Amy Petrarca, MS RN LAc Dipl OM IFMCP

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

With twenty years experience in Critical Care nursing and fifteen years of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I bring a unique set of tools to Functional Medicine and patient care. I view each patient relationship as a partnership, and I am extremely dedicated to assisting you find the root cause of your issues and determine a strategy for attaining optimal health & wellness.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

I create a two-hour initial consultation time block so that we can really engage in a thorough exploration of you, as a holistic being. You can expect to feel supported and cared-for on this journey.

Medical Specialties

• Acupuncture
• Allergy and Immunology
• Alternative Medicine
• Botanical Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• General Practice
• Genetics/Genomics
• Health Coaching
• Infectious Disease
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition
• Pain Medicine
• Public Health and General Preventive Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Masters of Science Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diplomate of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology & Oriental Medicine, Bachelors Science in Nursing

Professional Associations

CSOMA, IFM member

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module