Five Peaks Wellness

05/07/2026

🚩Your labs can look “fine” while your body is quietly waving a red flag 🚩

[Comment LABS and I’ll send you the direct link to order the same foundational blood work panel I use with my 1:1 functional medicine clients]

Fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, cravings, mood shifts, poor sleep, hormone symptoms, inflammation, and “I just don’t feel like myself” moments often show up long before a diagnosis ever does.

This is why basic labs are not always enough.

A functional blood work panel looks deeper into the patterns that influence your metabolism, thyroid function, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, nutrient status, blood sugar regulation, liver function, kidney function, and cellular health.

This panel includes markers like:
CBC + CMP
HbA1c + insulin
NMR LipoProfile with particle sizing
hs-CRP
Iron + TIBC
Full thyroid panel with antibodies
Vitamin D, B12, folate
RBC magnesium + RBC zinc

Direct to consumer labs allow you to take a more active role in your own care.

🔥No referral. No prescription🔥

No waiting for someone else to decide whether your symptoms are “worth testing.”

You can order online, choose a Quest Diagnostics location near you, get your blood drawn, and receive your results directly in your account within days.

Because “normal” is not always the same as optimal.
And “fine” is not the same as thriving.

🧪Comment LABS below and I’ll send you the direct link to order your Functional Foundations Panel.
No prescription needed.

05/06/2026

Nature Therapy ☀️

We weren’t designed for constant noise, artificial light, and disconnection from the natural rhythms that regulate our biology.

As a functional medicine practitioner, I see it every day:
•fatigue
•anxiety
•inflammation
•hormone imbalance
And it is often rooted in how far we’ve drifted from nature.

Stepping outside isn’t just a “nice idea”… it’s medicine.

☀️Sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm and supports healthy cortisol patterns.

🍃Fresh air and green space calm the nervous system.

🧘🏻‍♀️Barefoot grounding, natural movement, and simply being present outdoors can lower inflammation, improve mood, and reconnect you to something deeper than the stress of daily life.

❤️‍🩹Your body remembers how to heal when you give it the right environment.

If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this is your reminder: Go outside. Slow down. Breathe deeper.

🌲Let nature do what it’s always done.

We don’t just survive in nature… we come alive in it.

04/01/2026

So what happens when you fall within range, but are far from optimal?

➡️ Subtle nutrient deficiencies get missed
➡️ Early thyroid dysfunction goes unnoticed
➡️ Blood sugar dysregulation isn’t detected
➡️ Chronic inflammation flies under the radar

And you’re left feeling unheard, frustrated, and stuck.

In functional medicine, we look deeper. I’m assessing:
-Optimal vs standard lab ranges
-Patterns across markers, not isolated numbers
-Root causes driving your symptoms

🚩Because symptoms don’t show up randomly, they’re signals!

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you know something is off, listen to your intuition. It’s time to take a deeper look.

👋 Hi, my name is Shara, a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping you understand your body, your labs, and your health.

🔗Click the link in my bio to learn more about how functional medicine can restore you back to optimal health

02/04/2026

There will always be those people

The ones who want to take from you or compare their accomplishments against yours

Comparison is the thief of joy

Rise above

11/19/2025

🔥Black Friday Sale is Almost Here🔥

Click the link in my bio to sign up for free and get an incredible discount to shop supplements, makeup, hair care, skin care, coffee, teas, etc.

Stock up on everything you need for the best sale of the year!

10/15/2025

Feeling ready for a complete health shift? Let’s work together!

Comment “link” and I’ll send you everything you need to get started 🫶🏼

10/15/2025

06/10/2025

Summer is officially here! ☀️🕶️

While I typically post wellness information here, I like to post personal thoughts from time to time as well 🫶🏼

Today our house is getting packed up and we are finally heading out of Texas 🙌

Leaving Colorado last year was a sad departure as that state truly has my heart but I will be celebrating this weekend as we drive away and embark on a summer filled adventure with the family!

As a military momma, I have been taught the great importance of independence and flexibility. I couldn’t be more grateful that those characteristics flow perfectly into my career as a functional medicine nurse practitioner!

While we transition to our next home in California, I will be taking my practice on the road. My remote and virtual work is perfectly paired with the military life.

It is hard to believe we have moved 5 times in the last 9 years 🫠 California will only be a year long “vacation” before we embark on move #6 shortly after our arrival.

As I mentioned, life becomes very pliable and opens opportunities that I never thought were possible. I feel so strongly that life is moving in the right direction and I look forward to sharing new additions to my business with you over the next few months! 🎉

With all that said, I just want to say how much I appreciate the continued support of my family, ALL OF YOU, and my clients who trust their health in my hands.

Doing what I do gives me true purpose and I’ll be riding these ⚡️high vibes⚡️ as I set sail into the next chapter of our lives.

05/29/2025

🌿 Ready to take control of your health from the inside out?

My 6-month Functional Medicine program is designed to help you heal, rebalance, and thrive—not just manage symptoms.

Here’s why partnering with me can transform your health journey:
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✅ Root-Cause Approach
I go beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover what’s really driving your health challenges.
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✅ Personalized Care Plan
No one-size-fits-all here. Your body, your history, your goals—your plan.
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✅ Ongoing Support & Accountability
You’re not doing this alone. I walk with you every step of the way with regular check-ins, messaging access, and adjustments as needed.
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✅ Functional Lab Testing
I use advanced testing to get real answers—gut health, hormones, micronutrients, inflammation markers, and more.
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✅ Lifestyle & Nutrition Optimization
We work together to create sustainable changes in your diet, sleep, stress, and movement that actually fit your life.
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✅ Long-Term Healing, Not Quick Fixes
Six months gives us the time to make meaningful progress and lasting transformation. You deserve more than a 15-minute appointment.
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✅ Education & Empowerment
Understand your body, your choices, and how to maintain your health long after the program ends.

✨ If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or stuck in cycles of temporary relief, it’s time for a deeper, holistic approach.

Let’s partner to build the healthier, more energized version of you.

🔥Schedule a free discovery call via my website (link in bio!), send me a DM, or comment “LINK” and I’ll send you information directly.

05/15/2025

Still feeling off while on birth control? Let’s dig deeper. 🔍

If you suspect Vitamin B6 depletion (or other nutrient imbalances), don’t guess—test.

Blood or organic acid testing can give real insight into what your body is missing. 🧬

🍽️ Top foods rich in B6 to include in your diet:
– Chicken & turkey 🐔
– Salmon & tuna 🐟
– Bananas 🍌
– Spinach & leafy greens 🥬
– Sweet potatoes 🍠
– Chickpeas & lentils 🫘
– Organ meat 🥩

But here’s the thing 👉 just eating healthy isn’t always enough—especially if your body isn’t absorbing or utilizing nutrients properly due to medications, stress, or gut imbalances.

⚖️ That’s where working with a Functional Medicine provider comes in. I go beyond symptoms to find the root cause—whether it’s nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, or something deeper.

✨ You deserve a personalized, root-cause approach to your health—not just a quick fix.

DM me or follow the link in bio to book a discovery call and let’s get your health back on track—together. 💛