Lexie-FunctionalMedicine NP (@northstarfh)

Announcing our new Illuminate Autism Program! As a nurse practitioner trained in both family and functional medicine — and someone who’s worked in pediatrics for years — this program is especially close to my heart. I’ve seen the gaps in traditional care. I’ve watched parents do everything right and still feel like they’re missing something deeper. The Illuminate Autism Program was created to change that. We go beyond symptom management to look at what’s really happening inside your child’s body — things like folate transport issues, methylation, and inflammation that can impact how their brain functions and feels. Because when we understand the “why,” we can finally bring light to the path forward. Only 5 openings available right now. Let’s uncover what your child’s body has been trying to tell us — and help them shine brighter than ever. #autism #leucovorin #holistichealth #integrativemedicine #neurodivergent

Over the past few months, we’ve made some exciting changes: ⭐ Partnered with a new medical director bringing even more expertise ⭐ Expanded services — including GLP-1 weight loss solutions and microdosing ⭐ Continued support with LDN, lab reviews, bioidentical hormones, and advanced testing With us, you’ll get 1:1 personalized care, unlimited texting support, and real solutions that actually make sense for your body. 🌟 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. Book your complimentary Clarity Call today and let’s get you started on your health journey! Www.northstarfh.com #functionalmedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #nursepractitioner #northstarfh #holistichealing

Ever heard "your results are normal" but you still feel terrible? Has your PCP ordered these tests? my 3 most common tests ordered in functional medicine.. #northstarfh #rootcausehealing #nursepractitioner #functionalmedicine #integrativemedicine #hairloss #dutchtest #gimap #advancedtesting

Yes, my marketing is a screenshot of my Facebook post. Because life happens and I’m just a mom with a full time job trying to run a business as well. Give a girl some grace 🫣😂 #wellness #sidehustle #mom #businessowner #imtired

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📣 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🎉 We’re so excited to start seeing you in person at North Star Functional Health! 💙 Whether you’re looking for functional and integrative medicine or need a sick visit, we’re here to help make healthcare work for YOU. ✨ Here’s what you need to know: 🩺 Our first in-person visit day is Monday, with appointments available during the day AND evening! 📅 Did you know we’re open 7 days a week by appointment? We know life gets busy, so we do our best to offer appointments that fit YOUR schedule. 💻 Can’t make it in person? No problem! We’ll still have telehealth appointments available on our in-office days, plus virtual appointments throughout the week. 🙌 Don’t see an appointment time that works for you? Send us a message! We’ll do our best to find a time that fits your schedule. We’re making healthcare more accessible, more personal, and more convenient for your family, and we can’t wait to see you! Book here 👉 https://l.bttr.to/bKrOz 📍 The Gift - A Wellness Community 4304 W M 72 Grayling MI 49738 📞989-372-1656 [email protected] Www.northstarfh.com 💙 Hope for your health. #healthcare #functionalmedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #nursepractitioner #graylingmichigan

✨ Sick visits ✨ Functional & integrative medicine ✨ Root-cause-focused care ✨ Personalized care for the whole family You don’t have to choose between getting care for what’s going on right now and looking deeper into your long-term health. We’re here to help with both! 📍 Find us at A Gift of Wellness Community in Grayling, Michigan! 📅 Offering select dates in October and November. Spots are limited, so reach out to get scheduled! North Star Functional Health — Hope for your health. 💙 #healthcare #healing #nursepractitioner #functionalmedicine

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐍-𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬! 🎉 I’m so excited to bring another way for you and your family to get the personalized, root-cause-focused care you deserve. 📍 Where: The Gift- A Wellness Community in Grayling, Michigan 📅 When: Select dates in October and November Whether you’re looking for answers for your child, struggling with hormones or thyroid issues, or just feel like something isn’t right and want to dig deeper, I’m here to help! As always, my goal is to look beyond the symptoms, listen to your concerns, and help you take steps toward feeling your best. 💙 Appointments will be limited to select days, so if you’ve been waiting for an in-person option, now is your chance! 📩 Send me a message or book here 👇 https://l.bttr.to/EZIfD Thank you for continuing to support North Star Functional Health as we grow. I can’t wait to see some of you in person! 🥹 Hope for your health. ⭐ #healthcare #wellness #functionalmedicine #GraylingMI

📢 BIG NEWS COMING SOON 📢 Can you guess what it is? Drop your guess below 👇 Stay tuned tomorrow to find out what’s new at North Star Functional Health. #functionalmedicine #growth #wellness #healthcare #nurse

have you had a functional medicine lab review? #onthisday #lab #optimalhealth #functionalmedicine

Whenever I post about autism my videos get < 20 views. I just have one question: why? #fyp #creatorinsights #autism #nursepractitioner #functionalmedicine

Most expensive but best sport in the world. #hockeylife #hockeymom #creatorinsights #tiktiktrend #hockey

This is what looking deeper can look like. 🧪💙 This OAT showed several patterns that can give us more information about what may be going on behind the scenes: 🧪 Elevated arabinose This can be a clue that yeast/candida may be contributing to behaviors like irritability, attention issues, brain fog, sleep issues, and gut issues. 🧪 Elevated 2 & 4 hydroxyhippuric acid These can give us clues about environmental exposures and how the body is processing and getting rid of them. 🧠 Low or borderline-low dopamine, serotonin & norepinephrine markers These are chemicals our brains use for things like focus, motivation, mood, sleep and emotional regulation. When they’re low, it can be another piece of the puzzle for understanding why a child may be struggling with some of these things. And this is why sometimes “just treat the behavior” doesn’t tell the whole story. A child can be struggling with focus, big emotions, sleep, behavior or regulation while there are other things happening in the gut, brain and body that may be contributing. We’re not looking for one magic lab result. We’re looking for the pieces of the puzzle. 🧩 Because when we understand more about what’s happening underneath the symptoms, we can create a much more individualized plan for that child. If you are ready to take the next step in your or your child’s health, message me or check out www.northstarfh.com to schedule your appointment. Open to clients in Michigan and Utah! OAT testing is one piece of the clinical picture and does not diagnose candida, toxin exposure, dysbiosis or neurotransmitter disorders by itself. This test is not FDA approved and results differ. #FunctionalMedicine #PediatricFunctionalMedicine #autistic #OrganicAcidsTest #ADHD

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Whether you’re navigating your child’s ADHD or autism, struggling with fatigue or hormonal changes, or simply feeling like something isn’t right, you deserve to be heard. ❤️ You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Hope for your health starts with understanding your story. My October schedule is open, and I’d love to help you take the next step. You can book your appointment here 👉 https://l.bttr.to/0ZTh8 Have questions? 📩 Send me a message to learn more about working with North Star Functional Health. North Star Functional Health Hope for your health. #functionalmedicine #autismtiktok #np #michigan #utah

The price you pay for homegrown, antibiotic and hormone free meat. Hey, at least I got a free lawn mowing with it. 🫣😂 #farmlife #cattle #cow #brokenfences #ringcamera

Hearing my patients’ stories and watching them improve is the part of this work that makes it ALL worth it. When they say they are Sleeping better. Less abdominal pain. Fewer behaviors associated with autism. More speech. More connection. More progress. And hearing things like: ✨ “We have made SO MANY improvements.” ✨ “I can’t tell you the last time this happened.” ✨ “They’re sleeping through the night.” ✨ “We’re finally seeing changes.” THAT. 🥹 These aren’t just lab results or numbers on a page. These are people and kids feeling better. Families feeling hopeful. Parents getting pieces of their child back that they’ve been waiting and praying for. This is why I do what I do. 🤍 Root causes matter. And sometimes there really IS more we can look at. Seeing patients in Michigan and Utah! #healingjourney #functionalmedicine #kids #nursepractitioner #utah

✨ Another child with autism making progress. ✨ 😴 Sleeping better. 🗣️ Talking more. 💛 More interactive. 🌱 More engaged with the world around them. And no — we didn’t simply look at the diagnosis and stop there. We looked deeper. Advanced testing helped identify several areas that could be contributing to symptoms: 🦠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Can be associated with digestive symptoms, bloating, food sensitivities, changes in stool, irritability and behavioral changes. 🏠 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 Can contribute to inflammation, fatigue, headaches, congestion, sleep disruption, brain fog and changes in behavior or regulation. 🥬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 Can be associated with GI discomfort, urinary symptoms, food sensitivities and inflammation — and may be especially important when a child has a limited or highly selective diet. 💊 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐁 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬 B vitamins play important roles in energy production, neurotransmitter production, methylation and nervous-system function. Low levels can contribute to fatigue, irritability and difficulties with focus, regulation and overall function. 🧬 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 These antibodies may interfere with the body’s ability to transport folate into the brain, which is an area worth evaluating in some children with autism and developmental concerns. This is what root-cause-focused care is about. It’s about asking: What else could be going on beneath the symptoms — and what can we do to support their health and function? ✨ What if there was more you could do to help your child heal and thrive? I have 3 openings left for September. Message me if you’re ready to take the next step. ❤️ #michigan #utah #autismawareness #healthcare

Talk about convenience. Labs done in the comfort of your own home, drop them in the mail, and we do a video visit in a few weeks to discuss results. This is healthcare that works for you. Open to clients in Michigan and Utah! #lab #michigan #utah #healthcare #fyp

You shouldn’t have to choose between conventional medicine and looking deeper. Sometimes you need both. 🤍 #functionalmedicine #wellness #womanonamission #follow

And honestly? Your body LOVES this. ☀️ Morning sunlight helps support your circadian rhythm and healthy sleep-wake cycle. 🌲 Being in nature can help lower stress and give your nervous system a much-needed break from constant stimulation. 🚶‍♀️ Moving more without even thinking about it — walking, exploring, setting up camp, chasing kids around. 📵 Less screen time gives your brain a break from the constant notifications, scrolling and sensory input. 😴 A reset for your sleep — natural light during the day, fresh air, activity and fewer late-night distractions can all support better sleep. ❤️ And maybe the biggest benefit? You slow down. You notice the sunrise. You sit a little longer with your coffee. You laugh with your kids. You breathe deeper. Sometimes supporting your health doesn’t have to mean adding another supplement, test or protocol. Sometimes it looks like getting outside, getting some sunlight, and remembering what your nervous system actually feels like when it gets a break. 🌲☀️ First morning sun at camp just hits different. 🤎 #nature #morningsun #grounding #campinglife #fyp

Yet it’s my favorite season. Let’s go 🏒🥅🎉🥳👏 #hockey #hockeymom #kid #creatorsearchinsights #fyp

Can chronic infection be associated with symptoms of autism? In this case it was and treatment improved symptoms substantially. We are open for appointments to patients in Michigan and Utah #autism #FunctionalMedicine #utah #healing #chronicillness

IF YOU’VE EVER LEFT A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT THINKING… “Okay… but nobody actually listened to me.” THIS IS FOR YOU. Kid with autism? Woman struggling with hormones or thyroid? Chronic symptoms that never seem to have an answer? There’s another way to approach healthcare. I’m Lexie, a functional medicine-trained nurse practitioner. And I started North Star Functional Health because I wanted healthcare to feel different. Not rushed. Not just treating one symptom at a time. Not “your labs are normal, so you’re fine.” We look at the WHOLE picture. We listen. We dig deeper. We look for patterns. And we focus on helping you understand WHY you feel the way you do. And now… NORTH STAR IS EXPANDING. ⭐️ We are officially accepting patients in UTAH! And ARIZONA IS COMING SOON! But we’re just getting started… SO I NEED YOUR HELP. What state should North Star come to next? DROP YOUR STATE BELOW 👇 Maybe your state will be next. ⭐️ #utah #michigan #functionalmedicine #follow #reposting

Bring on fall weather #fall #baking #BER #september