Your metabolic system and your hormonal system are not separate problems.
Treating one while ignoring the other is why nothing has worked yet. At Rooted, we diagnose and treat both together, because that's the only way symptoms actually resolve.
Welcome to Rooted Functional Medicine- Providing Functional Medicine for Women in DC and Virginia
You've seen the doctors. You've run the labs. You've been told everything looks normal. But you still feel exhausted, hormonally off, and stuck in a body that doesn't respond the way it should.
There's a reason. Metabolic dysfunction and hormonal dysfunction are the same system; and most providers are only looking at half of it. At Rooted, we evaluate and treat both together, because that's what actually moves the needle.
Functional medicine looks deeper than quick fixes or standard lab ranges. We take time to understand your story, your physiology, and your unique stressors to uncover the root causes behind gut issues, hormonal shifts, stubborn fatigue, and metabolic changes. From there, we build a personalized plan that supports real, lasting change.
Who We Are
Rooted Functional Medicine is led by Miranda Rozecki, Family Nurse Practitioner and Institute for Functional Medicine–Certified Provider, with years of experience in primary care and acute care settings. This background allows us to blend the best of conventional medicine with a whole-person, functional approach.
We specialize in the intersection of metabolic and hormonal health for women ages 30–55 - particularly PCOS, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto's, and perimenopause.
PCOS, irregular cycles, androgen excess
Hormonal symptoms that haven't responded to standard treatment
Insulin resistance and weight that won't move
Thyroid dysfunction, even when TSH is "normal"
Perimenopause and metabolic changes
Fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation with no clear cause
Digestive concerns connected to hormonal or metabolic dysfunction
Our goal is simple: help you feel balanced, confident, and rooted in your health again.
How We Help
At Rooted, we start where most providers stop. Rather than evaluating your hormones in isolation or your metabolism as a separate concern, we map the whole system — insulin signaling, cortisol rhythm, thyroid function, and sex hormones — together. Because that's how your body actually works.
Hormone & Metabolic Balance
Hormonal and metabolic changes can leave women feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy, inflamed, or stuck in a body that no longer responds the way it used to, even when “labs look normal.”
We take a full-systems approach to support:
Thyroid function
Blood sugar and insulin balance
Perimenopause and cycle changes
PCOS and androgen imbalances
Chronic fatigue and stress-related hormone shifts
By addressing gut health, nervous system regulation, nutrient status, and metabolic signaling together, we help your hormones re-sync naturally. When balance is restored, many women notice:
More stable energy throughout the day
Fewer cravings and better appetite control
Improved sleep
Clearer skin
Reduced anxiety
A body that finally feels responsive again
Functional Lab Testing That Guides Real Change
Instead of guessing, we use advanced functional lab testing to uncover patterns standard labs often miss, such as early insulin resistance, hidden inflammation, nutrient depletion, gut permeability, and disrupted hormone rhythms.
Your data becomes your roadmap. Together, we use these insights to create:
Precision treatment plans
Targeted nutrition strategies
Personalized supplement support
Lifestyle interventions that actually work
This removes the trial-and-error approach and replaces it with clarity and confidence in each step forward.
Lifestyle & Wellness Guidance for True Health Optimization
Optimization isn’t about perfection, it’s about helping your body perform at its best, consistently and sustainably. Lifestyle is not an afterthought here; it’s one of the most powerful tools in functional medicine.
We provide individualized support in:
Nutrition for blood sugar balance, gut health, and hormone support
Movement that builds metabolic strength and bone density
Sleep optimization for nervous system and hormone recovery
Stress regulation through practical, realistic strategies
Daily routines that restore rhythm and predictability to your body
As these foundations strengthen, most women experience:
More natural energy
Fewer crashes and mood swings
Stronger metabolism
Better training recovery
Greater mental clarity and resilience
This is where true transformation happens, not through restriction, but through support.
Root-Cause Gut Healing
Digestive symptoms often feel isolating and overwhelming. Bloating, urgent stools, reflux, constipation, and food reactions can quietly control daily life; what you eat, where you go, and how you feel in your own body.
We use comprehensive functional testing and targeted clinical strategies to identify:
Imbalances in gut bacteria
Hidden inflammation
Motility dysfunction
Malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies
Stress-related gut disruption
Rather than suppressing symptoms, we work to restore proper digestion, absorption, and gut-brain signaling. As the gut heals, many women experience:
Reduced bloating and discomfort
More consistent energy
Clearer thinking
Improved mood
Better hormone regulation and metabolism
What Healing Feels Like
When root causes are addressed and the body is properly supported, many women describe feeling:
“Clear for the first time in years”
“In control of my health again”
“Finally understood”
“Strong, steady, and confident in my body”
This is not about quick fixes. It’s about rebuilding trust in your health and creating a foundation that supports you now, and for years to come.
Small steps every day bring us to a better tomorrow.
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