Bridging the Gap: Monique Class on Integrating Functional Medicine

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Episode Summary

In this episode of the Power of Genetics podcast, Dr. Yael Joffe interviews Monique Class, a nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine and mind-body healing. Monique shares her journey from nursing to functional medicine and her commitment to integrating mind-body medicine for comprehensive patient care. Discover how her personal experience with breast cancer has shaped her understanding of polygenic risk and the importance of an integrative approach in medicine. 

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Key Takeaways

• Monique Class' journey from nursing to functional medicine. 
• The importance of information and inspiration in functional medicine. 
• Integrating mind-body medicine with functional medicine for comprehensive patient care. 
• The role of collaboration and deferring to colleagues with more expertise. 
• Monique's personal experience with breast cancer and polygenic risk. 
• The significance of understanding oneself at a genetic and spiritual level. 
• The importance of mentorship, passion, and curiosity in one's professional journey. 
• Key qualities to look for when seeking a healthcare practitioner.