Sanctuary Functional Medicine
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| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Location | Franklin, Nashville |
| Doctors | Eric Potter |
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At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, whole-person care guided by a root-cause philosophy shapes every patient encounter. Dr. Eric Potter leads the Franklin, Tennessee practice with dual expertise in internal medicine and pediatrics. He draws on functional medicine principles to address chronic illness in both adults and children.
The practice offers three distinct program tiers: the Intensive Program, the Semi-Intensive Program, and the newer Wellness Program. Patients also access Direct Primary Care as a separate service line. Sanctuary treats a wide range of complex conditions, including mold toxicity, PANS and PANDAS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, autoimmune disease, GI disorders, and thyroid and hormone imbalances. The team incorporates nutrition counseling and integrative therapy into its clinical work. Out-of-town patients travel to Franklin specifically for this care, and the practice maintains a dedicated resource hub for ongoing patient education.
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Sanctuary Functional Medicine offers three program tiers: the Intensive Program, the Semi-Intensive Program, and the Wellness Program. The practice also offers Direct Primary Care as a separate service line. Each program targets a different level of clinical need, and the practice provides a Compare Programs page to help prospective patients choose the right fit.
Yes. Sanctuary Functional Medicine treats both adults and children. Dr. Eric Potter holds board certification in both internal medicine and pediatrics. The practice addresses pediatric conditions including PANS and PANDAS, autism, and ADHD alongside adult chronic illness.
The Intensive Program supports adults and children managing chronic illness. It uses functional medicine to identify root causes by building a thorough picture of each patient's health history. The goal is lasting recovery, not symptom suppression.
Yes. Sanctuary Functional Medicine actively welcomes out-of-town patients and maintains a dedicated Visit Nashville page with resources for those traveling to Franklin, Tennessee for care. Patients from across the country seek out the practice for its expertise in complex and hard-to-treat conditions.
The practice treats a wide range of complex conditions. These include mold toxicity, PANS and PANDAS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, autoimmune disease, immune dysfunction and inflammation, GI disorders, thyroid and hormone imbalances, and autism and ADHD. The team also supports patients with chronic fatigue and Lyme disease.
Yes. Sanctuary Functional Medicine offers both nutrition counseling and integrative therapy as part of its clinical services. These complement the medical programs and support patients working through complex chronic conditions.
New patients begin by scheduling an introductory call through the practice's online booking link. This allows the team to understand your health history and help identify which program or service line best fits your needs.
Yes. The practice maintains a Get Healthier Blog and a dedicated Mold Education resource section covering topics such as mold exposure, genetics, and environmental illness. These resources help patients understand their conditions and stay engaged in their care.
Practice last updated April 17, 2026