WHERE COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATIVE CARE MEET
WHERE COLLABORATION AND
INTEGRATIVE CARE MEET
MY JOURNEY TO HEALING
My passion for functional and integrative medicine was born from my own journey to reclaim my health. In my 20s, I battled constant exhaustion, persistent weight struggles, stress fractures, back and arm acne, and relentless gut issues, despite my best efforts to live healthily. Everything changed when I began working with a naturopathic doctor who uncovered the root causes: hypothyroidism, food sensitivities, digestive insufficiencies, and chronic stress.
With thyroid support, targeted nutrition, herbs, supplements, and nervous system work, I found my way back to vibrant health. My energy returned. The weight effortlessly fell off. My skin cleared. I could finally enjoy meals without feeling inflamed or unwell. It was transformative—I didn’t just get back to who I was; I became better.
This journey taught me the power of understanding the "why." Once I knew why my body was out of balance, the path forward became clear. Now, I bring that same curiosity and determination to others' healing journeys. I ask questions until I arrive at the root cause. These include: Why is the body showing these symptoms? What shifted health out of balance? How can I gain further insights with various testing? Most importantly, how ready is someone to take the steps to heal, not just their physical body but also, their mental, emotional, and spiritual being?
JESSICA Muniz, MSN, FNP-C
Once I knew why my body was out of balance, the path forward became clear.
MY JOURNEY TO HEALING
My passion for functional and integrative medicine was born from my own journey to reclaim
my health.
JESSICA Muniz, MSN, FNP-C
Once I knew why my body was out of balance, the path forward became clear.
In my 20s, I battled constant exhaustion, persistent weight struggles, stress fractures, back
and arm acne,
and relentless
gut issues,
despite my
best efforts
to live healthily.
This journey taught me the power of understanding the "why." Once I knew why my body was out of balance, the path forward became clear. Now, I bring that same curiosity and determination to others' healing journeys. I ask questions until I arrive at the root cause. These include: Why is the body showing these symptoms? What shifted health out of balance? How can I gain further insights with various testing? Most importantly, how ready is someone to take the steps to heal, not just their physical body but also, their mental, emotional, and spiritual being?
Everything changed when I began working with a naturopathic doctor who uncovered the root causes: hypothyroidism, food sensitivities, digestive insufficiencies, and chronic stress.
With thyroid support, targeted nutrition, herbs, supplements, and nervous system work, I found my way back to vibrant health. My energy returned. The weight effortlessly fell off. My skin cleared. I could finally enjoy meals without feeling inflamed or unwell. It was transformative—I didn’t just get back to who I was; I became better.
Connection
and Community
I believe some of the key pillars to achieving elevated health and healing include: eating a nutrient dense diet, consistent daily movement, healing the nervous system, and optimizing gut health.
Movement is essential for healing and optimal health because it enhances blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while promoting the removal of waste products. Regular physical activity also supports immune function, reduces inflammation, and strengthens muscles and joints, contributing to overall recovery and well-being.
The nervous system plays a key role in healing by regulating the body's response to injury and stress and working together with the immune system to influence processes like inflammation and tissue repair. This interaction helps the body react to stress, maintain balance, reduce inflammation, promote recovery, and ensure the body heals efficiently.
Gut health is at the core of feeling your best because it affects so much more than digestion. Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a huge role in things like immunity, hormone balance, mental health, and even energy levels. When your gut is healthy, it helps your body absorb nutrients, fight off illness, and stay balanced overall. It’s the foundation for so many other systems in your body to work well and is often called the “first brain.” The gut sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the gut and produces around 90% of the body’s neurotransmitters, which affects mood, stress and overall mental health.
"FOUR PILLARS Of oPTIMAL HEALTH"
GUT HEALTH
NERVOUS SYSTEM
MOVEMENT
NUTRITION
A nutrient-dense diet is essential, focusing on whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, all rich in vital vitamins and minerals. It sustains energy, strengthens immunity, supports bodily functions, and lowers the risk of chronic diseases by supplying the body with everything needed for optimal health.
Connection
and Community
I believe some of the key pillars to achieving elevated health and healing include: eating a nutrient dense diet, consistent daily movement, healing the nervous system, and optimizing gut health.
"FOUR PILLARS Of oPTIMAL HEALTH"
1
NUTRITION
4
GUT HEALTH
A nutrient-dense diet is essential, focusing on whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, all rich in vital vitamins and minerals. It sustains energy, strengthens immunity, supports bodily functions, and lowers the risk of chronic diseases by supplying the body with everything needed for optimal health.
Gut health is at the core of feeling your best because it affects so much more than digestion. Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a huge role in things like immunity, hormone balance, mental health, and even energy levels. When your gut is healthy, it helps your body absorb nutrients, fight off illness, and stay balanced overall. It’s the foundation for so many other systems in your body to work well and is often called the “first brain.” The gut sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the gut and produces around 90% of the body’s neurotransmitters, which affects mood, stress and overall mental health.
2
MOVEMENT
Movement is essential for healing and optimal health because it enhances blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while promoting the removal of waste products. Regular physical activity also supports immune function, reduces inflammation, and strengthens muscles
and joints, contributing to overall recovery and well-being.
3
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The nervous system plays a key role in healing by regulating the body's response to injury and stress and working together with the immune system to influence processes like inflammation and tissue repair. This interaction helps the body react to stress, maintain balance, reduce inflammation, promote recovery, and ensure the body heals efficiently.