DNP
FNP-BC Certified
Hi, I'm Mariska
Certified Functional Medicine Coach
I began my career as an ICU nurse, driven by a genuine desire to help people at their most vulnerable. Over the years, I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and became a Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified — building a clinical foundation I am incredibly proud of.
But it was my own health journey — navigating Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, PCOS, and endometriosis — that led me to functional medicine. Time and again, I sat in exam rooms hearing that my labs were 'normal' while I felt anything but. I understand the frustration, the self-doubt, and the exhaustion of not being heard.
That experience transformed how I practice. I now combine the critical thinking skills of traditional nursing and advanced practice with functional medicine coaching to look beyond the reference range and find the root cause of your symptoms. Because 'normal' is not the same as optimal.
10+
Years in Healthcare
3
Certifications
4
Step Approach
The 4-Step Approach
I bring the clinical depth of a DNP and Family Nurse Practitioner together with functional medicine coaching — so I understand both your labs AND your lived experience. I don't just manage symptoms. I help you understand why they're happening and create a personalized protocol to address the root cause.
Discover Your Root Cause
Look beyond 'normal' lab ranges to understand what's actually driving your symptoms.
Build Your Protocol
Receive a personalized plan tailored to your unique thyroid and hormonal picture.
Implement and Adjust
Weekly calls keep you accountable while we refine your protocol based on real results.
Sustain Your Health
Leave with the knowledge and habits to maintain your health long after coaching ends.
My Certifications
I bring a unique combination of advanced clinical training, board certification, and functional medicine coaching to help you uncover the root cause of your thyroid and hormonal symptoms.
Functional Medicine Coaching Certificate
Accredipro Functional Medicine Coaching certification focused on root-cause healing and personalized wellness protocols
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Advanced clinical expertise with deep knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
Board-certified advanced practice nurse with clinical expertise in hormonal and thyroid conditions
A Root-Cause Approach to Thyroid & Hormonal Health
I firmly believe that true healing requires looking at the whole picture. Your thyroid and hormonal health are influenced by far more than a single lab value — and addressing root causes means understanding how every dimension of your health connects.
Using functional medicine as a guiding framework, I help you examine and optimize six key areas that directly impact your thyroid function and hormonal balance.
"When we address the root cause — not just the symptoms — real, lasting healing becomes possible."
Ready to Finally Get Real Answers?
My proven 4-step approach guides you from uncovering your root cause to building a personalized protocol, implementing it with weekly support, and sustaining your health for life. Start with a free Discovery Call — no pressure, just clarity.
Your discovery call is completely free — 30 minutes focused on your symptoms, your history, and whether we're the right fit.