Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com

In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager is joined by Dr. Chip Nguyen, DNP, NP-C, IFMCP, to explore how a functional medicine nurse can successfully integrate aesthetics with root-cause medicine to create a more holistic, patient-centered practice. With over 18 years of experience across primary care, urgent care, pulmonology, aesthetics, and functional medicine, Chip shares how her own health journey led her to a root-cause, patient-centered approach that redefines modern healthcare.

She explains how functional medicine enhances aesthetic results by addressing hormones, gut health, inflammation, and metabolic balance—creating longer-lasting, more meaningful patient transformations.

This conversation dives into:

• How functional medicine supports better outcomes in the aesthetics world
• The role of a functional medicine nurses in integrative and aesthetic care
• Lab testing, root-cause analysis, and personalized treatment strategies
• Building a hybrid practice combining aesthetics and functional medicine
• Entrepreneurship, systems, and scaling a sustainable nurse-led business
• How to stand out in the growing fields of functional medicine and aesthetics

Whether you're a nurse practitioner, aesthetic provider, or exploring functional medicine, this episode offers actionable insights on combining beauty, wellness, and clinical expertise into a powerful, future-focused career.

• Location: Newport Beach, CA
• Website: https://www.wellnesswithchip.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithchip/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Wellnesswithchip-61571193423514/

Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com

In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP breaks down one of the most common questions nurses and nurse practitioners ask: should you go back to school, and if so, which path is right for you? From BSN to MSN, nurse practitioner programs, DNP vs PhD, and beyond, this episode explores the real impact of advanced degrees on your career, scope of practice, income potential, and long-term fulfillment.

More importantly, this conversation challenges the assumption that more education is always the answer. Brigitte shares insights from her own journey and from working with over a thousand RNs and NPs navigating burnout, career transitions, and the shift toward functional and integrative healthcare. If you're questioning your next step, considering entrepreneurship, or feeling pulled toward a more aligned way of practicing nursing, this episode will help you clarify your goals and make a more intentional decision about your future.

So you’re thinking about starting a holistic nursing business? Amazing. But before you launch that website or invest in a program, there are a few things you need to hear—things most people don’t tell you when you’re just starting out.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to become a nurse entrepreneur in the holistic space. We’ll talk about the emotional rollercoaster, the real cost (in time or money), and the surprising skills you’ll have to learn along the way.

You’ll hear hard-earned truths like:

• Why “if you build it, they will come” is a myth (and what to do instead)

• Why passion isn’t enough—and what you’ll need to learn to succeed

• Why crying (sometimes out of nowhere) is part of the process

• And why there's plenty of room for you in this space—even if someone else in town is doing something similar

Whether you’re in the dreaming phase or already building your practice, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and seriously prepared.

It’s not supposed to be easy—but it is worth it. Let’s talk about it.

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