Conditions We Treat
Dr. Christy Krail-Javier, DNP, FNP-C, ND, PhD
Dr. Christy Krail-Javier is a licensed, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) which qualifies her to provide care for patients throughout the life span. She is also a board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine and Natural Health Sciences and is a board-certified Nutritional Consultant. Dr. Krail-Javier specializes in integrative and functional medicine with a focus on natural health therapies.
Education
Background
Degrees & Certifications
Education
Dr. Krail-Javier completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Louisiana State University (LSU) Medical Center in 1995. She received her Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) degree in Family Medicine and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri.
She obtained her naturopathic doctoral training and PhD in integrative medicine from the University of Natural Medicine where she attended advanced courses in nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, cleansing and detoxification, functional medicine, functional gastroenterology, and advanced laboratory testing. She is a lifelong learner, innovator, and educator with numerous certifications in the alternative health sciences.
Background
Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP has been a nurse for 30 years. After owning and operating a holistic nursing practice based on the foundational principles of natural medicine, whole food nutrition, and intense lifestyle coaching, she decided to advance her education to practice family integrative medicine. A degree in Advanced Practice Nursing has enabled Dr. Krail-Javier to “step it up a notch.” As a result, The Path, Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine was born. She now serves her community with a unique set of skills that combines her knowledge of natural health with cutting edge medical science and innovation. Dr. Krail-Javier vows to always maintain her roots in high quality, personalized, holistic patient care. Care that does not stray from the laws of nature and optimizes the God given healing process within each unique individual.
Degrees & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), the highest level of nursing education, Maryville University. To read more about her doctoral work click here.
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), specialty tract of Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN), American Academy of Nurse practitioners (AANP)
- Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), University of Natural Medicine, American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Medicine and Natural Health Sciences (PhD), University of Natural Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Louisiana State University
- Board-certified Nutritional Consultant, American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)
- Certified Family Herbalist, School of Natural Healing
- Certified Functional Herbal Therapy, Society of Wellness (SOW) Nutritional Systems
- Certified Functional Herbal Therapy and Cancer, Society of Wellness (SOW) Nutritional Systems
- Certified Nutritional Response Testing (NRT), Ulan Nutritional Systems
Conditions We Treat
The integrative medicine approach to disease differs greatly from the conventional medicine model. This is because integrative medicine is based on the principles of holism rather than reductionism. This means that each patient is evaluated and treated as a whole biologic system, which in its entirety functions greater than the sum of its parts.
In the simplest of terms, a person cannot be broken up into parts, or reduced, and maintain their function as separate entities. In this context, disease cannot be viewed or treated as a single organ, tissue, or system failure. But, it is so often treated as such with standard medical intervention. Symptoms of disease are a manifestation of a system breakdown, but not independent of all other systems.
Most diseases and syndromes share a common origin. Each can usually be traced back to nutritional deficiencies, biochemical imbalance, and / or toxicity. Most commonly, each of these problems results in some form of inflammation, gut dysfunction, oxidative stress, tissue damage, and immune dysregulation which manifests as a disease process in the body’s weakest areas. It is then likely to receive a label, or diagnosis per the standard medical model. But, we are not fans of labels!
We consider your diagnosis but never define you by it! We don’t view these seemingly irreversible diseases as permeant or untreatable.
We see and treat patients in their entirety, including disease origins, not just according to their diagnosis or label. With this holistic approach we can help those with the following and more …
Family Medicine & Alternative Pediatrics
Plans are available for the whole family. Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner qualified to care for all individuals throughout the lifespan. We recognize the importance of families working together toward healthy lifestyle change and encourage you all to join our team of health warriors together. Common childhood illness such as ear infections, allergies, sore throats, runny noses, and belly aches can also be supported with natural and holistic care.
Wellness & Longevity
Our primary focus is on health promotion and disease prevention. This includes healthy aging. As we age, it becomes even more important to remain active, optimize nutrition, and implement natural strategies that mitigate environmental insults. It’s not just about how long we live, known as our life span, but how well we live through all our years, known as our health span.
Performance Optimization
Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP is a lifelong athlete and knows what it takes to prime the body for optimal performance. She played various sports as a young child and has been involved in some form of fitness training ever since; everything from long distance running to Olympic lifting. In fact, her journey towards natural medicine truly began as a certified personal trainer helping others to regain their health though physical activity and healthy eating. She most recently spent seven years doing competitive CrossFit training where she also assisted her fellow CrossFitters to achieve optimal performance. Getting on The Path to health and wellness does not only suit those who are suffering from illness, but also individuals who wish to maximize their physical capabilities. We can assist you with increased sports performance or recreational endurance. Because as it turns out, the things that allow your body to heal are the same as those which enable optimal performance. For highly elite athletes, it becomes even more important to provide the body with the much needed nutrients that exceed the demands of the average person. It is vital for elite athletes to correct any underlying deficiencies, to get the appropriate amount of rest needed for recovery, and to engage in effective stress mitigation. Dr. Krail-Javier has the experience to help you go beyond the average physical and mental support it takes to maintain health and achieve your very best function!
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