Malisa Price, MA, LMHC, FDN-P
Your functional medicine practitioner
Basically, I’m just like you:
Someone who wants to feel heard and feel better
Because life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured.
In my practice, I’ve adopted the effective mix of modern science and ancient wisdom. I focus on a whole-body systems approach that looks at genetics, lifestyle, and environment. I will provide you with a personalized approach to optimize your health and vitality, using the latest advancements in integrative medical science while prioritizing your unique needs.
As your devoted functional medicine practitioner, I’m not here to scold you for eating a donut (that’s my weakness too 😊). I’m here to help you understand, nourish, and support your body — so you can live your life to the fullest.
If you want to feel better…
Your body needs the best natural support.
Here’s the hard truth: We live in a toxic world.
From the foods we eat to the products we use, our bodies are bombarded every day with toxins that drag us down and make us feel blah.
If you want your body to truly feel better from the inside out, you need a holistic approach that takes into account all the factors of your health.
…Which is where I, your functional medicine practitioner, come in.
My approach
Do you want a functional medicine practitioner who has a person-centered approach? Who intuitively listens to you, appreciates the uniqueness of your situation, takes the time to explain things to you thoroughly and transparently, and treats you exactly how she would want to be treated?
You won’t find an “out of sight, out of mind” practitioner with me. I will always do my best to recommend the minimal protocol without compromising your care. If I believe you can be better helped by someone else, I will refer you to the appropriate specialist. This is my standard for you.
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Objective Diagnostic Testing
I don’t guess about your health. I give my clients answers that are based on the best of science.
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Non-Drug Approach
I never prescribe drugs as part of a client’s treatment protocol. I will educate you about them, but I leave decisions about taking them up to you and your doctor.
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Genuine Care
My clients are cared for with kindness, compassion, respect, and honesty. You are never treated like a number when you work with me.
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Addressing Whole-Body Systems
Everything is connected. I consider emotions, diet, lifestyle, genetics, and all of the body systems when I’m working with a client.
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Holistic Perspective
I don’t treat diseases. What has caused and what is currently contributing to your health problem are what I care about.
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Basis on Nutrition
My treatment recommendations consist of lifestyle, diet, and specific nutrients based upon objective testing.
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Individualized Wellness Plan
No two people are the same. No two treatment plans are the same. You will get the treatment that’s best for you.
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Long-Term Health & Wellness
Relief care in the beginning is a great start, but my goal is to get you to continue what you have learned, so you can live a long, healthy life.
What makes me qualified?
I am licensed as a Master of Arts (MA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and Functional Diagnostic and Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP). I have completed hours of continued education, extensive integrative health and wellness training, and extensive training in functional labs and health and wellness protocols. I have served for many years in the mental health field and in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman.
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology // Liberty University // Minor: Counseling // 2013 // GPA: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling // Liberty University // Dec 2016
Relevant Courses: Psychology of Childhood & Adolescence, Human Behavior, Autism, Integrative Health & Wellness
United States Navy: Hospital Corpsman C School // Fort Sam Houston, TX // 2012 – 2013
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BioMed Provider // Marian Institute // Jan 2024
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner // FDN // Oct 2023
Certification Applied Neuroscience for Treatment in Anxiety and Panic Disorders // PESI // 2023
National Board-Certified Counselor // NBCC // Aug 2022
Certified iLs (Integrated Listening System) Practitioner // May 2021
Certified Psychopharmacology // PESI // 2021
Member of National Alliance on Mental Illness // Nov 2020
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider // PESI // June 2020
Member of Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center // June 2020
Certification Nutrition & Culinary Medicine for Clinicians // PESI // 2020
Certified ADOS-2 – Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale – Emory College // Apr 2019
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Certification // Medical University of South Carolina // June 2016
Member of Mental Health Association of Okaloosa/Walton Counties // 2016
Passed State of Florida Licensure Board // NCMHCE // 2016
Passed State of Tennessee Boards National Counselor Exam // NCE // 2016
Letter of Commendation “Bravo Zulu” // USN // 2015
ECG – American Heart Association // Fort McCoy // 2014
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Prehospital Trauma Life Support // NAEMT // Fort McCoy // Apr 2014 – Apr 2018
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist – Council For Accreditation in OHC // NAS PCOLA // Mar 2014 – Mar 2019
Certification in Expeditionary Medicine - Tactical Combat Casualty Care // USN // July 2013
Certification Expeditionary Medicine Combat Related Field Skills // USN // July 2013
Certification in Traumatic Brain Injury Level IV // USN // July 2013
Certification in Hospital Medicine Patient Assessment // USN // 2013
Certification in Hospital Medicine - Medication Administration // USN // 2013
Certification in Hospital Assessment Hemorrhage Control and Bleeding // USN // 2013
Certification in Stress & Trauma Care with Military Appreciation // USN // 2013
Hospital Corpsman Medical Education & Training Certification // USN // 2013
HMC Clinicals SAMC Fort Sam Houston // USN // 2013
PSI CHI – International Honor Society in Psychology // March 2011
Sigma Alpha Lambda – National Leadership & Honors Organization // 2005
Certified Medical Transcriptionist – Ed2go Career Institute // 2000
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Malisa Price, MA, LMHC, FDN-P has years of clinical experience in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and other mental illnesses, as well as integrative health and nutrition. She was a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman with certifications ranging from Expeditionary Medicine – Tactical Combat Casualty Care / Field Skills to Hospital Medicine – Medication Administration. She has extensive training in natural medicine, alternative wellness, diagnostic training with scientific functional labs, wellness protocols, amino acid therapy, digestive issues, autoimmune, and drainage and detoxification. She continues to see amazing change in individuals who have applied supplementation and nutrition for chronic health conditions. Malisa is passionate about teaching others about prevention and that we aren’t diagnosing and managing symptoms — we are balancing and correcting our foundation for real healing to occur.
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My training and practice in the mental health field has been another major reason I pivoted my career to functional wellness.
I spent years in school learning to diagnose, label, and treat, with very little consideration of the patient’s diet. There was no education on genetics or nutrition.
While I have seen antidepressants make a huge difference for some, and I do believe there is a place for conventional medicine, it shouldn't be the only consideration.
In my mental health practice, I had several individuals and families who didn't want harsh medication with possible side effects. I realized the therapeutic tools I had were very limited and often offered only temporary relief, not a more permanent solution. How beneficial functional labs would have been to those families and individuals!
I see this happening now in my functional wellness practice, and it is profound. Working with addictions, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and more, I see that all of these are impacted by our genetics, gut health, HPA Axis, and nutrition.
Mental health illness, similar to other chronic illnesses, often involves the whole system — which is what I address here at Wildflower Functional Wellness.
But beyond all of that…
I am simply a mom.
A mom of three boys who all had chronic illnesses, including seizures, POTS, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Hirschsprung's disease, and autism.
A mom who spent their entire childhoods dealing with doctor’s offices, diagnoses, pharmaceuticals, and an endless cycle of trial and error.
A mom whose concerns were repeatedly not taken seriously, whose bank account was being drained, and who continued to watch her boys suffer.
Let me tell you, there is no better motivation than a mother with sick children.
I eventually took my boys’ health into my own hands and began researching holistic care. I was astounded by what I learned about the body’s ability to heal itself with proper nutrition and support.
With the help of our own functional medicine practitioners, my family finally began to see major breakthroughs — all without expensive medications, questionable supplements, or unnecessary surgeries.
Now, I’m on a mission to help other families like mine.
Your body wants to heal.
It simply needs the right support.
If you feel disappointed by the care you’ve received in the past, don’t lose heart. Your body is a complex, intelligent system that is capable of healing itself with natural, science-based protocols — I promise.
I would love to teach you everything I’ve learned about holistic health in my 20+ years of experience. Together, we will figure out what your body needs and put you on the path to wellness.