What Is Functional Medicine? A Nurse’s Guide to Root Cause Healing
What is functional medicine—and why are nurses turning to it now more than ever?
In this foundational episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP, IFMCP, nurse educator and functional medicine practitioner, breaks down what functional medicine really is—and what it isn’t. If you're a nurse or nurse practitioner feeling frustrated by the limitations of conventional care, this episode will help you understand why functional medicine is such a natural fit for the nursing model.
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) Helping nurses lead the future of healthcare through functional medicine education. Learn more at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The core principles of functional medicine
How it differs from conventional and integrative medicine
Why nurses are uniquely positioned to lead this shift
The role of nutrition, gut health, stress, toxins, genetics, and lifestyle in chronic disease
What functional medicine looks like within nursing scope (without prescribing or diagnosing)
This episode is the perfect starting point for building a more sustainable, patient-centered, and fulfilling career in nursing.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP – Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Functional Nurse Educator.
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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.
