The Hansell Center for Functional Medicine, PLLC

The Hansell Center for Functional Medicine, PLLC Dr Hansell received her medical degree from UNC- Chapel Hill and completed family medicine residency at Duke University Medical Center.

Medical practice that integrates multiple modalities including nutrition, exercise optimization, acupuncture, and functional medicine with one focus in mind, achieving your wellness and fitness goals. Dr Hansell's training as a board certified family physician has been enriched by additional training in integrative medicine, medical acupuncture, functional medicine, and fitness coaching. She recei

ved her acupuncture training in China as well as at the UCLA Helm's Institute Medical Acupuncture Course for physicians. She also has received training in integrative medicine and functional medicine through Dr Andrew Weil's conferences, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine conferences and Institute of Functional Medicine conferences.

06/04/2026

🦺 Everyone: “You need a weighted vest.”

💪 ME: “I lift weights and people.”

There is no strong, consistent research showing weighted vests outperform traditional weight training for strength, metabolism, or body composition.

🏋️‍♀️ True resistance training. Weightlifting til muscle failure. Real load. Real adaptation.

That’s where we see:
✔ Increased muscle mass
✔ Improved insulin sensitivity
✔ Better bone density
✔ Stronger metabolism
✔ Functional strength that actually carries over to life

💡 Weighted vests aren’t “bad.”
 But they’re also not a replacement for real strength training.
If your goal is longevity, metabolism, and resilience…
you don’t need gimmicks. You need load.

🔥 Strong body. Strong metabolism. Strong life.

💞So excited to share more about QT Scan technology after visiting the Divine Breast Imaging Center✨➡️Unlike traditional ...
05/11/2026

💞So excited to share more about QT Scan technology after visiting the Divine Breast Imaging Center✨

➡️Unlike traditional mammograms, QT Scan uses advanced 3-D ultrasound technology to create detailed images of breast tissue — without radiation or painful compression. This can be especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue, where conventional mammograms may be less sensitive.

The scan is comfortable, non-invasive, and designed to provide a more personalized approach to breast wellness and early detection. 💗

As a functional medicine practice, we believe in empowering women with innovative, safer options for proactive health.💫



04/30/2026

Homemade miso soup—simple, nourishing, and so good for the soul 🤍

I love making this when I want something warm, grounding, and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:• 3 tbsp organic miso• Homemade bone broth• Organic silken tofu-cubed• Handful of seaweed• 1 tsp Redmond’s salt

Rich in minerals, gut-loving, and incredibly comforting. This is one of those recipes that feels like medicine and tastes like a hug.

Would you try making this at home? 🍲

Ever wonder how much EMF your phone is actually emitting right by your head while you are asleep? 📱⚡️We tested it:👉 Full...
04/03/2026

Ever wonder how much EMF your phone is actually emitting right by your head while you are asleep? 📱⚡️

We tested it:
👉 Full signal (everything on)
👉 Airplane mode + WiFi off + Bluetooth off + Location services off
👉 Phone inside a Faraday bag

The result? 👀
Airplane mode (with everything off) dropped exposure the most 🙀(3 million to 1300 microwatts/m2)— and the Faraday bag wasn’t far behind (to 3080 microwatts/m2).

Simple takeaway:
If you need to keep your phone nearby but aren’t using it, switching to airplane mode or putting it in a faraday bag is an easy way to reduce EMF exposure.
Small habit, big difference ✨

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➡️2016… to now- Just because you’re doing CrossFit doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting optimally fit.2016 was the ...
01/21/2026

➡️2016… to now- Just because you’re doing CrossFit doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting optimally fit.

2016 was the year before I opened my functional medicine practice and I had already been doing CrossFit for 2 years. I was training hard—but I wasn’t fully on board nor did I fully have the 💡knowledge to change my foundations and address underlying root causes of inflammation.

💥High stress.
💥Job dissatisfaction.
💥Poor sleep.
💥Underlying infections.
💥Pushing through instead of recovering.

Exercise alone can’t override a dysregulated nervous system, inflammatory diet, regular alcohol consumption, chronic stress, or 😴lack of sleep. True fitness is built on what you do outside the gym just as much as inside it.

Movement matters—but so do sleep, stress, nutrition, and recovery.🤍
That’s the lesson I had to learn the hard way. Today I am stronger both mentally and physically at 49 than 39  and wouldn’t want to go back in time!


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💖Your health is in your hands — and 🧠knowledge is power ❣️➡️Swipe through for e...
10/16/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💖
Your health is in your hands — and 🧠knowledge is power ❣️
➡️Swipe through for evidence-based strategies that can reduce your risk of breast cancer.

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2731 University Drive
Durham, NC
27707

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Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm

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