~ From communication to care planning — you are supported by a team that works together with intention, ensuring you receive a thoughtful, personalized approach grounded in root‑cause wellness ~

From communication to care planning — you are supported by a team that works together with intention, ensuring you receive a thoughtful, personalized approach grounded in root‑cause wellness.

Dr. Jennifer Cardinal

I began my career as a chiropractor and have spent nearly thirty years in clinical practice. Over this time, I eventually found my calling in functional medicine.

My own personal hormone roller coaster and years of struggling with chronic migraines led me to follow a path that deepened my clinical focus. That search for answers opened the door to more expansive training in functional medicine, DUTCH hormone testing, and bioidentical hormone support—tools that now help me guide others through their own health struggles.

While I specialize in women’s hormone wellness, my work extends to helping individuals with diverse health challenges who are seeking a root‑cause‑focused approach to healing.

I’m a member of the North American Menopause Society and the 2024 Healthcare Impact Award® recipient.

Anchored by my faith, I’m passionate about helping others restore balance, clarity, and hope. I also love teaching in community spaces — from churches to workplaces or even the occasional podcast invitation.

I live in Connecticut with my husband and best friend, Scott, and we’re proud parents of two adult daughters, a Marine Corps son and two beautiful kitties.

🌿Favorite Quote: “It’s more important to understand the imbalances in your body’s basic systems and restore balance, rather than name the disease and match the pill to the ill”
– Dr. Mark Hyman

Kerry Putnam, FDNP

Kerry is our skilled, steady‑paced functional medicine practitioner with a warm heart and a gift for helping others feel truly seen.

Her path into this work began with her own health journey — years of navigating thyroid dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and mold toxicity. That experience fuels her compassion, her clinical intuition, and her commitment to root‑cause healing.

She brings thoughtful clinical reasoning, a grounded presence, and a Southern‑accented warmth that instantly puts you at ease. Kerry will support you through every step of your care, from interpreting complex labs to building sustainable, real‑life strategies that create meaningful change.

Kerry lives in North Carolina with her adult daughters. She loves getting her hands dirty in the garden, spending time in the great outdoors, and she is rooted in her faith which influences how she lives and serves.

🌿Favorite Quote: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

Tamsin Smith

Tamsin is our administrative assistant galore — the caring, big‑hearted organizer who keeps our ducks in a row.

She juggles scheduling, phone calls, forms, follow‑ups, and the countless small details that keeps everything running smoothly.

She brings warmth, steadiness, and genuine compassion to every interaction, and she’s often the first friendly voice or message you’ll receive when connecting with us.

Tamsin lives in Pennsylvania with her family and their beloved dogs. She is a people person through and through and deeply guided by her faith.

🌿Favorite Quote: Don’t borrow from tomorrow inspired from Matthew 6:34 — “Do not worry about tomorrow…”

In Their Own Words: What Patients Have to Say …

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrew G 
 
 
 
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Before starting my functional health journey with Dr Jennifer Cardinal and her team I had been on multiple medications and specifically my blood pressure was one of my main concerns. I was diagnosed with PTSD and celiac disease so I had a hard time finding a healthy diet that was suitable for me. It took a lot of effort and discipline but I am happy to be where I am today and moving forward. I am no longer on blood pressure medication and my diet has become easier to manage and navigate. Also I have lost weight in a safe and effective way. What I love most about her and her team is that they take the time to listen and give authentic feedback. It feels more like a family instead of a doctor’s visit.  Her team , Kerry and Tamsin were very helpful to answer all questions regarding anything that came up. I’m still working on being healthier but it’s much easier with her and her team. I highly recommend anyone that has any doubts about functional health to try here.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jennifer Brocksmith 
 
 
 
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I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Dr. Cardinal. For the first time in a very long time, I genuinely feel like I’m in good hands and no longer navigating my health journey alone. From day one, the level of support and care has been exceptional. Her support team is fantastic to work with—they made everything seamless, from scheduling my initial intake appointments to managing ongoing visits with ease and kindness. Communication with Dr. Cardinal is wonderful—she truly listens, validates my experiences, and makes sure I fully understand every step of the process. If you are looking for a practitioner who is compassionate, kind, thorough, meets you where you are at and truly in your corner, I cannot recommend Dr. Cardinal and her team highly enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ryan 
 
 
 
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Dr. Jennifer has the right tests which lead to data driven decisions and good results.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michele Ferguson Nichols 
 
 
 
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I love Dr. Jen - she has helped me so much with getting my hormones and health into a better place.  She is a great listener, very knowledgable, and has a wonderful approach to the whole process.  Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elizabeth Hornbeck 
 
 
 
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Dr. Cardinal has been an amazing resource for helping me with my hormonal imbalances. She is available when I need help and always has great advice for issues that may come up. I highly recommend her services to help with hormonal imbalances and all that may go with that.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Denise Zor 
 
 
 
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I have been seeing Dr. Jen for 2 years.  She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly patient-centered.  She helped guide me toward natural supplements and lifestyle changes instead of defaulting to medications that came with a lot of side effects.  I felt heard and supported every step of the way.  I always feel like I'm talking to a good friend who truly cares about your health.  Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dr. Karri Cardinal 
 
 
 
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Dr. Jennifer is amazing! And I’m not just saying that because she’s my sister!! Back in 2020 I suddenly developed eczema around my eyes. My eyes would become so puffy and Itchy that I wouldn’t want to go outside and see anybody. It seemed to come on randomly. I would wake up with it and not know why. I saw my dermatologist and an allergy specialist and no one could tell me what was going on. My sister suggested it could be a food sensitivity. I wasn’t sure because I eat healthy. But lo and behold, she was right. I was sensitive to healthy foods like chicken, eggs, and sesame seeds (and a few others). As soon as I cut those foods out of my diet, all of my symptoms went away. We worked on healing my gut with supplements, stress reduction, and food trigger avoidance. Fast-forward a couple of years with my most recent food sensitivity test. None of those food showed up on the test! I was shocked. I slowly started to re-introduce them back into my diet and I no longer have eczema flareups after eating them. I’m so happy to not have to be extra careful with eating anymore, especially when eating out. Dr. Jennifer is truly the best!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrea Grady 
 
 
 
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Working with Dr. Jennifer has been truly exceptional. What sets her apart is the combination of her extensive knowledge and her compassionate, gentle approach that immediately puts you at ease. From the first appointment, I was impressed by how well-organized and supportive her practice is. The thoroughness of her process is unlike anything I've experienced before—she conducted the most comprehensive testing I've ever had from any healthcare provider and created a treatment plan specifically tailored to my unique needs. The results speak for themselves: this personalized approach has genuinely transformed my health trajectory and significantly improved my quality of life. I'm grateful to have found a practitioner who invests this level of care and attention into her patients.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anna Costa 
 
 
 
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Dr. Jen is so kind. When I had my 1st appointment with her I was depressed and being accidentally  rude and she did not take it to heart once I got back on my meds. I came to her bc I hormones were of a menopausal woman at 28yo and extreme fatigue. She figured out what was wrong and adjusted +added supplements. (I’d rather do things the natural way) One and a half weeks into the new supplement I got my period back which I haven’t had in 6 years and my fatigue is much better with the new diet plan. I like doctors that actually care about their patients and she most certainly does! 🩵
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

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