Suffering From Gut Dysfunction?
Digestive Challenges? IBS? Leaky Gut? Discover Our Functional Approach To Leaky Gut That Is Safe, Natural, & Unlike Anything You've Seen Or Tried Before...
Learn The Gut Solutions Your Doctor Is Likely Neglecting...
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Leaky Gut Extends BEYOND The Digestive System
- Chronic Diarrhea, Constipation, Gas, Bloating etc.
- Headaches, Brain Fog, Poor Memory
- Chronic Fatigue
- Skin Issues (eczema, psoriasis, acne etc.)
- Joint Pain / Back Pain
- Cravings For Sugar or Carbs
- Poor Immune System
- Nutrient Deficiencies (Vitamin D etc.)
- Anxiety / Depression
FACT: Leaky Gut Extends BEYOND The Digestive System & Is Affecting Millions Of People!
It's important to understand that MOST disease & dysfunction starts in the GUT!
From Valentina Akyol, PA-C Functional Medicine Clinician
Dear Friend,
Leaky gut syndrome is a major cause of disease and dysfunction in modern society. Research has shown that up to 50% of chronic complaints in the U.S. can be linked back to leaky gut.
Let's explored this a little further...
Think of the lining of your digestive tract like a net with extremely small holes in it. Your gut lining works as a barrier to keep out larger particles...proteins and other foreign substances from entering your blood stream.
When somebody has Leaky Gut, the intestinal lining or "net" gets damaged which can even cause bigger holes to develop. This causes even more particles through such as gluten, undigested food particles, bad bacteria and other toxic waste products. This ultimately causes an immune reaction and a downward spiral in your overall health.
OUR APPROACH IS UNIQUE!
We Don't Guess - We TEST
Remember, we take a "global" look. We look at a variety of factors including foods, nutrients, toxins, inflammation, cell health etc.
In order to truly get well and solve the problem, you need a doctor who is like a detective. Somebody who will take the time and dig for the root cause. NOT somebody who spends 5 minutes with you, gives you a "chemical" and says come back in 6 weeks. That's a failed approach.
Again, it's a big reason why so many people are suffering from digestive dysfunction! (Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas, Bloating etc.)
If you're sick of the medical run around...then let's hop on a discovery call. No cost, simply a chance to ask each other questions and determine if our GI protocol would make sense for you.
Don't Waste Another Day Feeling Lousy! Let's Dig, Find, & Work Towards FIXING Your Digestive Challenges Once & For All!
*KEEP IN MIND OUR PRACTICE IS 100% VIRTUAL AND WE HELP PATIENTS FROM ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What Happens On The Discovery Call?
Very simple. Valentina will ask you some questions, do a thorough health history, and determine if you're a case she can accept. If she thinks she can help she'll give you that option. If she doesn't think she can help, she'll work to find somebody who can.
Are Your Programs Safe?
ABSOLUTELY! Our protocols are safe and there is nothing like it. We will do objective functional testing and work towards finding the ROOT CAUSE of the health challenge. Prescribed medications are FDA approved and our goal is to minimize unnecessary use of medications . Some medications can be shipped directly to your door or picked up in your local pharmacy.
Does Insurance Pay For Functional Medicine?
Unfortunately no insurance company pays for weight loss. However, if you're MOTIVATED we'll work with you. Our protocols are very affordable and keep in mind that we've never turned anybody away because of finances.
Where Is Your Clinic Located?
We are 100% virtual at this time. The beautiful thing about functional medicine and our functional approach is that it can be done from ANYWHERE! After our initial discovery call (to determine if our protocol makes sense for you) we'll provide you with home test kits or send you to your local Quest or LabCorps lab for blood draw so TOGETHER we can customize a safe & highly effective protocol based on YOUR individual needs.
Will I Have To Swallow A Lot Of Pills?
We will provide recommendations based on where you're nutrient deficient / depleted. Again, this is based on the testing that is performed. We'll give you supplement recommendations as well as give you food recommendations to eat more of that are abundant in the nutrients where you're depleted.
Do You Provide Support / Accountability?
YES! Even though our functional protocols are done virtually, we provide 24/7 email support. If you have a question / obstacle to work through we'll provide you the support & guidance you need.
Valentina Akyol, PA-C
Functional Medicine Clinician
🌿 | Functional Medicine Clinician | Root-Cause Health Advocate
Valentina Akyol is a nationally certified Physician Associate (PA‑C) with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. She is the founder of VallaMed Functional Medicine, a practice built on the belief that true healing begins with uncovering the why behind your symptoms—not just masking them.
Valentina helps patients from all across the country, offering a personalized, science-backed approach to conditions often overlooked or misunderstood in conventional care. Her clinical passions include:
- Weight loss resistance
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hormonal imbalances and menopause
- Autoimmune disease
With a warm and empathetic style, Valentina partners with her patients to get to the root of chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, inflammation, and hormonal chaos—using targeted lab work, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and pharmaceutical or nutraceutical interventions when needed.
🌎 A Life Rooted in Wellness
Valentina splits her time between Sharon, Massachusetts in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida during the winter months. She shares her life with her husband, their three children—Lara, Nico, and Aria—two playful Kangal dogs (Elvis and Olive), two quirky tuxedo cats (Mimi and Magic), a curious axolotl, and a fluffy flock of Sebastopol geese.
📚 Credentials & Affiliations
Nationally Certified by the NCCPA (PA-C)
Licensed in Massachusetts, Florida, and Rhode Island
Member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Postgraduate training in functional and regenerative medicine
Certified in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Certified in IV Nutrition Infusion Therapy
Member of Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM)
“I created VallaMed to be a space where we treat the root, not just the symptoms—because you deserve real answers, lasting energy, and a life you love.”
— Valentina Akyol, PA‑C
Get In Touch With Us!
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VallaMed Functional Medicine Locations
3 Capen Hill Rd
Sharon MA 02067
1237 NE 14th Ave
Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
4000 Chapel View Blvd Suite 300 #1099
Cranston, RI 02920
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