Family Functional Medicine

09/04/2026

She made it to Spain! 🇪🇸

Dr. Ingram woke up in Vigo this morning, rested and ready to explore—and it didn't take long for the Camino to find her.

She spotted her first Camino trail markers and followed them for about an hour and a half, all the way to the beach. A little preview of what's ahead!

And, of course, no first day in Spain would be complete without finding one of her favorite grocery stores, Lidl, and picking up a few favorites—including premade gazpacho, bread and green olives.

Tomorrow she'll meet the women she'll be walking with in Oia, and Saturday, the Camino officially begins.

After nearly two years of preparing for this journey, she's finally here.

We'll be sharing updates along the way as Dr. Ingram takes on this adventure—one step, one trail marker and one day at a time.

Buen Camino, Dr. Ingram!

09/03/2026

We often think of rest as what we do when everything else is finished.

But when is everything ever finished?

Rest isn't simply a break from being productive. It's an important part of supporting our health.

When we're constantly doing, planning, worrying, scrolling, or rushing from one responsibility to the next, our nervous system may have very few opportunities to truly settle.

And sometimes we have to re-learn how to rest.

Rest can be simple. A few quiet minutes outside. Closing your eyes and breathing slowly. Listening to calming music. Taking an unhurried walk. Sitting with a cup of tea without reaching for your phone.

You don't have to wait until you're exhausted to give your body permission to slow down.

Rest isn't separate from your healing journey.

It can be part of it.

09/02/2026

She’s off on an adventure two years in the making! 🥾

Dr. Ingram is heading to hike the Camino, where she plans to walk approximately 20 miles a day for 10 days.

This journey means so much more than the miles ahead. From facing her own health challenges with mold illness, to rebuilding her health, to creating a thriving practice that helps others move forward in their healing—Dr. Ingram has already traveled an incredible distance.

Now she is ready for a new kind of journey. She’ll be walking alongside a group of women and is looking forward to the scenery, the experience, and the new friendships they will build along the way.

We couldn’t send her off without a celebration luncheon, a going-away trophy, and a team photo!

Please join us in wishing Dr. Ingram strong legs, happy feet, safe travels, and an unforgettable adventure.

Buen Camino, Dr. Ingram! We are so proud of you! 💚

09/02/2026

Ten days, 200 miles, and a dream two years in the making! Share your well wishes for Dr. Ingram below. 🥾

08/28/2026

Sometimes supporting your health isn't about adding another thing. It's about creating space for your body to rest.

What happens when you finally have 10 minutes with nothing to do?

Do you sit quietly? Or do you reach for your phone, check email, start another task, turn on the TV, or think about everything you should be doing?

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Two years ago, I set a goal to walk the Camino de Santiago.

Honestly, I didn’t know if my body would ever allow me to do it.

Now, just days away from leaving for Spain, I’m preparing to walk 88 miles.

And it’s made me think about goals and healing.

When you’re dealing with chronic illness, sometimes a big goal can feel completely out of reach. And that’s okay.

Your goal doesn’t have to be walking 88 miles.

Maybe it’s having enough energy to walk around the block.

Sleeping through the night.

Making dinner for your family.

Getting back to something you used to love.

Or maybe you have a big goal that you’re not sure your body can do yet.

Start where you are.

Set the goal, then break it down into small steps.

Some days you’ll move forward.
Some days you’ll need to rest.
And sometimes your goal may need to change.

That’s okay, too.

What matters is having something to move toward and believing that change is possible.

Two years ago, I couldn’t picture myself standing here, getting ready to walk across Spain.

I just took one step at a time.

**So what is one goal you’d like to set for your healing?**

Make it big if you want. Make it small if that’s what you need right now.

Just give yourself something to move toward.

**Progress, not perfection. Healing happens one step at a time.**

08/21/2026

Hi, I'm Mary, the Health Coach at Family Functional Medicine.

Many people know what they want to change—they just aren't sure how to make those changes fit into everyday life.

That's where health coaching comes in.

Whether you're working alongside Dr. Ingram for more complex health concerns or simply looking for support building healthier habits, my role is to help you bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

Together, we'll create a plan that works for your life, your goals, and your pace.

Because lasting change doesn't happen through perfection—it happens one small step at a time.

📩 Have questions about health coaching? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more or schedule a discovery call by calling our office 336-365-6010

08/19/2026

There are a lot of things I can’t control—and in two weeks, I’m about to be reminded of that in a very real way. 🥾

I’ll be walking a portion of the Camino de Santiago.

I can prepare. I can train. I can pack what I need. I can listen to my body.

But I can’t control the weather, whether I get a blister, how tired I’ll feel, whether my flight gets delayed, or exactly how my body will respond each day.

And that got me thinking about healing.

When you’re living with chronic illness, it’s natural to want certainty. You want to know what’s wrong, what will make you feel better, and that if you do everything “right,” you’ll get the outcome you’re hoping for.

But healing doesn’t always give us that certainty.

Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is prepare the best we can, listen to our bodies, make adjustments when needed—and take the next step even when we don’t know what comes after it.

That’s not giving up control. It’s learning to trust yourself and the process. 🤍

I don’t know exactly what each day on the Camino will bring.

But I’m going to show up and take it one step at a time.

**Progress, not perfection. Healing happens one step at a time.** 👣