In this impactful episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers, host Ginger Allen interviews Felicia Lochmiller, a clinical nutritionist and founder of Vitality Functional Nutrition. With over 14 years of experience in hospital systems and advanced training in functional nutrition, Felicia shares how her own healing journey from mold exposure reshaped her approach to chronic illness.

Felicia dives deep into the real root causes behind gut issues, hormone imbalances, and autoimmunity — and why mold toxicity is one of the most overlooked drivers of disease today. Through functional lab testing and personalized protocols, she helps patients break free from persistent symptoms and reclaim their health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How mold toxicity can trigger autoimmunity, SIBO, and mitochondrial dysfunction
✅ The three-phase approach Felicia uses: remove exposure, detox pathways, and gut healing
✅ The power of advanced testing like Vibrant Wellness Mycotoxin panels
✅ A powerful case study of reversing rheumatoid arthritis through root-cause care
✅ Her nutrition foundation philosophy: meet people where they are, then scale up
✅ Why business-building and referral networks matter in functional care

Whether you're a provider wanting to collaborate with a clinical nutritionist or looking to expand your root-cause toolbox, Felicia’s story and clinical insights offer clear takeaways for patient care and practice growth.

Resources:
🌐 Website: https://www.vitalitynutrition.health/
📲 Instagram: @VitalityFunctionalNutrition
🌎 Virtual Practice: Accepting clients nationwide

In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers, host Ginger Allen welcomes America’s Healthy Heart Doctor, Dr. Joel Kahn — a globally recognized integrative cardiologist, author, and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity.

Dr. Kahn shares his powerful journey from conventional cardiology to leading the field of integrative cardiovascular medicine. With over three decades of experience and a deep commitment to lifestyle-based prevention, Dr. Kahn discusses how functional medicine tools, advanced lab testing, and plant-forward nutrition can not only prevent but reverse heart disease.

You’ll learn:

• The root causes of heart disease most doctors overlook — including lipoprotein(a), homocysteine, and TMAO

• The non-traditional lab tests Dr. Kahn runs on every patient

• His thoughts on statins, supplements, and deprescribing medications safely

• A real-world case study of a patient who reversed the need for bypass surgery through nutrition and functional medicine

• Why a whole food plant-based diet is the foundation of cardiac longevity

• The business challenges and rewards of running a cash-based integrative practice

• Actionable advice for providers wanting to move into functional medicine, including authenticity, mentorship, and continuous learning

Dr. Kahn’s mission is bold: to prevent a million heart attacks — one patient, one plate, and one protocol at a time. Whether you’re an MD, DO, NP, or health coach, this episode is packed with insight for anyone passionate about reversing chronic disease through root cause cardiology.

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🌐 Learn more: drjoelkahn.com
🎙 Follow his podcast: Heart Doc VIP
📲 Connect on Instagram: @drjkahn

In this powerful episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers, host Ginger Allen speaks with Dr. Sudha Kumar — a board-certified physician with over 30 years of experience in Western medicine and advanced training in integrative and functional care.

Dr. Kumar shares her inspiring transition from high-intensity neonatal and critical care to a root-cause approach focused on prevention, hormonal health, and lifestyle medicine. Her personal health struggles — including adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, and insulin resistance — led her to discover the healing power of bioidentical hormones, micronutrient therapy, and functional diagnostics.

This episode covers:
✅ Dr. Kumar’s personal journey healing herself with integrative medicine
✅ The top root causes of chronic illness: gut health, stress, toxins, and hormone imbalance
✅ Why conventional medicine often overlooks lifestyle and hormonal root causes
✅ How functional labs and personalized diagnostics reveal the full picture
✅ A functional medicine approach to perimenopause, insomnia, brain fog, and mid-belly weight gain
✅ The science behind micronutrients, mitochondrial health, and intestinal permeability
✅ The critical role of estrogen receptors in the gut and brain — and why HRT matters

Dr. Kumar’s message is clear: functional medicine isn’t “alternative” — it’s evidence-based, biochemical, and personalized. Her story is a testament to the healing possible when providers use root-cause thinking in their own lives and practices.

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🌐 Learn more: HolisticHealthMD.com
📍 Dr. Kumar is based in Virginia and sees patients virtually