuchinsky. He has helped me so much and pretty much all of my symptoms i was having are gone or not as terrible as they were before! I highly recommend going here!

I had a-lot of issues including body inflammation and thyroid problem.Than I met Dr Tucinsky who changed my life I lost weight ,inflammation is much better. Stuff is so friendly they treat you like family.Thank you so much Dr Tucinsky and Ashley.

I had been suffering with so many issues. I had depression, chronic migraines, endless weight gain, constipation and constant fatigue, just to name a few. I thought my thyroid was finally giving up on me. I found Dr. T, and I admit that I initially kept reviewing his website and wondering if the testimonials were in fact real. THEY ARE REAL! After going through this program, I feel INCREDIBLE! It turned out that I had multiple bodily functions that needed attention. I'm so happy that I got the nerve and asked for his help. He really knows how a body should function on a cellular level. Dr. T has taught me such invaluable information that I will follow for the rest of my life. I will not be going back to my old self again, that's too depressing. I will be an energized and joyful human from here on out. I also need to mention that Ashley, Dr. T's admin assistant, is amazing! Any questions or concerns that you may have, she's got the answers. She's very knowledgeable and such an asset to this program. Thank you both for such an amazing experience! I wanted to add an update: I have lost 20 lbs, I feel great, and my primary care doctor said that all my labs are perfect! She said, "whatever you're doing, keep doing it!"

I feel like a million dollars, thanks to Dr. T. I’m ending the old year and starting the new one with vitality! My aim in contacting the good doctor last September was to improve my health, in general, and to assist my hypothyroid condition in whatever way I could, in particular. While I don’t yet know if thyroid has improved – hypothyroid is an autoimmune disease – I do feel perky, vibrant, and energetic. No lethargy, no irritability, no fatigue. And other ailments, such as difficulty swallowing, have gone away. Dr. T worked with me on remedying my leaky gut, something I suspected but was not certain I had. After studying my bloodwork, he put me on a program designed to treat my ailments and that has made all the difference in who I am now. Enlisting in and following through on the program required dedication but was not difficult once I got the hang of it. Now, I would not dream of reverting to my days-of-yore diet, which I had considered a reasonably healthy one until now. You learn a lot; I am ready for my next level now – maintenance. The 13 pounds I lost was wonderful lagniappe. I am happy all around.

I felt horrible when I came to Dr. T. My inflammation was off the charts, I wasn't sleeping and was starting to get a bit crazy from sleep deprivation. My fatigue was debilitating and I was discouraged. I felt like I was swimming through molasses to accomplish anything. My doctors would only recommend more medications where the potential side effects are cancer and tuberculosis, among many others. They would compromise my immune system even more and make me vulnerable to Covid and other illnesses. I had the initial blood test and set up a Zoom meeting with Dr. T and my husband. I really appreciated that I was encouraged to include my husband. Dr. T went over my blood work in depth and made recommendations. Ashley, Dr. T's assistant, spent a lot of time explaining the program, the fees and what to expect. I just finished three protocols (approximately 3 months) and I have energy, my inflammation is minimal compared to where it was and I am sleeping. For as long as I can remember I would crash in the afternoon and either need to sleep or feel like I needed caffeine to make it through the day. My energy is now consistent all day! One unexpected result is that I handle stress much more calmly and I feel much more positive and balanced. Many of my symptoms have improved. My blood test showed metals in my system, including high aluminum which is a factor in Alzheimer's, Parkinsons and other diseases. How amazing it is to be able to detox now and perhaps prevent me from getting these diseases! I have lost 17 pounds and have not gone hungry. I now know how to best care for my body and health and am excited to see more results as I continue on the plan. This is a lifetime lifestyle change and I am grateful to have been educated to live differently and to thrive. I want to encourage anyone doing this program. I had read reviews prior to starting and saw that many had quick results. It took more time for me and Dr. T was great at encouraging me and helping me to see the positive changes as opposed to being impatient with wanting to feel much better quickly. I know that years of abusing my body and also the impact of environmental factors will take time to turn around and I have no doubt this will continue. Also, for any people concerned with how expensive it is. Yes, it is an investment. I did research other providers and Dr. T is much less expensive than those I had searched in the area. The fact that he calls his patients weekly and Ashley immediately answers questions and concerns is rare and invaluable.

So, I am not going to lie I was very skeptical when I first came to Dr. T, but I was very desperate because I had felt so bad for so long. However, each week I met with him I would feel a little better, but I kept waiting to not feel good again and for something not to work (which never happened). I kept coming back and each week I would feel a little better. I started losing weight, my acne cleared up, my skin has become brighter, and my anxiety is getting better. I also have more energy than I have had in years. I still have a long way to go, but every step of the way I feel better and better. I am very grateful for all the help he was provided for me and I feel like there is some hope now.

I have tried to call this office repeatedly but all I get is an answering service every time. Very Strange