We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Melissa Schreibfeder. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Melissa below.
Melissa, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When you’ve been a professional in an industry for long enough, you’ll experience moments when the entire field takes a U-Turn, an instance where the consensus completely flips upside down or where the “best practices” completely change. If you’ve experienced such a U-Turn over the course of your professional career, we’d love to hear about it.
I started out as a conventionally trained RN and when I became sick with my own health issues and discovered how to heal holistically I left the hospital, started my own holistic practice and then started an academy to train nurses in functional medicine and business mentorship
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Melissa Schreibfeder is a devoted follower of Christ, a seasoned registered nurse, and a globally acclaimed radio show host. With over a decade of experience, she holds board certifications as a functional medicine practitioner and nurse coach. She is recognized as an approved continuing education provider of nursing education.
Her personal health challenges, including battling an undiagnosed autoimmune condition and chronic Lyme disease, ignited Melissa’s journey into functional medicine. Through firsthand experience, she witnessed the profound impact of functional medicine in reversing disease processes.
Melissa’s professional journey has encompassed roles as a nurse educator and influential public speaker, where she has dedicated herself to educating and empowering others. Frustrated with the limitations of the conventional medical model—both as a nurse and a patient—Melissa founded a private practice focused on functional medicine. Here, she champions patient rights, addresses root causes of illnesses, and implements comprehensive lifestyle and nutritional interventions to foster healing.
Driven by her success in clinical practice, Melissa established the Functional Nurse Academy, a cornerstone of her mission to transform healthcare. This academy is dedicated to nurturing an alternative healthcare model centered on genuine health and wellness. It equips nurses with the knowledge and tools to practice beyond the confines of traditional sick care, empowering them to find fulfillment in their careers while advocating for holistic approaches to wellness.
Melissa’s journey—from navigating her own health challenges to becoming a leader in functional medicine and nurse education—illustrates her unwavering commitment to transforming healthcare paradigms. Her integration of faith, expertise, and passion for holistic health underscores her mission to promote comprehensive well-being in her community and beyond.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
From suffering with chronic illness to thriving in nurse entrepreneurship and living a holistic lifestyle
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
this past year, I pivoted from my primary business operations being 1:1 sessions with clients to operating a quickly growing nursing academy.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.functionalnurseacademy.com and www.integrativenursecoaching.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalnurseacademy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalNurseAcademy
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fxnurseacademy
Image Credits
Tausha Dickinson