Ep. 21: Brittany Zipperlen's Journey into Practicing Functional Medicine

In this episode, we sit down with one of our Functional Medicine Physician Assistants, Brittany Zipperlen, as she shares her personal journey transitioning from Conventional Medicine career into practicing Functional Medicine. Brittany shares her transformative path into functional medicine, recounting her initial curiosity and subsequent deep dive into understanding her own body, nutrition, and holistic wellness practices. Her journey is marked by personal growth, where each step has not only enhanced her professional expertise but also enriched her as a person. Brittany highlights the joy and fulfillment she finds in connecting with each patient on a deeply individual level. She discusses the profound impact of understanding and respecting the uniqueness of every patient's body, exploring how this approach forms the cornerstone of her practice philosophy. Throughout the episode, Brittany reflects on memorable patient interactions and the mutual learning process that occurs in functional medicine. Her insights underscore the importance of empathy, collaboration, and continuous learning in fostering holistic health and well-being. Learn more about our practice at www.wacofunctionalmed.com FREE Functional Medicine Orientation course here: https://p.bttr.to/3lN3gjc Browse our favorite supplements in our fullscript store here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sarahcampbell We now have our "Test your hormones at home" course that walks you through an advanced hormone panel. It gives you step by step instructions on how to collect your kit, how to interpret your results and what to do to correct any hormone imbalances you may have! Find the link to the course here:  https://l.bttr.to/pdsrd As always, comment below on any topics you'd like to hear about in the future! Find us on instagram: @wacofunctionalmed @sarahcampbell_pa @amyannnold @naturalprimarycare **This does not constitute medical advice - consult your provider with any health concerns you may have.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices