The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers · The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers

Interview with Emily Roedersheimer, DO, IFMCP of Balanced Living Functional Medicine

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Dr. Emily says she reversed rheumatoid arthritis after an elimination diet and functional medicine training.

Ginger opens by framing the show around root cause medicine and provider advocacy. Dr. Emily Rodensheimer is introduced as a board-certified family physician and Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner who founded Balanced Living Functional Medicine. Her story starts with more than a decade in traditional family medicine in the Columbus, Ohio area. She talks about seeing the limits of the conventional model firsthand, which pushed her toward functional medicine. The discussion then turns to what her practice looks like now. Ginger keeps pressing on the accountability piece, and Dr. Emily explains that the program begins with a three-month minimum commitment and a fee for that program. Clients start with coaches, who handle the early intake and much of the front-end work. Dr. Emily gets reports from the coaches, watches progress, and steps in with ideas or direction if someone is stuck. She sees that setup as a way to keep patients supported without tying everything to her own calendar. Some clients stay month to month after the first three months, while others choose to graduate. Dr. Emily says many people leave with resolution, tools, and education they can keep using, and some never even need to meet with her. Ginger keeps the tone practical and direct as she checks how the model works in real life. Near the end, she shifts to who the podcast wants to serve and what kind of guests fit the show. She points to overworked, stressed women, along with high-performing executives and other people who spend their days supporting everyone else. The episode closes with a clear sense that this show is built for provider to provider conversation, with an emphasis on how root cause medicine gets delivered, coached, and sustained.

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A clear look at a coached functional medicine practice.

Dr. Emily Rodensheimer's shift from family medicine into functional medicine gives the episode its backbone. Ginger and Dr. Emily keep the focus on how Balanced Living Functional Medicine actually works: lifestyle changes, coaching, longer follow-up, and a broader view of what…

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See how a root-cause practice can run with coaches, accountability, and a delayed physician visit.

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