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MAY
2025
The Role of Nurses in Functional Medicine: What Makes Root Cause Nurse Different
At Root Cause Nurse, care goes beyond symptom relief—it's about understanding your story, your body, and your potential. As a Registered Nurse trained in functional medicine through the Kalish Institute and Rupa Health, I see firsthand that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Nurses Are Changing Healthcare—Here’s How
I made the transition to functional medicine because I wanted to make a real impact—to help people stay out of the hospital, stay healthy, and live fuller, happier lives. After years in conventional healthcare, I knew we needed something more sustainable, more personal, and more empowering.
What Makes Root Cause Nurse Unique
Root Cause Nurse is a nurse-led, fully online functional medicine practice based in Southwest Florida (SWFL) and serving clients across the state. This isn’t a cookie-cutter program—it’s a deeply personalized partnership that includes:
✅ Monthly Zoom check-ins to review labs, symptoms, and progress
✅ A la carte lab testing
✅ Individualized supplement plans delivered through Fullscript
✅ PDF education guides tailored to your labs and goals
✅ Constant communication and a care plan that grows with you
This is not a one-size-fits-all “program”—this is your plan.
The Power of the Adrenal-Centered Approach
One of the most overlooked drivers of poor health is adrenal dysfunction. Stress isn’t just emotional—it’s biological. The Adrenal Stress Profile with CAR (Cortisol Awakening Response) helps us uncover how your body handles stress throughout the day.
We often use targeted support like:
- Licorice Root
- DHEA or Pregnenolone
- Adaptogenic herbs
Together, these tools help rebalance the HPA axis and reduce symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, and even immune dysfunction—key factors in conditions like psoriasis and chronic inflammation.
“We’re all busy. We’re all stressed. But you don’t have to stay stuck.”
Clients Come Looking for Hope—And Leave with a Plan
Most of my clients come to me as a last resort. They’ve seen the specialists. They’ve done the labs. But no one has connected the dots. That’s where I come in—not just with answers, but with education.
At Root Cause Nurse, every client gets:
- Functional lab interpretation
- Lifestyle coaching
- A care plan in Fullscript with resources, videos, and supplement options
- Optional peer support and email check-ins
And most importantly, they get a real relationship with someone who listens.
Functional Medicine Should Complement, Not Replace
I always encourage clients to continue working with their physicians. Supplementation should be reviewed with your primary provider before starting—especially if you are on medications. Functional medicine is about partnership, not opposition.
Let’s Build Your Health Story—Together
Root Cause Nurse exists to give you the tools, testing, and education you’ve been missing. If you're ready to understand your body at the root level, I’m here to help.
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📚 References
Kalish, D. (2020). The Kalish Method: Functional Medicine for Stress, Fatigue, and Hormones. Kalish Institute.
Panossian, A., & Wikman, G. (2010). Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress—Protective activity. Pharmaceuticals, 3(1), 188–224.
Mayo Clinic. (2023). Cortisol Test. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cortisol/about/pac-20384698
Nightingale, F. (1860). Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not.
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