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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Janice Brown, a physiatrist who is certified in acupuncture and functional medicine. They talk about the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, functional medicine, and Dr. Brown’s own way of practicing medicine.  [01:08] Introducing Dr. Janice Brown [03:43] Why Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation? [09:16] Functional Medicine [13:42] Practice Your Own Style of Medicine   Becoming a PM&R Physician Dr. Brown always regarded herself as a healer, but not necessarily a doctor. After college, she spent 6 years exploring multiple paths before deciding to pursue medicine. She chose to become a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician because she is passionate about addressing the root cause of health problems, not just in managing symptoms. As a physiatrist, she can examine both the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to see what’s causing pain or illness.   Functional Medicine  Unsurprisingly, Dr. Brown is certified in functional medicine, a field which