Why Functional Medicine?
Jenny Lake Functional Wellness offers in person or tele-health care focusing on autoimmune disease, chronic illness, environmental and food allergies, and toxins. Is Western medicine failing you? While it has a vital place in medical emergencies, many find that traditional healthcare often leaves them merely managing symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of their health issues, often leading to the compounding of medications and chemical dependency . Functional medicine takes a different approach by focusing on the whole person, examining factors like nutrition, gut health, stress, and environmental influences. This holistic method, has an established and growing foundation in , evidence based practice and empowers individuals to reclaim their health and achieve lasting wellness where we look beyond traditional pharmaceuticals to help you live your best life.
Allergies
Our personalized approach can help in identifying, managing, and overcoming allergies to improve your overall well-being.
Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) is an innovative approach to treating environmental and food allergies, most auto-immune conditions, and chronic illnesses. It involves small doses of allergens or internal microbial antigens to help the body retrain immune tolerance. It is safe, can be used with nearly any other treatment, and works exceptionally well.
Autoimmune Conditions
We specialize in addressing autoimmune conditions (ie. asthma, thyroid, fatigue, pain, eczema, and insomnia) to help you lead a healthier life.
Gut Health
Everything comes back to the gut! We focus on getting your gut healthy to improve your overall health and wellness.
Biomagnetism
One type of complimentary alternative treatment (CAM) that we use is Biomagnetism. This type of treatment uses magnets to address pH imbalances in the body and restore health.
Nutrition
Our clinic offers specialized care for a variety of nutritional support, focusing on elimination and anti-inflammatory diets. We can help you on your journey to identify food allergies and sensitivities.
Joint Pain
We offer support to help get you moving and living a more pain free life and enjoy being active again.
Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Hormonal changes and imbalances don't have to be your everyday reality. We offer hormone evaluations and can develop a personalized treatment plan, including options like bioidentical hormones, creams, or patches to help restore health and vitality.
Stress Management
Our team provides guidance and support to help you manage stress effectively. High stress levels can disrupt your hormones and impact your overall health, including your immune system, sleep quality, and weight. Together, we can work towards enhancing your wellbeing and restoring balance in your life.
Welcome to Jenny Lake Functional Wellness
in Gallatin Valley, Montana
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Jennifer Sofie, DNP, FNP, ANP
Jenny Lake is a stunning natural gem nestled in Grand Teton National Park, and it’s a name that evokes beauty and tranquility. This picturesque lake, surrounded by majestic mountains, offers the perfect backdrop for my business inspired by nature. My parents explored this lake in the 1970's and were so admiring of its beauty I was named after this lake! I am naturally drawn to alpine and sub-alpine lakes in my own outdoor adventures in Montana, so naming my business after this lake, my namesake, invites others to share in the serenity, peace, beauty, and wonder it embodies.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Jennifer Sofie
Meet Jennifer, a dedicated healthcare professional with an extensive academic background, including a Bachelor of Science from Seattle University, Masters from the University of Washington, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Denver. She is board certified as both a family and adult nurse practitioner by ANCC and AANP. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience including; working as a primary care provider in both urban and rural communities and was instrumental in launching a geriatric team in Gallatin Valley. Jennifer's passion for medicine extends beyond her practice, having participated in over 10 medical outreach experiences worldwide (Myanmar, Peru, Ecuador, Moldova, Brazil, Tanzania, and Ethiopia). Jennifer is also a clinical professor at Montana State University, Bozeman. Married for almost 30 years and having raised 3 boys, she and her husband can be found hiking, skiing, camping, or traveling the world in their free time. Currently, a driving focus and emphasis for founding this functional wellness clinic is focusing on autoimmune disorders, allergies and GI problems, drawing on her own personal health journey to inspire and empower her patients.
Together as a team, we can help get you back on the path of wellness.
I am reminded of a proverb that while the origin is hazy the outcome is one of my goals with you, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Certifications
Formal Education
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Master’s of Science in Nursing and Environmental Health from the University of Washington, 2000
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Adult Nurse Practitioner, ANCC, 2000-present
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Post Master’s course work at Montana State University, 2007
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Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP, 2007-present
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Doctorate in Nursing Practice, University of Colorado Denver, 2013
Additional Training
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)-Institute of Functional Medicine Practitioner Course
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Institute of Functional Medicine, Cardiometabolic Course
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Institute of Functional Medicine, Immune Course
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Certification in Autoimmune Functional Medicine- The Autoimmune Paradigm by Dr. David Bilstrom
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Certification AAEM, Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy, LDA
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Certification of course completion- Biomagnetism by Dr. Garcia
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Low dose immunotherapy training by Dr. Ty Vincet of Global Immunotherapy
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Member- Institute of Functional Medicine
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Conferences- American Academy of Environmental Medicine 2025
Memberships
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Institute of Functional Medicine
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
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Get in Touch
Contact Us
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406-219-7172
7075 Skylark Drive, Manhattan, MT 59741