Dr. Kristi BrunsvoldMD

Dr. Brunsvold specializes in women's health, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal issues, and hormone optimization. She also addresses fatigue and andropause. Her functional medicine training guides her toward identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.

Yes. Dr. Brunsvold holds certification as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She also pursues ongoing hormone education through A4M and The Menopause Society. She earned her medical degree cum laude from the UAB School of Medicine.

Dr. Brunsvold takes a personalized, root-cause approach to perimenopause and menopause. She has navigated these questions through her own experience and worked with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy firsthand. She educates patients on all available options and supports them in making informed decisions about their care.

Dr. Brunsvold discovered functional medicine after she and her teenage daughter both developed significant fatigue that conventional testing could not explain. She addressed her own thyroid and adrenal conditions through a functional approach and found meaningful relief. That personal experience drives her focus on finding real answers for patients who have struggled to get them elsewhere.

Yes. Thyroid dysfunction and adrenal issues sit at the center of Dr. Brunsvold's clinical work. She identifies root causes through advanced functional testing and builds individualized protocols covering lifestyle, environment, and targeted therapies. She has addressed these conditions herself and brings direct personal insight to her patients' care.

Dr. Brunsvold believes patients should understand their health fully and play an active role in decisions about their wellness. She builds her care around education first. Her goal is for each patient to leave with a clear understanding of their condition and a personalized plan they feel confident following.

Dr. Brunsvold earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Auburn University. She then completed her medical degree cum laude at the UAB School of Medicine. She later earned her Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner designation and continues advanced training in hormone health.