September 13, 2024
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 212 - Beyond Symptoms with Dr. Ashley Shrader

In this episode, we explore functional medicine - a whole-body approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of health issues. Our guest, a passionate functional medicine practitioner, shares insights into how functional medicine differs from conventional healthcare and why it could be a game-changer for many patients.

We'll delve into the principles of functional medicine and how it takes a personalized approach to healing. Whether you're dealing with chronic health problems or simply interested in optimizing your wellbeing, this episode offers valuable perspectives on a healthcare model that's gaining traction. Tune in to learn how functional medicine might provide new answers to your health questions and potentially transform your approach to wellness.

DR. ASHLEY SHRADER

Dr. Ashley Shrader, DNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and IFM Certified Practitioner. Prior to functional medicine, Ashley worked in various conventional healthcare settings, which revealed the algorithmic and impersonal nature of the traditional healthcare model that leaves many patients overlooked and disempowered.

Dissatisfied with this approach, she pursued continuing education with the Institute for Functional Medicine, a rigorous and intensive certification program, which emphasizes treating the whole person and the root causes of their symptoms. Ashley has a passion for gut and hormone health, especially as they relate to brain and mental health.

As a Registered Yoga Teacher, Ashley believes that mental, emotional, and spiritual health are the foundation for the path to healing. Her career in healthcare reflects her own personal health and wellness journey which includes getting diagnosed with autoimmune disease and learning she has a genetic predisposition to developing ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

RESOURCES
https://www.risefxmed.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyshrader_np/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyshrader/

THE JORNI RESOURCES
https://thejornipodcast.com for show notes
https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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