Rosanne Bloom, DDS, MS, FMCHC

I am so grateful to be a Functional Medicine Health & Wellness Coach! It is one of my greatest pleasures coming along side those as they realize their purpose, their potential, their strengths.With over 27 years experience as an Orthodontist and running a busy practice, I believe working as a team is important. As a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, a Certified Breathwork Coach and a Certified HeartMath Practitioner for Stress, Anxiety and Self-regulation, I bring health coaching to a new level.I majored in microbiology in college and went on to earn my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from The University of Maryland School of Dentistry. I then pursued a 3 year residency in Orthodontics at The University of Florida College of Dentistry where I received my certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science Degree in Oral Biology. I opened my own Orthodontic  practice and practiced for 27 years.After my own personal wellness journey with autoimmune disease and with my son, where conventional medicine wasn’t giving us all of the answers, I discovered functional medicine and began self-studying.  From birth, my older son (now 25) suffered from many medical problems; severe multiple food allergies, asthma, eczema and autoimmune issues. The ongoing hospitalizations and illnesses were numerous and scary. It was a day to day struggle that posed many challenges. The summer before high school, he spent two weeks in the hospital fighting for his life with a Histoplasma Pneumonia. Then a few months later came the diagnosis of severe Crohn's Disease. I knew there was something greater causing all of his medical issues and this is when I started self studying Functional Medicine. This is when I became passionate about lifestyle medicine, using food as medicine and began to really understand what truly contributes to health and wellness. My son’s story is unique and we were fortunate to put him in remission with food, lifestyle modifications and other natural therapies.When it came time to stop practicing orthodontics, I enrolled in the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. I felt so fortunate to be able to study and put to use another great passion of mine.I recognize that each person is unique. I will take the time to understand your specific health concerns, lifestyle, and goals. I won't use a one-size-fits-all approach but will tailor my guidance to you. Through clarity and awareness, you can make sustainable lifestyle choices that will help you feel your best.My PhilosophyFunctional medicine health coaching is a personalized and holistic approach to improving your overall health and well-being. I come alongside you and help guide you towards achieving your health goals. Together we can explore the five pillars of lifestyle contributing to health; sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise and relationships. We explore your values and strengths and uncover what you may want to bring into your life or eliminate from your life in order to promote optimal health and wellness. As a Functional Medicine Health Coach and Breathwork Coach, I recognize that each person is unique. I will take the time to understand your specific health concerns, lifestyle, and goals. I won't use a one-size-fits-all approach but will tailor my guidance to you. Through clarity and awareness, you can make sustainable lifestyle choices that will help you feel your best.*Holistic Perspective: Instead of focusing solely on isolated symptoms or diseases, I look at the whole person. I will consider your physical, emotional, and social aspects of health to help you develop a comprehensive plan. We will seek to uncover the underlying causes of your health issues, which could be related to factors like nutrition, stress, sleep, relationships or environmental influences.*Lifestyle Changes: We work together to set specific, realistic, measurable goals that will allow you to make sustainable lifestyle changes necessary to support your health. This could involve dietary modifications, exercise routines, stress management techniques, and sleep improvement strategies.*Education and Empowerment:I can help to educate and empower you to take charge of your own health. I may provide you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your well-being.*Support and Accountability: We work together to determine what type of support would be most helpful for you based on your specific needs and desires.*Collaboration: I can work alongside other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nutritionists, and therapists to create a comprehensive and coordinated approach to your health.*Long-Term Wellness: The ultimate goal of functional medicine health coaching is to help you achieve long-term wellness and prevent future health issues. It's not just about managing symptoms but about optimizing your health for the future. I am excited to be with you on your health and wellness journey.I live in Clarksville, MD with my husband and our rescue dog, Duke. Our two boys are now 22 and 25. My older son has become healthier over the years, manages his medical issues with grace and determination and is now a second year medical student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Full circle.In my spare time, I love to hike, cook, read, be in nature and spend time with my family.