Business Details
8 Years
experience
Functional Medicine Specialists in Calgary
Founded in 2018, Paleo Medical represents a revolutionary approach to healthcare rooted in evolutionary biology and functional medicine. Our practice is built on the principle that modern medicine often overlooks the full spectrum of human biological experience, instead relying on narrow Western-centric norms. With over two decades of clinical experience across psychiatry, family medicine, and functional medicine, our team combines traditional medical expertise with cutting-edge approaches to chronic disease management. We specialize in addressing complex conditions like dementia, mold-related illnesses, and chronic inflammation through personalized treatment plans that prioritize root cause resolution over symptom suppression. Our commitment to patient-centered care means offering both conventional treatments when necessary and alternative strategies that empower individuals to take control of their health.We work closely with patients to determine the most appropriate care pathways, whether that involves pharmaceutical interventions, lifestyle modifications, or advanced functional testing. Our practice reflects a deep understanding of human evolution's impact on health, informed by extensive clinical experience in the UK's National Health Service, military medicine, and postgraduate training in functional medicine. We maintain strong referral networks for specialist care while focusing on holistic, evidence-based treatments that address the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
Services
Functional Medicine
Bredesen Protocol
Mold Illness Treatment
Chronic Inflammation Management
Online Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on evolutionary medicine principles
- Our practice combines conventional medical expertise with functional medicine approaches
- We prioritize root cause resolution over symptom suppression for chronic conditions
- Our team has extensive experience in both military and civilian healthcare systems
- We maintain strong referral networks while focusing on holistic patient care
Associations and certifications
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
What people say
Exceptional care to all patients
Reversible non-alcoholic fatty liver
Quality to our lives again
No obligation for additional services
Treated with respect always
Services
Functional Medicine
Our functional medicine approach addresses chronic conditions by identifying root causes rather than treating symptoms. We combine advanced diagnostic testing with personalized treatment plans that incorporate nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and evidence-based interventions. This approach has successfully helped patients reverse conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic inflammation through comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Bredesen Protocol
Specialized dementia treatment using the Bredesen Protocol combines genetic testing, metabolic analysis, and personalized lifestyle interventions. Our approach addresses the complex factors contributing to cognitive decline through targeted nutritional support, sleep optimization, and inflammation reduction strategies tailored to each patient's unique biological profile.
Mold Illness Treatment
Our mold illness treatment program addresses chronic inflammatory response syndrome through comprehensive detoxification protocols and immune system support. We employ specialized testing to identify biotoxin exposure and develop individualized treatment plans that include environmental controls, nutritional support, and targeted supplementation to restore health.
Online Coaching
Beat The Blues online coaching provides accessible mental health support through secure virtual consultations. Our program combines cognitive behavioral techniques with lifestyle medicine to address mood disorders, offering patients convenient access to specialized care regardless of geographic location while maintaining personalized treatment approaches.
People
Dr. Cathryn Zapf
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Zapf is a board-certified family physician with additional training in functional medicine and evolutionary biology. With 16 years in the British Armed Forces and postgraduate training at the Institute for Functional Medicine, she brings extensive clinical experience to personalized patient care.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in chronic conditions like dementia, mold-related illnesses, and inflammatory disorders using functional medicine approaches that address root causes rather than symptoms.
Is functional medicine covered by insurance?
Basic consultations are covered by Alberta Health Services, while functional medical tests are additional but often claimable through private insurance plans.
How does the Bredesen Protocol work?
Our Bredesen Protocol combines genetic testing, metabolic analysis, and personalized lifestyle changes to address cognitive decline through targeted nutritional support and inflammation reduction.
Do you accept new patients?
We welcome new patients through appointment scheduling, with initial consultations focusing on comprehensive health history analysis and personalized treatment planning.
What makes your approach different?
Our evolutionary medicine perspective considers human biology's full historical context, combining this with functional medicine to create personalized treatment plans for chronic disease reversal.