Laurel (Sunny) Austin, NP – IFM Certified
My Story…
Laurel (Sunny) Austin is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She provides compassionate, personalized care for children and adults, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns.
Drawing on her experience in primary care and urgent care, along with her functional medicine training, Sunny takes an integrative approach to supporting health and wellness. She has a special interest in PANS/PANDAS, mycotoxin illness, gastrointestinal concerns, and environmental toxin exposure. Her goal is to partner with patients and families to develop practical treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs.
Sunny is grateful that God led her to Sanctuary Functional Medicine, where she works alongside a multidisciplinary team that shares her commitment to holistic, root-cause care. She strives to ensure that every patient feels heard, understood, and supported throughout their health journey.
Sunny earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University in 2009 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2014.
Outside of the clinic, Sunny’s greatest joy is spending time with her husband and their three children.
IFM – Certified Practitioner
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certification Course
- 7 Modules
- Final Comprehensive Test
- While Training with Sanctuary Functional Medicine under Dr. Potter
- Hands-on training with Mold toxicity, Lyme disease, Bartonella, Autoimmune disease, GI conditions, Neurologic conditions, and much more
Primary Areas of Interest
- Adults and children
- PANS and PANDAS
- Pediatric GI issues including constipation, food sensitivities, leaky gut
- Pediatric Allergic Conditions including Eczema, Hives, and Allergies
Other Areas of Study
- Favorite Podcasts coming soon
- Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs – MAPS Spring Conference 2026