Functional Family Medicine
Christina Turner, DNP, FNP-BC
Functional Family Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Turner is an ANCC Board Certified Prescribing Family Provider assisting patients of all ages in their primary health needs. Her philosophy focuses on evaluating the root cause of health issues and addressing those health issues with a Holistic and Functional approach.
Before becoming a Family Provider, Dr. Turner started her career in 2007 as an RN with a variety of experience in Neurology, Cardiology, Surgical Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, and Rheumatology IV Therapy. From there she expanded her education with a post-master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP). Dr. Turner graduated with honors and at the top of her class in 2016. She then furthered her study and obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree 2023.
Dr. Turner started practicing medicine in Colorado both as a full spectrum family provider and in functional medicine, while she concurrently became certified in multiple other areas of interest. In particular, she found herself specializing in various musculoskeletal injuries and utilizing stem cell therapy to help correct underlying damage. Based off clinical data and research studies she created a protocol for stem cell inhalation therapy for degenerative lung disorders (DLD) as an option to help prevent progression of DLD. Dr. Turner also offers a specialized IV protocol to address degenerative neurological disorders that has been shown to potentially halt the progression of the neurodegeneration.
Dr. Turner has spent the past year working as a functional medicine practitioner in Sarasota, FL. She has helped numerous patients achieve their health related goals. She has a wide array of knowledge in this field from hormone dysfunction, thyroid issues, heavy metals, gut health issues, parasites, neurotransmitter testing and much more.
Licensure & Certifications:
– Doctor of Nursing Practitioner (DNP)
– ANCC Board Certified
– DEA Certified
– Certified Biote Pelleting provider
– Certified in Aesthetic Microneedling with Hyaluronic Acid, PRP, and Amniotic Allograft
– Certified in Advanced Injection Therapies for Joints, Meniscus, and Tendon Sheath with Ultrasound guidance using amniotic allograft/stem cell therapy
– Certified in Trigger Point Injection Therapy
– ACLS/BLS Certified
Conditions treated and areas of skilled specialty:
– Routine Blood Work
– Hormone Testing
– OATS Test
– Heavy Metal Testing
– Food Allergy Testing
– Hormone Replacement Therapy
– Neurotransmitter Testing
– Peptide Therapy
– Thyroid Health