Have you been to more than one doctor looking for a diagnosis on why you always feel tired, have difficulty sleeping and/or have trouble remembering things?
And, have these doctors prescribed various treatments and an array of medications, yet after following their recommendations, you still do not feel well?
If this sounds like you, it’s time to call Evolution and see Erin Bolton, a functional medicine specialist with 10 years experience, and her colleague, Dr. Robert Hannum,a physician who has been practicing in Tampa Bay for 28 years.
Bolton and Dr. Hannum recently joined forces to offer patients innovative, functional medicine at their new Land O’ Lakes office.
“Functional medicine gets to the root of what ails you – be it obesity, hormone issues, thyroid problems or fatigue – and then treats it once and for all,” said Bolton. “There is no guessing. Through our testing, we will figure out a solution to treat your symptoms, and put together a complete package for lifelong body solutions.”
Dr. Hannum, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, further explains, “Traditionally, an osteopath is taught to treat the person as a whole. We look at a patient’s whole body, and don’t focus on just one disease and one body part. We are trained to look at the causes behind all the problems in the body.”
Dr. Hannum began his medical career as a family practitioner. He started focusing on alternative medicine 20 years ago, taking a functional approach to healing that complements Bolton’s practice at Evolution.
At first, Bolton specialized in just nutrition and weight loss, as she is certified in Obesity and Individual Weight Management by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
But, because her patients had other medical issues, she expanded her practice to treat a wide variety of conditions, including hormonal imbalances, inflammation, toxicity, food allergies, digestive problems, adrenal fatigue, depression and fibromyalgia.
With the addition of Dr. Hannum, the team at Evolution can now address most medical conditions presented by their patients, using their functional medicine approach.
Bolton and Dr. Hannum like to compare the body to an orchestra, in which different instruments represent the organs of the body.
“At Evolution, we tune the entire orchestra, rather than concentrate on just one or two instruments, and then customize that orchestra to the patient’s budget, lifestyle and medical test results,” Bolton said.
This functional approach often attracts patients seeking answers for complex, chronic conditions. New patients often come to Evolution as a last resort, after seeing four to seven specialists over time, Bolton said.
Bolton is quick not to disparage the place and necessity of traditional medicine, which is why she partnered with Dr. Hannum, a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania.
“We always do what is right for the patient, whether the solution includes a prescription or not,” said Dr. Hannum. “Patients are always listened to at Evolution by every member of our dedicated, caring staff.“
If you are struggling with your health, Evolution wants you to know there is hope.
“Please give us a call — we promise that we will always do the right thing for you,” said Bolton.
Evolution is located in Land O’ Lakes at 5420 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 101, and offers early morning and evening hours. For more information, call (813) 333-5593, or go to, Evolution4Health.com.
Published 6/6/18
