My journey in healthcare began as a Physical Therapist Assistant, but my passion for patient care led me to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. Committed to lifelong learning, I’ve continued expanding my expertise in functional medicine, completing advanced training in environmental health, immune function, gastrointestinal health, and cardiometabolic health, with more certifications on the horizon.
When I’m not deep in the world of medicine, you’ll find me on the pickleball court, tending to my garden, or spending time with my dogs—all of which keep me grounded and energized.
* Hormones (Pre-Menopause, Menopause, Irregular Cycles, Bio-identical Hormone Therapy)
* Gastro-intestinal Conditions (IBS, IBD, Dyspepsia, Constipation, SIBO, Diarrhea, Dysbiosis, Yeast Overgrowth and SIFO)
A preliminary vote just got cast in the debate between functional medicine’s dietary emphasis in treating IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and conventional GI doctors who dismiss the diet’s role, and it was cast for functional medicine’s side. Further, for those who hate spinach, the good news just keeps getting better: the oxalates it contains may…
In the old days, understanding toxicity meant studying a toxin’s effects on our metabolism, but today we know that the roughly 4,500 different types of bacteria in our GI tract also matter to the toxin’s effects. While many of the present world’s identified chemicals may not directly affect our metabolic processes, their effects on the…
Will a simple natural compound in rice bran one day become a foundational therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients who struggle with diarrhea? The answer will take time and science as we await studies beyond the one in focus. Researchers, for now, can just tell us that ferulic acid, a chemical found in rice…
Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services to Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. We frequently treat patients from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and more... offering the hope of healthier more abundant lives to those with chronic illness.