TAYA HAMILTON
Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Taya is a nurse practitioner, certified midwife, and certified functional medicine practitioner. She holds a BA from Michigan State University, a BSN from Wayne State University, an MS from the University of Michigan, and an IFMCP through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Taya works with individuals across the lifespan to identify and address the underlying drivers of illness, and creates a space where patients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Taya provides care to adult men and women, as well as adolescent females after the onset of menstruation.
Taya is accepting New Patients at the
Center for Holistic Medicine now! If you would like to schedule an appointment with Taya, please read through the New Patient Guide on the CHM website before calling to schedule!


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What is Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a personalized, root-cause approach to healthcare that seeks to understand why symptoms are happening and not simply suppress them.
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Rather than viewing the body as a collection of separate systems, functional medicine recognizes that everything is interconnected: hormones, digestion, immune function, metabolism, nervous system regulation, sleep, stress, nutrition, environment, relationships, and lived experience all influence health.
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Symptoms are not seen as isolated problems. They are viewed as meaningful signals that something deeper may be out of balance. Healing happens when we create the conditions for the body to restore balance, resilience, and vitality. Healing happens when we create the conditions for the body to restore balance, resilience, and vitality.
A Different Approach to Healthcare
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Conventional medicine is often designed to diagnose and treat once it develops. Functional medicine asks a different question:
What upstream imbalances are contributing to how you feel?
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Instead of focusing solely on a diagnosis, we explore the broader picture, including:
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Hormonal health
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Gut & microbiome health
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Blood sugar balance & metabolic health
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Inflammation & immune function
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Nutrient deficiencies
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Stress physiology & nervous system regulation
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Sleep quality
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Environmental & lifestyle factors
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Past medical history & life experiences
This deeper, systems-based approach allows us to identify patterns that may otherwise go overlooked.
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Functional Medicine is Personalized
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No two people are alike even if they share the same diagnosis.
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Functional medicine recognizes that symptoms can arise from many different underlying causes. The T, anxiety, digestive issues, weight changes, hormonal symptoms, inflammation, brain fog, insomnia, or autoimmune conditions are really quote “one-size-fits-all”
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Your history matters.
Your Physiology matters.
Your story matters.
Care is individualized to support your unique biochemistry, lifestyle, goals, and capacity for healing.
Treating the Whole Person
True healing is rarely just physical.
Functional medicine honors the relationship between the body, mind, nervous system, and environment. Chronic stress, trauma, burnout, lack of safety, poor sleep, inflammation, nutritional depletion, and emotional overwhelm can all influence physical health profound ways.
Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
We believe patients deserve:
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To feel heard
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To feel safe
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To be active participants in their care
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To understand their bodies
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To receive care that is thoughtful, thorough, and individualized
What to Expect
Functional medicine visits are intentionally comprehensive.
We take time to understand:
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Your symptoms
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Your health history
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Your nutrition & lifestyle
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Stress patterns & sleep
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Environmental exposures
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Labs & biomarkers
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Hormonal & metabolic patterns
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Goals for your health & quality of life
Care plans may include:
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Nutrition & therapeutic food plans
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Stress & nervous system support
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Targeted supplements
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Functional laboratory testing
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Hormonal support
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Gut restoration protocols
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Movement & exercise recommendations
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Conventional medications when appropriate
The Goal is not simply symptom management, it is helping you build a stronger foundation for long-term health.
Conditions Functional Medicine May Support
Functional medicine may be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
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Hormonal imbalances
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Perimenopause & menopause symptoms
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PCOS
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Thyroid dysfunction
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Fatigue & burnout
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Digestive issues & bloating
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Autoimmune conditions
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Weight resistance & metabolic concerns
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Insulin resistance & blood sugar imbalance
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Chronic inflammation
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Skin conditions
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Migraines
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Fertility & preconception support
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Postpartum recovery
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Preventive & longevity-focused care
Healing is a Partnership
Functional medicine is not a quick fix. It is a collaborative process that requires curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to look deeper.
Our goal is to help patients reconnect with their bodies, understand the “why” behind their symptoms, and create sustainable changes that support lasting Wellness.
Because health is not merely the absence of disease.
It is Vitality. Resilience. Energy. Clarity. Balance, and the ability to fully participate in your life