How This Nurse Coach Built a Successful Functional Medicine Business

Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) — helping nurses lead the future of healthcare through functional medicine education and support. Learn more at www.fxnursing.com

In this inspiring episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP, IFMCP, sits down with Melissa Armstrong, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC, a board-certified nurse coach and functional medicine practitioner who left her career in the Pediatric ICU to build a thriving virtual wellness business.

Melissa shares her personal journey through chronic fatigue, unresolved trauma, anxiety, and gut issues, and how those challenges led her to discover the power of functional medicine. Now the founder of Holistic Health, LLC, Melissa works with women to uncover and address root causes of illness through coaching, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and functional lab testing.

In this episode, Brigitte and Melissa explore:

• How to blend nurse coaching with functional medicine principles

• Navigating scope of practice as a nurse entrepreneur

• Building a virtual business using nurse coaching and high-touch programs

• How to charge your worth and create sustainable pricing

• The growing demand for holistic health services

• Empowering patients with trauma-informed care and education

Whether you're a nurse exploring holistic care, looking to leave the traditional model, or dreaming of launching your own business — this conversation will leave you motivated and equipped with actionable insights.

Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP – Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Coach, and Functional Nurse Educator.

Connect with Melissa Armstrong:

• Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa

• Facebook: Holistic Health by Melissa

• Website: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com

• Podcast: Holistic Health with Melissa