For over 20 years, Jennifer Wheeler has dedicated her life to healthcare. Beginning her career in exercise physiology, she later became a nurse practitioner, working in neurosurgical ICUs and family medicine. But despite her deep commitment to patient care, Jennifer found herself at odds with the traditional medical system.
“I was only able to spend about eight to nine minutes per patient,” Jennifer recalls. “There was no time to ask deeper questions — about their sleep, their stress, their relationships. It felt like I was just refilling prescriptions.”
At the same time, her own health was declining. She experienced gut issues, hormone imbalances, and infertility, and the solutions offered by traditional medicine — birth control and laxatives — didn’t address the root causes. That’s when she discovered functional medicine.
Determined to find answers, Jennifer immersed herself in functional medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine and the School of Applied Functional Medicine. What started as personal research soon turned into a passion, leading her to leave traditional medicine and launch her own functional medicine practice.
“This was it. I finally felt aligned,” she says. “But then, the reality of running a business hit me.”
At first, Jennifer tried to help everyone, from pre-diabetic patients to those with chronic illness. However, she quickly realized the need to refine her niche and streamline her operations. Without the right systems in place, she was heading toward burnout — again.
Jennifer knew she needed a way to simplify and automate her practice while maintaining high-quality client care. That’s when she found Practice Better.
“I researched everything out there,” she explains. “Practice Better was the one that felt the most intuitive and strategic. I needed something that could handle scheduling, client management, and communication — all in one place.”
By using Practice Better, Jennifer was able to:
“Without Practice Better, I’d probably need ten different platforms,” Jennifer says. “It’s been key in creating a streamlined experience for both my team and my clients.”
Jennifer’s journey didn’t just transform her practice — it reshaped her approach to life and business. She learned that success in holistic health isn’t just about helping others; it’s also about honouring her own health and priorities.
“I homeschool my kids. I want to be present for my family. I want a business that’s successful but not at the expense of my well-being,” she says. “Practice Better has helped me achieve that balance.”
Now, Jennifer not only runs a thriving functional medicine practice, but she also mentors other wellness practitioners through her program, LaunchRx, guiding them to build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out.
Jennifer’s next venture focuses on women’s metabolic health. Through research and personal experience, she’s realized the power of aligning health strategies with the body’s natural rhythms.
“We don’t need endless protocols and expensive supplements,” she says. “So much can be achieved through understanding our cycle, using natural light, and nourishing our bodies properly. That’s the next phase of my journey.”
As the holistic health industry continues to evolve, Jennifer remains a beacon of what’s possible: a practice that thrives without compromising personal well-being. And for her, Practice Better remains an essential tool in that mission.
Jennifer’s advice to other holistic practitioners is simple: pause and reflect.
“Before building your business, ask yourself: What do I value? How do I want to show up in this space? When you align your business with your values and simplify your systems, success will follow.”
With Practice Better, Jennifer has built a career that supports both her clients and her own well-being — proving that exceptional care and a thriving business can go hand in hand.
Ready to create a practice that works for you? Take the first step toward a streamlined, sustainable business — just like Jennifer did.
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