Root Health & Wellness isn't just our name; it's our philosophy. Guided by passionate Nurse Practitioners, we go beyond the superficial layers of healthcare, aiming to unearth the root causes behind your health challenges. Because, just like a tree stands tall and robust with strong roots, your health thrives when its foundation is understood and nourished.
Discover our innovative approach that seamlessly integrates evidence-based primary care with holistic functional medicine. From your foundational consultation to cultivating a personalized health plan based on individual results, we're here to sow the seeds of optimal well-being and guide you in nurturing them as a team.
Choosing Root Health & Wellness means embracing healthcare that transcends the surface. In a broken healthcare system, we aim to redefine your journey with integrated, continuous, and compassionate care.
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Say hello to Filomena, our superstar Family Nurse Practitioner, who’s not just Board Certified but comes with a heart full of passion and a decade of diverse healthcare experience. Starting as an Emergency Nurse and now shining as an ER Senior Clinician Nurse at NYU Langone Health, she’s been everywhere, done everything—from the high-stakes world of emergency rooms to the precise, careful domain of perioperative care and IV infusion therapies.
Filomena's toolkit isn’t just packed with nursing skills; it’s overflowing with specialized expertise that sets her apart. Whether it's perfecting her technique with neurotoxins, thanks to specialized training with a renowned plastic surgeon, or leading the way as a Wellness NP, her journey is as varied as it is impressive. And yes, she's got the certifications to back it up, from Emergency Nursing and Botulinum Toxin expertise to Functional Medicine.
But what really makes Filomena stand out? It's her unwavering commitment to you. She’s all about creating care plans as unique as you are, diving deep into everything from weight loss and testosterone replacement to IV infusions, genetics, thyroid optimization, and even exploring the latest in non-pharmacological wonders with homeopathic supplements. With Filomena, you’re not just getting healthcare; you’re embarking on a tailored journey to peak wellness.
Meet Kristen, our Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a decade of dynamic experience and a heart for holistic care. Her journey began in the fast-paced Emergency Department at Clara Maass Medical Center, where she evolved from a passionate Registered Nurse to an expert Nurse Practitioner, blending critical emergency care with the nuanced field of Internal Medicine.
But Kristen didn’t stop there; she embraced the broader spectrum of Integrated Medicine, enriching her practice with holistic insights. Alongside traditional medicine, she’s certified in Wound Care, Functional Medicine, and even Aromatherapy, bringing a well-rounded approach to healing.
Kristen’s expertise spans vital health concerns—from hormone and gastrointestinal health to infertility, heart and lung conditions, wound care, and more. She’s especially tuned into the complexities of aging, dementia, ADHD, and autoimmune diseases. Kristen's approach is anything but one-size-fits-all; she’s all about tailoring her care to fit your unique story, diving deep to find the root causes behind symptoms, and crafting a care plan that aligns with your path to wellness. With Kristen, you're embarking on a personalized health journey designed to uncover and address the core of your health challenges.
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