Meet Elena
Elena Climov, FNP-C, APRN, IFMCP
I’m a nurse practitioner, Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner, infertility warrior, a proud boy mom, and I specialize in Women’s Health Optimization.
I founded Your Functional Edge to empower individuals to take control of their health through personalized, holistic care. As a functional medicine practitioner, I've seen the profound impact that a root-cause approach can have on improving quality of life.
My goal is to provide a space where women can access tailored solutions for hormone optimization, fertility, weight management, and longevity—areas I am deeply passionate about.
Your Functional Edge is designed to offer a supportive, compassionate environment where each person’s unique health journey is respected and guided by evidence-based, integrative practices.
I created this practice because I believe everyone deserves to live their healthiest, most vibrant life, and I’m here to help you achieve that through functional medicine.
MY STORY
My journey began in conventional medicine in 2016, where I worked in trauma care and surgical oncology (breast surgery), saving lives within a reactive healthcare model.
However, I realized that conventional medicine often focuses on treating disease after it develops, neglecting prevention and deeper healing.
This realization became deeply personal when my firstborn son became seriously ill at just 9 months old. Despite seeing multiple pediatric specialists, no one could provide answers, only medications to mask his symptoms.
That wasn’t enough for me. I was determined to find the root cause of his illness, which led me to the transformative world of functional medicine. I pursued intensive training through the gold standard of training in Functional Medicine and am proud to be an Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. And after that, Your Functional Edge was created—with a mission to help patients thrive by addressing metabolic dysfunction, restoring thyroid health, and supporting balance through functional medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
MY APPROACH
With advanced training in functional medicine, I take a whole-person approach to care, focusing on understanding each patient’s unique story.
My method for addressing health challenges is highly personalized, combining the science of epigenetics, lifestyle optimization, and targeted nutrition and supplementation to help you achieve optimal health, vitality, and fertility.
I meet patients where they are, creating tailored treatment plans that consider your individual circumstances, including life challenges, finances, and physical limitations.
During your initial visit, I will take a comprehensive medical history to build your Functional Medicine Matrix—a personalized roadmap guiding us toward your precise treatment plan.
Every patient is unique, and so are my recommendations. Together, we’ll develop a plan designed specifically for you, empowering you to take charge of your health and achieve your wellness goals. I enjoy using holistic care to offer my clients the best outcomes using lifestyle medicine principles and prescription medication when needed. My passion is to empower you with personalized, functional care that honors your unique journey. From optimizing hormones to restoring vitality, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.