Board Certified in Natural Holistic Functional Medicine and Advanced Holistic Functional Nutrition
The new 2027 era is already showing the health challenges from that health channel which is one of the things EVERYONE will need to learn about. We aren't battling individual doctors or fighting for our lives against people. We're up against a decaying system designed primarily to manage and suppress symptoms, not to rigorously address the underlying biological root causes.
Most clinicians are trained to operate within narrow diagnostic pathways: identify a pattern that fits established guidelines, apply the standard protocol for symptom control, and move forward. That's the model they've been taught, and it's what time constraints, insurance structures, continuing education incentives, and institutional priorities reinforce.
Their training rarely emphasizes (or even deeply covers):
nutrient-dependent biochemistry
cellular energy production (mitochondrial function)
methylation pathways and epigenetics
optimal nutrient absorption, transport, and utilization
upstream drivers of chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation
These domains fall outside conventional medical expertise for the vast majority of practitioners, not because of malice or incompetence, but because the system simply isn't structured or incentivized to prioritize them.
Last year, I became a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural and Holistic Functional Medicine and Doctor of Advanced Holisitic Functional Nutrition by exam through the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners.
I am a graduate of the Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine 5-Doctorate Program (click link and use code LAVEENA for a $333 discount off any of the 5 Doctorates (Functional, Nutrition, Spiritual, Botanical and Natural Medicine).
True healing often requires looking upstream, beyond the symptom checklist. Until the system evolves to value and integrate that deeper inquiry, many people will continue seeking answers elsewhere. And that’s what happened to me. I am currently in several programs (I think of it like my online residency after my holistic medical school graduation) investigating more deeply the specific root cause drivers of disease. I began this health journey 30 years ago as a Medical Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer, moving on to energy healing and various holistic trainings (chief among them human design). Lately I have been studying at the Metabolic Solutions Institute, School of Applied Functional Medicine, Clinical HTMA Academy and Biome Learning Center’s Microbiome Clinical Science Certificate.
It’s one of those stories that is really worth sharing. So worth it, my story was featured TODAY as #10 on their “Student Spotlight” email newsletter! I find the every-other week edition so inspiring and I feel honored to be included. Here it is:
From the email newsletter of Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine:
Dearest Visionary... 💫
Welcome to our Sunday Student Spotlight series, where every other week we share the story and accomplishments of a Rockwell student or graduate.
Our community is filled with extraordinary healers doing inspiring work in the world, and we're thrilled to share their stories with you.
Meet Dr. LaVeena Archers
Sedona, AZ | Class of 2025 | All 5 Doctorates
"In a sea of cookie-cutter wellness, mine is customized and systemic." — L. Archers
What happens when a practitioner combines the precision of functional medicine with the energetic wisdom of Human Design—a system that reveals your soul blueprint?
You get a revolutionary approach to healing—one that honors both your biology and your unique energetic design.
Dr. LaVeena Archers didn't just study her way out of debilitating autoimmune disease; she created an entirely new framework for empowered wellness that's transforming lives around the world.
From Patient to Practitioner: A Journey of Self-Empowerment
LaVeena Archers' path to holistic medicine began not in a classroom, but in the depths of her own health crisis.
During her Uranus Opposition—a significant astrological transit—she faced unrelenting physical dis-ease: chronic pain, migraines, debilitating fatigue, and a constellation of symptoms that eventually earned her the label "autoimmune."
What followed was a frustrating journey through conventional treatment that left her feeling abandoned. Her highly trained, licensed Naturopathic Doctor eventually gave up and referred her to a gastroenterologist, leaving LaVeena to navigate her healing alone.
At her worst, she couldn't eat or fast without nausea and horrible pain. Uncomfortably overweight and miserable, she suffered with chronic whole-body "fibro-fog," aching joints, throat pain, and constant illness.
The diagnoses mounted: SIBO, gut dysbiosis, acid reflux, fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's autoimmune disease, chronically swollen lymph nodes, and an ovarian tumor.
It was a dark season that would ultimately become her greatest teacher.
Finding Rockwell: Education on Her Own Terms
As a strong self-studier with a focused commitment to learning from diverse experts, LaVeena knew what she needed: comprehensive education that she could pursue on her own terms and timing. "Rockwell was the only place I could study everything I wanted," she explains.
She initially committed to Rockwell's Functional Medicine Doctorate Program and continued on to certify in all five holistic doctorates. She was drawn by Rockwell's reverence for non-invasive, nature-based remedies and its unique blend of herbalism, somatic wisdom, and ethical practice.
"Rockwell transformed my lens from symptom-chasing to root-cause revelations, viewing health as a dynamic interplay of genetics, environment, and science-backed data," LaVeena reflects. The education honored her Projector Aura Type energy in Human Design, allowing for deeper awareness both in her work and at home.
Professionally, it solidified her commitment to providing ethical and transparent education, ensuring clients navigate uncertainties with self-trust rather than dependence on external authorities.
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A Pivotal Revelation
One moment changed everything. As she was going through the Functional Medicine Program, LaVeena analyzed her own blood markers, thyroid, and gut panels from 2020—the year she was first diagnosed.
What she discovered was startling: she could identify several mistakes in the treatment approach her previous doctor had taken. In one word, the gamechanger was:
"IODINE. It blew my mind!"
Armed with her Rockwell education, LaVeena made radical changes to her diet and lifestyle. The results were nothing short of transformative. She lost 25 stubborn pounds, regained her waistline (and her libido—"my husband is very happy," she laughs), and finally fit into her favorite jeans again.
More importantly, she resolved SIBO, gut dysbiosis, acid reflux, and fibromyalgia. She reversed the devastating progression of Hashimoto's autoimmune disease and even shrank chronically swollen lymph nodes and an ovarian tumor—naturally.
"Although I still experience fatigue, it no longer feels bone-crushingly disabling, and I can take care of myself again," she shares. She has embraced and embodied her design, implementing not only holistic and functional remedies through environment and nutrition, but also honoring optimal nature exposure, digestion, and rest.
"Rockwell teaches the fusion I'd craved: data-driven healing meeting a diversity of strategies."
Building a Practice of Sacred Reciprocity
LaVeena's credentials speak to her commitment: she holds all five Rockwell holistic doctorates with a practice minor in clinical homeopathy and board certifications with AANWP as both a Functional Nutritional Doctor and Holistic Functional Medicine Doctor.
She now runs Human Design Lifecoaching, where she's pioneered a unique approach that bridges Human Design with functional medicine.
Human Design is a revolutionary system that uses your birth information to reveal your unique energetic blueprint—showing you exactly how you're designed to make decisions, use your energy, and fulfill your purpose.
It's like getting the instruction manual you never knew you were missing, explaining why you've always felt or operated a certain way.
"What sets it apart? In a sea of cookie-cutter wellness, mine is customized and systemic," she explains. "Human Design provides the 'why'—your energetic blueprint in life's cycles, while functional medicine offers the 'how'—actionable labs and resets, all grounded in ethical praxis."
Her consent-first approach invites clients to co-create their wellness journey. This honors her Projector design—guiding only when invited—and creates profound, sustainable shifts for leaders and seekers navigating modern chaos.
Her consent-first approach invites clients to co-create their wellness journey as their own Authority, bridging intention to embodied action without guru dynamics. This honors her Projector design—guiding only when invited—and creates profound, sustainable shifts for leaders and seekers navigating modern chaos, transforming overwhelm into empowered flow.
What LaVeena finds most rewarding is the sacred reciprocity captured in one of her favorite quotes: "When one person teaches, two people learn."
She cherishes the tears of recognition when a client feels truly seen, perhaps for the first time, understanding the beauty of themselves clearly and discovering their life's purpose.
"Seeing a client's eyes ignite with self-trust after our first session, or hearing community members own their power and purpose—it's the quiet revolution of self-empowerment, of being our own Authority."
Expanding Her Impact
LaVeena's work extends far beyond individual consultations. She's leading her very first course on The Shift Network, thanks in part to her Rockwell credentials—a milestone she's particularly excited about.
She's also featured as a guest instructor in Rockwell's Doctor of Spiritual Medicine program, where her Introduction to Human Design—video and lesson—offers students a compelling entry point into this fascinating system, complete with links for DSM students to access several of her programs (a $1,650 value).
A Philosophy of Healing
For LaVeena, each client and each student is a precious person and lesson. "Their blooming mirrors my own, a reminder that healing is never solitary but a tapestry we co-weave in support of ourselves, each other, and the collective journey we share."
Her favorite Rumi quote captures her philosophy perfectly: "The wound is the place where the Light enters you." Healing as holy rupture.
LaVeena's transformation from abandoned patient to celebrated teacher and healer stands as powerful testament to self-trust and comprehensive education.
Her life demonstrates that becoming your own Authority in healing isn't just possible—it's essential.
Human Design Lifecoaching - Book a session, explore your archetype and order functional labs.
Free Shift Network Class - "Your Human Design for Vitality"
My favorite view of Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona
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Original email article by Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine, LLC 7901 4th St. N., #8829 • St. Petersburg, FL • 33702
I am so grateful to have found the Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine 5-Doctorate Program
(click link and use code LAVEENA for a $333 discount off any of the 5 Doctorates (Functional, Nutrition, Spiritual, Botanical and Natural Medicine). With my certification, I now have a LABSHOP (to order labs), DISPENSARY (to order practitioner quality supplements) where you can get: 10% off storewide, Free shipping over $50 and an Extra 5% off your first order! Active Health Clients now get a HIPAA compliant Client Health Portal for more support as part of my Ministerial practice.
