Brigitte Sager, NP

12/30/2025

Fever is often the body’s natural response to infection. Suppressing it immediately can hinder healing. Functional nurses educate patients to listen to their bodies and support the immune process naturally.

12/24/2025

What does it really mean to be a disruptor in healthcare, and why are nurses uniquely positioned to lead that change?

In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP, dives into how functional nurses are challenging outdated models of care and creating better outcomes through root cause healing, lifestyle medicine, prevention, and education.

🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://thefunctionalnursepodcast.podbean.com/e/functional-medicine-nurses-are-disrupting-healthcare-%e2%80%93-here-s-why/

Drawing from recent insights by Dr. Jeffrey Bland and other functional medicine pioneers, Brigitte explores:
- What makes a functional medicine nurse a disruptor
- Why questioning conventional care is a responsibility, not rebellion
- How functional nurses are transforming care through entrepreneurship, group programs, patient partnerships, and community-based care

She also covers the risks, challenges, and rewards of stepping outside the traditional nursing box — from professional reputation and system limitations to policy reform and values-driven practice.

If you're a nurse who's ever asked, "Why are we doing it this way?" or felt called to practice differently, this episode is your permission slip to lead, innovate, and disrupt with purpose.

12/23/2025

Kids experience anxiety and overwhelm just like adults. Functional nurses advocate for emotional wellness in pediatric care by addressing lifestyle, sleep, and supportive environments.

12/21/2025

In this recent blog, I explore a question many RNs and NPs are quietly asking: Can a functional medicine nurse start their own business?

We look at what’s possible within nursing scope, how real nurses are structuring functional practices, and why you don’t need to wait for permission to lead—just the right support and clarity.

https://www.fxnursing.com/post/can-a-functional-medicine-nurse-start-their-own-business-how-nurses-can-build-purposeful-profitabl

12/21/2025

Ready to transform your nursing career? Discover how functional medicine empowers nurses to build their own businesses and escape burnout. Join us as we explore pathways to leadership and meaningful practices. Dive into the full blog here: https://wix.to/DrDVGBi

The short answer? Yes. And the time has never been better.After years of educating over 1,000 nurses and nurse practitioners in functional medicine and holistic nursing, I can tell you with certainty that more nurses than ever are ready to leave burnout behind and step into leadership through a func...

12/17/2025

Did you miss this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast? Brigitte Sager, DNP, talked about the importance of establishing healthy boundaries for nurse entrepreneurs. She emphasized how clear communication, setting expectations with patients, and managing appointments effectively can improve patient care while helping prevent burnout.

The conversation explored practical strategies for maintaining boundaries, including cancellation policies, limiting the scope of visits, and prioritizing self-care for nursing professionals.

💻 Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/anawwdbCuZI

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP, functional nurse practitioner and holistic nurse educator: https://www.brigittesager.com/

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This episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast was proudly sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN). At IFN, we equip RNs and NPs with the knowledge, confidence, and community to lead the future of healthcare through root-cause, patient-centered practice. Explore membership programs, continuing education, and our comprehensive functional nursing curriculum at: https://www.fxnursing.com/

Be well!

12/16/2025

Symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, and irregular cycles are early indicators of imbalance. Functional nurses help patients restore harmony through lifestyle, nutrition, and stress reduction.

12/13/2025

We’re not asking for a better system. We’re building it.

Functional RNs and NPs are leading the change—bringing root-cause care, patient partnerships, and deep listening back to the heart of healthcare.

This blog shows what functional nursing looks like in real life.

Read it here ➝ https://www.brigittesager.com/post/functional-medicine-for-nurses-and-nurse-practitioners-what-it-looks-like-in-practice

12/10/2025

In this episode, Brigitte interviews Ryan Obermeier of Evexia Diagnostics to show nurses exactly how to streamline functional lab testing inside a holistic or functional nursing practice. 🎧 Listen here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3xcre-19e5827

We break down how Evexia centralizes thousands of functional and specialty tests, simplifies ordering, integrates with systems like Practice Better, and reduces the administrative burden that often slows down new and growing practices.

Ryan explains Evexia’s Internal Physician Network, which supports nurses who need physician authorization for specialty testing, as well as the Ask the Doctor program for clinical interpretation of advanced labs. We also cover Evexia’s Functional Health Report, supply management, troubleshooting support, white-label marketing tools, and how nursing using the link below can access exclusive perks, waived fees, and discounted resources.

Whether you're launching a functional nursing practice or scaling an established clinic, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for improving efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinical confidence through better lab workflows.

What We Cover in This Conversation:

• How Evexia centralizes thousands of functional & specialty lab tests
• Streamlined ordering, processing, and automated reporting
• EHR integration with Practice Better and other platforms
• Functional Health Report for blood chemistry interpretation
• Internal Physician Network for non-licensed or collaborating providers
• Ask the Doctor program for specialty lab interpretation
• Reducing hidden costs, operational friction, and admin overwhelm
• White-label and marketing tools available through the link below
• How nurses can register and access waived fees + bonus support

Functional Nurses Offer: Register With Evexia Diagnostics

Evexia is extending exclusive benefits for our functional nursing community of RNs and NPs, including waived fees and access to additional support tools.

Create your account here: https://www.evexiadiagnostics.com/lp/brigitte-sager-landing-registration-page

12/09/2025

Food aversions can signal sensory issues, gut imbalances, or nutrient deficiencies. Functional nurses dig deeper, supporting families with root-cause solutions for picky eaters.

12/05/2025

Stress isn’t always obvious. It’s the little things that slowly drain our energy and impact our nervous system over time. As Barbara Hudak explains, even when life feels manageable, accumulated small stressors can wear us down. True wellness comes from noticing these patterns and learning how to restore and preserve your energy.

12/03/2025

Did you miss this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast? Host Brigitte Sager, DNP, sat down with Barb Hudak, RN, BSN, MS, a former military nurse and expert in holistic health. They talked about Barb’s nursing journey, the importance of emotional resilience, and how HeartMath techniques can be integrated into nursing practice.

The conversation shed light on the impact of stress on healthcare professionals and the ongoing need for self-care. Barb shared powerful insights on fostering a positive work environment and blending science with spirit in nursing. They also explored heart rate variability and why it matters for patient care, while emphasizing the importance of nurses caring for themselves in order to better serve their patients.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2Iri_AF8pnQ

Learn more about HRV in Dr. Sager’s blog post: Heart Rate Variability for Nurses: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It in Practice: https://www.brigittesager.com/post/heart-rate-variability-for-nurses-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-how-to-use-it-in-practice

Connect with Barbara:
Website: www.heartfulintegrations.com
Instagram: .integrations