Meet Dr. Nicole Anderson MD, FAAP, IFMCP, LLMD, CPAAM, Medical Director of the Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey in Saddle River, NJ

Meet Dr. Nicole Anderson MD, FAAP, IFMCP, LLMD, CPAAM, the medical director of the Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey. Dr Anderson is a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor and member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), with additional board certifications in Pediatrics, Neonatal Critical Care, Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging and Precision Medicine. She believes in giving her patients a safe space to share their story and identifying the root cause and contributing genetic and lifestyle factors that may be keeping them from their health and wellbeing. After identifying a patient’s bioindividual needs, Dr. Nicole Anderson MD, FAAP, IFMCP, LLMD, CPAAM puts together a personalized plan that may include complementary modalities offered at the Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy and personally tailored mind-body therapies. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 70 East Allendale Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458.

Dr. Nicole Anderson MD,
FAAP, IFMCP, LLMD, CPAAM

I often get asked how I ended up in Functional Medicine after spending the last 25 years practicing pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. It appears from afar that the two worlds are so different but the very principles that I was trained in at Children’s Hospital of New York/ Columbia University and practiced for the last 25 years helping these critical infants achieve wellness, are the same principles that help all of us on our path to health: understanding our genetics, personalized nutrition, optimal sleep, daily movement, stress reduction and supportive relationships.

My journey towards Functional Medicine is personal. I believe that “we are born to heal the very thing that breaks our heart”. When my two daughters became sick, I threw myself into searching for answers, and developed a passion for Functional Medicine. I began researching how diet, exercise, breath work, mindfulness, improved sleep, and a supportive community could help them while we sought to find the cause of their multitude of symptoms.

In 2015, I met Dr. Kelly who helped me rehabilitate my marathon running injury. Soon after, she became my daughters’ chiropractor helping to address their chronic pain. Dr. Kelly and I bonded over a shared passion as healers and together became certified practitioners of the Institute of Functional Medicine.

In 2019, almost a decade after their initial symptoms, my daughters were diagnosed with Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses. Their journey compelled and inspired me to train with the world-renowned Lyme expert, Dr. Richard Horowitz who certified me as a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor. I also completed additional board certifications in Precision and Anti-Aging Medicine, Peptide Therapy, and Bio-identical Hormones with American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and have been certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy by the International Board of Underseas Medicine. The specialized therapies that we are providing at the FMCOFNJ were all critical in my daughters’ healing journey, yet not accessible for us under one healing space.

Our team at the Functional Medicine Center of New Jersey, believe that inflammation from lifestyle and stress is often the root cause of the conditions that plague our patients’ minds and bodies. We look for the root cause of what is inflaming our patients; sometimes the causes are choices our patients are making but other times the causes may be due to chronic tick borne illnesses, mold exposure, environmental/heavy metal toxicity, hormone imbalances, or physical/emotional trauma. Not only do I have a commitment to treating individuals with Lyme Disease and other Tick Borne Illnesses. I also have a specialized interest in patients with Environmental and Mycotoxin Illnesses, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and I enjoy helping patients achieve aging and hormonal optimization and brain health (including concussion management.

We focus on equipping our patients, whose ages range from young children to seniors, with the tools they need to heal from chronic conditions – and perhaps even more importantly, to prevent conditions from arising in the first place.

Whether you’re suffering from symptoms or feeling great, we’re here to help you optimize all areas of your health. We believe that simple changes are powerful, whether it’s through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, sleep, or bodywork. We believe in a balanced and personalized approach. We take the time to understand what you’re going through today and help you plan on how to get to a healthier tomorrow.

In my personal time, I am an avid runner and love to spend long evenings around the dinner table with my incredible circle of friends and family. I cherish the time I am able to travel with my husband and my two daughters giving back to the communities that we visit. I am a founding member of The Cimi Foundation 501c3 which, through supporting education and research, addresses the needs of women and children impacted by issues ranging from Lyme Disease, breast cancer, and socioeconomic insecurities.

My mission is to create a space where you can come to find answers and solutions on your journey to health and happiness.

Credentials

Education and Training:

• Hamilton College B.A.
• Albany Medical College M.D.
• Children’s Hospital of New York/Columbia University – Residency in Pediatrics
• Children’s Hospital of New York/ Columbia University Fellowship in Neonatology

Certifications:

• Board Certified in General Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
• Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics
• Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach – Institute of Integrative Nutrition
• Certified Functional Medicine Provider – Institute of Functional Medicine
• Certified Lyme Literate Doctor – Dr. Richard Horowitz MD
• Certified in Peptide Therapy – International Peptide Society
• Certified in Bio Identical Hormones Therapy – American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – International Hyperbaric Association
• Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – International Board of Underseas Medicine
• Certified in Precision Anti-Aging Medicine – American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• Certified in Halotherapy – Salt Therapy Association