Dr. Candice Coleman-Pope, DNP, is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care) whose clinical work is rooted in Functional and Lifestyle Medicine. She is certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She will sit for her Diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine certification board exam with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in December 2025.

Dr. Coleman-Pope received her doctoral degree from Florida State University, specializing in Lifestyle Medicine. Her scholarly work reflects her dedication to combining evidence-based lifestyle approaches with functional medicine principles to provide holistic, whole-person-centered care.

Candice is deeply passionate about root-cause medicine and views her clinical work as part of her spiritual calling. With every patient interaction, she strives to embody compassion, hope, and healing—honoring the belief that caring for others is both a privilege and a sacred responsibility.

Grounded in the pillars of lifestyle medicine, Candice weaves whole-food nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress resilience, avoidance of harmful substances, and meaningful social connection into her holistic care model. She integrates these with advanced functional medicine diagnostics to uncover underlying drivers of illness and empower her patients with personalized, preventive, and sustainable healing strategies.

Outside of her work, Candice finds joy in 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.