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Mary Margaret Burch

FNP-BC

Title and Certifications

Position:
Family Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:                   

  • Certificate of completion from Integrative Health and Lifestyle Program(iHeLP)- Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine University of Arizona
  • Currently working towards certification (ABAAHP) through American    Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
  • Currently working towards fellowship (FMAPS) through Medical  Association of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS)

Education: 

  • University of Alabama- Bachelors of Science in Psychology
  • Auburn University College of Nursing- Bachelors of Science in Nursing Cum Laude
  • Auburn University College of Nursing- Master’s of Science in Nursing Summa Cum Laude

 

Specialties

Mary Margaret Burch is a certified family nurse practitioner and registered nurse. Prior to becoming a nurse Mary Margaret spent fifteen years in Social Services providing case management services to a wide variety of populations, including severely mentally ill adults (SMI) and those affected by substance abuse. She has an extensive history providing primary and complex care to patients from birth through adulthood. Additionally, she spent six years in an acute care hospital system as a registered nurse and later as a nurse clinician providing clinical education. She has developed a unique expertise in combining her experience in conventional medicine alongside the use of a holistic root-cause approach to health care. Mary Margaret’s interest in integrative medicine began with the birth of her two children who were diagnosed and treated for multiple complex needs. She grew to value the importance of utilizing an integrative approach to caring not only her own children, but for her own patients as well. She sees patients more like family and seeks to utilize all available resources to guide and influence their healing journey.
  • Pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism, ADHD and other associated conditions
  • Encephalopathies including PANS/PANDAS
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Hormone Imbalances for men and women
  • Dysautonomia/POTS
  • Gut imbalances or dysbiosis and restoration

Autoimmune Disorders

Long COVID syndrome

Genomics and genetic disorders

Mary Margaret integrates their knowledge of functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to help patients restore balance, improve well-being, and achieve lasting health.

Mary Margaret believes in staying at the forefront of integrative and functional medicine to provide the best care for their patients. They have completed extensive training in:

  • Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) annual conference (Sept 2019, 2024 and March 2025)
  • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) annual conference (Spring 2023)
  • Documenting Hope Conference (Spring 2023)
  • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Symposium (Sept. 2020)
  • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Endocrinology- A Deeper Dive (May 2021)

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“I believe in investigating the root cause of one’s health condition and approach treatment by taking into account the whole person, body, mind and spirit.”

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Personal Approach and Philosophy

Mary Margaret’s philosophy of care centers around listening to each patient’s story, understanding their unique health challenges, and creating a compassionate, supportive environment for healing. They are committed to empowering patients to take charge of their health through education, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional role, Mary Margaret is passionate about running for pleasure as well as competitive races. She is also dedicated to her family and actively involved in her local church. She enjoys preparing healthy, homemade meals and getting out into nature as much as possible.She believes that in order to be an effective practitioner, it is important to find balance in her own life as well.

Building Trust with Patients

Patients who work with Mary Margaret appreciate their attentive, thoughtful approach and their dedication to creating individualized care plans that work. They have earned a reputation for being compassionate, thorough and knowledgeable and are known for going the extra mile to ensure each patient feels supported on their health journey.

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