Addressing The Root Cause Of Chronic Diseases With Dr. Jaquel Patterson
episodePreviously titled “*Healing at the root cause level with integrative healthcare expert, Dr. Jaquel Patterson” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026
Fully Alive: Unlocking the secrets to your healthier, happier, longer life
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What is the main focus of the Fully Alive episode with Dr. Jaquel Patterson?
Unlock the secrets to living a more fulfilling life while optimizing your health and wellness. Together we'll dive into the science, strategies, and stories that empower you to thrive in the years to come. Join Zach Jurik on Fully Alive, a groundbreaking podcast brought to you by Shellpoint, the largest single-site life plan community in the United States. The Fully Alive podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared in this episode is not intended as medical, legal, or financial advice and should not replace the guidance of a qualified professional. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of ShellPoint or the podcast host.
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How did Dr. Patterson’s personal background shape her career in integrative medicine?
Well, today on Fully Alive, we're diving into one of the most important and often misunderstood areas of health, the root causes of chronic illness, and what it really takes to heal. Joining us today is Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a nationally recognized leader in naturopathic and functional medicine. She's the president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and she's the founder of Fairfield Family Health. With over 16 years of clinical experience, she's helped thousands of patients navigate complex conditions like Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and mental health challenges by addressing what's happening beneath the surface. She's also trained physicians around the world, contributed to Forbes, and is at the forefront of a growing movement that's shifting medicine from symptom management to true root-cause healing.
In this conversation, we explore practical steps that you can take starting today to improve your energy, clarity, and long-term health span. So if you've ever felt like something is off a little bit and you haven't been able to find answers, then this episode is for you. So let's welcome Dr. Jaquel Patterson and let's dive in. Well, Dr. Jekal, thank you so much for joining us today. I'm so excited to learn from you and I'm so curious about all the things that you're working on and focused on.
What are the core principles of naturopathic and functional medicine according to Dr. Patterson?
You have such a broad expertise. And so I'm excited to learn from you myself. I'm excited for our listeners, our audience to learn from you. So thank you so much for being with us today.
Thank you so much for having me. Always enjoy having these conversations. So I'm looking forward to the conversation.
And so you're a naturopathic doctor. You have your MBA as well, is that right?
Yes, yeah. I'm kind of one of my friends used to say, like renaissance person in terms of have a a background in business and healthcare operations. That's also all part of my story of how I ended up doing all of that. But my true passion and my heart has always been in integrative medicine since the beginning.
Yeah. Well I'm excited to dive into into that and really break that down for our listeners too.
How does Dr. Patterson’s practice uncover the root cause of chronic illnesses?
But you're leading this kind of major national organization, right? So
Yes, I'm president of the American Association for Naturopathic Physicians, which is the source for licensed physicians that are in the state. We're about twenty six licensed states in the United States uh for practicing of naturopathic medicine.
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That's amazing. So I'm so curious. Can you just share with us how did you get to be where you are today? Like what created this passion in you that drove you to accomplish the things you have and and end up where you are now?
So I always had an interest in integrated medicine, even when I was a kid, had my little brother experiment with all my different herbal uh concoctions. But I actually had an interest since I was a kid in like I said integrated medicine. I went to Cornell, I applied Cornell undergrad as plant sciences.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main focus of the Fully Alive episode with Dr. Jaquel Patterson?
0:05–1:04
2
How did Dr. Patterson’s personal background shape her career in integrative medicine?
1:04–2:22
3
What are the core principles of naturopathic and functional medicine according to Dr. Patterson?
2:22–3:01
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How does Dr. Patterson’s practice uncover the root cause of chronic illnesses?
3:01–4:07
5
What does a typical first‑visit intake look like at Fairfield Family Health?
4:07–5:29
6
When and why does Dr. Patterson recommend bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
5:29–7:47
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How can patients identify and reduce environmental toxin exposure?
7:47–9:22
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What practical, low‑cost steps can listeners take today to improve health and longevity?
9:22–46:09
Speakers
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