I work at the intersection of gut health and hormone optimization for individuals who expect more from their health.
From perimenopausal women with digestive changes to endurance athletes facing recovery challenges, the goal is the same: clarity.
We identify root drivers and create a structured, data-driven plan that evolves as your body adapts.
Gut health is the foundation for how you feel, perform, and function.
Dr. Ashley Shrader, IFMCP, DNP
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Led by a clinician who believes patients deserve answers — not guesswork.
Hormone optimization
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Hormonal shifts don’t have to be dramatic to have an impact. Even subtle imbalances can affect energy, mood, recovery, and body composition.
We use targeted hormone testing to understand what’s changing— and build a personalized plan that supports resilience, focus, and daily function.
Hormonal shifts can derail your performance, causing fatigue, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain. We use targeted hormone testing to create a personalized optimization plan that restores resilience, focus, and daily function.
Hormone Optimization
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Chronic bloating and digestive issues are signs the gut isn't working effectively. Our programs identify and address the root causes of digestive dysfunction, enhancing nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation.
Gut Health Restoration
Digestive symptoms and bloating are often signs that the gut isn’t doing its job effectively.
Our work focuses on identifying root causes, improving nutrient absorption, and reducing inflammation—because gut health underpins hormone balance, brain function, and energy.
gut health restoration
Brain & Nervous System Health
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Brain fog, anxiety, and poor focus are often symptoms of underlying physiological imbalances. By optimizing the gut-brain-hormone axis, we help you reclaim mental clarity, improve cognitive stamina, and feel like yourself again.
Brain fog, anxiety, and poor focus are often signals from the body.
By supporting the gut–brain–hormone axis, we help restore mental clarity, cognitive stamina, and a sense of steadiness so you can feel like yourself again.
Brain Health
Most people aren’t lacking effort — they’re lacking clarity.
Test. Don’t guess.
Build a plan that fits you.
We start with your story and your data — and build a plan with intention
Most care separates systems.
We examine how they respond as one.
Every plan is built on your data — advanced diagnostics, your history, and your goals.
Through structured assessments, clear milestones, and ongoing refinement, your plan evolves as your body responds.
You’re supported at every stage — from insight to implementation to measurable progress.
a new approach
We work differently — by understanding the body as an integrated system and addressing root causes at the cellular level.
WHY RISE?
This isn’t wishful thinking...
It’s what happens when you address root causes with precision and intention, within a supported framework.
What's possible when you have answers?
Steady energy that lasts throughout the day.
Clear understanding of what your body actually needs, supported by a structured plan that removes guesswork and conflicting advice.
Ongoing guidance as your body responds, so adjustments are made thoughtfully and with intention.
Imagine...
— linda zaniboni
Ashley unraveled years of symptoms that were minimized or dismissed by other providers and mapped out a personalized plan that truly changed my life.
— joana tasi
I particularly encourage folks to check out her Empower program—it allows quick access to support and makes a real difference in feeling cared for throughout the process.
— justin white
I feel like I am in a partnership rather than being a patient. Ashley is thorough, thoughtful, and leaves no stone unturned in helping me become the best version of myself.
—claudia kenney
"Before working with Rise Functional Medicine, I was exhausted, undernourished, and struggling with gut health issues that had gone unresolved for over four years. With her guidance, I finally had clarity, relief, and a clear path forward."
—jen m.
“Since starting my work with Rise Functional Medicine, I feel so much better—my digestion is pain-free, my hot flashes and night sweats have dramatically improved, and my sleep and energy are finally evening out.”
This approach is for you if…
You’re done with generic advice and want a plan informed by your data.
You want a clear process and guidance, rather than trying to piece things together on your own.
You’re ready to invest in understanding root causes—not just managing symptoms.
You value collaboration, precision, and evidence-based decision-making.
You’re an athlete, active professional, or high performer who wants care that matches your standards.
Clinical insights, frameworks, and practical guidance for caring for athletes and active individuals through a functional medicine lens.
TIPS FOR PROVIDERS
Clinical Insight.
HORMONE HEALTH
GUT HEALTH
BRAIN HEALTH
CARE FOR ATHLETES
TIPS FOR patients
Clear, science-based guidance to help you understand your body, your symptoms, and your path forward—without the overwhelm.
Practical Application.
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