Get to Know Dr. Emily Parke
Dr. Emily Parke, D.O., is a certified functional medicine doctor, board-certified in anesthesiology & pediatric anesthesiology, and trained in medical acupuncture. She’s an experienced speaker in the medical and functional medicine community, and presently gives talks on a wide array of subjects.
Her journey to functional medicine
Emily Parke, DO, is board certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology, trained in medical acupuncture, and specializes in Functional Medicine.
Dr. Parke earned her bachelor’s degree in Cardiorespiratory Science at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, near her own hometown, and attended medical school at Rowan University in New Jersey.
Upon graduation from medical school, she completed her anesthesia residency at the world famous, top ranked Cleveland Clinic, where she served as Chief Resident. Her desire to tackle complex medical challenges led her to pursue a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, consistently one of the top three children’s hospitals in the country, where she served as Chief Fellow. After completion of her anesthesia training in 2009, she took a job practicing pediatric anesthesia in Phoenix, Arizona, doing complex pediatric anesthesia cases, as well as serving as vice chair of the Pediatric Pain Medicine Department at Phoenix Children’s Hospital from 2010-2012.
In 2012, Dr. Parke completed training in Medical Acupuncture, which then led her to the cutting-edge field of Functional Medicine. She then began training with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) shortly after. She is an IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and has completed the Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine ADAPT clinician training program as well. IFM, in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic, opened the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine in October 2014, and is still going strong. In addition, Dr. Parke is a Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Peptide Therapy Certified Practitioner, and also a Prodrome Science Elite Practitioner via Dr. Goodenowe’s Certification Program.
In addition, Dr. Parke has presented and lectured nationally on a variety of topics, which began early in her residency career and continues presently.
Upon graduation from medical school, she completed her anesthesia residency at the world famous, top ranked Cleveland Clinic, where she served as Chief Resident. Her desire to tackle complex medical challenges led her to pursue a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, consistently one of the top three children’s hospitals in the country, where she served as Chief Fellow. After completion of her anesthesia training in 2009, she took a job practicing pediatric anesthesia in Phoenix, Arizona, doing complex pediatric anesthesia cases, as well as serving as vice chair of the Pediatric Pain Medicine Department at Phoenix Children’s Hospital from 2010-2012.
In 2012, Dr. Parke completed training in Medical Acupuncture, which then led her to the cutting-edge field of Functional Medicine. She then began training with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) shortly after. She is an IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and has completed the Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine ADAPT clinician training program as well. IFM, in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic, opened the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine in October 2014, and is still going strong. In addition, Dr. Parke is a Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Peptide Therapy Certified Practitioner, and also a Prodrome Science Elite Practitioner via Dr. Goodenowe’s Certification Program.
In addition, Dr. Parke has presented and lectured nationally on a variety of topics, which began early in her residency career and continues presently.
Training and Certifications
- Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Adult and Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Helm's Medical Acupuncture Training for Physicians
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
- Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine
- Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Peptide Therapy Certified Practitioner
- Prodrome Science Elite Practitioner
Certifications
Memberships
- Institute for Functional Medicine
- Kresser Institute
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute
- Dr. Goodenowe Prodrome Sciences
- Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
To book Dr. Emily Parke for a speaking event please email contact@dremilyparke.com or visit our engagement page to fill out a form.
The need for functional medicine
Increases in chronic disease demonstrate that our society is dealing with a health crisis. Traditional medicine emphasizes acute treatment for issues that have already risen, whereas functional medicine emphasizes finding and treating the causes of symptoms and disease using the following science-based strategies:
- Nutrition
- Exercise & Movement
- Sleep
- Advanced Lab Testing
- Stress
- Toxin Reduction
Through this full-spectrum approach to each person’s total wellbeing, functional medicine offers a comprehensive solution to not only ease chronic conditions but prevent them entirely.
Functional Medicine as a Solution
A better approach to total health
Functional medicine addresses the whole person, instead of a set of symptoms, by shifting the focus from disease-centric treatment to a multi-dimensional understanding of how the full spectrum of a person’s life impacts their overall wellness.
Arizon Wellness Medicine
Practicing true healing
Dr. Emily founded Arizona Wellness Medicine on the principle that only a thorough understanding of a patient’s health and life history, current symptoms, and laboratory investigations can lead to purposeful and effective solutions. Guided by the goal of assisting each patient through their journey to complete wellness, Arizona Wellness Medicine is a trusted partner for those seeking a personalized functional medicine approach.
