The Awaken Wellness Team

Meet Dr. Lacey

Dr. Lacey was first introduced to functional medicine through her own healing journey. From the guidance and treatment of holistic medicine, she found relief for many mystery illnesses that we’re unable to be diagnosed or managed through traditional western medicine. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in functional medicine where she could offer people the same treatment she was given.

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  • Owner and Practitioner at Awaken Wellness

    DC, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences

    Functional Medicine Practitioner

    1000 + Hours of Functional Medicine Training

    Webster Certified with 100 hours of ICPA Seminars

Specialties

·       Rheumatoid Arthritis

·       Hormone Imbalances

·       Chronic Pain

·       Neurological Conditions

·       Food Sensitivities/intolerances

·       Health Optimization

      Hashimoto’s

       Autoimmune Disease

       Chronic Fatigue

       Mood Disorders

       Cardiovascular Disease

             Gastrointestinal Concerns (SIBO, IBS, IBD, Chron’s, UC)

Dr. Lacey was first introduced to functional medicine through her own healing journey. From the guidance and treatment of holistic medicine, she found relief for many mystery illnesses that we’re unable to be diagnosed or managed through traditional western medicine. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in functional medicine where she could offer people the same treatment she was given.

After she completed her Chiropractic studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences, she further specialized in allopathic and natural health, completing 1000+ hours of training in functional medicine, nutrition, immunology, gastroenterology and epigenetics. She continues to attend functional medicine conferences yearly and is passionate about furthering her knowledge and education.

Dr. Lacey’s practice focuses on individualized care, getting to the root cause of disease, and offering holistic health guidance and education in the name of disease prevention. Her treatment focus includes supporting hormone imbalances, autoimmune disease, vitamin and mineral imbalances, thyroid health, IBS, fertility, chronic disease, and health optimization.

Passionate about total wellness, Dr. Lacey’s care includes advanced testing, in-depth physical examination, and a thorough analysis of each patient’s unique history. Her treatment includes lifestyle changes, diet, nutrition, and botanical medicine as well as novel therapies for hard-to-treat metabolic conditions.

Her practice is based in Sparks, Nevada, but also accepts virtual patients from anywhere in America. 

Meet Dr. Abby

Abby’s interest in functional medicine grew from her own evolving relationship with nutrition and health. As she began learning to view food as a way to fuel, nourish and support the body, she became increasingly curious about the many factors that influence health. Her interest continued to grow when her mom was diagnosed with cancer, leading her to explore how environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors can help support the body during complex health challenges. Seeing the cumulative impact these factors have on overall health became a core driver in her decision to pursue a career in functional medicine.

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Dr. Abby earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences and went on to complete her Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is currently pursuing board certification as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and is passionate about continuing to expand her education and knowledge in functional medicine and root cause care.

Dr. Abby’s areas of focus include digestive health and gut microbiome support, metabolic health, hormonal balance, autoimmunity, longevity, and overall wellness. She takes a foundational, root-cause approach to care, recognizing that each person’s health history, lifestyle, goals and priorities are unique. She works to develop individualized strategies that support the body while remaining sustainable and realistic for each patient.

Her care may incorporate nutritional interventions, lifestyle strategies, supplemental and herbal medicine when indicated. She also recognizes that health is influenced by more than physical symptoms alone, and considers the relationship between physical, mental and emotional health when supporting each patient. She believes effective care should be evidence-informed, collaborative and individualized, with an emphasis on helping patients better understand their health and make meaningful, sustainable changes.

The practice is based in Sparks, Nevada, but Dr. Abby is located in Newport Beach, California and conducts her appointments virtually. 

  • Practitioner at Awaken Wellness

    DC, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences

    Functional Medicine Practitioner

    Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States

    Currently pursuing board certification as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Specialties

·       Metabolic Health and Blood Sugar Regulation

·       Sports Nutrition & Performance and Recovery Post Injury

·       Nutrition and lifestyle for health optimization & longevity

      Hormonal Health - PMOS, Hypothyroidism

              Gastrointestinal Concerns (SIBO, IBS, IBD, Microbiome Support)

      CIRS, mold illness, & Autoimmune Disease

Our Mission:

“To provide evidence-based knowledge and skills to overcome disease and pathology. To empower people to claim authority and agency over their health and well-being. To awaken a deep knowing and understanding of how their unique body operates and functions.”

Awaken Wellness