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Trusted Holistic Doctor in Berkeley Heights | Dr. Robert White

A holistic path forward for Berkeley Heights, with real diagnostics and a care plan built around the way your body actually works.
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Imagine getting through your day without the fatigue, the brain fog, or the nagging symptoms you’ve learned to live with. For many of our Berkeley Heights patients, that’s not a fantasy — it’s where they ended up after finally getting real answers.

Dr. Robert White has practiced holistic and functional medicine for over two decades. Since founding Advanced Integrated Health in 2001 in nearby Springfield — just minutes from Berkeley Heights — he’s built his practice around one belief: symptoms are signals, not the problem itself. Find what’s driving them, and lasting change becomes possible.

You won’t get a rushed seven-minute visit and a prescription here. You’ll get a practitioner who studies your history, runs the right tests, and builds a plan around your body — then walks the path with you.

Why Berkeley Heights Trusts Our Care

Benefits of Functional and Holistic Medicine

1. The Whole Person Matters

Your body, mind, and emotions are one system. We treat all of it — not the single symptom that brought you in.

2. Prevention Comes First

The best health problem is the one that never happens. We help you build the habits and resilience that keep you well.

3. Individualized Treatment

Two patients with the same diagnosis can need completely different care. Your plan is built from your labs, your history, and your life.

4. Natural and Low-Impact

We lead with nutrition, whole-food supplementation, and gentle therapies — supporting your body's own healing before reaching for anything stronger.

5. Rooted in the Real Cause

Masking a symptom buys time. Finding its source buys you your health back.

6. Stronger Well-Being

When physical, mental, and emotional health improve together, everything else follows — energy, sleep, mood, focus.

7. Patients in Control

We explain everything we find and everything we recommend, so you stay in charge of your own health decisions.

Holistic Medicine for Chronic Conditions

If you're living with a chronic condition — diabetes, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, cardiovascular concerns, or persistent pain — you already know that conventional care often stops at management.

Holistic medicine asks a better question: why is this happening in the first place? Care may combine targeted nutrition, stress regulation, structured movement, detoxification support, and complementary therapies that strengthen your body's natural repair systems. The goal isn't a lifetime of appointments. It's durable health — and, where possible, less dependence on long-term medication.

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Our patients share their honest experiences and the wins they’ve earned. See how others found answers, clarity, and forward motion — and how you can too.
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We begin with the full picture. Using advanced diagnostics, we identify the underlying issues at play, from nutritional deficiencies to hormonal imbalances. Then our team crafts a custom wellness plan featuring detoxification, targeted nutrition, and practical lifestyle change. It addresses today’s concerns while building tomorrow’s health, arming you with the knowledge and tools to stay well long-term.

Our Proven Approach

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Holistic Care, Close to Home

Dr. White and our functional medicine team welcome patients from across Union, Bergen and Monmouth counties — in person and virtually.

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Meet Our Expert Team

Dr. Robert White, DC, at Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Robert White

Blending an engineering background with holistic-healing expertise, Dr. White delivers patient-first care. He emphasizes natural methods, advanced nutritional correction, and the body’s own capacity to heal, without relying on pharmaceuticals.
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Dr. Stephen Freifeld MD

Dr. Freifeld is an otolaryngology, head and neck surgery specialist in Springfield, NJ, with more than 59 years of medical experience. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1965.

Dr. Jason Kaufman, DC, at Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Jason Kaufman

Coming from a Neurobiology and Behavior background, Dr. Kaufman shifted from pharmaceuticals to holistic health. He designs personalized plans built on advanced nutrition and natural healing.
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What Our Patients Say

Hear directly from New Jersey residents who reclaimed their health through functional medicine.

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Mike p
3 years ago
I have been seeing Dr. Bob for more than five years for all my chiropractic needs. The staff is friendly and efficient, Dr. Robert White is not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. After every visit I leave feeling confident in the care I received and feeling great.
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Karen Okrah
3 years ago
I am delighted to share my experience with Dr. White, whose holistic approach to health has made a significant impact on my well-being.His expertise in addressing my blood sugar issues and hormonal imbalances has been instrumental in supporting my body's natural systems. Under Dr. White’s guidance, I've witnessed a positive transformation in my health.
What sets Dr. White apart is his commitment to individualized care. He takes the time to listen, assess, and tailor his recommendations to each patient's unique needs. The results speak for themselves, and I am grateful for the positive changes in my health journey.
If you're seeking a doctor who combines expertise in holistic health with a personalized approach to address all health concerns, I highly recommend Dr. White. His dedication to supporting the body's natural functions has been invaluable to my overall well-being.
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Michele Granahan
3 years ago
I had an excellent experience with Dr. White! His expertise and personal approach made a significant difference in alleviating my back pain. Dr. White takes the time to understand me and my lifestyle to address root causes. It made all the difference and I couldn’t be happier! I highly recommend him!
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Jennifer Potito
3 years ago
Dr Bob has been helping me deal with chronic migraines for many years. With his help and guidance I have been off medication for years. He genuinely cares and listens to what I have to say. I’m truly grateful. Dr Bob’s extensive holistic knowledge has helped change my life! I highly recommend.
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John F
3 years ago
When I first met Dr. Bob I could not walk, had to crawl into the office. He completely straightened me out in more ways than one. My chronic back pain...gone. My weakened immune system...gone. My arthritic knees...gone. My arthritic/carpal tunnel hands...gone. Through a series of tests and a comprehensive history and detailed discussion the doctor came up with a plan. We executed the plan and the rest is history. Dr. Bob is always available to talk and he answers all your questions. Dr. Bob bedside manner is stellar. Dr. Bob can do it all. My advice is don't walk...RUN to Advanced Integrated Health and get yourself back on the road to great health!! Thanks Dr. Bob!!!
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Kristen Miczulski
3 years ago
I have been seeing Dr. Bob for about a year now. Prior to him I had tried many different doctors to help with my “life after thyroidectomy” issues. Going to him was the best thing I could have ever done. He was patient and really listened. Seeing him has really improved my way of life. I would definitely recommend him if you want to stay away from pharmaceuticals and have the proper bloodwork done. He truly cares for your well being and works hard for his patients.

Conditions We Address with Alternative Medicine

Weight Loss

Stubborn weight is usually a symptom of something deeper — thyroid, insulin resistance, hormones, or inflammation. We find the driver and correct it, so results last.
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Heart Health

With the Heart Sound Recorder (HSR), we assess heart function and detect nutritional deficiencies early, then deliver targeted support to strengthen cardiovascular wellness.
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Thyroid & Hypothyroidism

For hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, we combine thyroid-supportive nutrition, stress-reduction practices, and advanced nutritional correction with whole-food supplements.
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar

We focus on a low-glycemic eating strategy, regular movement, stress control, and nutrients that support insulin sensitivity and pancreatic health — like chromium and magnesium.
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Other Conditions

Your body is one interconnected system. By addressing its physical, mental, and emotional layers together, we resolve issues that have lingered for months or years. Explore everything we treat.
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How We Treat

At Advanced Integrated Health, care honors every dimension of health — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We design individualized plans on functional-medicine principles, integrating dietary change, lifestyle adjustment, and therapies like acupuncture. Because we treat causes instead of chasing symptoms, our patients get relief that holds. And we educate at every step, so you leave understanding your own body — not depending on us forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

A holistic doctor evaluates the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — rather than isolated symptoms. The focus is on identifying and correcting root causes, using natural and integrative therapies alongside conventional care when appropriate.
Chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, digestive problems, stress-related conditions, weight management, thyroid dysfunction, and more — each approached individually.
Nutritional counseling, whole-food supplements, mind-body techniques, stress management, detoxification, lifestyle modification, acupuncture, and other complementary therapies — all aimed at lasting wellness.
We examine nutrition, stress, sleep, genetics, environment, and emotional health to uncover what’s truly behind your symptoms, then personalize a plan that restores balance and supports natural healing.
You receive unhurried, personalized care that keeps you actively involved. Patients commonly report more energy, better symptom control, and a genuine improvement in quality of life.

Functional Medicine - Looks For The Root Cause

Functional Medicine - Looks For The Root Cause
Know More About Advanced Integrated Health

Dr. Robert White and Dr. Jason Kaufman are IFM-certified functional medicine practitioners with years of expertise in addressing the root causes of chronic health conditions. As certified professionals by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), they provide evidence-based, patient-centered care tailored to individual health needs. Both Dr. White and Dr. Kaufman are committed to improving lives through a holistic approach, helping patients achieve lasting wellness and optimal health. Their dedication ensures the highest standard of functional medicine care.

Dr. Robert White, MD, PhD, FACP Founder and Physician

Dr. Robert White is passionate about the whole-person approach to health and the use of functional and integrative medicine principles in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic diseases. He emphasizes holistic care as the foundation for living a positive, long, and healthy life. In his practice, he integrates scientific evidence with clinical experience to provide the highest level of individualized care, empower patients, and help them take confidence in their health journey.
With over 20 years of experience in both academic and private practice settings, Dr. White provides medical care to adults 18 years and older. Prior to founding his practice, he served on the full-time medical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center.
Dr. White is certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine, board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also licensed to practice acupuncture as a physician acupuncturist in New Jersey and New York.
He has served as a speaker, planning committee member, and symposium chair at national and international medical conferences, including the International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. His clinical research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Science Translational Medicine, Nature, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, American Journal of Epidemiology, and Integrative Cancer Therapies.

Education and Credentials

  • Doctor of Medicine — SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
  • PhD, Clinical Investigation — Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Internal Medicine Residency — Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
  • Geriatric Medicine Fellowship — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Board Certification, Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Board Certification, Geriatric Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Certification, Functional Medicine — The Institute for Functional Medicine
  • Board Certification, Lifestyle Medicine — American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Virtual Consultations

Can’t make it to our Springfield office? Virtual consultations are available to patients across the USA — so Berkeley Heights residents can get expert functional-medicine care from home.
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