Revitalize your health and reshape your life

Your reliable source for

tailored functional medicine solutions.

Revitalize your health and reshape your life

Your reliable source for tailored functional medicine solutions.

Get Ready to Take Control Of Your Health

Conditions we commonly address:

  • Hormonal Imbalances

  • Chronic Pain Conditions

  • Weight Management and Metabolic Disorders

  • Auto Immune Diseases

  • Allergies and Sensitivities

  • Digestive Disorders

...and so many more.

It's time to take back control and start thriving.

Discover True Wellness

At Balance and Bloom Health and Well-being Functional Medicine, We focus on treating the underlying causes of health issues rather than just the symptoms. Our skilled practitioners integrate the latest research with holistic methods to guide you towards achieving optimal wellness.

Achieving your best self can be simple.

All you require is the proper assistance.

Our method focuses on treating the underlying causes of health issues, rather than just the symptoms. By combining cutting-edge research with holistic techniques, our experienced practitioners aim to help you achieve optimal wellness.

Our method.

Identifying and Resolving Issues:
We identify and tackle your core issues by thoroughly investigating gut health, hormonal imbalances, metabolic health, and nutritional deficiencies to find the root cause.

Tailored Supplements:

We offer customized supplement plans and protocols for every stage of healing, specifically designed to address your root causes, medical history, and lab results.

Comprehensive Health Guidance:
Gain expert guidance on mind-body techniques, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to consistently improve your well-being.

Holistic Assessment and Support

Take advantage of a comprehensive assessment, personalized coaching, and continuous support to gain the insights and strategies needed for enhanced health."If there's anything else you need, just let me know!

Why Choose Us?

Expertise and Experience

At Balance and Bloom, our team of experienced practitioners specialize in functional medicine, blending traditional medical practices with holistic approaches to address the root causes of health issues. With years of combined experience, our experts are dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Patient Centered Care

Your health journey is our foremost priority. We are committed to building a collaborative partnership between you and our practitioners, ensuring that your concerns and goals are understood and valued. By conducting comprehensive assessments, engaging in meaningful conversations, and providing continuous support, we aim to empower you to take charge of your health and make informed decisions.

Comprehensive Approach

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses solely on symptom management, we take a comprehensive approach to healthcare. By considering the interconnectedness of body systems and addressing lifestyle factors, nutrition, and environmental influences, we empower our patients to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Meet

Dr. Karen Bartice, RN, FNP, PhD.

Harmonious Healing and Life in Bloom

Dr. Karen Bartice is a distinguished healthcare professional with over three decades of experience in conventional and integrative medicine. A graduate of Long Island University and a three-degree alumna of Barry University, she holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bartice has excelled in various healthcare settings, from acute care and home health to establishing and managing primary care clinics.

She has also shared her expertise as an educator, teaching at institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
Currently pursuing certification in Functional Medicine at the Functional Medicine Academy, Dr. Bartice is passionate about delivering high-value, patient-centered care. She specializes in identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and digestive health issues. By integrating advanced diagnostics with personalized wellness strategies, she empowers her patients to achieve lasting health and vitality.
When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Bartice dedicates her time to research, continuous learning, and nurturing her family. She also enjoys Pilates, yoga, strength training, and balance exercises—practices that align with her holistic approach to well-being.
Dr. Bartice’s commitment to transformative healthcare makes her a trusted partner in the journey to optimal health.

Your Path To Healing

1. Discover

In the discovery phase, we perform a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health, from head to toe, alongside specialized lab testing. We carefully analyze biochemical patterns and environmental influences to identify any potential risks to your well-being, ensuring that every aspect of your health is thoroughly examined.

2. Reset

We create personalized wellness plans designed to meet your unique needs, focusing on relieving symptoms and restoring optimal function. Our holistic approach integrates evidence-based strategies such as nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle changes, and targeted therapies to accelerate your healing process.

3. Thrive

Good health is about resilience and the ability to navigate life's challenges. The thriving phase of treatment is when you develop the tools to maintain well-being while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities. When you achieve inner balance, you can approach life with greater energy, vitality, and compassion..

Treatments We Offer

NUTRITION

PLANS

Customized dietary recommendations based on comprehensive health assessments and nutritional needs.

Customized dietary recommendations based on comprehensive health assessments and nutritional needs.

HORMONE

BALANCING

Treatment strategies to address hormonal imbalances for improved health and vitality.

GUT

HEALTH

Personalized strategies to support digestion, improve gut microbiome balance, and enhance overall well-being.

Treatments We Offer

NUTRITION

PLANS

HORMONE

BALANCING

GUT

HEALTH

Customized dietary recommendations based on comprehensive health assessments and nutritional needs.

Treatment strategies to address hormonal imbalances for improved health and vitality.

Personalized strategies to support digestion, improve gut microbiome balance, and enhance overall well-being.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our services are fitted for those who desires individual care made specifically for you taking into consideration the fundamental reason for not feeling at your optimal well-being. Our program uses a comprehensive approach to address your chronic health concerns.

Here are the steps you will move through on your journey into your healthy life:

  1. Analysis of your current health problem

  2. Exploring the cause

  3. Finding relief

  4. Digging deeper to uncover issues contributing to your symptoms

  5. Fine tunning

  6. Maintaining your health

  • No charge consult No charge consult (20-30 minutes)

  • Intake $99 (30-45 minutes)

  • Report of findings $550
    (45-60 minutes)

  • Follow up $50 (30-45 minutes)

  • Review process and adjustment $199 (45-60 minutes)

Getting Started is Simple

Book a

Discovery Call

Join Us

for An Assessment

Look Forward

to Better Health

If you're feeling stretched for time, energy, or finances to invest in your health presently, consider the potential consequences of neglecting it. Prevent the long-term costs of burnout
and depletion that poor health may entail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.

How is Functional Medicine Different from Conventional Medicine?

Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.

What Conditions Can Functional Medicine Address?

Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.

What Can I Expect During a Functional Medicine Consultation?

During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.

What Treatment Modalities Does Functional Medicine Use?

Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.

How Long Does it Take to See Results with Functional Medicine?

The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the wellness plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.

What is Gut Health?

Your Gut is your Gastrointestinal System that includes your stomach, intestines, and colon. Your Gut absorbs nutrients from food and expel waste. Gut Health may mean something different for researchers and practitioners. In this practice, it means having a healthy gut microbiome (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) living in the human body and limited digestive symptoms.

What are the causes?

Certain microorganisms are harmful to your health while others may be necessary for your healthy body. Your Gut Health can impact both your physical and mental health.

Your body microbiome can be affected by stress, lack of sleep, lack of physical activity, eating lots of process foods, smoking, drinking alcohol, taking antibiotics.

What are the common Signs and Symptoms?

Some signs of digestive symptoms are bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn, fatigue, anxiety, and high frequency of common colds.

How to improve Gut Health?

Improving your gut health can be done through lifestyle and diet changes at times you may supplement to assist in getting you to your optimal Gut Health.

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