Meet Dr. Kirsten FitzGerald
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. FitzGerald brings her private integrative wellness practice, FitzGerald Health and Wellness, LLC, to Ridgefield and the surrounding areas. Known for her exceptional professionalism, warm and pragmatic approach, Dr. FitzGerald offers direct Integrative Medicine to children and families. Services include Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Lyme and Tick-Borne Illness, Long Covid, Weight Loss, Urgent Care, and Functional Medicine. A chief motivator to opening her own practice was witnessing firsthand the impact of COVID-19 on her patients and our health care system. After successfully treating patients with acute and long COVID, using a blend of traditional and alternative approaches, she developed an overwhelming desire to provide this full spectrum of care for a larger variety of health concerns. Today, Dr. FitzGerald cares for her patients of all ages by combining today’s traditional medicine with functional medicine and the latest treatment modalities for complete individualized and “Integrative” care.
Dr. FitzGerald earned her doctorate in nursing from Fairfield University’s Egan School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In addition to her work at FitzGerald Health and Wellness, she serves as a Clinical Preceptor for Fairfield University’s Egan School of Nursing, is a collaborating provider for Dr. Kara FitzGerald at New Frontiers Clinic, and cares for children and families in a School-Based Community Health Center. She is also a proud member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and recently completed their Vector-Borne Fundamentals Course in San Antonio, Texas. While pursuing her Certification with Functional Medicine University, Dr. FitzGerald holds firm to the belief that blending traditional with today’s functional medicine is the most effective approach to bring lasting health, wellness, and healing to her patients.
Patient Testimonials
"Kirsten was extremely knowledgeable and her manner was warm, welcoming, and inviting. She put my son at ease."
"Dr. FitzGerald is an incredible APRN, my best care giver ever! She has supported me in getting my thyroid hormones back on track and I am feeling much better!"
"She is wonderful! Her attention to detail and caring bedside manner are unmatched by anyone I've ever been seen by!"
"Dr FitzGerald was beyond helpful. She knew exactly where to touch and she explained where my pain was coming from. After months of this I totally trust and feel like I am in the right place."
“What sets Integrative providers apart?”
Traditional medicine offers standard pharmaceutical based medical care, but often omits advanced testing and natural remedies to address the underlying pathology. Functional Medicine takes a deeper dive into identifying root causes of illness through in depth discussion, history taking, lab analysis, and applies holistic remedies and lifestyle changes to correct a condition. What sets Dr. FitzGerald apart, as a fully licensed clinician, is her unique blend of Functional and traditional Medicine for a truly holistic and “Integrated” patient care experience.
A typical initial visit can be up to two hours long to allow time for collaboration, goal setting, and creation of a unique personalized health plan. Lifestyle measures, including specific diet and exercise plans, are shared along with, in some cases, modern pharmaceuticals to restore balance. Complementary approaches are introduced to achieve health goals, promote longevity, and to optimize preventative measures against illness. Some examples of these include herbal and nutritional supplements, body composition evaluations, guided meditation, as well as a host of other lifestyle and mindfulness practices to help patients heal and experience restored health and wellbeing in the most complete and natural way possible.
Medical Services Offered & Conditions Treated
Abscesses
Abdominal Pain
Acne
Acute & Long Covid-19
Acute Respiratory Infection
Anemia
Anxiety
Asthma
Autoimmune Conditions
Babesia
Bartonella
Cerumen Impactions
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Lyme
COPD
Dermatologic Concerns
Depression
Ear Infections
Eczema
Eye Infections
Hair Loss
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Insomnia
Lyme Disease
Men’s Health
Menopause
Mood Disorders
Mold Toxicity
Obesity
Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Ortho Injuries
Pre-Diabetes
Psoriasis
Sinusitis
Skin Rashes
Skin Infections
School Physicals
Sport Physicals
Sleep Issues
Suturing
Tick Borne Illness
Tick Borne Relapsing Fever
Thyroid Disorders
Type 2 Diabetes
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaginitis
Well Child Examinations
Women’s Health
In House and Out Patient Lab Services
Conventional Labs
Food and Environmental Allergy Testing
Genetic Testing
Hormone Evaluations
Heavy Metal Testing
Influenza
Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases
Micronutrient Panel
Neurotransmitter Testing
Rapid Mononucleosis & Rapid Strep
Stool Testing
Urinalysis
We Offer Out Patient Testing or Specialty Referrals
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Sleep Study
X-Ray
PATIENT APPOINTMENTS -
Monday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Telehealth Only
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM In Person or Telehealth
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Telehealth Only
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Telehealth Only
Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM via Telehealth
Saturdays Upon Request When Available
LOCATION:
100 B Danbury Rd Suite 102 Ridgefield, CT 06877
Shared entrance with Union Savings Bank across from Stop and Shop. The building located just behind Union Savings Bank. Pull just past the building to see “Main Entrance” signage. This is where you want to enter to find our suite. Free unrestricted parking is available. Building and parking are handicap accessible.
For detailed directions to our location please navigate to and click on “Patients” tab at the top of this page and scroll down.
APPOINTMENT PLANNING
Welcome to FitzGerald Health and Wellness! We understand the importance of your time and strive to provide you with the best possible healthcare experience.
**Please call 475-290-0324 and leave a detailed voicemail if you are looking to schedule an initial visit.
All new prospective clients are offered a free 10-minute discovery call with Dr. FitzGerald.
Messages are responded to within 2 business days.
Most initial visits are approx 2 hours long so please allow sufficient time for this.
While we offer telehealth, we do require your initial or first follow-up to be an in-person visit.
In office appointments are conducted on Tuesdays only.