Laura Funke, FNP

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I have a passion for treating dementia, mild cognitive impairment, subjective cognitive impairment and mental fogginess. I am certified in the ReCODE protocol from Dr Dale Bredesen and this is my main focus as implementation of Functional Medicine begins in 2018 at Dent Neurologic Institute. Offering treatment options for other neurologic diseases including MS, PD, Dizziness and neuropathy are sub-focuses that I also specialize in.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Dent Neurologic Institute is a traditional neurologic practice where I bring a Functional Medicine approach. We accept some insurances at this time. A commitment is expected for frequent visits to implement all that needs to be done for Functional Medicine with the limitations of time per appointment that insurance imposes. Your initial consultation will take 90-120 minutes. I utilize an extensive computer based questionnaire that is required to be completed before your initial visit. Please make sure you have a few hours put aside before your appointment to complete it. (It may be saved and completed in segments).

Medical Specialties

• Neurology

Medical Conditions

• Neurodegenerative disorders

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

University at Buffalo, Masters in Nursing; Certified Holistic Educator; Certified ReCODE provider

Professional Associations

American Academy of Neurology, The Nurse Practitioner Association of NY, ANCC Certified

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• 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