The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine

Interview with Rita Wadhwani, RN, MSN, ACNP, CNS, RNC-NIC

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I interview Rita Wadhwani, NP. Rita is an acute care nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and integrative functional NP with her private practice in Southern California. We talk about everything from ayurveda to patient membership programs, but the main focus is on our common passion topic of deprescribing proton pump inhibitors and improving stomach acid and digestion for our patients. Don't miss this episode!
You can find and follow Rita on her website and socials below:
https://www.ibiomehealthcare.org/
https://www.instagram.com/rita_holisticnp/ 
https://www.tiktok.com/@ritaholisticnp 
 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Exploring The WHY's Of Functional Medicine And Nursing

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we explore the WHYs of functional medicine and nursing. From knowing when to use functional medicine interventions with your patients to reflecting on your WHY you became a nurse.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Interview with Melissa Armstrong, BSN RN HWNC-BC with Holistic Health LLC

In this episode, I interview Melissa Armstrong. Melissa was an RN in the conventional medical model for 11 years and transitioned into holistic medicine for illness prevention and promotion of health and wellness 2 years ago. In 2023, she opened her own Functional Health and Wellness coaching business doing online health coaching to help women overcome and heal from symptoms of chronic illness, fatigue, anxiety, and gut issues.
 
You can find and follow Melissa on her website and socials below:
https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbymelissa/
https://www.facebook.com/HolisticHealthbyMelissa
 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Is Functional Medicine Covered By Insurance?

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we discuss whether or not Functional Medicine is or can be covered under health insurance.
You might also be interested in listening to this podcast regarding knowing your worth as a Functional Medicine nurse and charging accordingly: Know Your Worth As A Functional Medicine Nurse
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Interview with Julie Davey, RN, MSN, ANP-C, ACNP-C

In this episode, I interview Julie Davey, RN, MSN, ANP-C, ACNP-C. Julie is a nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She holds a faculty position at Emory University educating future nurse practitioners. Julie owns a virtual consulting practice helping clients get to the root cause of their symptoms through innovative clinical testing. With over 20 years of gut issues herself, Julie is especially passionate about gut health and helping others get to the root of their issues in order to heal the body. She is a member of the educational team at Rupa University where she teaches quarterly bootcamps on the GI MAP test and leads a mentorship program for providers interested in building their own functional medicine practice and becoming well versed in gut health.
 
You can find and follow Julie on her website and socials below:
https://www.julieannwellness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/julieannwellness/
https://www.facebook.com/julieannwellness/
https://www.rupauniversity.com/instructors/julie-davey
 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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What Should I Call Myself?

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we discuss the many ways we can choose to refer to ourselves when practicing functional medicine.  What should I call myself?
We discuss terms you may choose to use to describe your offerings, as well as how you may choose to describe yourself to your patients and colleagues. Beyond this, we talk about some more political aspects of the practice, using the term "doctor" for those of you with an doctorate degree, and how we can promote our expertise as nurses using certification and practicing ethically.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Interview with Lindsey Buhl, RN, BSN with Revival Health

In this episode, I interview Lindsey Buhl, RN, BSN a former hospital nurse of 15 years. After experiencing her own autoimmune health crisis, she began seeking answers and found those answers in functional medicine! She now works to educate and empower others to be informed consumers of healthcare and advocates as a partner with their healthcare team. We discuss how we can appreciate and balance the blends of both functional and conventional medicine.
You can find and follow Lindsey on her YouTube channel and social below:
https://www.youtube.com/@RevivalHealthRN 
https://www.instagram.com/revivalhealthrn/ 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to view via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Knowing Your Worth As A Functional Medicine Nurse

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we discuss the importance of recognizing your worth as a Functional Medicine nurse and pricing your services accordingly.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Does Functional Medicine Have A Branding Problem?

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we explore whether Functional Medicine has a branding problem and the role of nurses and nurse practitioners. 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Interview with Terry Wahls, MD

In this episode, I interview Dr. Terry Wahls a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials and instructs internal medicine residents. In addition to being a doctor, she is also a patient with chronic, progressive multiple sclerosis. Dr. Wahls restored her own health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
In this interview, Dr. Wahls shares with us her holistic health journey both personally and professionally, and she speaks to the role of nurses in practicing functional medicine.
 
You can find and follow Dr. Wahls through her website and socials below:
https://terrywahls.com
https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls
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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Interview with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, DABNE, MPH the ”Queen of Hormones”

In this episode, I interview Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones shares her insights into all things hormones and more in this interview, and we discuss the role of nurses and nurse practitioners in the functional medicine world.
You can find and follow Dr. Jones through her website and socials below:
https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarriejones
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-root-cause-medicine-podcast/id1589219026
www.drcarriejones.com
 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Beverly Mazza BSN, RN with Purely Present Health

In this episode, I interview Beverly Mazza BSN, RN. Beverly is a registered nurse, Certified Whole Health Educator™, health coach, and mindfulness teacher. She holds a certificate in Functional Medicine for Nurses™. Combining her nursing expertise with mindfulness, holistic health and functional medicine, Bev helps clients relieve stress so that they can feel calmer and fully capable of making the lifestyle shifts needed for a happier and healthier life. As the founder of Purely Present Health, and creator of the Stress Better Habits Solution coaching program, she guides clients through health behavior changes with kindness, compassion, and clarity.
You can find and follow Lauren through her website below:
https://www.facebook.com/purelypresenthealth
https://www.instagram.com/purelypresenthealth
http://www.purelypresenthealth.com 
 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Prioritizing Care When Practicing Functional Medicine As A Nurse

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I discuss prioritizing care when practicing as a Functional Nurse. 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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My Key Takeaways from a Recent Functional Medicine Conference

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I share 5 key takeaways from the 2023 PLMI conference I recently attended in Seattle, WA in October. The topic was Management of Chronic Neuroimmune Disorders, and the speaker line-up was incredible. So much of what they shared is relevant to functional nurses and nurse practitioners, so tune in!
https://plminstitute.org/ 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC with Fullscript

In this episode, I interview Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC. She is an integrative practitioner, renowned speaker, naturopathic doctor, and registered nurse! We talk about the role of nurses in this healing art, and (with her expertise in supplements) we talk about the use of food as medicine and supplements in providing functional nursing care to our patients.
Learn more about using Fullscript to offer quality supplements to your patients or sign up at: http://us.fullscript.com/practitioner-signup/manifest-wellbeing 
You can find and follow Dr. Lucille through her website below:
https://www.drhollylucille.com/
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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How To Choose Your Functional Medicine Education Path As A Nurse

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I discuss options for nurses to become educated in functional medicine, how to evaluate your options, and my own experience learning functional medicine.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An interview with Lauren Briggs, Functional Medicine Nurse Coach and Clinical Homeopath

In this episode, I interview Lauren Briggs, RN, BSN, NC-BC, RYT. Lauren is a functional medicine nurse coach and clinical homeopath. Lauren has been practicing nursing for over 12 years. Working specially in Functional Medicine for the past 5 years. She specializes in gut health, hormones and migraines. In this interview, we talk about her path to becoming a functional nurse and a business owner, and how functional medicine has revitalized her nursing career.
You can find and follow Lauren through her website below:
https://www.practical-medicine.com/ 
https://inursecoach.com/admissions/
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Is Test, Don’t Guess The Best Approach? & Top Functional Lab Tests!

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we take a greater look at functional testing and the pros and cons of a "test don’t guess" approach.  I also describe many of the most popular test options, as well as which I use the most or least often in practice.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Nicole Vienneau MSN, RN, NC-BC. CEO of Blue Monarch Health, PLLC and Restoration Room, PLLC

In this episode, I interview Nicole Vienneau MSN, RN, NC-BC. Nicole transitioned from being an ICU nurse to becoming a board certified nurse coach that has led many successful group coaching programs. In this interview, we talk about her experiences using group settings to reach a larger audience and her thoughts on other nurses considering offering group programs.
You can find and follow Nicole through her websites and social media below:
https://bluemonarchhealth.com/
https://www.restorationroom.org/
https://www.facebook.com/BlueMonarchHealth
https://www.facebook.com/restorationroomtucson
https://www.instagram.com/bluemonarchhealth
https://www.instagram.com/restorationroomtucson
https://www.instagram.com/nicolerncoach/
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Understanding Patient Motivation And Readiness For Change In Functional Medicine

In this episode, we explore the importance of considering and understanding patient motivation and readiness for change.  Although our functional medicine know-how has the ability to help so many people in our personal and professional lives, it is vital that they are ready to hear our message and are at least considering change.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Ashley Braaten, BSN RN: A Registered Nurse and Functional Nurse

In this episode, I interview Ashley Braaten, BSN RN. Ashley has been a registered nurse for twelve years. She has experience working on a progressive care unit with respiratory, stroke, and cardiac patients and experience in primary care. We discuss how she was able to improve her own health and well being drastically over the past year and a half as well as her children. We also discuss how to incorporate functional medicine into your current role as a registered nurse.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
This episode is now available to watch via YouTube here!
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Is Perfection A Realistic Goal When Practicing Functional Medicine?

In this episode we discuss the idea of perfection.  As healthcare providers, we are held to a high standard which can sometimes feel like perfection.  In functional medicine, we gain all of these wonderful insights into how to care for ourselves and our patients optimally, but is perfection a realistic goal?  Is it in our own or our patients' best interest for us to seem to live perfect, happy lives or practice what we preach "perfectly"?
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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How Nurses Can Use Lab Work in Functional Medicine

In this episode, how registered nurses, nurse coaches, and nurse practitioners can use lab work in functional medicine.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Does A Registered Nurse Need To Become A Nurse Practitioner to Practice Functional Medicine?

In this episode, we answer the question "Does an RN need to become a NP to practice Functional Medicine?"  Registered nurses often ask if they will need to become a nurse practitioner to practice functional medicine.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Is it Functional Medicine or Functional Nursing? What Should I Call Myself?

In this episode, we explore the idea of nurses using the term functional medicine versus functional nursing.  If a nurse uses functional medicine practices, are they practicing nursing or medicine?  How do we describe ourselves to our patients and colleagues?
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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What is the Difference Between Functional, Integrative, and Lifestyle Medicine?

In this episode, we compare and contrast the terms functional medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine?  Which one are you practicing?  What should you call yourself?
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Katie Oshita: a Lactation Consultant and Functional Nurse

In this episode, I interview Katie Oshita, BSN, RN, IBCLC.  Katie is a Registered Nurse and a board certified lactation consultant. Katie has completed coursework in Functional Medicine for Nurses, and she shares her experiences adding functional nursing to her offerings in her online private practice.
You can learn more about Katie on her website www.cuddlesandmilk.com or email her at katie@cuddlesandmilk.com
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Twelve Surprising Places You Can Work As a Functional Nurse

In this fun episode, we explore twelve unique roles a functional nurse can work in using these healing practices.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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An Interview with Jill Jefferson: a Nurse Coach Incorporating Functional Medicine into Her Private Practice

In this episode, I interview Jill Jefferson, RN, BSN, HWNC-BC.  Jill is a Registered Nurse with a National Board Certification as a Holistic Nurse and Nurse Coach. Throughout her nursing career, Jill has completed coursework in functional medicine, food as medicine, mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Committed to caring for her patients in the most holistic approach possible, she became a Board-Certified Nurse Coach and has completed coursework in Functional Medicine for Nurses. She currently sees clients at NH Health & Wellness Center in Nashua, NH.
We talk about her journey to becoming a nurse, a nurse coach, studying functional medicine, and now her decision to apply for nurse practitioner school.  With a background in economics and business, Jill took the bold brave leap to create her own practice, and hasn't looked back!  Many of us in the holistic nursing realm waiver on this decision to become an entrepreneur, so Jill's words and journey shared in this episode are so relatable!
You can read more about Jill here: https://www.nhhealthwellness.com/team/jill-jefferson 
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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Evaluating the Evidence from a Functional Medicine Perspective

This episode builds on Episode 4 where we talked about whether functional medicine is evidence based.  In this episode, we explore how to effectively evaluate research and literature from a functional medicine perspective as a nurse.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.
To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here.
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