Interview with Tatiana Pestana, MD, MPH, CCMS, IFMCP, of Pestana Wellness

In this inspiring episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Tatiana Pestana—Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and the founder of Pestana Comprehensive Wellness in South Florida.Dr. Pestana shares her powerful journey from 20+ years in conventional care to building a cash-based integrative practice focused on uncovering root causes and restoring health. With expertise in culinary medicine, hormone optimization, pediatrics, and chronic illness, Dr. Pestana explains how she blends science, compassion, and advanced diagnostics to deliver transformative outcomes for her patients—including her own child with juvenile arthritis.Whether you're a provider considering the leap into functional medicine or simply curious about personalized care that goes beyond symptom management, this episode is packed with clinical insight, business wisdom, and heartfelt purpose.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Transitioning from insurance-based to cash-pay care✔️ Treating pediatric and adult patients through root-cause medicine✔️ Using culinary and lifestyle interventions to reverse chronic disease✔️ The power of advanced testing and hormone therapy✔️ Building patient trust and personalizing care through time and science🌐 Connect with Dr. Pestana: pestanawellness.com