FROM ST. PAUL TO TULSA
WHERE MY STORY BEGAN
Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. She was adopted when she was eight weeks old and spent her early years in Minnesota.
During her childhood, Dr. Michele developed strong interests in music and athletics. She learned to play several musical instruments and trained in judo before later becoming involved in taekwondo and competitive athletics.
Her family moved from Minnesota to Tulsa, Oklahoma, shortly before she began high school. The transition marked an important period in her life as she adapted to a new community and continued pursuing her athletic and academic goals.
The challenges Dr. Michele experienced during her early years helped shape the resilience, empathy, and determination that would later influence her approach to medicine and patient care. Her journey eventually led her to medical school, advanced clinical training, and the establishment of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa. Her current official biography confirms that she was adopted at eight weeks old and moved from Minnesota to Tulsa before starting high school.
My mission is simple: to help you reclaim your health, hope, and freedom — and build a life you love waking up to.
Real People.
Real Results.
Real Reversals.
25K+ patients served · 4M+ online reach · 22+ years transforming lives
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I have learned so much to improve my health journey from Dr. Mark and Dr. Michele and feel better than I have in years.
I was confused about what supplements I should be taking with so many different advertisements out there, but they were able to tell me exactly what my body needed after getting bloodwork results and I now have issues under control that I have dealt with for years. I highly recommend FMI to anyone who desires a Dr that cares about getting to the root of a problem rather than just getting prescribed medications with negative side affects.
I’ve been seeing FMI for years.
The entire office is professional and very nice that goes from the facility, the staff and of course the doctors. I would highly recommend FMI to anyone that is trying to maximize their health and live longer. This is not your typical doctors office that simply wants to give you a pill due to lab results. I feel very fortunate to have Mark and Michele expertise and experience in helping me optimize my health based on my individual needs. Thank you to your entire team!
Dr. Mark and Dr. Michele are very accommodating. Icing on the cake is I'm down 25 pounds and counting.
Friendly staff! The doctors are so patient and answer questions in very easy to understand explanations and are willing to discuss a variety of ways to get you and your body operating at peak performance! Never judgmental when you're stuck, just very helpful and encouraging! I love this place! We drive 2 hours for our in person visits when needed and zoom call the other.
Dr. Sherwood and staff take time to clearly explain everything affecting your health journey.
It can feel daunting when getting started, but everyone is intentional about making sure you understand and are comfortable with all aspects of their plan for helping you achieve optimal health.
Values
Empowerment
Equip individuals with the tools and confidence to take ownership of their health.
Truth
Challenge broken systems and communicate with honesty because people deserve clarity and transparency.
Resilience
Demonstrate unwavering grit through adversity, teaching others how to rise stronger through every setback.
Integrity
Lead by example, living what is taught and sharing only what has been proven to work.
Compassion
Foster a safe, judgment-free environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported.
Hope
Cultivate a belief in what’s possible — not just in health, but in the full transformation of life.
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Dr. Michele Sherwood
to Speak
If you’re looking for compassionate truth, science that makes sense, and a speaker who connects from the heart, Michele is your choice. Whether it’s a keynote, retreat, or wellness summit, she brings practical tools, hope, and inspiration that help audiences take the very next step toward real transformation.
