About Mary

Meet Mary Gilbertson, APRN

Mary Gilbertson is an Integrative Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist, and Certified Health Coach with over 36 years of experience in health care. She combines cutting-edge training in functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine with certifications in environmental medicine, detoxification, and holistic wellness.

Mary’s Philosophy

Mary believes in treating the whole person by educating and empowering clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. A lifelong student of health and natural healing, she integrates practices such as:

  • Nutrition and “Food as Medicine”

  • Herbal remedies and natural medicine

  • Stress management and mindfulness techniques

"I saw so many people suffering unnecessarily due to a lack of education and tools to make better choices. My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports your body’s natural healing ability."

When Mary isn’t helping clients, you’ll find her growing organic food, hiking, or crafting herbal remedies in her Connecticut home.

EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN JOURNEY.
I’M SO HAPPY TO BE HERE TO HELP SUPPORT YOURS.

 

Education:

  • MSN, Nursing, APRN, FNP, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)

  • MS Human Nutrition, University of New Haven, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)

  • BSN Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT (Magna Cum Laude Graduate)

  • Board Certification- ANCC- Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Certification-Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)

  • Certification- Obesity Medical Association (OMA)

  • Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner (CGFP)

  • Certified Holistic Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NYC (Health Leadership Award)

  • Certified Instructor in Holistic Stress Management, Paramount Wellness Institute, Boulder, CO

Professional Licensure & Membership:

  • APRN-Nurse Practitioner-State of CT

  • Nutrition & Lifestyle Educator-CT

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • CPR with AED

  • Member American Association of Nurse practitioners (AANP)

  • Member Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)-Functional Medicine Practitioner

  • Member American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

  • Member Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)

  • Member American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

  • Member American College of Nutrition (ACN)

My wife dragged me to our first visit. I only went to support her. Little did I realize that I was overweight, had high blood pressure, and based on my bloodwork was developing heart disease. Mary identified my problems and recommended the Metabolic Balance program. It literally changed my life! I’m down 24 pounds, 4 inches around my waist, my energy is amazing and my blood pressure is normal so I do not need medication! Mary is awesome!
— Rob, Shelton, CT