Erica Armstrong, MD

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Root Functional Medicine is a nationally leading Telehealth functional medicine specialty practice. Every Member has a personal MD/DO and a Masters level Dietitian Nutritionist. We support our members throughout the healing journey and through health optimization with access to advanced testing, digital meal plans, an online community & more.

Type of Care I Provide

• Other

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Root Functional Medicine is a nationally leading Telehealth functional medicine specialty practice. We work in an MD and dietitian team in ongoing membership programs for health optimization and to reverse thyroid conditions, gut health issues, autoimmune conditions, perimenopause symptoms, PCOS, skin health issues, and more at the root cause. All of our physicians are MD/DOs, IFMCP, with years of functional medicine experience.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Functional Medicine is what we do. At Root, this is our focus and our practice is dedicated entirely to providing true functional medicine grounded in science, partnership, nutrition, and support. We will spend adequate time to get to the root of any problems, interpret functional medicine labs, and continue a 1:1 personal relationship to help you heal from the inside out.

We have always been an insurance-free practice in order to eliminate the restrictions of conventional medicine that have kept you from getting the help, testing, time & support that you deserve.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Family Medicine
• Functional Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Female Disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Skin Disorders
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders

Graduate School Education

The Ohio State University: Psychology and Wright State University School of Medicine: MD

Professional Associations

AAFP

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Pediatrics
• 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