About Our Founder | Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Functional Medicine

Bryan Fix is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner and Medical Director of Connecticut Health and Wellness, specializing in functional and integrative medicine for complex and chronic health concerns.

Bryan Fix is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). He is the founder and Medical Director of Connecticut Health and Wellness, where he provides personalized, evidence-based medical care to patients in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

Bryan brings extensive clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, hospital medicine, and emergency services. This broad background allows him to approach patient care with a comprehensive, whole-person perspective that emphasizes prevention, accurate diagnosis, and long-term health improvement. He is licensed to practice independently in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and California.

Advanced Functional Medicine Training and Certifications

Bryan has completed extensive post-graduate training in functional medicine, metabolic health, hormones, gut health, pediatrics, and complex chronic illness.

In addition to his formal medical education, Bryan has completed advanced professional training through the Functional Medicine Academy. His certifications and specialized coursework include:

• Comprehensive Pediatrics Training Certification
• Functional Metabolic Weight Management Certification
• Men’s Health and Hormone Optimization Certification
• Advanced Hormones Training Certification
• Brain Health Certification
• Functional Medicine Lab Certification
• Mold and Mold Detox Training Certificate

This advanced training allows Bryan to interpret complex laboratory results, identify underlying drivers of disease, and develop highly individualized treatment plans. His areas of focus include metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, digestive and gut health, cognitive and brain health concerns, environmental toxin exposure, and weight management using functional medicine principles.

Root Cause and Integrative Care Philosophy

Bryan focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of symptoms rather than relying solely on symptom suppression.

Bryan has a particular clinical interest in gastrointestinal and gut health, shaped by his own experience managing irritable bowel syndrome. After limited success with conventional treatment approaches, he experienced significant improvement through targeted nutritional and functional strategies. This personal experience informs his commitment to helping patients uncover and address underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic symptoms.

His care model integrates evidence-based western medicine with personalized functional medicine strategies, including advanced lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and professional-grade supplements when clinically appropriate. Patients commonly seek his care for digestive concerns, fatigue, hormonal issues, weight challenges, brain fog, and symptoms that have not improved with traditional medical care.

Clinical Leadership and Education

Bryan brings years of leadership experience in clinical practice, education, and emergency medical services.

Bryan’s professional background includes service as a hospitalist, urgent care provider, EMS instructor, and adjunct faculty member at a local university. He has taught undergraduate and graduate nursing students and has supervised multiple clinical rotations for nursing and advanced practice students in hospital settings. He holds advanced degrees in nursing, education, and health sciences and remains dedicated to lifelong learning, ethical practice, and clinical excellence.