Our Mission
The Meaning of "Cura"
The name for Cura Functional Medicine was inspired by the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or "care of the whole person." Dr. Sarah Murray first encountered this idea while in medical school at Georgetown. It gives dignity to the individual, considering their unique circumstances and strengths, and embraces a holistic way of caring for patients - body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Murray loves bringing this "whole person" spirit to her patients through functional medicine and and looks forward to caring for you at Cura Functional Medicine.
What is Functional Medicine?
As a catalyst in the transformation of healthcare, functional medicine takes a comprehensive approach to prevention, health, and well-being; treats root causes of disease; and restores healthy function through a personalized patient experience — all while being a vital partner to conventional medicine. (IFM 2024)
Dr. Sarah Murray has completed her full certification with the Institute for Functional Medicine, the leading educational organization in the field, and the only providing functional medicine certification along with educational programs directly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This IFM-CP certification places Dr. Murray among an elite group of roughly 2000 certified practitioners worldwide.
Whole Person, Whole Earth
Our Climate Contribution
At Cura Functional Medicine, we are proud to fight climate change by donating 1% of revenue from Stripe transactions to carbon removal. You can read more about Stripe Climate here.
