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Dr. Mark Holthouse MD is the Chief Medical Officer for Functional Medicine Of Idaho and FMI Center For Optimal Health. Dr. Holthouse is only seeing patients through FMI Center For Optimal Health. To inquire about being seen by Dr. Holthouse, follow this link to the New Client Inquiry form, here.
Areas of Expertise:
• Expertise in both Men’s & Women’s Hormone Management and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: pellets etc.
• Expertise in thyroid and adrenal gland imbalances
• Expertise in reversing pre-diabetes, diabetic medicine, metabolic syndrome
• Optimizing body composition: lean muscle and belly fat removal / Intermittent Fasting
• Expert in managing cholesterol, cardiac, and blood pressure from a holistic perspective
• Expertise in anti-aging and cellular senescence management
• Expertise in environmental medicine: heavy metals, mold diseases, mast cell activation syndromes
• Expertise in holistic approaches to autoimmune and gut health
• General Functional Medicine
Michael Sermon is the Medical Director of Functional Medicine of Idaho since 2023. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Movement Science at Utah State University. He then continued his education at Saint Francis University earning his Master of Physician Assistant Science. While working in family practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine in the rural areas of Texas and Oregon, Michael discovered that lifestyle modification and root-cause medicine is the key to disease prevention and healing.
After experiencing the effectiveness of root-cause medicine in his own life, and the lives of his patients and family, it became clear to Michael that the functional medicine model is key to lifelong health. He believes that patients should be highly involved with their own health care decisions, with guidance and expertise from the FMI team. Michael integrates traditional primary care with functional medicine in order to achieve preventative and restorative care for patients. He is currently working on functional medicine certification.
Michael enjoys hiking, biking, ice hockey, and many other sports. He spends his free time with his wife and children, enjoying the small things life has to offer.
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Amy Ray is board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Amy has over 20 years of healthcare experience and is passionate about seeking out the root causes of chronic “dis-ease” and empowering her patients to reach and maintain a state of optimal wellness. She has her undergrad in Nutrition Science from UC Davis and her Master’s degree in Nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA.
She first started looking in to functional medicine after many years of being disillusioned with allopathic medicine when her chronically ill patients rarely ever felt better with conventional treatment. She became fully committed to functional medicine after her father was diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and was told he would be “monitored and then treated when it got worse- and it would get worse.” Luckily, he was not satisfied with that answer and came to her for help and guidance using her new found functional approach. He is at is healthiest now, and she has never looked back.
Amy has extensive experience in metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, gut health, headaches, and autoimmune issues. She truly believes that food is medicine and that lifestyle changes are foundational for reversing chronic “dis-ease.” She believes our bodies are incredibly smart and protective and seeks to partner with her patients to find ways for their unique bodies to find the wellness and balance they once knew. She is an IFM Board Certified Functional Medicine Provider.
Outside of the office, Amy enjoys fitness, volunteering, gardening, traveling and all things outdoors. She and her husband moved to the area in hopes of enjoying all the wonderful outdoor opportunities Idaho has to offer.
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Elizabeth Hingley is an accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner, who earned her MSN degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC in 2013. Her passion for patient care and dedication to her profession led her to pursue additional certifications. In 2022, she received her IFMCP through IFM.org, and she has been a Certified Diabetes and Education Specialist since 2011. Elizabeth has gained valuable experience in urgent care and endocrine management, specializing in diabetes, thyroid, testosterone, and weight management. She noticed that even with traditional medicine, some patients still experienced persistent symptoms, which led her to explore alternative therapies and focus on lifestyle management to address the underlying causes. Elizabeth is committed to patient education and empowering them to take ownership of their health, working with them as partners on their health journey. In addition to her passion for health and wellness, Elizabeth enjoys traveling with her loved ones, trail running, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors.
Areas of Expertise:
Diabetes
Thyroid
Weight Concerns
Gavin Guard believes that the average doctor visit is not giving patients the time and support they deserve. Gavin graduated summa cum laude from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in biochemistry before completing graduate medical school training at the University of Colorado. His main clinical focuses include gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid and hormone health, as well as metabolic disease like diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Aside from patient care, Gavin is also publishing medical literature in the functional medicine field. He wakes up every morning to help patients find lasting solutions to their health so that they can experience hope and feel restored. When not in the clinic or reading papers, you can find him spending time with his wife and two young girls or pumping iron in the weight room.
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Janessa Tenney is a board certified Physician Assistant who offers in-person and telemedicine primary and functional care for adults at the Functional Medicine of Idaho Meridian Wellness Center.
Early in her career as a Physician Assistant, Janessa was introduced to functional medicine while working at a private practice in Monterey, California, where she witnessed first-hand how patient outcomes could be drastically improved if the patient was properly educated about their lifestyle and nutrition choices. She began studying functional medicine and started to implement its principles into her conventional medical practice. Janessa joined the Functional Medicine of Idaho team in 2021, and now combines her love for patient education with her passion for functional medicine in order to change patients’ lives every day.
Janessa earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Brigham Young University – Idaho, and her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Salus University. She is currently working towards her certification with The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Outside of the clinic, Janessa enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, spending time with her friends and family, watching movies, and trying new food.
Karen Callagy received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 1997. After working in Physical Therapy, as a PTA for several years, she went on to obtain her M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies at Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2005. She began her PA career in Family Medicine, eventually transitioning to Urgent care, as well as a brief stint in Oncology.
In all these settings, she began to realize that prescribing medications was not enough to make patients better and in many cases only perpetuated the problem. In her personal life, she was dealing with family members with autoimmune diseases that conventional medicine could not help, because diet was never addressed. After discovering the Institute of Functional Medicine in 2014, there was no turning back. Not only has she helped her own family but innumerable patients with the help of IFM. She continues to work towards her IFM certification, specializing in thyroid and gut health.
Karen firmly believes in “mind, body and spirit” and that each of these aspects must in balance for her patients to achieve their maximum health potential. She immensely enjoys going on the journey to wellness with her patients and believes it “takes a village” to accomplish this, ie. Nutrition staff, life coaching, and in some cases counseling.
In her personal life, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and 3 children, on the mountain where they reside, with their bunnies and Bernese Mountain Dog.
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Julie is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience, providing acute and primary care for patients of all ages.
Julie was born and raised in Boise. She completed her bachelors of nursing at Boise State University. In pursuit of higher education Julie completed her masters and doctorate at George Washington University. Her doctorate is in palliative care, focusing on providing a well rounded approach to patient care. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of life for all her patients, to work in a collaborative relationship and support individual goals.
She is continuing her education through The Institute For Functional Medicine with the goal of obtaining her Functional Medicine Provider certification.
In her free time, Julie spends time with her family including her husband Joe and their two sons. They enjoy camping, hiking, and skiing.
Shelby L. Stoddard, FNP-C, MS, CCT, FAAO, believes that uncovering the “WHY” behind symptoms is crucial for promoting optimal health. As a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a diverse healthcare background, she finds fulfillment in offering hope that feeling good again is attainable. Shelby prefers to implement small changes that lead to consistent, long-term improvements. With experience in adult cardiology, the ISU medical residency program, rural family medicine in Island Park, and Nutritional/Functional Medicine, she has refined her skills over the past decade to deliver comprehensive care.
Shelby’s journey began in Pennsylvania, where she started as a CNA in 1993. She graduated from the Licensed Practical Vocational School in 1994 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Millersville University in 2001. In 2002, she made Idaho her home and later graduated from Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner program. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and has guest lectured at Boise State University Nursing Department.
Shelby has received training in Functional Medicine practices from esteemed professionals such as Frank Shallenberger, MD, Robert Rowen, MD, John Lyftgoft, MD, Jeff Harris, ND, Scott Nelson, DC/Master acupuncturist, Tom Clarke, DC, American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), and International Foundation for Nutritional Health. She has served as a supervising provider/lead in the FDA Clinical Research Study for the use of UVLRX Intravenous therapy in chronic illness and fatigue, as well as the study Investigator for the OPTIMA-G pain study using compounded pain cream as alternatives to opioid prescriptions for chronic pain syndromes.
Shelby understands that the integration of mind, brain, nerves, and immune systems is essential for overall well-being. She recognizes that sickness and disease can result from trauma, exposure to poisons/toxins, and pathologic insults, exacerbated by negative influences leading to further cellular damage. Inspired by Dr. Masaru Emoto’s water experiment, which showed the impact of words on water crystals, Shelby believes in the healing power of embracing various healing practices. She prides herself on being open-minded and providing tools for change.
Shelby’s passion for helping patients extends to her interests in mitochondrial dysfunction/optimization, chronic illnesses like Lyme disease, viruses, and parasites, immune system optimization/dysfunction, chronic and acute fatigue, oxygen/ozone therapies, prolozone injections for joints (especially knees), neural therapy, neurofeedback, thyroid management, weight loss/maintenance management, hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, stem cells, peptides, hormone optimization, anti-aging aesthetics, neuromuscular optimization, and intravenous nutrient support for cellular health. Her compassionate approach and dedication to patient care make her a valuable asset to the Functional Medicine of Idaho team!
Outside of her professional life, Shelby finds joy and relaxation in nature. Whether she’s fishing for bass, steelhead, and sturgeon on the river, hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, or competing in NRL22 matches, she embraces the great outdoors.
Jessica Bennett graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Vermont in 2003. After practicing as a nurse for ten years, she felt an unwavering desire to continue her education and pursue an advanced practice degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Graduating with honors from Frontier Nursing University in 2014, Jessica set out as a Certified Nurse Midwife and has never looked back.
Over the past seven years, Jessica has provided women’s health primary care, with a particular emphasis on hormone imbalance, including thyroid conditions, PCOS, infertility, sexual pain, and hormone replacement therapy for pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. She is also experienced in full-scope well woman/primary care, including natural childbirth, birth control consultations, family planning, IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, GYN annual exams, problem visits, medication management, thyroid issues, hormone balancing, gut health, natural approach to managing mood disorders, and diet and exercise management for weight loss.
Her approach to women’s healthcare is focused on prevention, total body wellness, and patient education. With a true passion for health, wellness, and empowering women, she is immensely grateful to have the opportunity to pursue her passions every day.
Stephanie Terrell has been a Women’s Health provider in the Boise area for 20 years, with 10 years of owning a women’s health practice. Stephanie is a native of Idaho who loves its four seasons. She is married to her husband Rob and has two girls, Addison (Addy) and Emmelin (Emme) and a dog named Millie. Together, they enjoy snow skiing in the winter and activities on the lake in the summer. Stephanie’s daughters are involved in competitive gymnastics, diving, soccer, and occasional golfing. In her spare time, Stephanie loves to read and relax with her husband when he is home from work. She feels blessed to be so busy and loves working with women to help them achieve their best!
Aaron Dykstra is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. He offers pediatric primary care, including well-child checks and acute visits, in the Pediatric Department of the Functional Medicine of Idaho Meridian Wellness Center.
Functional and alternative therapies were a part of Aaron’s life from a young age, and he has implemented these principles into his conventional medicine practice throughout his career. Aaron has more than 8 years of experience in a variety of medical disciplines, including pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and nutrition. He has practiced in rural health clinics in California and Oregon. For the last 5 years, Aaron has had a passion for working with children and implementing positive change through the family unit. Aaron joined the Functional Medicine of Idaho Pediatric Team in 2021. His enthusiasm for educating children and parents about living a healthy lifestyle allows him to provide preventative and acute care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Aaron obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Brigham Young University. He earned both his Master’s of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice through the University of Arizona. He has obtained a Family Herbalist and Family Nutritionist certifications through The School of Natural Healing by Dr. Christopher. He is currently working towards his certification with The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Outside of work, you will find Aaron spending time with his wife and 5 kids, mountain biking, running, or camping in the backyard. Aaron is a big fan of Master Chef and enjoys cooking.
Lois Payne is an internationally credentialed coach through the International Coaching Federation, a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy hypnotherapist, and a graduate of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She has created workshops, retreats, lifestyle programs, and worked individually with clients over the past 6 years to move them forward towards the results they want.
She is passionate about her work in maximizing the Functional Medicine process by supporting patients as they work to achieve their health goals. It is also her aim for them to see other aspects of their lives improve along the way.
In her spare time, and as a new transplant to Idaho, she finds herself drawn to explore the beautiful greenbelt and trails along the Boise River and to connect with the wonderful people here. She is curious about everything, and will try to read anything suggested to her.
Marianne Green earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018 from the University of Alabama. She then continued her education through Daemen College’s Dietetic Internship to earn her license as a Registered Dietitian. Prior to her career as a Dietitian, she was a Social Worker and obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University.
Marianne has experience in eating disorders, functional medicine, women and children, and overall wellness. She helps patients optimize their health while providing individual functional medicine nutrition based counseling. Marianne serves patients with all health concerns through a preventative lens, as patients aim to achieve optimal health in each stage of life.
In her free time, Marianne enjoys watching and playing sports with friends and family. She and her husband also spend time gardening and cycling.
Hailie Kuttler is a registered dietitian (RD) and board certified Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner (IFNCP). She provides personalized nutrition counseling utilizing a ‘food first’ approach in preventing and reversing chronic health conditions. Hailie recognizes that sustainable change rarely happens overnight, and strives to support and empower her clients on their path to better health.
For many clients that she has had the privilege of partnering with, food has become a source of confusion, guilt, and stress. She is passionate about supporting people as they learn new ways of nourishing their bodies to achieve their best health.
Hailie, a Boise native, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the esteemed University of Idaho. Her expertise lies in empowering clients to enhance their digestive health, achieve a harmonious weight balance, and optimize their metabolic well-being by employing the principles of functional nutrition. With a particular focus on digestive conditions like IBS and SIBO, Hailie exhibits a profound passion for understanding and nurturing the intricate world of the gut microbiome and overall gut health. To further augment her knowledge and skills in functional nutrition, she pursued advanced education through Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy.
In her free time, you can find Hailie experimenting with new recipes; biking on the greenbelt; backpacking in the Sawtooths; hiking with her two labs; or curled up with a cup of tea.
She is passionate about her work in maximizing the Functional Medicine process by supporting patients as they work to achieve their health goals. It is also her aim for them to see other aspects of their lives improve along the way.
In her spare time, and as a new transplant to Idaho, she finds herself drawn to explore the beautiful greenbelt and trails along the Boise River and to connect with the wonderful people here. She is curious about everything, and will try to read anything suggested to her.