Handwerger

Dr. Durrell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Founder of South Florida Integrative Health Center

For years, I desired the freedom to work with patients outside the constraints of conventional medicine. I did not want insurance limitations or diagnosis-driven care to restrict appointment times and hinder addressing root health concerns. I aimed to provide the comprehensive, personalized care every patient deserves. Recognizing that each individual is unique, I believe treatment should never be reduced to a one-size-fits-all approach. This belief led to the founding of the South Florida Integrative Health Center, a patient-centered, holistic primary care model.

With over 30 years in both functional and conventional medicine, my goal is to bridge both fields. I make primary care proactive health management accessible and empowering, offering an individualized approach to care. This approach focuses on the whole health picture, avoiding unnecessary testing and temporary solutions. By combining nature's healing power with evidence-based alternative therapies, I integrate conventional medicine, herbal remedies, and longevity insights from around the world. My certifications in dietetics and dual board certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner (APHN-BC) bring valuable expertise to each consultation. My mission is to simplify health management, providing the testing, answers, and guidance you need to maintain your well-being.

I am passionate about educating the public on nutrition and natural medicine. For over 25 years, I have applied food as medicine, conducting groundbreaking nutritional assessments in hospitals. My research on the Mediterranean Diet's impact on diabetes reversal further supports my holistic approach. For more than a decade, I've been an educator and leader with the Weston Price Nutrition Foundation in Miami Beach. As a chapter leader for the Miami Holistic Nurses Association, I actively promote holistic practices, empowering individuals to make informed, health-positive decisions. I am dedicated to helping you understand, manage your health, and live life at your healthiest.

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My Approach Includes:

  • Spending 90 minutes understanding your complete health picture through personalized, in-depth consultations
  • Reviewing genetics, lifestyle, nutrition, & past labs to craft a comprehensive health overview
  • Utilizing cutting-edge testing to uncover trends beyond standard measures for advanced health insights
  • Detecting, managing, & reversing chronic conditions with innovative, personalized care strategies
  • Offering unmatched expertise to optimize health & achieve lifelong wellness at every age
  • Personally researching all tests & supplements to ensure top-tier, professional-grade quality
  • Integrating evidence-based medicine, nutrition, herbal remedies, & targeted nutrients for holistic healing
  • Addressing root causes with advanced treatments to promote optimal health & well-being

Awards

  • Daisy Award, 2015
    Internationally known for receiving the prestigious Daisy Award, which honors the best practitioners from around the world for outstanding patient care
  • Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Hometown Health Hero, Nominated 2023

Professional Memberships

  • Miami Chapter of the Holistic Nurses Association, Chapter Leader
  • Miami Beach Weston Price Foundation, Chapter Leader
  • Institute for Functional Medicine, Member
  • American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, Member
  • American Herbalist Guild, Member

Certifications

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Board Certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner (APHN-BC) by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC)
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