Functional Medicine Meets Midwifery
Functional medicine is a whole-body approach to western medicine that focuses on optimal functioning of the body, and views the human body as an intricate and inter-connected organism, instead of a list of organs that do not relate to each other. Functional medicine aims to achieve vibrant well-being, not just put out fires.
My Story
My name is Rachel Olsson. I am a mom, a wife, a sister, and a health geek.
I started this practice in 2018 because I personally wasn’t getting the care I wanted from the system, and because too many women told me the same thing:
“No one actually listens.”
“They won’t order the labs I want.”
“I feel like I have to fight for basic care.”
We all deserve more than that.
Over the past 20 years I have spent time volunteering and working in various capacities in 6 hospitals, 4 birth centers, 2 home birth practices, 1 urban sexual health clinic, and 1 community health clinic. I additionally have given birth to three boys at home, one as a surrogate mother.
I earned both my Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice and BA in International Studies from The University of Iowa. In 2011, I became credentialed as a Certified Professional Midwife through NARM after working at a birth center in Jacmel, Haiti. And finally I earned a Master of Midwifery from Philadelphia University, and became credentialed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in 2016. I’m licensed as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or “nurse practitioner”) in Colorado, Texas, and Vermont.
I am also a prenatal yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance and was nominated a top 10 yoga instructor through Lessons. I was the first “Mold Literate practitioner” in Texas to certified by Dr. Crista, who is an expert in the field of treating mold illness. I am also level one certified in John Barnes’ style of Myofascial Release, and am working on a training with Lynn Schulte of The Institute for Birth Healing
I feel there is a loss of human connection and quality in so many aspects of society today. Women’s health is a vulnerable realm, and begs to be addressed with dignity and individualization. I believe in both evidence-based care, as well as making women’s health a positive and comfortable experience. My desire at Functional Midwifery is to offer the care I feel women deserve, and the care that I would want to receive.
My Credentials:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN aka nurse practitioner) in TX, CO, and VT
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
- Registered Nurse (RN) in TX, CO, and VT
- Additional training in functional and integrative women’s health
- Ongoing education in hormone care, environmental toxicity, GI health, and more
- Originally trained as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) in 2011
- NPI 1255-871-281
- Vermont license: 101.0134899
- Texas License: AP133293
- Colorado License: c-apn.0104433-c-cnm
Get in touch
Let’s chat! I want to help you achieve your wellness goals.
DM me @functionalmidwiferyholisticgyn on instagram to connect.
You can also email me at functionalmidwifery@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
