Cristina Hernandez Sanchez, APRN Proficiency Partners Diplomate

Cristina brings over 18 years of healthcare experience, including more than 8 years in critical care. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Nursing and earned her Master of Science in Nursing with honors from Nova Southeastern University. She is a Proficiency Partner Diplomate practitioner through Dr. Shoemaker’s protocol, which involves a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). This includes steps such as identifying and removing biotoxin sources, using binders to eliminate toxins, eradicating MARCoNS (a type of resistant staph bacteria), implementing and correcting hormonal imbalances . Currently, Cristina practices at The Thyroid Place, a functional medicine clinic dedicated to developing customized care plans for each individual patient. The clinic's structured, results-driven approach involves thorough functional medicine testing to uncover the root causes of thyroid conditions and persistent symptoms, followed by expertly developed treatment plans and periodic retesting to ensure ongoing improvements . Cristina integrates advanced biotoxin protocols with a root-cause approach to health, supporting patients dealing with mold-related illness, hypothyroidism, and complex inflammatory conditions. Her critical care background allows her to confidently guide patients through even the most challenging health journeys, always with a focus on personalized, compassionate care. Her professional interests include thyroid dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and biotoxin/environmental illness. Here is where I can be contacted Virtually: https://thethyroidplace.com/meet-our-team