In this conversation, Maria Santee, a functional medicine physician assistant and restorative fertility expert, shares her personal journey through fertility struggles and her transition into a holistic approach to health. The discussion delves into the importance of functional medicine, nutrition, gut health, and the role of stress and sleep in fertility. Maria also introduces the concept of homeopathy as a safe and effective treatment option, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of health that includes both traditional and alternative practices. The conversation concludes with details about an upcoming retreat focused on gut restoration and nervous system reset, highlighting the importance of community and holistic healing. Maria Santee is a board-certified Physician Assistant, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and founder of Vital Fertility, a holistic fertility clinic in Santa Cruz, CA. With a background in marine biology, family practice and  public health, Maria brings a unique lens to root-cause fertility care. Her Vital Fertility Program helps women and couples move from frustration to fertility through detoxification, hormone balance, and gut restoration.   Website: https://vital-fertility.com Instagram: @maria_santee_wellness Email: maria@vital-fertility.com Phone: (831) 204-1264 Office Location: 406 Mission St., Suite D, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Health Reclaimed Retreat: https://healthreclaimed.kartra.com/page/Retreat 🌿 “Unlock Your Fertility Potential” – A 7-minute video that shares my personal fertility story and introduces the 4R system. http://bit.ly/44clHTH   Other Resources:  Functional Medicine Certification: https://schoolafm.com/ Clinical Homeopathy Certification: Certification: https://www.cedhusa.org Homeopathic Book: https://amzn.to/4eiD1Lm Homeopathic Remedies: https://www.boironusa.com/   Follow Original Being on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast Watch Full Video Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing  Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry