About this episode

This episode explores the integration of functional medicine and aesthetics in nursing practice.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Brigitte Sager

Guest: Dr. Chip Nguyen

Topics covered

• functional medicine
• aesthetics
• patient-centered care
• holistic health
• nursing
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• functional medicine
• aesthetics
• nursing
• patient-centered
• holistic health
• entrepreneurship
• lab testing
• root-cause analysis

Sponsors

Institute for Functional Nursing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.fxnursing.com

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