Kate Willis, FNP, IFMCP, MSCP

What I focus on

My story

As a board-certified family nurse practitioner, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, metabolic concerns, clinical weight management, and sexual health. I also care for patients with histamine and mast cell disorders. Whether consulting virtually across North Carolina and Alabama or in person in Birmingham, I apply my functional medicine background daily to uncover underlying root causes rather than simply addressing surface-level symptoms.

My career began in 2009 within a high-volume gynecologic oncology practice, where I built a strong foundation in sexual wellness, surgical and natural menopause, and complex hormone management—while learning firsthand how deeply the psychosocial aspects of care impact overall health.

After the birth of my second child, my own health took a turn. Worsening digestive issues, profound fatigue, and insomnia prompted me to seek functional medicine testing and treatment. Restoring my health through this approach reshaped my clinical focus. In 2021, I earned my certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine and transitioned into practicing hormone-focused functional care.

With a lifelong passion for wellness and nutrition, I integrate these principles into every personalized treatment plan. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with additional credentialing in clinical weight management, I offer patients a comprehensive approach that seamlessly unites hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle health.

“I have significantly more energy. It’s much easier to get out of bed, and I have more energy throughout the day.”

Patient of Kate Willis, FNP, IFMCP, MSCP