Feel Like Yourself Again.
Starting with the Root Cause.
If you're struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight, digestive issues, or hormone changes, we'll identify what's driving your symptoms and create a personalized plan for lasting results.
Symptom Review
Lifestyle Analysis
Functional Labs
Welcome to
Be Well Functional Medicine
You don't have to settle for feeling exhausted, foggy, or unlike yourself. With more than 10 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine, I help women uncover the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, and stubborn weight gain. Through The Be Well Method™, you'll receive a personalized strategy designed to restore your health, track measurable progress, and help you feel like yourself again.
Do Any of These
Sound Familiar?
Fatigue: Constantly feeling tired, even after a full night's sleep?
Sleep Issues: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested?
Digestive Problems: Suffering from bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea?
Brain Fog: Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, or mental fatigue?
Chronic Pain: Ongoing pain in joints, muscles, or other areas?
Mood Swings: Struggling with irritability, moodiness, or anxiety?
Hormonal Imbalances: Symptoms such as irregular periods, PMS, or menopausal issues?
Low Libido: Decreased interest in sexual activity?
Skin Conditions: Persistent acne, eczema, or other skin issues?
Weight Gain: Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight?
Why Choose Us?
Personalized Care
No two women are exactly alike, so no two treatment plans should be either. Your recommendations are personalized using your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and functional testing to address the underlying factors driving your symptoms.
Continuous Support
Every follow-up has a purpose. We review your progress, assess what's working, make targeted adjustments, and ensure you're moving toward measurable, lasting results.
Real Results
Through The Be Well Method™, many women experience improvements in energy, digestion, hormone balance, sleep, and metabolic health while gaining a clear understanding of what's driving their symptoms.
Virtual Care Across North Carolina
Expert care, wherever you are in North Carolina. Meet virtually from the comfort of your home while receiving the same personalized guidance, clinical support, and evidence-based care every step of the way.
Meet
Alicja Sundblade
Alicja earned her Master of Science in Nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013 and is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. After more than a decade practicing Internal Medicine, she saw too many women struggling with fatigue, hormone changes, digestive issues, and stubborn weight gain being told their labs were "normal" or that their symptoms were simply part of aging.
Determined to provide a better approach, Alicja pursued advanced training in Functional Medicine, where she found a way to combine evidence-based medicine with personalized, root-cause care.
Today, she helps women uncover what's driving their symptoms and create individualized treatment strategies through The Be Well Method™, her structured framework for restoring health and tracking measurable progress.
Outside the office, Alicja enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, practicing yoga, and serving in her church community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that looks for underlying contributors—or root causes—of symptoms and health concerns. It considers how factors such as nutrition, sleep, stress, hormones, metabolism, and digestive health may interact. The goal is to identify and address relevant imbalances when supported by clinical evaluation, using appropriate testing, individualized care, and sustainable lifestyle strategies alongside conventional medical care when needed.
How is functional medicine different from conventional medicine?
Both functional and conventional medicine can investigate underlying causes and use evidence-based treatments. Functional medicine places particular emphasis on detailed lifestyle, nutrition, and health-history assessment and on tailoring recommendations to the individual. It is intended to complement, not replace, appropriate conventional medical care.
Who does Be Well Functional Medicine work with?
Be Well Functional Medicine primarily works with women navigating hormone-related, digestive, metabolic, and midlife health concerns, including fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, and weight changes. Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C, reviews each person’s concerns to determine whether the practice is an appropriate fit.
Can Be Well Functional Medicine help with perimenopause and menopause symptoms?
Yes. Perimenopause and menopause are key areas of focus. Alicja evaluates concerns such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes, brain fog, mood fluctuations, cycle changes, and weight changes. Recommendations depend on individual history, clinical assessment, and needs.
Does the practice help with bloating and other digestive concerns?
Yes. The practice assesses digestive concerns such as bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. Evaluation may include a review of symptoms, diet, medical history, medications, and clinically appropriate testing, followed by individualized recommendations.
What is The Be Well Method™?
The Be Well Method™ is the practice’s personalized care framework. It brings together a detailed symptom and health-history review, lifestyle assessment, testing when clinically appropriate, individualized nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and follow-up to evaluate progress and adjust recommendations.
Will I need advanced laboratory testing?
Not necessarily. Alicja reviews your history, symptoms, and available results before recommending additional tests. Testing is based on clinical appropriateness, and not every patient needs the same labs or panels.
Do you offer virtual appointments and in-person consultations?
Yes. Virtual functional medicine consultations are available to eligible patients throughout North Carolina. In-person consultations are also available for patients local to Charlotte and Matthews, subject to appointment availability. The complimentary introductory call is always virtual.
What is the free Feel Like YOU Again Call?
The Feel Like YOU Again Call is a complimentary 30-minute virtual introductory conversation with Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C. You can share your main concerns, learn about the practice’s approach, and discuss possible next steps. It is an introductory call rather than a comprehensive medical evaluation.
What happens during the initial functional medicine consultation?
The initial consultation lasts 60 minutes and includes a review of your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and existing laboratory findings. Alicja discusses an individualized assessment and potential next steps, including whether any further testing is clinically appropriate.
Do you accept insurance or FSA funds?
Functional medicine visits are generally not covered by insurance. Depending on your benefits, you may be able to use eligible FSA funds or request a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement are not guaranteed. Check eligible expenses with your plan and confirm available documentation with the practice.
How soon can I expect to see results?
Many patients may begin noticing meaningful shifts in energy, sleep, digestion, or other symptoms within the first few weeks. Progress can continue as we review your response and make individualized adjustments over time. Results vary with each person’s health history and concerns, and improvement within a specific timeframe cannot be guaranteed.
How do I get started with Be Well Functional Medicine?
Start by scheduling the complimentary 30-minute virtual Feel Like YOU Again Call at https://bewellfunctionalmed.com/book-now. This is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask about the practice, and determine whether a full consultation may be a suitable next step.
