Rachel Martin, NP

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

We help overwhelmed patients identify and treat the root cause of their thyroid and gut issues so they can feel great in their body. At Root and Ritual Functional Medicine, we use a "top-down" approach where we treat the mind and balance the stress response system before tackling a gut or detox protocol. Patients love that they are empowered and educated on the mind-body connection and given realistic, actionable steps to take after their very first visit. We pair lifestyle medicine with supplement protocols to create rapid relief while laying down the foundations for lasting change. All supplement protocols are based on symptoms and lab results, which allow us to truly personalize the treatment plan for each patient.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

We are a membership-based telehealth practice. Begin your functional medicine journey with a free 15-minute consultation to have your questions answered and ensure we are a good fit! During your initial consult, we will dive into your health and whole-person history, order and interpret advanced labs, and collaborate on your plan of care. Follow up includes regular visits for both FM and nutrition, group visits, and educational videos. Our expectation for you is that you show up and do the work and we will educate and inspire you to put the pieces together, stay on track, and restore whole-body balance. Are you ready to find your root cause?

Medical Specialties

• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Functional Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition

Medical Conditions

• Autoimmune Disease
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Graduate School Education

Bon Secours College of Nursing, Gonzaga University

Professional Associations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

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