About Us
At Sanctuary Functional Medicine in Franklin, TN, we believe true healthcare is more than symptom management—it’s about uncovering root causes, restoring balance, and empowering individuals to achieve long-term wellness. Every day, we help patients who have struggled with chronic illness finally find real answers, renewed hope, and lasting healing.
Our mission is simple: empower you to Live a Healthier More Abundant Life.

Our Approach to Functional Medicine
Traditional medicine often focuses on medications that temporarily ease symptoms. At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, we follow a different path.
Using a root-cause, whole-person approach, our team integrates:
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Advanced diagnostic testing
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Personalized treatment plans
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Functional, integrative, and conventional medicine
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Lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental health strategies
This allows us to identify what’s truly driving illness—and help your body heal from the inside out.
We specialize in conditions commonly overlooked or misunderstood in conventional care, including:
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Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
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Mold Toxicity & Environmental Illness
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Lyme Disease & Co-infections
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Autoimmune Disorders
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Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Syndromes
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Gut Health Conditions (IBS, SIBO, Leaky Gut, Dysbiosis)
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Pediatric & Family Functional Medicine
Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach helps patients regain energy, reduce inflammation, restore gut health, balance hormones, and reclaim their lives.
Led by Dr. Potter
Our compassionate team of providers, nurse practitioners, functional medicine specialists, and wellness professionals is dedicated to listening deeply, understanding your full story, and guiding you toward restored health.
We take the time to:
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Understand your history and symptoms
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Identify biological, environmental, and lifestyle triggers
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Customize a plan tailored to your unique needs
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Support you throughout every step of your healing journey
At Sanctuary, you’re not just a patient—you’re a partner in your own care.
Why Patients Choose Sanctuary Functional Medicine
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Every patient has a unique story. Your treatment plan is tailored specifically to your body, history, and goals.
Root-Cause Medicine
We don’t cover up symptoms. We uncover why they’re happening and build a plan to address the underlying causes.
Whole-Person Wellness
Your health is shaped by more than lab results. We look at nutrition, environment, lifestyle, stress, sleep, toxins, and emotional well-being.
Expertise in Complex Chronic Illness
Many of our patients come to us after years of frustration with unresolved symptoms. Our team specializes in evaluating—and treating—the conditions other clinics often miss.
Faith-Based Perspective
As a Christian, faith-driven practice, we view health as a gift and are committed to compassionate, ethical, and hope-centered care.
Start Your Journey to Better Health
If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or stuck with symptoms no one can explain, there is a path forward.
At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, we don’t just treat illness—we restore hope, healing, energy, and quality of life.
Ready to experience healthcare differently?
Start your journey today.
