Functional Medicine Naturopaths in Rutherford County, TN
Scott provides naturopathic and functional medicine health consultations for patients around the country.
Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Scott graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.S. in Biology/Pre-med. She then earned her degree in naturopathic medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She then completed her residency in naturopathic and integrative medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys hiking, playing the guitar and piano, participating in church activities, spending time with family and friends, and going on adventures with her husband, Josh. She wants to continue to bring naturopathic medicine to the South and around the country.
Scott provides naturopathic and functional medicine health consultations for patients around the country.
Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Scott graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.S. in Biology/Pre-med. She then earned her degree in naturopathic medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She then completed her residency in naturopathic and integrative medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys hiking, playing the guitar and piano, participating in church activities, spending time with family and friends, and going on adventures with her husband, Josh. She wants to continue to bring naturopathic medicine to the South and around the country.
Functional Medicine Naturopaths
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an alternative model of healthcare that generally emphasizes a person-centered, rather than disease-centered, approach to health. It integrates conventional Western medical practices with more alternative approaches to health, emphasizing individualized services that take into account each individual's unique lifestyle, genetics, and medical history. The functional medicine model particularly emphasizes managing chronic conditions, especially for patients who haven't responded well to conventional medical treatments. Practitioners include licensed medical doctors (MDs), osteopathic physicians (DOs), naturopathic doctors (NDs), and registered dietitians (RDs), who treat various conditions including chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal dysfunction, and metabolic syndromes. However, patients should be aware that not all practitioners who practice functional medicine have licensure, and some modalities practiced by functional medicine providers are not supported by rigorous scientific research. Nevertheless, finding a functional medicine practitioner can be transformative for many clients who seek a more integrated approach to medicine that includes lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and stress management.