Altheda Health Functional Medicine - Kristen Brown, ARNP

Kristen gifted me with control over my health. I had been battling daily heartburn for years and eliminated the usual suspects but the symptoms persisted. Kristen recommended that I do a food sensitivity test and it's changed my life - I would have never guessed that tuna is one of my culprits plus another dozen items. I'm now off the medication I was taking (thank you Kristen for the weaning off plan) and can feel my body healing, and my symptoms are now a rare occurrence. Throughout the process, Kristen has been encouraging, supportive and realistic. When I had to break my diet due to travel, she suggested easy on-the-go snacks, but also emphasized that I should not skip meals and do the best I can with what's available. Her follow up appointments are 30 minutes but trust me, a lot gets accomplished. Thank you Kristen!!!

Marina P · Published October 17, 2018

I first contacted Altheda Health because I was having very bad stomach/instestinal pain. We had a very long workup where Kristen thoroughly reviewed my life questionnaire (I say that because it was so long). To make a long story short, I had leaky gut and she educated me and fixed my problem. About the same time my little girl had an yeast infection and Kristen was very quick to help and alleviate the symptoms. I'm grateful for her knowledge in both conventional and alternative methods of helping her patients. I feel like all health care providers should be well versed in both. I continue to seek her advice whenever I find myself with an issue. She has a great way of putting me at ease.

Renatha Gueiros Vernon · Published August 8, 2017

You know when your body is not properly functioning. You see various professionals, explaining your symptoms, and remain hopeful they will listen and prescribe for optimal wellness, right? If you want a certified medical practitioner who will listen, ask questions, dig deep to find the root cause of your symptoms, prescribe medication, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies -- certified Functional Medicine and Nurse Practitioner, Kristin Brown, is excellent. She has shed light on health issues I was struggling with that no traditional doctor or naturopath has even attempted to uncover. I started seeing Kristin in December of 2018 with a goal to eliminate inflammation and ideally rid myself of autoimmune problems. While it’s only been six months, I feel the best I have in years and my labs show improvements across the board. Labs don’t lie. With Kristin’s guidance and team approach to wellness, she advised and referred me to a nutritionist. I would have never thought of it, as I consider myself well educated on the subject. Kristin is excellent at explaining the “why” of her advice and strategies. Taking time with me, as needed, and hearing my needs/goals has been a refreshing experience. After years of frustrating doctor appointments with no long-term healing, I am so happy to be on the path to optimal wellness and feeling the best I have in a very long time. Build your "Wellness Team" and include Kristin Brown of Altheda Health.

Rachael Millikan · Published June 7, 2019