June 24, 2025

Ep. 11: Optimizing Your Fertility via Functional Medicine with Maria Santee

1 hour 7 minutes

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: [email protected]

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/