#45 Looking Beyond “Your Labs Are Normal”

In this episode of Within, Nicky Wallace and Heidi Buttoph sit down with Amanda and Kristen, founders of Vivid Wellness & Aesthetics  in Des Moines, to talk about the growing world of functional medicine, integrative wellness, and personalized care. Amanda and Kristen share how their backgrounds in nursing and healthcare led them to create a space focused on root-cause healing, individualized wellness plans, and modalities designed to help people feel better—not just manage symptoms. The conversation dives into the differences between traditional healthcare, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, while also exploring services like IV therapy, ozone therapy, hormones, metabolic lab testing, aesthetics, and advanced wellness technologies. Together, they discuss why so many people are being told their labs are “normal” while still struggling with fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and other symptoms—and how personalized wellness approaches can help uncover deeper answers. Whether you’re new to functional medicine or already exploring your own wellness journey, this episode offers an approachable and educational look into the future of individualized healthcare. About the show:  Within is a podcast hosted by Nicky Wallace of The People Co. It explores what happens when organizations stop chasing surface-level solutions and start doing the real work from within. Each episode unpacks stories of leadership, burnout, growth, culture, and the messiness of being human at work. Whether you’re in HR, leading a team, or just rethinking how work fits into your life, Within offers a candid and refreshing look at how people-first business gets built. Connect with hosts & guests: Nicky - Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nwallace515/  Nicky - Instagram:  @Freedomtoleadwell Heidi- Linkedin- www.linkedin.com/in/heidibuttolph/   Connect with our Guest:  Amanda Kramme:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda_kramme/ https://www.facebook.com/amanda.kramme.2025 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakramme/ Kristen Shelton:  https://www.instagram.com/kristen_shelton1/ https://www.facebook.com/kristen.meyer.125 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-shelton-9031aa8b/ Find Vidid Wellnes + Aesthetics https://www.instagram.com/vividwellness.aesthetics/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=vivid%20wellness For more information on The People Co., check out our Webiste: thepeople-co.com For more information on The Potential Within, check out www.thepeople-co.com/potentialwithin