Many patients arrive at our office after years of feeling tired, gaining weight, and losing hair. They had blood work done. They were told everything was normal. But nothing felt normal. At M.F. Family Health NP P.C in Staten Island, Dr. Marina Fest, DNP-C, looks beyond a single lab result to find what is actually driving your symptoms.
Thyroid problems rarely exist alone. They connect to your hormones, your gut, your adrenal function, and your daily lifestyle. Understanding those connections is what allows us to build a plan that works for your body specifically. That is the foundation of functional medicine care at our practice.
Why Thyroid Problems Need a Root Cause Approach
Most thyroid evaluations stop too early. One marker gets checked, it falls within a standard range, and the appointment ends. But patients are still exhausted, still gaining weight, still not feeling like themselves. Functional medicine asks a deeper question: what in your body is creating this problem in the first place?
Dr. Fest combines lifestyle, nutrition, environment, and biology to answer that question. She treats your thyroid as part of a connected system, not a separate organ. That shift in thinking changes everything about how your care is designed and delivered to you.
Thyroid, Hormones, Gut, and Adrenal Function Are All Connected
Functional medicine evaluates health as an interconnected system rather than a collection of separate parts. When hormones, gut health, and adrenal function are all assessed together, patterns emerge that a standard single-marker thyroid test is not designed to catch. That broader view is what makes this approach different from a routine checkup.
At our practice, Dr. Fest evaluates thyroid, hormone, gut, and adrenal function together using lab testing. Reviewing these systems as one connected picture allows her to identify what is contributing to your symptoms and build a plan that addresses the actual source rather than just the surface.
What Your Testing and Treatment Plan Includes
Your care begins with thorough lab testing. Dr. Fest reviews your results and builds an individualized functional plan around what those results actually show. That plan may include supplements, lifestyle guidance, and integrative protocols that blend conventional and natural approaches together.
Every plan is personal. No two patients receive the same protocol, because no two patients have the same history, the same labs, or the same lifestyle. Your plan reflects your body, your results, and your goals for long-term wellness.
Telehealth and In-Person Care Options
If you live in New York or Florida and cannot come in person, Women’s Hormone Therapy is available via telehealth. You can access the same thorough, personalized care from home without having to travel to our Staten Island location. For local patients, Dr. Fest sees patients aged 14 and older at our Hylan Blvd office.
Dr. Fest earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from NYU and Pace University. Her background covers cardiology, nephrology, dialysis, and rehabilitation. That experience gives her a broad, connected view of how the body works, which matters when thyroid symptoms cross multiple systems at once.
Book Your Functional Medicine Consultation Today
You deserve more than being told your labs are normal when you still feel unwell. Dr. Marina Fest, DNP-C, is here to go deeper, find the root cause, and build a plan that fits your life. Reaching us is simple, and getting started takes only one step.
Call us at (718) 285-4440 or email drmarinafest@gmail.com to schedule your visit. You can also book directly at drmarinafestdnp.com/book-now. We are located at 2627 Hylan Blvd D2, Staten Island, NY 10306. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9 AM to 4 PM, Thursday, 11 AM to 7 PM, and Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
FAQs
What does thyroid testing include at this practice?
Dr. Fest evaluates thyroid, hormone, gut, and adrenal function together using lab testing to identify patterns a standard evaluation would miss.
Is telehealth available for hormone and thyroid care?
Yes. Women’s Hormone Therapy is available via telehealth for patients in New York and Florida.
What does a functional medicine treatment plan include?
Plans may include lab testing, supplements, lifestyle guidance, and integrative protocols blending conventional and natural approaches around your results.
Who can be seen at this practice?
Dr. Fest sees patients aged 14 and older in Staten Island, NY, and telehealth patients across New York and Florida.
