Dr. Candice Coleman-Pope, DNP, is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Practice and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, with a focus on Functional and Lifestyle Medicine. She holds certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine and is also a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Coleman-Pope earned her doctoral degree from Florida State University, specializing in Lifestyle Medicine. Her scholarly work demonstrates her dedication to combining evidence-based lifestyle approaches with functional medicine principles to deliver holistic, whole-person-centered care. Candice is deeply passionate about root-cause medicine and considers her clinical work part of her spiritual calling. In every patient interaction, she aims to embody compassion, hope, and healing—upholding the belief that caring for others is both a privilege and a sacred duty. Grounded in the pillars of lifestyle medicine, Candice incorporates whole-food nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress resilience, avoidance of harmful substances, and meaningful social connections into her holistic care model. She combines these elements with advanced functional medicine diagnostics to identify underlying causes of illness and empower her patients with personalized, preventive, and sustainable healing strategies. Outside of her professional work, Candice enjoys spending time with her family, paddleboarding, being outdoors, and practicing yoga. These activities reflect her belief in the essential components of personal well-being: balance, presence, and mindful living.