Dane Functional Health Oakland - Weight Loss | Shockwave

Dane Functional Health in Oakland, California, opened in 2023 under the clinical direction of Fletcher Dane Munksgard, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner with advanced training across multiple functional medicine disciplines. Munksgard completed the Chris Kresser Institute ADAPT practitioner program, Metabolic Fitness Pro certification, Dr. Z's Functional Medicine Academy, Dr. Moorcroft's Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification, the School of Applied Functional Medicine, and the Psychiatry Redefined Functional and Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship. This breadth of specialized education allows the clinic to address complex, multi-system conditions that conventional medicine often treats in isolation, including cardiometabolic dysfunction, chronic Lyme disease, mold and mycotoxin exposure, hormone imbalances, long COVID sequelae, and functional psychiatric conditions alongside gut health optimization and weight management.

The clinic prescribes semaglutide for medically supervised weight loss as part of a comprehensive metabolic health program that integrates genetics, micronutrient analysis, and individualized nutrition protocols. Munksgard's Metabolic Fitness Pro training informs the clinic's approach to body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular risk reduction, treating weight management as a metabolic and hormonal issue rather than a calorie-counting exercise. Patients receive ongoing monitoring and adjustment of semaglutide dosing based on tolerance, lab markers, and progress toward body composition goals, with concurrent support for gut health and nutrient repletion to address root causes of metabolic dysfunction. The clinic also offers regenerative shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions and pelvic floor health, using focused acoustic waves to stimulate tissue repair, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation in tendons, ligaments, and nerve pathways. Shockwave protocols are customized by intensity and treatment series length based on the specific tissue involved and the patient's response, with some patients combining shockwave sessions with red light therapy to enhance cellular energy production and accelerate healing.

Munksgard's clinical model emphasizes investigation of underlying drivers rather than symptom suppression. For patients with chronic Lyme disease, the clinic uses functional testing to assess immune function, co-infections, and biotoxin burden, then designs treatment plans that may include antimicrobial support, detoxification protocols, and immune modulation. For those with mold or mycotoxin exposure, the clinic evaluates environmental history, symptom patterns, and lab markers to guide binder therapy, mitochondrial support, and nervous system regulation. Patients with long COVID receive targeted interventions for persistent inflammation, autonomic dysfunction, and mitochondrial impairment, often combining functional psychiatry approaches for mood and cognitive symptoms with physical rehabilitation strategies. Hormone balance protocols address thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormone optimization using lab-guided bioidentical hormone therapy when indicated, alongside lifestyle and nutrient interventions to support endogenous hormone production.

Patients at Dane Functional Health in Oakland typically begin with a comprehensive intake that includes detailed health history, symptom timeline, environmental exposures, and prior treatment responses, followed by functional lab testing tailored to the individual's clinical picture. Munksgard interprets results through a functional medicine lens, identifying patterns such as gut dysbiosis, nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, or detoxification impairments that contribute to the presenting condition. Treatment plans are built collaboratively, with clear explanations of the rationale behind each intervention and realistic timelines for expected changes. Follow-up visits track biomarkers, symptom resolution, and functional capacity, with protocols adjusted based on patient response and evolving clinical data. The clinic's hybrid consultation model allows patients to choose between in-person visits at the Oakland location and telehealth appointments, providing flexibility for those managing chronic conditions or requiring frequent check-ins during intensive treatment phases.

Dane Functional Health distinguishes itself in the Oakland functional medicine landscape through Munksgard's rare combination of certifications in metabolic health, Lyme disease, functional psychiatry, and regenerative therapies, allowing the clinic to serve patients with overlapping or difficult-to-categorize conditions. The integration of shockwave therapy and red light therapy with functional medicine protocols provides non-pharmaceutical options for pain, tissue healing, and pelvic floor dysfunction that complement the clinic's root-cause approach. Patients seeking semaglutide for weight loss receive a level of metabolic investigation and concurrent functional support uncommon in standard medical weight loss programs, addressing why weight gain occurred rather than simply prescribing medication. The clinic's focus on toxin exposure, mold illness, and long COVID reflects Munksgard's training in emerging areas of functional medicine that many practitioners have not yet incorporated into clinical practice, making Dane Functional Health a resource for Oakland-area patients with complex, multi-system conditions seeking a provider who can connect the dots across specialties.