Functional Medicine in Lincoln, NE
Your labs came back normal. You still don't feel well. Let's find out why.
Functional medicine doesn't ask what's wrong, it asks what your body has been trying to tell you. Comprehensive diagnostics. A protocol built around your actual results.
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Hormone Balance
self_improvement
Metabolic Health
Mindfulness
Energy & Clarity
What is FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
Medicine that goes looking for the answer.
Conventional medicine is designed around disease management. It identifies what's measurably wrong and treats it. That's valuable. But it wasn't built for the patient whose symptoms don't match a billable diagnosis, whose labs fall within reference range while she still feels exhausted, or whose weight won't respond despite doing everything right.
Functional medicine starts earlier in the process. It orders a broader panel of labs, not just whether markers fall within reference range, but where they fall within an optimal range for function. It interprets results in the context of hormones, metabolism, inflammation, gut function, nutrient status, adrenal and thyroid patterns, and the full clinical picture. It finds the upstream drivers before they become downstream diagnoses.
At Mederi, functional medicine is practiced by Renee, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with advanced functional medicine training and full practice authority in Nebraska. The process is thorough, the labs are comprehensive, and the protocol that results is specific to you. Not a generic recommendation. Your protocol.
Does this sound familiar?
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Your labs came back normal
You were told everything looked fine. You went home without answers and started wondering if you were imagining it. You weren't.
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You've tried everything
Clean eating, supplements, more sleep. Something still isn't working and no one has been able to tell you why.
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You've been dismissed
Not cruelly, just efficiently. Your symptoms didn't match a code so you were handed a prescription and sent on your way.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE can help you
Understand what your labs are actually telling you, not just whether you're in range
Identify the root causes behind fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, and mood shifts
Get a comprehensive hormone picture including thyroid, sex hormones, and adrenal function
Understand your metabolic health at a level your standard panel never reaches
Build a protocol that addresses what's actually driving your symptoms
Work with a provider who has time to investigate, not just manage
You deserve a provider who goes looking for the real answer. That's what functional medicine at Mederi does.
Did you know…
Optimal Health
Standard lab ranges are built from population averages, not optimal health markers. Functional medicine interprets your results differently.
We Look Deeper
Fasting insulin, full thyroid panels, hormone metabolites, and inflammatory markers are rarely ordered in conventional primary care and often where the real answers live.
DPC + Functional Medicine
Functional medicine doesn't replace primary care. At Mederi it's built on top of it. Your DPC membership is the foundation everything else is built from.
Specialty Testing
The DUTCH hormone panel, GI Map, and specialty micronutrient testing can reveal patterns that standard panels completely miss.
Your Functional Medicine Provider
I'm Renee Buchta, APRN, FNP-C,
A board-certified family nurse practitioner with advanced functional medicine training and full practice authority in Nebraska. I built Mederi because I believe patients deserve more than a 15-minute appointment and a prescription.
Functional medicine is the investigative layer I add on top of primary care. I order the tests conventional medicine doesn't reach for. I interpret your results in the context of your whole picture, not just the single marker that's out of range. And I build a protocol that addresses root causes, tracks them over time, and adjusts as the picture gets clearer.
If you've been dismissed or told your labs are normal while you still don't feel well that gap is exactly where I work.
She's heard your story before.
She's not managing your case. She's actually in it with you.
"When I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, Renee had a targeted supplement regimen to me within hours. She didn't wait for a follow-up appointment she just handled it. And she stayed available to answer every question I had while I was going through it. That's the kind of provider she is. She's not managing your case. She's actually in it with you."
-B.W.
★★★★★
HOW it works
Every functional medicine protocol at Mederi is built from scratch around your results. No pre-packaged programs. No one-size-fits-all approach.
STEP ONE
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A thorough written assessment based on your full health history and any existing labs. This is the foundation everything else is built from. Your starting point is yours alone.
STEP TWO
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LAB PANEL
A comprehensive panel that goes well beyond standard bloodwork, including fasting insulin, full thyroid, hormone metabolites, inflammatory markers, micronutrients, and more. What we order is based on your picture, not a standard checklist.
STEP THREE
YOUR PERSONAL PROTOCOL
A clinical protocol built entirely around your actual results. Targeted supplementation, dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and any specialty testing indicated. Not a template lifted from a program. Not a protocol built for someone else. Yours.
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
OUR PROCESS
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DPC Enrollment + FM Entry Point
DPC membership is the foundation every functional medicine program is built from. Once enrolled, your $450 FM entry point covers your comprehensive health assessment, initial intake visit with Renee, and your full advanced functional medicine lab panel.
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Free Meet & Greet
A 15 to 20 minute conversation with Renee, in person or over the phone. She determines whether functional medicine is the right fit and what your initial workup should look like.
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Your Protocol
Renee builds your protocol around your actual results, not a template. Every FM patient receives a complimentary consultation with Michelle to explore how nutrition and body composition work can support your care.
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Ongoing Care
Follow-up visits with Renee are included in your DPC membership. At the 90-day mark a formal reassessment identifies whether to continue, adjust, or move to DPC-only maintenance.
Ready to get started?
Your foundation
DPC Membership
$89/month
Limited Time Founding Member Rate
Unlimited appointments with Renee
Annual comprehensive lab panel included
Direct access by call, text, or message
Member pricing on all Mederi services
Required for functional medicine programs
Add root cause investigation
FM Entry Point
$450
Comprehensive written health assessment
Initial intake visit with Renee
Full advanced functional medicine lab panel
30-minute goal-setting consultation with Michelle
Requires active DPC membership
Frequently Asked Questions
get answers to all of your questions about Functional medicine in Lincoln, NE
Do I have to be a DPC member to pursue functional medicine?
Yes. DPC membership is the foundation every functional medicine program is built from. The membership provides the clinical relationship that makes ongoing FM care possible follow-up visits with Renee are included in your membership while you're in an active FM program.
What does the FM entry point include?
The $450 one-time entry point covers your comprehensive written health assessment, your initial intake visit with Renee, your full advanced functional medicine lab panel, and a complimentary consultation with Michelle to explore how nutrition and body composition work can support your protocol.
How long does functional medicine take?
Functional medicine is not a quick fix and Renee will tell you that honestly. Protocols are built and reviewed in 90-day increments. At each reassessment Renee identifies whether to continue, adjust, or transition to DPC-only maintenance. Many patients see meaningful shifts within the first 90 days. Others require additional investigation. The pace reflects the complexity of what we're addressing.
What about specialty labs?
Specialty labs including the DUTCH hormone panel, GI Map, heavy metals, and others are ordered as clinically indicated and billed separately. Costs are quoted at the time of order. Some specialty testing including the DUTCH panel is available to non-members on request.
Can I do functional medicine without changing my current primary care provider?
Mederi is designed to be your primary care provider, not a supplement to another practice. The DPC membership is a full primary care relationship. Most patients transition their primary care to Renee completely.
Have another question that isn’t answered here?
Absolutely! You can email us at hello@mederihealthlincoln.com or call during our business hours 531-248-5203. You can also book a Free Meet & Greet with Renee to see if this is a good fit for you.
Ready to find out why you still don't feel well?
Start with a free 15-minute conversation with Renee. She'll tell you honestly whether functional medicine is the right fit for your situation and if it isn't, she'll point you toward a better resource.