Jeff Hunter, NP

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

We believe bodies are designed to heal. When we apply the emerging science of functional medicine to our lifestyle, we can position our bodies in a natural state to heal themselves. Explore your potential and enjoy your life by pioneering your health.

Type of Care I Provide

• Nutrition Professional
• Other

Practitioner Type

• Nurse Practitioner

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Helping individuals and families become the pioneers of their own health and facilitate their body’s natural ability to heal is what we do.

Giving them the freedom to be completely present with their loved ones so they can create some of the best moments of their life is who we are.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Functional and Integrative Medicine is such a gift. I take the responsibility of making the best use of it very seriously, so it is a top priority to set the bar of excellence very high. My hope is that if everyone knows Functional Medicine is the way to get your health on track, it will create a shift in not only our health system but the culture of health for my children’s generation. So I accept every person as they are and am an active listener with true compassion for their hopes and dreams.

Health Concerns

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

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• 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

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing Science

Degree

MSN

Professional Associations

The Institute for Functional Medicine, El Paso County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer.

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