

Functional Medicine Nursing and Aesthetics: Integrating Beauty, Health & Business
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager is joined by Dr. Chip Nguyen, DNP, NP-C, IFMCP, to explore how a functional medicine nurse can successfully integrate aesthetics with root-cause medicine to create a more holistic, patient-centered practice. With over 18 years of experience across primary care, urgent care, pulmonology, aesthetics, and functional medicine, Chip shares how her own health journey led her to a root-cause, patient-centered approach that redefines modern healthcare.
She explains how functional medicine enhances aesthetic results by addressing hormones, gut health, inflammation, and metabolic balance—creating longer-lasting, more meaningful patient transformations.
This conversation dives into:
How functional medicine supports better outcomes in the aesthetics world
The role of a functional medicine nurses in integrative and aesthetic care
Lab testing, root-cause analysis, and personalized treatment strategies
Building a hybrid practice combining aesthetics and functional medicine
Entrepreneurship, systems, and scaling a sustainable nurse-led business
How to stand out in the growing fields of functional medicine and aesthetics
Whether you're a nurse practitioner, aesthetic provider, or exploring functional medicine, this episode offers actionable insights on combining beauty, wellness, and clinical expertise into a powerful, future-focused career.
Connect with Dr. Chip Nguyen:
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Website: https://www.wellnesswithchip.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithchip/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Wellnesswithchip-61571193423514/
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The content in these podcast episodes are for informational or educational purposes brought to you by a Functional Nurse Practitioner and does not substitute professional medical advice or one-on-one consultation with your personal healthcare practitioner. It is strongly recommended that you always consult your healthcare practitioner before undertaking any new healthcare regimen to discuss your personal health history and goals.








