Your Health Transformation Team
At the Functional Health Institute, we are your trusted partner in health and wellness. Our expert team of health advocates delivers personalized support, clinical insight, and strategic guidance to help you achieve meaningful, lasting transformation.
Our mission is to empower individuals to transform their health naturally through targeted lab testing, root-cause care, and personalized wellness programs–so you can live with joy, vitality, and purpose.
Through a community-driven and client-centered model of care, our dedicated team at the Functional Health Institute fosters deep connection, education, and health freedom. Dr. Reddy and her team are committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of their members–while building a lasting legacy focused on healing, purpose, and impact.
Meet The Team
Smitha Reddy, MD
Dr. Smitha Reddy is the Founder and Medical Director of the Functional Health Institute, a functional medicine practice specializing in autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation and chronic pain. Certified in both Rheumatology and Functional Medicine, Dr. Reddy offers a unique blend of conventional medical expertise and systems-based, personalized care to members experiencing complex inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions.
With extensive training in inflammatory conditions, Dr. Reddy spent 15 years treating patients within traditional medical settings, where she saw firsthand the limitations of symptom-focused care. This experience led her to pursue advanced training in Functional Medicine, allowing her to address the underlying drivers of disease–including immune dysfunction, gut health, metabolic imbalance, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors.
Dr. Reddy founded the Functional Health Institute with a clear mission: to lead a health revolution that empowers individuals to take back control of their well-being and achieve genuine, lasting transformation. She partners closely with members of the Institute, developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support long-term healing and resilience. Her approach integrates advanced testing, nutrition and lifestyle interventions, and targeted therapies to address the root causes of chronic illness rather than simply managing symptoms.
She is deeply committed to patient education, empowerment, and compassionate care, and believes that true healing occurs when individuals are heard, understood, and actively involved in their health journey. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Reddy enjoys cooking, learning, reading and spending time with her family
Nicole Sivba, CFNC
Nicole Sivba serves as the Wellness Program Director at Functional Health Institute, where she leads the development and delivery of personalized wellness programs that support sustainable, root-cause healing. Known for her compassionate and results-driven approach, Nicole’s uses her background in Functional Nutrition and Life Coaching to empower others to reclaim their health using a customized path rooted in awareness that feels empowering, realistic, and sustainable for each individual’s unique lifestyle. She believes in using small but consistent habits and changes to shift the current terrain in each person’s favor.
Nicole’s passion for functional medicine is rooted in personal experience. She understands first- hand the frustration that comes from brief, symptom-focused medical visits due to her own past chronic ailments, which led her back to study and on a path to seek deeper answers. By implementing targeted dietary and lifestyle changes, Nicole learned to listen to her body rather than silence its signals. She now supports others that choose to do the same.
Nicole believes true healing honors each person’s unique story, environment, values, and goals. She focuses on sustainable results that come from meeting people where they are, focusing on progress over perfection, and building habits that support long-term vitality–not burnout. She meets each member at the Institute where they are, and believes that health should feel supportive and achievable, not restrictive or overwhelming.
When not supporting members at the Functional Health Institute, you’ll find Nicole researching, reading, cooking, hiking, camping or board-gaming with her husband and children.
Rose Alaya
Rose Alaya serves as the Program Coordinator at the Functional Health Institute, where she plays a vital role in delivering a seamless and empowering experience for patients navigating their health journeys. In her role at the Institute, Rose collaborates closely with practitioners, administrative staff, and members to ensure access to program resources and materials, schedule appointments, facilitate communication, and optimize program workflows.
With a background as a Medical Assistant, Rose brings a deep understanding of clinical workflows, member needs, and the importance of clear communication. This clinical foundation allows her to bridge the gap between administrative operations and member care, ensuring efficiency without losing the personal touch that defines functional medicine.
Rose’s warm, people-centered approach and strong organizational skills help cultivate a supportive, efficient environment where our members feel heard, informed, and empowered on their path to wellness. When not supporting our members at the Functional Health Institute,You’will often find Rose enjoying quality time with her family, staying active by bike riding, and exploring the outdoors with her young sons.
Jolene Smith
Jolene Smith serves as the Office Manager at the Functional Health Institute, where she plays a central role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and an exceptional member experience. With a strong background in healthcare administration and practice operations, Jolene oversees front-office management and internal workflows that support the Institute’s mission of delivering high-quality, personalized care.
Jolene is known for her organizational expertise, attention to detail, and member-first approach. She works closely with the clinical and leadership teams to optimize office systems, improve efficiency, and maintain a welcoming, professional environment. Her commitment to service excellence helps bridge compassionate care with operational excellence.
At the Functional Health Institute, Jolene is passionate about supporting innovative, root-cause focused healthcare and ensuring that every interaction with our members reflects the Institute’s standards of professionalism, transparency, and holistic wellness.
When she’s not busy keeping the Institute running smoothly, you will find Jolene caring for her large family, including her adopted children. She is the steady rock of her household, supporting her family while her husband serves in the Navy. Jolene enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active with her youngest son and grandchildren. She loves riding her bike with her family and actively supporting the community she cherishes.
