About Mary
Meet Mary Gilbertson, APRN
Mary Gilbertson is an Integrative Nurse Practitioner and Human Nutritionist, with 39 years of experience in health care. She combines cutting-edge training in Integrative, and Lifestyle Medicine and holds certifications in Detoxification, Functional Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
Mary’s Philosophy
Mary believes in treating the whole person by educating and empowering clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. A lifelong student of health and natural healing, she integrates practices such as:
Using food as medicine
Herbal remedies and natural medicine
Stress management and mindfulness techniques
"I saw so many people suffering unnecessarily due to a lack of education and tools to make better choices. My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports your body’s natural healing ability."
When Mary isn’t helping clients, you’ll find her growing organic food in her garden or full season greenhouse, testing out new recipes, hiking in and around New England, or hanging out with her children and grandkids.
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN JOURNEY.
I’M SO HAPPY TO BE HERE TO HELP SUPPORT YOURS.
Education:
MSN, Nursing, APRN, FNP, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)
MS Human Nutrition, University of New Haven, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)
BSN Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)
Board Certification- ANCC- Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification-Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
Certification- Obesity Medical Association (OMA)
Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner (CGFP)
Certified Holistic Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NYC (Health Leadership Award)
Certified Instructor in Holistic Stress Management, Paramount Wellness Institute, Boulder, CO
Professional Licensure & Membership:
APRN-Nurse Practitioner-State of CT
Nutrition & Lifestyle Educator-CT
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
CPR with AED
Member American Association of Nurse practitioners (AANP)
Member Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)-Functional Medicine Practitioner
Member American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
Member Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
Member American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
Member American College of Nutrition (ACN)
“My wife dragged me to our first visit. I only went to support her. Little did I realize that I was overweight, had high blood pressure, and based on my bloodwork was developing heart disease. Mary identified my problems and recommended the Metabolic Balance program. It literally changed my life! I’m down 24 pounds, 4 inches around my waist, my energy is amazing and my blood pressure is normal so I do not need medication! Mary is awesome!”