Dr. Nicole AndersonMD, FAAP, IFMCP, LLMD, CPAAM

Functional Medicine

at Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey — Saddle River, NJ

About

Dr. Nicole Anderson co-founded Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey alongside Dr. Kelly Blundy. She holds credentials as an MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD), and CPAAM. Her path into functional and Lyme-literate medicine is a personal one. After both of her daughters battled tick-borne illnesses, she pursued advanced certifications in functional medicine and Lyme disease care.

Dr. Anderson serves as the practice's designated Lyme specialist and leads its use of Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT). She sought out this technology globally before bringing it to her patients in New Jersey. Her clinical focus spans tick-borne illness, autoimmune conditions, and functional medicine care for both pediatric and adult patients. She is deeply passionate about helping patients who have spent years searching for answers find a clear path to healing.

Education & Training

Additional Training

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP); Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP); Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD); CPAAM

Certifications

FAAP (Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics)
IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner)
LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor)
CPAAM

Conditions Treated

tick-borne illnesses
Lyme disease
autoimmune disease
mold and mycotoxin exposure
traumatic brain injury
cardiometabolic conditions
chronic complex conditions

Who is Dr. Anderson right for?

Dr. Anderson is a strong fit for patients who have struggled to find answers for complex, chronic conditions. Adults and children dealing with tick-borne illnesses or autoimmune disease benefit from her depth of Lyme-literate expertise. Patients seeking Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy will find Dr. Anderson is one of very few physicians offering it in New Jersey. She also serves families looking for a functional medicine doctor comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Anderson specializes in tick-borne illnesses, autoimmune conditions, and complex chronic disease. She holds LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor) credentials and serves as the practice's designated Lyme specialist. She treats both pediatric and adult patients, drawing on her FAAP board certification and IFMCP training.

Yes. Dr. Anderson holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She also holds the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential and is a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD).

Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) is an advanced treatment approach for persistent infections and certain chronic conditions. Dr. Anderson researched the therapy globally before introducing it at the practice. She leads all SOT cases at Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey.

Yes. Dr. Anderson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and sees both pediatric and adult patients. Her training in pediatrics, combined with her functional medicine and Lyme-literate credentials, makes her well suited for families navigating tick-borne illness or autoimmune conditions across age groups.

Dr. Anderson's focus on Lyme-literate medicine grew from a personal experience. Both of her daughters battled tick-borne illnesses. That experience led her to pursue advanced certifications in both functional medicine and Lyme disease care.

Dr. Anderson takes a root-cause approach to complex conditions. She uses advanced diagnostic testing through partners like RGCC, Vibrant America, Genova Diagnostics, and Galleri to investigate underlying causes. From there, she builds a personalized healing plan for each patient.

Yes. Dr. Anderson offers telemedicine visits in addition to in-person appointments at the Saddle River practice. Patients begin with a free 45-minute discovery call before scheduling a full 90-minute consultation.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026