Testimonials

K. Swearingen’s Thanks for Mold Detox and Sensitivities I am so grateful for the care I have been receiving, for a complicated case of extreme sensitivities, mold exposure, and a whole host of other things. Other doctors I went to meant well, but they detoxed me way too fast and did not have the knowledge…
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AB’s Thanks I can’t say enough about how thankful I am for the care Dr. Potter and his team have given me for the last 8 years. Before I found Sanctuary Functional, I tried several traditional doctors who weren’t looking for the root cause of my illness, only trying to medicate my symptoms. The whole…
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Emma W’s Story I will never be able to repay Sanctuary for what they have done for my daughter. When we first came to them last September, we didn’t even realize just how exhausted we were or how much our little girl had been struggling. My daughter unknowingly had PANS. She was dealing with tics,…
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A story and thanks from TS “Dr. Potter and staff are exceptional! They have expertly treated my family members and me through a number of very challenging health issues over the last few years. They are highly responsive and on top of all the latest information regarding various medical concerns. I am very thankful for…
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EL’s Mom My daughter has been seeing Dr. Potter for eight years. She is on the autism spectrum diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. She has multiple issues dealing with imbalances of catecholamines, mutations of MTHFR and other polymorphisms, hormonal imbalances, weight and mood issues. Over the years she has gotten calmer and can engage better socially.…
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“Dr. Potter and Andrew at Sanctuary Functional Medicine have made such a meaningful difference in my health and healing. This is some of the most thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate medical care I have ever received. “What I appreciate most about Sanctuary is the way they take the time to look at the whole picture. Rather…
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HB’s Thanks “I’m very thankful for my experience at Sanctuary and the help I received. Everyone was very knowledgable and I was given numerous methods of care. Everyone on their team was friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend Sanctuary, Lauren Schritter, and Dr. Potter.” From Dr. Potter “Our patients’ stories of restoration are always blessings to…
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A story and thanks from AS “To say Dr. Eric Potter and the folks at Sanctuary saved my life is not hyperbole! When I was incredibly sick and had no idea where to turn in 2022, Dr. Potter and the sweet people of Sanctuary were there for me, in more ways than one. They helped…
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L Fortini’s Thanks “I have been working with Dr. Potter and the team for more than a year and have never felt better! They are helping me with a hard to manage condition, but I have never felt better cared for. One of the best things about Sanctuary is the total team effort—physician, nursing, and…
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A story and thanks from TS Finding Dr. Potter and his team at Sanctuary has been a literal Godsend! For 2 years prior, my daughter was very sick. Despite numerous medical appointments, including ER visits, no one could figure out the root of her symptoms, which included sudden OCD, intermittent and unexplained vomiting, skin issues…
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A story and thanks from TS “They gave me my life back! I prayed for healing and didn’t realize how much healing I needed until I began treatment with them. They are a God-sent for me! If you are struggling with health issues, I wouldn’t hesitate to get an appointment! Don’t expect to get an…
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A story and thanks from MF’s Mom “In the midst of some intense health struggles, it can be hard to see exactly how far one has come. So when I zoom out and consider what my son is no longer struggling with, I’m amazed. My son is no longer scratching his body bloody. He no…
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Thanks from Rachel D. “Sanctuary has been a different experience for me, but a good one. I had been looking for answers for 6 years before I found Dr. Potter. I have to drive 2 hours to get to his office and I am happy to do so. Dr. Potter listens to my entire story…
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Monica Aur “I received great care at SFM. Dr. Potter and his staff are very attentive and have helped me to achieve greater health.” 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,…
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Kathi M. “Finding Dr. Potter was a huge answer to prayer for me. I had gone to other doctors whose only answer was to medicate and deal with symptoms and not the issues themselves. He’s truly is a godsend. If you are looking for a doctor who really cares about you, he is the doctor…
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A story and thanks from AH in Tennessee “Dr. Potter and his team are amazing. It is wonderful to have a deep, thorough, meaningful discussion with a doctor about what’s going on without having to worry about them watching the clock or being interrupted every three minutes. I’ve had every question answered both in person…
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In February of 2015, I started seeing Dr. Potter. My health history is long and involved, but Dr. Potter spent about THREE HOURS at my initial new patient visit getting a thorough understanding of it! In thirty years of going to doctors to resolve my health issues, that has never happened. My husband and I…
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“Sanctuary Functional Medicine was an answer to our prayers! Dr. Potter was great! He listened to our concerns, was very caring, and thorough. The staff was excellent and easy to work with. We received many answers to health concerns we had struggled with for a couple of years. Dr. Potter will work with you to…
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At one of the most confusing, difficult times in my life Dr. Eric Potter brought the hope and answers I needed. When we first met and he opened our appointment with prayer I knew I had found the perfect doctor for me. He was empathetic and listened carefully to every symptom I was feeling. He…
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HG Spring Hill I am so thankful for the care I have received from Dr. Potter and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent, thorough and thoughtful doctor. Dr. Potter clearly studies, enjoys and understands some of the more complex systems of the body. I feel like he has a good handle on…
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“We knew something was wrong because our son wouldn’t engage in communication, he lost his desire to talk and he didn’t use eye contact – he was becoming isolated in his own world. But when we heard our son had autism, we were shocked. It doesn’t run in our families, we don’t use drugs or…
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“For years, my child suffered from symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and frequent illnesses. After not getting satisfactory answers from my son’s medical practitioners, we decided to go to a functional medicine doctor in hope of discovering the root causes of his poor health. We decided on Dr. Potter at Sanctuary Functional Medicine…
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“I am still in the treatment phase, but it has been amazing so far! I have already recommended SFM to an acquaintance, and she is now a patient there. I wish I had found Dr. Potter and the SFM family before, but I know God’s timing is perfect. I have complete confidence in Dr. Potter…
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“We have been very pleased with the entire staff. We are most impressed with Dr potters extensive knowledge and expertice. We are very grateful to have found Sanctuary and we recommend it to anyone we can. Thank you all!” Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services…
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“Dr. Potter has so much wisdom and has helped me tremendously over the past couple of years. The plan he has put together for me has strengthened my immune system and improved my overall health. I trust his knowledge and plan to continue under his care for years to come.” Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the…
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“In 2016 I was living in Clarksville,Tennessee when I noticed I was becoming ill. I only noticed this after being sick and having kidney stones surgically removed from my body the previous month. My illness was so bad that I was having thyroid failure, inflammation, fatigue, vision loss, hearing loss, brain fog, short term memory…
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“I am grateful that Dr. Potter has walked with me on a long journey. When I first met with Dr. Potter a few years ago it would be an understatement to say that my overall health was not in a good place. I had seen many doctors through the years as I sought help to…
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“I lived most of my life with chronic respiratory infections that required multiple rounds of antibiotics and steroids. In 2017 Dr. Potter taught me about Glutathione, the master antioxidant. My levels were very low and I began supplementing the liposomal form along with high dose vitamin C and other supportive herbs. After just a short…
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“I am very thankful to have come so far in my healing journey. I was just thinking this morning that I no longer have that overwhelming feeling of fatigue when I first wake up. You, your knowledge, protocol, and staff have been and are such a blessing to me (and my family). To have a…
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