this is empowerment medicine
A ROOT CAUSE APPROACH TO GUT AND HORMONE HEALTH
Rise empowers true transformation through a functional medicine approach. Using advanced hormone, nutrient, and gut testing, we uncover the root causes of your symptoms and build a personalized plan to restore energy, clarity, and resilience.
elemental / el•e•men•tal
Related to or embodying the powers of nature.
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ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Ashley Shrader, DNP, IFMCP
I specialize in the intersection of gut health, hormones, and performance for active people. Whether you're an endurance athlete dealing with training-related hormone disruption or a woman navigating perimenopause while maintaining an active lifestyle, I understand the unique challenges you face.
My approach recognizes that gut health is the foundation for both optimal athletic performance and hormonal balance. Through advanced testing and personalized interventions, we'll identify and address the root causes affecting your energy, recovery, and overall vitality
What to expect when working with an IFM-certified practitioner?
Feel seen and heard
A large part of functional medicine involves understanding who you are as an individual, your detailed personal and family history, the circumstances around your first symptoms, and the experiences you have had with other healthcare providers.
Test, don't guess
No more hours wasted on Google trying to understand your symptoms. Based on your story, I choose only the necessary testing that will help us create your own unique treatment plan based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences.
A comprehensive approach
From chronic illness to disease prevention, functional medicine systematically addresses the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of all patients. I have a deep understanding of biology, physiology, genetics, social and environmental determinants of health, and the vital connection between mental and physical well-being.
This is empowerment medicine.
This is empowerment medicine.
Ready to stop guessing and start optimizing?
Begin with the Elemental Assessment—your first step toward answers.
The Elemental Assessment is your personalized entry point into care at Rise Functional Medicine, combining a 30-minute intake, comprehensive lab work, and a 60-minute deep dive follow-up. It’s designed to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and provide a strategic roadmap for healing, optimization, and long-term transformation.
At the Elemental Assessment, we’ll recommend one of our structured, transformational programs designed to carry out your personalized treatment plan. Whether your focus is hormone balance, gut healing, brain health, or athletic performance, each Pathway includes targeted interventions, regular follow-ups, provider access, advanced testing (as needed), and ongoing support to help you reach your goals.
What Clients are Saying…
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"Here’s to my “MVP” - aka Most Valuable Practitioner, Ashley Shrader, NP!"
Improving my hormone health through meetings with Ashley was the last piece of the puzzle for this 55 year old former 400-intermediate hurdler turned distance runner. It took me 5 years to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but I made it and ran and danced my way through all 26.2 miles of the course! I didn’t even try to PR…. I just celebrated and soaked up the day. Ashley’s health advice was a big part of my fitness and ability to qualify and then “party” the day away! Thank you for your invaluable health guidance and support, Ashley! You’re forever a part of my Boston experience!
-CT, 127th Boston Marathon Finisher
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"I cannot recommend this practice more."
I have dealt with chronic symptoms and I was told by numerous doctors that I was “fine” even though I felt horrible. I’m young, active and generally healthy, and knew I shouldn’t feel this bad everyday. I came across Rise and I’m SO glad I did. Not only is Ashley extremely kind, intelligent, compassionate and thorough but she also really genuinely listens to your needs and wants you to feel better. She offers thoughtful treatment suggestions and holistic approach is backed by science. In my short few months of following her treatment plan, I have never felt better. My brain fog has lifted, I feel lighter, happier and like myself again. I’m so grateful to have found Rise and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone who is thinking about making an appointment to do so!
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“She listens.”
I’ve had many women ask me who I use for my ‘women stuff’ and I tell them, Ashley Shrader. She LISTENED intently to concerns I had and was intuitive in looking deeper in areas I never considered. If you are looking for an NP that knows hormones, autoimmune issues, and LISTENS, I highly recommend her!
-JB
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“I will never forget your kindness.”
I will never forget your kindness, thoughtfulness, patience, and personal interest in making my life, journey healthier, in both body and mind. Our paths connecting was life altering for me. I do not have all the words, but can tell you how much I have appreciated all you gave me through this journey, both professionally, and personally!
-DS
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"She doesn’t stop at a diagnosis..."
Ashley is one of the most intelligent providers I’ve ever worked with. She doesn’t stop at a diagnosis but truly wants to find the deeper underlying causes and address those. She’s compassionate, a great listener, works hard for her patients, and has a desire to keep learning as functional medicine continuous to improve. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! She’s one of the good ones!!!
-RM
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"She will dive deep into your health..."
Dr. Shrader is not only incredibly knowledgeable in the field of functional medicine, she is also one of the kindest humans on the planet. She listens, is compassionate, and will dive deep into your health to look for root cause issues. She is one of the best out there— Can’t recommend highly enough.
-SR
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