As a family nurse practitioner, I strive to guide patients on their healing journey utilizing both traditional Western medicine as well as more holistic functional and regenerative approaches. My own health challenges over a decade ago set me on an illuminating path, opening my eyes to the transformative power of integrative care.

In 2010, I awoke with severe side pain and testing revealed renal cell carcinoma. Receiving a cancer diagnosis was devastating enough, but it hit especially close to home after my father's passing from the same illness just three years prior. I rushed from Montana to consult my dad's doctors in Seattle. 

Thankfully, one took the time to discuss an alternative option - high dose IV vitamin C therapy pioneered by Linus Pauling, showing promise reducing tumors. As a conventional provider, I was understandably skeptical. However, I took his advice and found a naturopath in Washington performing the infusions. 

What happened next forever changed my practice. In addition to IVs, he ran comprehensive lab work evaluating deficiencies, imbalances and hormone dysfunction - areas frequently overlooked in traditional settings. This led me down the path of functional medicine, focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. 

For over a decade since, I've helped patients overcome conditions like chronic illness, fatigue and pain utilizing this model. While very effective, functional care remains foreign to many who have only known the conventional "diagnosis-prescription" process. 

Some cite lack of insurance coverage or commitment to lifestyle changes as barriers. But for those suffering daily, the impact on quality of life makes pursuing alternatives worthwhile. Finances alone should not dictate one's health when other options exist. 

It's also critical to find an experienced guide. While the field is growing, not all provide the multi-system expertise required. I strive to comprehensively evaluate medications, therapies, lab tests and form individualized plans. 

My transformational journey has equipped me as both a holistic and conventional practitioner. Achieving optimal wellness requires perseverance - you will hit obstacles along the road less traveled. But regaining your health is unquestionably worth the journey. 

I invite you to discover if functional and regenerative care could reset your path to vitality. A 30-minute consultation allows us to determine the best fit without pressure or obligation. Let's work together to find your road back to wellness.