How we help you
We can restore your body to its most functional state.
Your first visit to Functional Health Centers is complimentary.
We strongly believe that money should not be the barrier between you and your health.
We are now offering holistic family practice in certain locations, using a combination of natural/functional medicine and traditional medicine; with a focus on treating the person, not just the disease.
Clara Bragg, APRN, FNP-C
Clara is a compassionate and driven Family Nurse Practitioner with a lifelong passion for holistic, root-cause-focused care. As a busy mom to two young girls, she understands the importance of achieving balance in health and daily life. Clara’s foundation in functional medicine began early – she was raised in a home where alternative therapies and natural approaches to healing were always the first step toward healing. This upbringing instilled in her a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal and a desire to pursue a career focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply treating symptoms.
Clara’s healthcare journey began when she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas in 2018. She went on to gain broad clinical experience at Cook Children’s working in high-acuity pediatric units. While working full-time and raising her two daughters, Clara completed her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner at Texas Woman’s University in 2024.
Now practicing in functional and integrative medicine, Clara is thrilled to align her professional role with her personal philosophy. She brings a compassionate, investigative approach to functional and integrative care, working closely with patients to uncover the true sources of their symptoms and help them achieve optimal wellness. Clara is honored to walk alongside you on your heath journey- empowering you with knowledge, support, and personalized care every step of the way.
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Is Exercise Helping Or Hurting You?
You mentally motivate yourself, lace up your tennis shoes, stretch it out and step onto the treadmill, ready to start your run. However, within the first 10 minutes your body isn’t cooperating. The aches and pains start creeping up on you. No matter what the activity, a lot of people experience knee, back, hip or […]
Is Dehydration The Culprit Behind Your Aches And Pains?
Not everyone finds drinking water to be enjoyable or refreshing. If you’re one of them, you’re in good company. However, it’s still important for you to meet the daily H2O quota of eight 8-ounce glasses – even if you don’t feel thirsty. If that means adding freshly squeezed lemon juice to your water or purchasing […]
3 Ways Your Posture Is Affecting Your Overall Health
Nowadays, a lot of people spend the majority of their workday sitting in front of a computer. It’s inevitable that our posture worsens over the hours. Our hands on the keyboard, shoulders slouching and neck straining as we try to get a closer look at the screen. A misalignment in the spine is likely to […]
What Mattress Or Pillow Is Right For You?
It happened again. Another restless night spent tossing and turning. Waking up with a crick in your neck. Back pain that seems to be the worst in the morning. You’ve tried everything you can think of: getting a fluffier pillow, investing in professional massages, flipping the mattress over, even buying a completely new mattress! Why […]
Best Practices For Setting ‘Good Health’ Goals In 2016
It’s that time of year already! Resolutions are being made across the globe and people believe they have a clean slate once again. As we prepare to embark on our journeys of 2016, the Functional Health team would like to share some helpful and “health-ful” tips! As it turns out, setting goals is the easy […]
Energy Drinks Do Not Produce What They Promise
With sales expected to exceed $9 billion this year, energy drinks are experiencing rapid growth in the US market. Part of the growth can be attributed to the multimillion dollar advertising and marketing budgets that have been used to convince the public that they can increase their performance and concentration efforts while also adding to […]
The Effects Of Diet Soda
Diet soda as their name suggest seem to be a healthier food alternative compared to normal beverages. However, according factual research this is not the case. To be more precise, researches from iconic institutions such as Purdue University indicates that consuming diet soda is not as harmful to your health but it is likely to […]
24 Tips For Light Cooking
If looking to give a favorite family recipe a healthy makeover these 24 light cooking tips may be helpful. Transforming a favorite high-fat and high calorie meal into something just as enjoyable with fewer calories is easy as long as you have a few tricks. These ideas help to improve texture and maximize taste by […]
Unique Techniques Of Breathing
Strategic inhaling and exhaling can reap big rewards, but many persons do not take time out to concentrate on their breathing. Pranayama, which is the practice of voluntary breath control, is used in many mind-body disciplines. It has many wonderful benefits, which include reduction in anxiety, improved mental focus and increased relaxation. When next you […]
Making The Most Of Your Exercise Routine
Running, walking, or jogging along the same indoor course may start to feel like a chore, and you may be ready for new inspiration when it comes to your exercise routine. Moving your exercise routine to an outdoor course or trail may be ideal, but navigating uneven or unknown terrain may mar your experience. Good […]