Functional Medicine is an approach to providing science-based care that aims to discover the root causes of illness. By discovering the root cause, we can understand the pathophysiology of why the illness is occurring in the body and can therefore better address the issue at its core. This allows and fosters true healing to take place. Functional Medicine understands that health is complex, and people as individuals are complex. Therefore, there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment. Each person requires an individualized approach to care in order to obtain and create optimal health.

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree. An NP has the competence and the authorization to order and interpret labs and diagnostics, prescribe medicines and treatments and diagnose illness and chronic conditions. NP’s can also refer and consult with specialists of all areas of health.

University of Calgary (offsite at Medicine Hat, AB)- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing- 2012

University of Saskatchewan- Master of Nursing- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- 2018

Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine- ADAPT Framework Level 1 (one-year program)- 2021

Institute for Functional Medicine

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice- 2021

• Gastrointestinal Advanced Practice Module- 2021

• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module- 2022

• Environmental Health Advanced Practice Module-2022

Monika holds many other training and certificates in medicine, including, but not limited to emergency medical training, pre/peri/postnatal health along with addictions and mental health.

Monika is regulated and licensed in good standing by the Yukon Registered Nurses Association.

Some conditions that functional medicine can be helpful for are: digestive issues and concerns, mental health, weight management, heart and metabolic health, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions and skin conditions.

Discovery Call: Free!

Total cost for Initial Consult: $425

Follow-Ups:

• 45 Minutes - $125

• 60 Minutes - $150

• Specialist Referrals - $50

• Prescription Refills - $30

• Quick Question 15 mins- $30

No- as a Nurse Practitioner Practice, Create Health cannot directly bill the health care system and therefore the services are not covered under Yukon Health. The only services provided by Create Health that are covered under Yukon Health are routine blood work, imaging and some medications.

Functional Medicine at this time is not covered under most third-party insurance companies. It is recommended that if patients require insurance coverage to access services, that they reach out to their insurance providers to ensure understanding of what their insurance will and will not cover.

Yes - more information regarding the NP Practice Foundations can be found at this link: Foundations for Nurse Practitioner Practice in the Yukon

While Monika is qualified and experienced in primary care, it is recommended that members have a primary care physician for urgent and same-day visits and vaccinations, which are not provided at Create Health. It is also recommeded that female patients see their family physician or access a sexual health clinic for sexual health screening. Create Health is not available for urgent appointments. If there is a medical emergency, please visit the nearest emergency department.

Monika uses science-based holistic medicine to treat the root cause of health concerns with individualized treatment plans. The approach combines the best of the following areas of medicine:

• Functional medicine: The nurse practitioner looks at multiple factors that determine your health, including your health history, genetics, current lifestyle, nutrition, and environment, and mental and emotional factors.

• Conventional medicine: In-depth testing, scientific analysis, and disease diagnosis help the nurse practitioner understand a patient’s health at an even deeper level. Create Health can also prescribe medication, if necessary.

• Individualized care: Understanding a patient’s lifestyle, health concerns, and health goals helps create a personalized treatment plan to help treat conditions at the core.

Create Health does not provide urgent or emergency care services. If a medical emergency occurs, please visit the nearest emergency department.

Create Health maintains the privacy of patients by following guidelines set out by Yukon's “Health Information Privacy and Management Act” (HIPMA) , Yukon’s “Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (ATIPP) and Canada’s “Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act “ (PIPEDA).

Create Health is a paperless clinic which uses a cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to gather and store health information. The EMR that is used by Create Health is a PIPEDA, HIPAA and PCI compliant system which means that personal health information is protected from exploitation at a high level by administrative, physical and technical controls.

For licensing and legal reasons, patients must physically be in the Yukon (where Monika is licensed) to receive care.