In this impactful episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers, host Ginger Allen interviews Felicia Lochmiller, a clinical nutritionist and founder of Vitality Functional Nutrition. With over 14 years of experience in hospital systems and advanced training in functional nutrition, Felicia shares how her own healing journey from mold exposure reshaped her approach to chronic illness.

Felicia dives deep into the real root causes behind gut issues, hormone imbalances, and autoimmunity — and why mold toxicity is one of the most overlooked drivers of disease today. Through functional lab testing and personalized protocols, she helps patients break free from persistent symptoms and reclaim their health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How mold toxicity can trigger autoimmunity, SIBO, and mitochondrial dysfunction
✅ The three-phase approach Felicia uses: remove exposure, detox pathways, and gut healing
✅ The power of advanced testing like Vibrant Wellness Mycotoxin panels
✅ A powerful case study of reversing rheumatoid arthritis through root-cause care
✅ Her nutrition foundation philosophy: meet people where they are, then scale up
✅ Why business-building and referral networks matter in functional care

Whether you're a provider wanting to collaborate with a clinical nutritionist or looking to expand your root-cause toolbox, Felicia’s story and clinical insights offer clear takeaways for patient care and practice growth.

Resources:
🌐 Website: https://www.vitalitynutrition.health/
📲 Instagram: @VitalityFunctionalNutrition
🌎 Virtual Practice: Accepting clients nationwide