Dr. Ellen Antoine

Dr. Ellen Antoine The Center for Fully Functional Health is committed to providing personalized, life-changing care.

The Center for Fully Functional Health offers personalized, comprehensive, medical care geared at restoring and maximizing optimal health by utilizing the Functional and Integrative Medicine models. What We Do
We perform an extremely detailed analysis of your health history from the prenatal period (if known) to the present day, focusing on significant diet, lifestyle, or environmental factors as

well as genetics which have affected your health. This includes analysis of the effects of stress, physical trauma, family history, industrial toxins, infections, and food/medication intake. A thorough physical examination will be performed to gather additional important information. We then design a personalized healthcare program structured to restore you to optimum health.

08/18/2026

Celiac disease isn’t simply a gluten “sensitivity” or irritation.

It’s an autoimmune condition where gluten triggers the immune system to respond incorrectly and attack the body’s own tissues.

That’s also why we often see celiac disease alongside other autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes.

Understanding the difference matters, because this is an immune system issue, not just a digestive one.

08/15/2026

What are some of your (healthy) sweet treats?!

08/10/2026

I had a patient with debilitating anxiety who was physically shaking. A deeper evaluation revealed Bartonella, an infection that can present with psychiatric symptoms. Once we treated the root cause, she got her life back.

Sometimes anxiety is a symptom of something deeper. That’s why I always look for the root cause.

08/07/2026

Autoimmune diseases don’t develop overnight.

Research shows that three key factors are typically involved: a genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (often called “leaky gut”), and an environmental trigger.

Understanding why autoimmune disease develops is the first step toward addressing the root cause, not jjust the symptoms.

08/06/2026

Not every disease looks the way the textbook says it should.

I’ve diagnosed patients with celiac disease who had no digestive symptoms at all just years of debilitating headaches and migraines.

Sometimes the answer isn’t where anyone thought to look. That’s why I love being a medical detective.

07/29/2026

GLP-1s aren’t designed to help you lose 10 pounds and move on. If we use them, we’re also focusing on the habits and root causes that help you maintain your results long after the weight comes off.

07/28/2026

I don’t believe birth control should be the first answer for every hormonal concern.

My goal is always to understand why your hormones are out of balance so we can treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

07/24/2026

Breast implant illness is real, but there’s no single test to diagnose it.

Many women experience fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, GI issues, and inflammation that improve after explant surgery. In some cases, implants have been found to harbor biofilms, bacteria, fungi, or mold.

If you’ve been told everything looks “normal” but still don’t feel well, your symptoms deserve a deeper investigation. Sometimes, the answer isn’t on a lab report.

07/22/2026

A physician came to us with debilitating vertigo after seeing specialists across the country without answers.

A deeper workup revealed CDC-positive Lyme disease, despite no known tick bite or bullseye rash. After treatment, he returned to practicing medicine and living a fully functional life.

Complex symptoms deserve curiosity, thorough testing, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.

Address

40 North Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN
46032

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13179898463

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