Cara Merak

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Unscripted Clinic

Type of Care I Provide

• Nutrition Professional

Practitioner Type

• Health Coach
• Nursing Professional

From the practitioner: About My Practice

A modern approach to natural health.

At the Unscripted Clinic, we prioritize patient-centered care that views health as more than just the absence of disease. By understanding each patient's unique story, we develop personalized health plans that allow health to thrive. Our science-based approach, led by Cara Merak, our Functional Medicine nurse, examines the complex interactions in a patient's history, physiology, and lifestyle to identify root causes of illness. We consider genetic factors and both internal and external influences on health. Integrating traditional medical practices with proven elements of alternative medicine, we focus on healing and prevention through nutrition, exercise, sleep optimization, functional tests, and tailo

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

We like to envision health like a tree—where symptoms and diagnoses are merely the branches and the roots represent the deeper causes of your health challenges. As a telehealth clinic guided by a functional medicine nurse, our commitment is to work intimately with you to decode these symptoms. This approach helps us identify and address the underlying issues, whether they involve hormone imbalances, gut health, or allergies. By cutting through the overwhelming flood of health advice, we focus on what’s truly relevant to you. Let us empower you to revolutionize your personal health, ensuring that every step we take together is informed, intentional, and tailored specifically to your needs.
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This is where science meets your story.

Medical Specialties

• Family Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• General Practice
• Genetics/Genomics
• Health Coaching
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition
• Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Seattle University - BSN, Functional Nutrition Alliance - CFNC

Degree

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Professional Associations

Functional Nutrition Alliance

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice