About Katie Seremet, FNP
Helping You Navigate Hormones, Metabolism, Longevity & Whole-Person Wellness
Hi, I’m Katie Seremet, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I provide integrative, relationship-based medical care for individuals and families seeking thoughtful, personalized support for long-term health and well-being.
I believe healthcare should feel calm, collaborative, and empowering, not rushed or transactional. My role is to help patients understand their bodies, navigate complex decisions, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
A Personal Health Journey That Shaped My Practice
My Story
I've been drawn to alternative healthcare for as long as I can remember and have practiced with an integrative, holistic approach throughout my career. But it wasn't until I faced my own health challenges and periods of uncertainty that this work became deeply personal.
Shortly after the birth of my first child, I learned that I carry the BRCA1 gene mutation. I remember feeling like the rug had been pulled out from underneath me. I was terrified.
The conversations that followed focused primarily on cancer risk and the surgeries available to reduce that risk. While that information was important, I couldn't help but feel there was a missing piece.
At the time, I wasn't ready to undergo risk-reducing surgery. My husband and I hoped to have more children, and I wasn't prepared to make decisions that would permanently impact my body, fertility and hormones. I found myself living in the space between knowing my risk and feeling ready to take action.
No one was talking about how to navigate those years in between. No one was talking about the emotional weight of carrying that knowledge, the stress of ongoing surveillance, or how to support the body, mind, and nervous system while living with uncertainty. The focus was on minimizing risk of future disease, but very little attention was given to how to remain well in the present.
When It Became Personal
Years later, during a pregnancy, I experienced a stroke. Further testing revealed that I also carry the APOE4 gene. Once again, I found myself sitting across from experts, grateful for their knowledge but longing for a broader conversation. The message often felt like some version of: we'll monitor things, you have years before this will be ab issue but if/when something happens, we'll address it.
I struggled with that.
I didn't want to spend my life waiting for the next crisis or living in fear of what might happen. That approach didn't align with how I understood health, healing, or the incredible capacity of the human body to adapt and recover.
So I did what I've always done. I got curious.
"I didn't want to spend my life waiting for the next crisis or living in fear of what might happen."
What I Learned
While I had done a great deal of education on integrative and functional medicine by this point, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about supporting my own health from a proactive, whole-person perspective. The genetic combination I inherited with being both BRCA and APOE4 is incredibly rare, so I did what I do best. I studied everything I could in great detail. I studied the science and impact of metabolic health, hormone balance, brain health, nervous system regulation, stress physiology, nutrition, movement, sleep, and resilience on my genes. I became fascinated by the ways our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily habits shape our long-term health. Most importantly, I deeply came to understand that if I didn't support my nervous system, my body would continue to carry the weight of chronic fear and uncertainty which would ultimately lead to disease.
What began as a search for answers became something much deeper.
The years between my diagnosis and eventual surgeries taught me some of the most important lessons of my life. I learned how to live with uncertainty without allowing it to define me. I learned how to care for my body while honoring my desire to grow my family. I learned that while we cannot change our genetics, we can influence how we live with them.
I also learned to trust myself.
The Philosophy Behind My Practice
To listen to my body. To honor both science and my intuition. To recognize that true health is about more than reducing risk or avoiding disease. It's about creating the conditions that allow us to thrive. It's about cultivating resilience, finding joy, and living fully in the present rather than waiting for the next crisis.
These experiences profoundly shaped the way I practice medicine today.
They taught me that people need more than information. They need someone who can help them make sense of that information within the context of their lives. They need space to ask questions, process emotions, explore options, and feel empowered in their decisions. They need care that honors the whole person, not just a diagnosis.
My goal is not simply to help people manage disease or reduce risk. It's to help them understand their bodies, reconnect with their own inner wisdom, and feel supported as they navigate whatever season of life they're in.
Why This Matters
My journey taught me that health is never just about lab results or genetic risk—it’s about the whole person. Every patient deserves care that recognizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit and supports clarity, agency, and resilience.
Living with hereditary risks and past health events showed me how easy it is to feel overwhelmed, fearful, or out of control. It also showed me that with thoughtful guidance, evidence-informed strategies, and attention to both physical and emotional well-being, it is possible to live a meaningful, empowered life while managing risk.
This is the foundation of my practice. I help patients:
Understand their unique health picture without fear or overwhelm
Make informed choices that align with their values and long-term goals
Support their bodies naturally and holistically, complementing modern medicine
Build lasting resilience and vitality so health feels like a resource, not a source of anxiety
In short, I help patients live fully, not just survive. Your health decisions should support life, meaning, and confidence—not fear.
How I Approach Health and Whole-Person Care
I blend evidence-based medicine with integrative, nervous system–informed strategies to support balance, resilience, and long-term well-being. Patients often come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of their next steps. My goal is to create space for clarity.
I take the time to listen, understand your history, and help you make sense of complex information so you can make informed decisions that align with your values and goals.
I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals with hereditary or genetic risk factors, including increased cancer or neurological risk, who want to optimize their health while maintaining balance and perspective. I love partnering with individuals who are committed to personal growth and want their healthcare to nurture not just the body, but their overall resilience, balance, and well-being.
Above all, my goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and confident as you navigate your health journey.
Who I Work With and How I Support Patients
I believe healthcare works best when it is built on partnership, trust, and a genuine understanding of the whole person. My role is not simply to diagnose and prescribe, but to help you make sense of your health, understand your options, and feel empowered in the decisions you make.
I take the time to listen. Together, we'll explore not only your symptoms and medical history, but also the lifestyle, stressors, relationships, experiences, and patterns that may be influencing your health. By looking at the bigger picture, we can often uncover root causes and identify opportunities for healing that might otherwise be overlooked.
My approach combines evidence-based medicine with an integrative perspective. Depending on your needs, this may include addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, hormone balance, nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, and other factors that contribute to long-term health. Every plan is personalized because no two people, and no two healing journeys, are exactly alike.
I see myself as both a guide and a partner in the process. I bring clinical expertise, curiosity, and compassion, while also honoring the fact that you are the expert on your own life and experiences. Together, we create realistic, sustainable strategies that support your goals and fit into your everyday life.
Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. Whether you're seeking answers to complex health concerns, navigating a life transition, optimizing your wellness, or simply looking for a provider who takes the time to see the whole you, my goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and trust in your body's capacity to heal.
Training, Education, Clinical Expertise And A Little More About Me…
Outside of medicine, I'm endlessly curious about what makes us human. I love diving into the intersection of science, psychology, spirituality, and the body's incredible ability to heal. While I firmly believe in evidence-informed medicine, I also believe healing isn't always found in a lab value. Sometimes it's found in feeling truly seen, safe, and connected.
If you're into personality systems, I'm a double Pisces with a Sagittarius rising and a Manifestor with Splenic Authority in Human Design. Whether or not those resonate with you, they describe me surprisingly well. I'm deeply intuitive, naturally drawn to seeing the bigger picture, and I tend to trust those quiet inner nudges that have guided both my personal life and my career.
I'm a lifelong learner (some might say education is my favorite hobby) and am always diving into the latest research on longevity, hormones, neuroscience, trauma healing, and the mind-body connection. Outside of the clinic, you'll usually find me playing Uber driver for my three kids, exploring a new hiking trail, or checking out another great restaurant somewhere in the Twin Cities. I also love traveling, being outdoors, and making memories with my family whenever we can.
Training, Education, and Clinical Expertise
I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in integrative, functional, and longevity-focused medicine. My education spans both conventional medicine and evidence-informed complementary approaches, allowing me to bridge the best of both worlds.
My training includes:
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
Hormone optimization, longevity medicine, neurological health, metabolic health, and preventive medicine
• Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
Root-cause evaluation and treatment of chronic and complex health conditions
• Advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry
• Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted Therapies
• Indigenous Healing Modalities
• Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator in Training (anticipated completion 2027)
• Reiki Levels I & II, Master and Teacher
• Sexual Assault Nurse Advocate
• Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorder Treatment (2010-2015)
• Integrative Family Practice (2015-Present)
Above all, I consider myself a student. Medicine is constantly evolving, and so am I. Medicine is constantly evolving, and so am I. My commitment is to continue learning, questioning, and growing so I can bring my patients the most thoughtful, personalized, and compassionate care possible.
A Thoughtful Partner in Your Health Journey
You do not have to navigate complex health decisions alone. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and medical expertise so you can feel informed, supported, and confident in the choices you make for your health and your life.
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