I believe that women are experts in how they feel and what their body is telling them.
— Dr. Kristin Markell

Women only need a trusted guide to help decipher symptoms and remind them that they hold the wisdom to unlock their own complete inner wellness. When women commit to their own wellbeing, the improvement in their health inevitably leads to a ripple effect encompassing themselves, their family, their purpose, and their community and world.

I was living my dream, caring for women, but as a full-time OB-GYN and mom of 2 small children, I suddenly hit a breaking point while experiencing burnout.

After extensive research and exploration, I found integrative and functional medicine and the personalized options available to diagnose and support the root cause of my symptoms. I began to notice amazing changes taking place in my own health- mind, body, and spirit, as I practiced these methods. I knew I had to learn more for myself, my family, and my patients.

I enrolled in an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona and there discovered my calling to combine conventional, integrative and functional medicine.

The rest of my journey has resolidified my dedication to supporting women- in their hormonal health, their passions and purpose, their true self needs. By using the tools of integrative and functional medicine, I guide women to support their healthiest selves, where they live into their values, support their hormonal health (whatever the season), and thrive.

I invite you to work with me if these are your wellbeing goals. I love to witness women find their WILD true selves and surpass their highest expectations in life.

2024 | NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner

2024 | The Menopause Healthcare Provider Course with Heather Hisrch MD

2023-2024 | The Sexual Wellness Certification with Dr. Sara Sohn

2023 | Opened Kristin Markell MD PLLC - A Hormonal Health + Wellbeing Clinic for Women

2021-2024 | Medical advisor and consultant for Femhealth companies + entrepreneurs

2023 | Trauma, Empowerment, and Intimacy Coaching Certification with Kimberly Rose Pendleton, Phd

2022-2024 | Somatic Stress Release Training with Dr. Scott Lyons

2021-2024 | Herbal Medicine for Women Training with Aviva Romm MD

2021 | New Medicine for Women Integrative and Functional Medicine Certification with Aviva Romm MD

2021 | Board certification in Integrative Medicine

2021 | Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga Certification with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

2020 | Reiki I & II Certification with Kelsey J. Patel

2020 | Yoga Teacher Certification with Arkansas Yoga Center

2019-2021 | Functional Medicine Certifications- Endocrinology, Sexual Health, Hormonal Health, Gastroenterology- American Academy of AntiAging Medicine

2020 | Practicing Integrative Gynecology and Hormonal Health Medicine

2017-2019 | Integrative Medicine Fellowship, University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

2009-2019 | Practicing OB/GYN

2011 | Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2009 | Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2005 | Doctor of Medicine

2000 | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Training & Experience