About

Why Root?

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We're a team of doctors and dietitians who are dedicated to treating hormones and gut health at the Root cause. We work with people one on one in the most comprehensive functional medicine memberships ever. Our signature program available nationwide includes doctor and dietitian sessions, lab testing, digital meal plans, educational resources, and community support.
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What we do

Period problems, PCOS, fatigue, autoimmune, thyroid, perimenopause hormone balance and gut health issues - we've been there. We've helped thousands of people and we're ready to share our proven process with everyone. Wondering where to start?
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Our Areas of Focus

Autoimmune
General Health
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What we offer

Your Personalized Wellness Plan


We stop the overwhelm from nutrition misinformation and give you what you need to balance your plate, your hormones, and your life through our:

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Meet our doctors and dietitians

Erica Armstrong
Erica Armstrong

Erica Armstrong

MD, IFMCP, Founder of Root

Author: The PCOS Thyroid Connection. The first book in the U.S. on the connection and root causes of these two conditions.

Hobbies: running, Peloton, walking my dog, playing basketball at the park with my kids - anything active! 

Favorite thing about working at Root: We are constantly innovating and improving and I love hearing everyone’s ideas.

Dr. Armstrong is not currently accepting new members.

Emily Cordes
Emily Cordes

Emily Cordes

DO, IFMCP

Hobbies: Cooking, Fitness, Downhill Skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Gardening, Spoiling my Labrador Retriever

Favorite thing about working at Root: Practicing at Root allows me to truly get to know each person, put the puzzle of symptoms together and then create a solution as a team (Root member/Physician/Dietitian).  This is how I always imagined I would practice medicine.  Plus, I get to work with an awesome team and talk about food all day! 


Cici Carter
Cici Carter

Cici Carter

MD, IFMCP

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Running and lifting weights.  Reading in and outside of book club. Traveling. Helping with home projects. 

Favorite thing about working at Root: I’m motivated by all the passion my colleagues and I share to help our members feel validated about their healthy journey. At Root, we strive to give our members the tools and resources to empower them to take control of their health. Our members are at the top of the priority list!

Marzena Slater
Marzena Slater

Marzena Slater

MD, IFMCP

Hobbies: Spending time in nature- walks, hiking, skiing, running. Traveling. Reading

Favorite thing about working at Root: There are so many things I love about working at Root, that I can't just pick one. At the top of my list- The people I work with, the collegial atmosphere, the common goal of delivering food as medicine to our community and beyond, and of course helping clients recover from years of chronic symptoms with the food as medicine approach.

Dr. Slater is not currently accepting new members.

Working with my Root doctor and dietitian has been the most rewarding health experience. Within a month I saw a dramatic reduction in my symptoms and over time they continue to improve.
- Andrea
Gracie Sanchez
Gracie Sanchez

Gracie Sanchez

RDN, CLT, IFNCP

Hobbies: Biking & cooking or baking with unique ingredients in the kitchen with my kids. I love seeing their reactions! 

Favorite foods: Right now, spicy foods! Spicy ramen bowls or Indian food!

Favorite thing about working at Root: I love our team! Collaborating with a team that has similar goals when it comes to the type of patient care we give is wonderful and transformational!

Languages:
English & Spanish 

Amy Masterson
Amy Masterson

Amy Masterson

MS, RD

Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, camping
 
Favorite food: Can't decide between tacos & potatoes

Favorite thing about working at Root: Always trying to do the right (actually helpful, sustainable) thing even if it's not the sexy thing
Employer who understands overall health and stress management
Working with other amazing women
Always a lot of exciting things going on


Danielle Fiskars-Byers
Danielle Fiskars-Byers

Danielle Fiskars-Byers

RDN

Hobbies: My hobbies are running, cooking and baking. I've recently discovered a love of home renovations projects and have been learning new skills along the way. In the summer, I spend as much time as I can on our boat enjoying the water and sunshine! 

Favorite Food: I love a good salad with salmon and lots of fresh herbs!

Favorite thing about working at Root:  I love looking at each member's unique health needs and goals & then helping them to create a roadmap to feeling their best physically, mentally and emotionally! We all work together at Root to support each other and our clients which creates a culture and environment that is full of warmth. 

Kelsey's advice has been very helpful in tweaking things for me to make this a long-term way of living, not a quick fix or "diet".
- M.Q.
 Kelsey Stricklen
 Kelsey Stricklen

Kelsey Stricklen

MS, RD

Hobbies: Cooking, Peloton, hiking, paddle boarding, bird watching 

Favorite food: Potatoes in any form or tacos. Favorite meal ever - Root Farmacy salmon cakes!

Favorite thing about working at Root: Helping people sort through all of the confusing and conflicting nutrition information out there and figuring out what works best for THEIR body.  I also love our team approach! Being able to collaborate with other providers on each case is so helpful


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