About
Erica Leazenby, MD, IFMCP holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries the Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner credential from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2000 and brings more than 25 years of experience across primary care, urgent care, and public health. In 2016, she completed the Chefs Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Culinary and Healing Arts in Manhattan, merging her medical background with formal culinary training.
Dr. Leazenby earned her IFMCP certification in 2017 and completed an Obesity Medicine Fellowship through Columbia and Weill Cornell in 2023. She also holds certification from the North American Menopause Society as a Certified Menopause Practitioner and completed SIBO Pro Course training with Dr. Allison Siebecker in 2020. Her clinical passions center on midlife women's health, hormonal transition, gut health, metabolic function, and the therapeutic role of food in healing. She carries forward a family legacy as the third generation of physicians devoted to innovation in patient care. Outside of medicine, she gardens, travels, and serves her church community in Carmel, where she lives with her husband David and their two children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate, Indianapolis, IN (2000)
Fellowship
Obesity Medicine Fellowship, Columbia/Weill Cornell (2023)
Additional Training
Natural Gourmet Institute for Culinary and Healing Arts, Chefs Training Program, Manhattan (2016); SIBO Pro Course, Dr. Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc Professional Training Course (2020)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Leazenby right for?
Dr. Leazenby is a strong fit for adults navigating midlife health transitions. Women dealing with hormonal changes, menopause symptoms, or metabolic concerns benefit from her specialized training. Patients with gut health issues, including SIBO, find her SIBO Pro Course certification and functional medicine approach particularly relevant. Adults who want to use food and lifestyle as core tools in their care plan align well with her philosophy. She also serves patients focused on weight management and long-term longevity support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Leazenby specializes in hormone management, menopause care, gut health, metabolic health, and weight management. She also focuses on longevity support and the therapeutic use of food in healing. Her functional medicine training helps her identify root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Leazenby holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries the Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner credential from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She also holds certification as a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner and completed an Obesity Medicine Fellowship through Columbia and Weill Cornell in 2023.
Dr. Leazenby combines formal medical training with a culinary background most physicians do not have. She completed the Chefs Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Culinary and Healing Arts in Manhattan. That credential lets her teach patients how to apply food science in their own kitchens. Her clinical approach addresses root causes through functional and lifestyle medicine.
Yes. Dr. Leazenby completed SIBO Pro Course training with Dr. Allison Siebecker and actively treats gut health conditions including SIBO. Her functional medicine approach helps identify underlying factors driving digestive dysfunction.
Yes. Dr. Leazenby holds certification from the North American Menopause Society as a Certified Menopause Practitioner. She provides hormone replacement therapy and personalized menopause management. This is one of her core clinical focus areas.
Dr. Leazenby graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2000 and brings more than 25 years of experience. Her background spans primary care, urgent care, and public health. She founded Relish Health in 2016.
Yes. Nutritional counseling is a central part of Dr. Leazenby's practice. She completed formal culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Culinary and Healing Arts and integrates food science into her clinical recommendations. The Relish Health Wellness Studio also hosts cooking classes and culinary demonstrations for patients.
Dr. Leazenby approaches weight management through an obesity medicine and functional medicine lens. She completed an Obesity Medicine Fellowship through Columbia and Weill Cornell in 2023 and holds American Board of Obesity Medicine certification. Her plans address metabolic root causes and often incorporate nutritional and lifestyle strategies.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026