Meet the Founder
Dr Karolina Skrzypek MD, MBA, ABOIM, FMACP
Dr Karolina Skrzypek is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She has also completed a certification in Functional Medicine.
Dr Skrzypek believes in the power of combining all available evidence-based approaches to care, along with your wishes and needs, to help you get to an ideal state of health and wellness.
​
In Integrative and Functional Medicine, the diagnosis doesn’t stop at the symptom or illness. We will stive to find the source of the illness and how it is connected throughout the entire body.
How I became an Integrative and Functional Medicine doctor
My path to becoming an Integrative and Functional Medicine doctor started after I completed my residency in Internal Medicine. I wanted to learn more about how I could help my patients obtain a better level of health through more natural but evidence-based approaches to care.
​
I completed a Faculty Scholars Program at the University of Michigan in Integrative Medicine and learned about how alternative and more natural therapies could be combined with traditional medicine. After gaining this knowledge I started to change the way that I approached certain aspects of my health and lifestyle. I started to focus more on nutrition, exercise, the mind body connection and how certain things in our environment affect our health.
​
I then went on to complete a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and also became board certified in Integrative Medicine. I am also certified in Functional Medicine and have taken courses through the American Academy for Anti Aging and the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Medical School
Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
Faculty Scholar in Integrative Medicine
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Functional Medicine Certification
Functional Medicine Academy
Training and Board Certifications
Integrative Medicine Fellowship and Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine
AFMCP course completion
Internal Medicine Residency and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Institute for Functional Medicine
Memberships
-
Member of the Institute of Functional Medicine
-
Member of the Functional Forum- Central Florida
-
Member of the Physician Society of Central Florida
-
Member of the National Association of Women Business Owners Orlando
-
Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine
MY CERTIFICATIONS
Our Specialized Team
Meet our team members - ready to meet your needs and get you to an optimal level of health!
Welcome!
Acupuncture Physician
Katarzyna "Kasia" Rusnak
Katarzyna Rusnak is a skilled Acupuncture Physician. With a foundation built on the importance of nutrition and nature’s healing powers, Katarzyna pursued her passion for healing by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine from Everglades University, followed by a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Herbology from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine.
​
Her extensive training includes over 1,000 clinical hours, a certification as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and specialized training in Medical Qi Gong.
Today, Katarzyna’s focus is on leveraging the holistic approaches of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a wide range of conditions, from gut microbiome imbalances and hormonal issues to neurological and psycho-emotional disorders.
Her approach is deeply personalized, integrating acupuncture, herbal remedies, and therapeutic exercises to restore her patients' health and balance.
​
Katarzyna’s dedication to her craft and her patients makes her a valued member of our team, committed to fostering holistic health and well-being.
Health coach
Beata Soliman
As a certified nutritionist and health coach with a rich background in alternative medicine and therapies, Beata joins Natura Integrative and Functional Medicine as a Health Coach.
She's passionate about empowering patients through lifestyle modifications, goal setting, and personalized nutrition plans. With her vast knowledge and experience, we're excited to enhance our patient's journey to optimal health!
Administrative Assistant
Annie Scott
Annie graduated as an LPN in 2008 and had worked primarily in primary care until 2015. She began working in functional medicine in 2016 after her oldest son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.
