An Innovative Approach to Functional Family Medicine
When it comes to health care today, Dr. Cas believes there is a better way. His unique approach offers:
Whole body wellness
Whole body wellness – for your whole life
Personalized care
Personalized care based on his exclusive 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness©
Evidence-based medicine
Blend of evidence-based functional and integrative medicine
Broad treatment approach
Broad treatment approach that goes beyond symptom relief to real, lasting solutions
An Innovative Approach to Functional Family Medicine
When it comes to health care today, Dr. Cas believes there is a better way. His unique approach offers:
Whole body wellness
Whole body wellness – for your whole life
Personalized care
Personalized care based on his exclusive 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness©
Evidence-based medicine
Blend of evidence-based functional and integrative medicine
Broad treatment approach
Broad treatment approach that goes beyond symptom relief to real, lasting solutions
Our Mission
Creating Healthy Communities
One Patient at a Time
Dr. Cas believes in the power of healthy, happy communities and has dedicated his career to creating that – one patient at a time.
He takes an innovative approach to family medicine, based on his exclusive 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness©. Working closely with his patients, Dr. Cas uses evidence-based tests to quickly identify the root cause of health issues, taking the guesswork out of diagnosis.
Pulling from the best of functional medicine and integrative medicine, Dr. Cas explores diverse options to create the most effective treatment plan, incorporating solutions that go beyond simply relieving symptoms to focus on whole body wellness.
Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Cas’ patient-centered, personalized care gives each individual the time, respect and attention they deserve.
THE 5 PILLARS OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dr. Cas has spent his career developing, refining and implementing his 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness© to help guide his patients to optimal living. Dr. Cas’ 5 Pillars focus on:
Medical Wellness
Dr. Cas believes that medical fitness is a critical part of overall well-being. Managing medical conditions – or preventing them in the first place – helps patients maximize their quality of life.
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Physical Wellness
Significant amounts of time and resources are wasted on preventable disorders that can be managed or avoided with simple diet and exercise changes. This is why physical wellness is one of Dr. Cas’ important pillars to health.
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Mental Wellness
Not everyone needs treatment for depression or other mental illnesses, but Dr. Cas believes it is important to have techniques and a support system in place to handle everyday stressors that can affect mental well-being.
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Spiritual Wellness
When it comes to spiritual wellness, denomination isn’t what’s important. What is important is overall well-being, and how that is achieved and maintained, whether it is meditation, yoga, attending church or going on long walks.
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Aesthetic Wellness
People don’t all look the same, but everyone wants to feel good about themselves. Studies demonstrate that when someone feels confident, they are more likely to engage with others, smile and laugh, which encourages the release of oxytocin, a hormone necessary for survival.
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ABOUT DR. CAS
Dr. Castel Santana, MD/CFMP, known to his patients as Dr. Cas, is a board-certified family medicine doctor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Cas developed a passion for medicine and helping heal others. While attending medical school in St. Maarten, Dr. Cas developed his 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness©, which is the foundation of his practice today. After graduating residency, Dr. Cas began delivering his unique model of health care to patients, blending integrative and functional styles of medicine that focuses on whole body wellness and guiding his patients on their individualized pathways to optimal living.
ABOUT DR. CAS
Dr. Castel Santana, MD/CFMP, known to his patients as Dr. Cas, is a board-certified family medicine doctor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Cas developed a passion for medicine and helping heal others. While attending medical school in St. Maarten, Dr. Cas developed his 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness©, which is the foundation of his practice today. After graduating residency, Dr. Cas began delivering his unique model of health care to patients, blending integrative and functional styles of medicine that focuses on whole body wellness and guiding his patients on their individualized pathways to optimal living.