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Jill Schick CRNP, CFMP
Hello! I am a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of varied nursing and provider experience, as well as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. My passion is getting to the root cause of health issues through partnering with individuals for true long term healing. I am an avid long distance runner, having completed everything from the 5k to 100 mile distance. I am very much looking forward to getting to know you and helping you to achieve your goals.
Infrared Sauna Therapy for Healing and Wellbeing
Most of us are familiar with the use of traditional hot air/steam saunas, but what about infrared saunas? The benefits are enormous and diverse. Let’s
Ozone Therapy: Enhancing Longevity, Healing, and Wellness
Ozone Therapy: Enhancing Longevity, Healing, and Wellness What is Ozone Therapy? Ozone is formed when oxygen molecules (O2) split and recombine to become ozone (O3).
Slow Aging, Lose Weight, Increase Energy, & Heal Disease: Tips On Taking Care of Your Mitochondria
Would you like to slow aging, lose weight, increase energy, and heal disease? You can do all of these things by taking care of your
What Does the Research Say About High Dose Vitamin C Therapy for Cancer Patients?
The short answer is: A lot! I was stunned when I started to dig into the evidence behind high dose vitamin C therapy for cancer
Stress & Hormones: 10 Ways to Support Your Adrenals
Stress is rampant in today’s society. It is hands down the most common underlying cause of health issues seen in my practice. What many do
What You Need to Know About Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is extremely common in the United States. The condition is currently diagnosed in about 5 percent of
Is Creatine Supplementation Safe & Beneficial?
Creatine supplementation can be a controversial topic, but it is one worth discussing! There is a plethora of research regarding the use of creatine in
When You Know Something is Wrong (But the Doctor Says You Are Fine)
Are you always tired? Is your hair falling out? Are you gaining weight even though you watch your diet? Do you have horrendous menstrual symptoms?
Healing Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes, elevated fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes mellitus? If so, you
Immune Hacks Part 4: Key Herb Echinacea
Welcome to the final installment of my Immune Hacks series! Today we will take a look at another of my favorite herbs. I love echinacea
Immune Hacks Part 3: Nutrition and Supplementation
Hippocrates said that food is medicine and he was right! Our bodies are made to absorb and utilize the nutrients in food. A healthy diet
Immune Hacks Part 2: Back to the Basics
I am all about promoting maximal wellness! A medical model focused on illness is missing the mark because at that point it is already too
Immune Hacks Part 1: Key Herb Andrographis
It is February and we are not only in the middle of cold and flu season, but COVID-19 is still a player. Immune support is
9 Reasons That You Can’t Lose Weight
Do you struggle to lose weight even with diet and exercise? Have you been gaining weight but feel confused because nothing else has changed? You
Race Report: Hainesport Endurance Run 12 Hour
In preface: I have decided to include some race reports on here for fun and to keep things interesting! I always love to read these,
How to Detoxify for Health and Weight Loss
The start of a New Year is the perfect time to consider giving your body the gift of purification! While our bodies are designed to
3 Ways to Make Time for Workouts: Holiday Special
The holidays are upon us! Happy times, busy times, and sometimes crazy stressful times. If you are like me, running is your stress reliever! So
Autoimmune Disorders: Hope for True Healing
Autoimmune disorders are a source of serious suffering and interference with an individual’s life and goals. I am personally acquainted with the nightmare. Ten years
Meet the Provider: Jill Hockenbroch CRNP, CFMP
Are you wondering who this person is behind Peak Potential Integrative Health? You can find a brief introduction here. If you want to know more,
6 Ways to Optimize Upper Digestion for Health and Performance
Are you fatigued, with poor stamina, delayed exercise recovery, reflux/heartburn, gas and bloating, stress fractures, acne, and unexplained nutritional deficiencies? Do you take acid-reducing medications?
Five Tips to Keep You Running This Winter
As December looms, the cooler temperatures are upon most of us, and the struggle to get out of a warm bed in the morning and
How to Use Collagen and Gelatin for Joint Health
As endurance athletes, we need our knees, ankles, and hips to hold up to the pounding that we subject them to. Anyone who has been