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Kris Kirkbride

LCSW,

Kris shares her journey of searching for the right mentor and support system to help her build and grow her practice. After spending years looking for a program that could provide both guidance and accountability, she found herself disappointed by programs that lacked personalization, access, and practical implementation support. Everything changed when she discovered Dr. Z’s mentorship program. From the very first bootcamp experience, she felt confident she had found the right fit. Through personalized coaching, targeted assignments, and ongoing support from a mentor who understood her specific practice, Kris gained clarity on what actions to take and in what order to take them. Rather than wasting time on unnecessary tasks, she was able to focus on the steps that would move her goals forward most efficiently. In this testimonial, Kris explains how individualized mentorship, structured guidance, and practical implementation support helped her gain momentum and confidence in building the practice she envisioned.

Panel Interview THBB JAN 2026

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In this practitioner panel discussion, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds—including nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and functional medicine practitioners—share their experiences building successful practices through Dr. Z’s programs. Throughout the conversation, participants discuss the challenges they faced before joining, including uncertainty, lack of business knowledge, self-doubt, and the struggle of building a practice alone. They share how mentorship, coaching, accountability, and structured systems helped them gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. Panel members discuss real-world outcomes such as launching practices, increasing revenue, improving patient care, developing business systems, hosting seminars, growing online programs, and building supportive professional communities. Many describe the value of having experienced coaches, proven processes, and a clear roadmap that accelerated their progress and helped them avoid years of trial and error. This conversation offers an authentic look at the personal, professional, and business transformations practitioners have experienced through functional medicine training, mentorship, and implementation support.

Chelsea Eilts

ND, DSOM

Dr. Chelsea Eilts, a naturopathic doctor and practitioner of classical Chinese medicine specializing in functional medicine, shares her experience working with Dr. Z’s mentorship program. As she worked to transition her brick-and-mortar practice into an online model, Chelsea found that many coaching and business programs offered limited support after enrollment. Despite investing in numerous coaching programs over the years, she often experienced a lack of personalization, accessibility, and practical guidance. What stood out about Dr. Z’s team was the level of individualized support. Rather than receiving only pre-recorded content, Chelsea gained access to experienced team members who understood both the clinical and business sides of practice growth. She describes the program as highly personalized, responsive, and tailored to the unique challenges practitioners face. In this testimonial, Chelsea shares how ongoing mentorship, nuanced guidance, and hands-on support have helped her confidently navigate the transition and continue building the practice she envisions.

Panel Interview THBB APR 2025

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In this practitioner panel discussion, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds—including nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and functional medicine practitioners—share their experiences building successful practices through Dr. Z’s programs. Throughout the conversation, participants discuss the challenges they faced before joining, including uncertainty, lack of business knowledge, self-doubt, and the struggle of building a practice alone. They share how mentorship, coaching, accountability, and structured systems helped them gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. Panel members discuss real-world outcomes such as launching practices, increasing revenue, improving patient care, developing business systems, hosting seminars, growing online programs, and building supportive professional communities. Many describe the value of having experienced coaches, proven processes, and a clear roadmap that accelerated their progress and helped them avoid years of trial and error. This conversation offers an authentic look at the personal, professional, and business transformations practitioners have experienced through functional medicine training, mentorship, and implementation support.

Dr. Sarah Young

PhD, IMD

Dr. Sarah Young shares their experience with The Dr. Z TM3.0, including the challenges they faced, what they learned, and the results they achieved while working with Dr. Z and the team.

Panel Interview THBB NOV 2025

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In this practitioner panel discussion, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds—including nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and functional medicine practitioners—share their experiences building successful practices through Dr. Z’s programs. Throughout the conversation, participants discuss the challenges they faced before joining, including uncertainty, lack of business knowledge, self-doubt, and the struggle of building a practice alone. They share how mentorship, coaching, accountability, and structured systems helped them gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. Panel members discuss real-world outcomes such as launching practices, increasing revenue, improving patient care, developing business systems, hosting seminars, growing online programs, and building supportive professional communities. Many describe the value of having experienced coaches, proven processes, and a clear roadmap that accelerated their progress and helped them avoid years of trial and error. This conversation offers an authentic look at the personal, professional, and business transformations practitioners have experienced through functional medicine training, mentorship, and implementation support.

Anne Campbell

RN, FMACP

Anne Campbell shares how TM 3.0 helped her transition from bedside nursing into functional medicine entrepreneurship. After becoming frustrated with seeing patients struggle with the same chronic health issues while receiving more medications, Anne knew there had to be a different way to help people. Through TM 3.0, she gained access to functional medicine training, clinical support, marketing strategies, business systems, software recommendations, and the practical tools needed to build a successful practice. The program helped her understand not only how to care for patients differently, but also how to run and grow a business. Today, Anne enjoys the flexibility and freedom that come with owning her own practice while helping patients address the root causes of their health concerns. In this testimonial, she shares how TM 3.0 provided the guidance, resources, and confidence to build a career she truly enjoys.

Panel Interview THBB AUG 2025

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In this practitioner panel discussion, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds—including nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and functional medicine practitioners—share their experiences building successful practices through Dr. Z’s programs. Throughout the conversation, participants discuss the challenges they faced before joining, including uncertainty, lack of business knowledge, self-doubt, and the struggle of building a practice alone. They share how mentorship, coaching, accountability, and structured systems helped them gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. Panel members discuss real-world outcomes such as launching practices, increasing revenue, improving patient care, developing business systems, hosting seminars, growing online programs, and building supportive professional communities. Many describe the value of having experienced coaches, proven processes, and a clear roadmap that accelerated their progress and helped them avoid years of trial and error. This conversation offers an authentic look at the personal, professional, and business transformations practitioners have experienced through functional medicine training, mentorship, and implementation support.

Rosemary Acholla

NP, FMACP, HC

Rosemary shares how TM 3.0 helped bring together the clinical and business aspects of functional medicine practice. Before joining, she had invested in both clinical education and business training, but the two often felt disconnected and difficult to apply as a unified system. Through TM 3.0, she found a framework that helped everything come together. Rather than simply adding more information, the program focused on practical integration and real-world implementation. Rosemary explains how the training helped bridge the gap between knowledge and action, allowing her to connect the pieces and create a more cohesive approach to building her practice. In this testimonial, she shares how TM 3.0 transformed scattered learning into a clear path forward and helped her apply both business and clinical strategies with greater confidence and purpose.

Sweet Jorae Jefferson

HC, FMACC

Kelly “Sweet” Jorae, founder of Sacred Waters Functional Wellness Institute, shares how functional medicine training and mentorship transformed both her business and her life. After more than 17 years serving clients through holistic wellness services, herbalism, and natural health approaches, Sweet Jorae joined the Functional Medicine Academy and mentorship programs to deepen her knowledge and expand the impact she could make in her community. Through the training, coaching, and implementation support, she developed new programs, strengthened her clinical understanding, increased her confidence, and created additional opportunities for growth in her business. She also found tremendous value in the collaborative environment, describing the community as welcoming, supportive, and filled with practitioners from diverse backgrounds who genuinely want to help one another succeed. In this testimonial, Sweet Jorae shares how mentorship, mastermind events, business training, and functional medicine education helped her serve clients at a higher level while creating a business and lifestyle she loves.

Wanique Peterson

DC, IFMCP

Dr. Wanique Peterson, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner serving the rural Midwest, shares how Dr. Z’s program helped her bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and business success. While she believed earning functional medicine certifications would be the hardest part of her journey, she soon realized that building a successful practice required mentorship, systems, and a proven roadmap. Although she had the clinical knowledge, she lacked a clear business model and didn’t want to spend years figuring everything out on her own. Through Dr. Z’s program, Wanique gained more than strategy. She found clarity, accountability, community, and a step-by-step process she could confidently follow. By implementing proven systems, workflows, KPIs, and standard operating procedures, she transformed not only her functional medicine practice but also her chiropractic business. The results were significant. Her practice experienced substantial growth, including multiple $50,000 months, stronger patient care, and meaningful professional relationships with providers across multiple disciplines. Most importantly, she developed greater confidence, removed self-imposed limitations, and stepped into a bigger vision for what was possible while remaining authentic to the way she wanted to practice. In this testimonial, Dr. Peterson shares how mentorship, implementation, and community helped her stop building alone and create a thriving practice with a clear path forward.

Dalia Vargas

APRN, NP-C, IFMCP

Dalia Vargas shares how TM 3.0 helped her rapidly improve both the business and clinical sides of practice. Working across two practices in Tallahassee, Florida, Dalia implemented new strategies that increased patient flow, improved quality of care, and helped create a more patient-centered experience. In a short period of time, her schedule grew from approximately 30% full to a fully booked calendar. As patient outcomes improved, referrals began coming in naturally, and supplement sales increased significantly. Dalia also began training her team through the Functional Medicine Academy certifications, helping staff develop the skills needed to support practice growth and improve patient flow. In this testimonial, she shares how practical implementation, leadership development, and business training have helped her grow as a practitioner while creating measurable results for her patients, staff, and organization.