Melissa & Phil Schreibfeder
Welcome! Here at Functional Nurse Academy we are proud to be family owned and operated!
Melissa is the founder of FNA, experienced nurse educator, creator and instructor of all FNA curriculum. Phil is an engineer by trade and serves as the office manager and tech support for FNA.
They have been married for 10 years and have 3 beautiful children They reside in Franklin, TN and in their spare time they enjoy raising their children and travelling.
Phil and Melissa are deeply rooted in their Christian faith and donate a percentage of FNA enrollments to bless others. 10% of our proceeds are donated do a variety of charitable organizations including React19, an organization that provides medical funding to those suffering long-term effects of covid19 vaccinations and Elijah Streams, an organization that supports victims of human trafficking and builds water wells in Uganda)
Melissa is the founder of FNA, experienced nurse educator, creator and instructor of all FNA curriculum. Phil is an engineer by trade and serves as the office manager and tech support for FNA.
They have been married for 10 years and have 3 beautiful children They reside in Franklin, TN and in their spare time they enjoy raising their children and travelling.
Phil and Melissa are deeply rooted in their Christian faith and donate a percentage of FNA enrollments to bless others. 10% of our proceeds are donated do a variety of charitable organizations including React19, an organization that provides medical funding to those suffering long-term effects of covid19 vaccinations and Elijah Streams, an organization that supports victims of human trafficking and builds water wells in Uganda)
Meet our Enrollment Specialists
All of our enrollment specialists are program graduates and active practitioners
Krysti Jonas
With 14 years of nursing experience and board certification as a Functional Medicine Nurse Specialist, Krysti brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role as an enrollment specialist at Functional Nurse Academy.
Driven by a personal journey with chronic diverticulitis, leaky gut and hypothyroidism, she understands the profound impact of holistic health solutions. Krysti is passionate about empowering future students to uncover root causes of health issues and transform lives through mindful health practices. As a dedicated mother of two and a transplant to Florida, she combines her professional expertise with a deep empathy for work-life balance and personal well being.
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Meghan Cosgrove
Hi, I’m Meghan — a former L&D nurse turned functional health nurse who’s passionate about helping women feel empowered in their bodies and their health. After seeing conventional birth practices early in my nursing career, I started seeking more holistic, evidence-based care. Living in Germany deepened that passion (post c-section many moms only get tea and tylenol post-op!), as I fell in love with real food, clean ingredients, and natural living.
I live in Missouri with my husband and our (soon-to-be) four kids, where we spend our days gardening, homeschooling, chasing free-range ducks, and doing our best to keep life simple and grounded.
A Hashimoto’s diagnosis pushed me further into root-cause healing, especially gut and immune health. Now I help women uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface and feel truly supported.
I live in Missouri with my husband and our (soon-to-be) four kids, where we spend our days gardening, homeschooling, chasing free-range ducks, and doing our best to keep life simple and grounded.
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Bonnie Ridge
With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, Bonnie is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Holistic Health Practitioner. A 4th generation medical professional, she integrates her conventional training with a deep passion for root-cause, integrative healing. After completing multiple programs in holistic health, functional medicine, and nutrition, she is grateful to be part of the team at Functional Nurse Academy.
Her journey into functional medicine began when her children were diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies and eczema. As she searched for safer ways to nourish and heal them, she became a passionate advocate for food allergy awareness and discovered the power of nutrition, detox support, and holistic care.
With a background in hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant and advanced training in functional medicine and nutrition, Bonnie helps people uncover the root causes of chronic symptoms—focusing on gut health, hormone balance, brain optimization, and skin wellness. She believes true healing begins when people are heard, supported, and empowered.
Her journey into functional medicine began when her children were diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies and eczema. As she searched for safer ways to nourish and heal them, she became a passionate advocate for food allergy awareness and discovered the power of nutrition, detox support, and holistic care.
With a background in hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant and advanced training in functional medicine and nutrition, Bonnie helps people uncover the root causes of chronic symptoms—focusing on gut health, hormone balance, brain optimization, and skin wellness. She believes true healing begins when people are heard, supported, and empowered.
Based in California, Bonnie is a former homeschooling mom of two who enjoys time with her family and working virtually to help others thrive.
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We strive to provide a parallel healthcare model that provides holistic care and addresses the root cause of disease.
What we Believe
The human body is magnificently and brilliantly designed by God and has the ability to heal.
Informed consent is essential for providing individuals with the freedom to choose medical treatments and procedures.
Each person is bio-individual and the "one size fits all" approach is ineffective.
We believe in designing custom wellness plans based assessment and diagnostic data to meet individual needs.
Special interest groups often influence public health guidance.
We believe that research and discernment are necessary for identifying reliable information.
Functional Nurse Academy
Learn our effective methology in functional nursing and business formation
Functional Medicine Assessments
Learn how to accurately assess for nutrient depletions, toxicity, bacterial overgrowths, hormone imbalance, stealth infections and much more
Diagnostic Testing
Learn how to order diagnostic testing through our partnering lab and how to use diagnostic data to identify patterns of dysfunction and potential root causes of disease process.
Wellness Plans
Combine functional assessment and diagnostic data to create custom wellness plans for your clients
Receive your Functional Nurse Academy Credentials
Upon graduation you will receive your certificate of completion of Functional Nurse Academy, 90 CEU's and will be eligible for board certification through AANWP.
Claim your Free 2 Months of Functional Nurse Academy Monthly Mentorship
Join our mentorship community! This will be an opportunity to receive continuous mentorship and live sessions hosted by Melissa with the group of FNA students and graduates
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