Meet Dr. Kirsten FitzGerald
With over 25 years in healthcare, Dr. FitzGerald brings to Ridgefield and surrounding areas her private integrative wellness practice, FitzGerald Health and Wellness, LLC. Known for her exceptional professionalism, warm and pragmatic approach, Dr. FitzGerald offers direct primary care medical services without the membership fees. Services include Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Functional Medicine for the Family. A chief motivator to opening her own practice was witnessing first hand the impact of Covid-19 on her patients and our health care system. After successfully treating patients with acute and inexplicable long covid symptoms, using alternative approaches, she developed an overwhelming desire to provide this full spectrum of care to all of her patients. Today, Dr. FitzGerald cares for her patients of all ages by combining today’s traditional medicine with advanced functional testing and treatment modalities for complete individualized 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, and cares for children and families in a School Based Community Health Center.
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 an hour 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 natural way possible.
Medical Services Offered & Conditions Treated
Abscesses
Abdominal Pain
Acne
Acute & Long Covid-19
Acute Respiratory Infection
ADHD
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Conditions
Babesia
Bartonella
Cerumen Impactions
Chronic Fatigue
Constipation / IBS / Crohn’s / UC
COPD
Dermatologic Concerns
Ear Infections
Eczema
Eye Infections
Hair Loss
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Insulin Resistance
Joint Pain
Lyme Disease
Lacerations
Men’s HealthMood Disorders
Nutritional Deficiencies
Ortho Injuries
Pre-Diabetes
Psoriasis
Reflux
Sinusitis
Skin Rashes
Skin Infections
School Physicals
Sport Physicals
Sleep Issues
Suturing
Tick Borne Diseases
Thyroid Disorders
Type 1 Diabetes
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaginitis
Vertigo
Weight Management
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
Out Patient Testing
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Sleep Study
X-Ray
PATIENT APPOINTMENTS
Monday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Telehealth
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM In Person
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Telehealth
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM via Telehealth
Saturdays Upon Request from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
GENERAL OFFICE HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 3:00pm
LOCATION:
100 B Danbury Rd Suite 102 Ridgefield, CT 06877
Shared entrance with Union Savings Bank across from Stop and Shop plaza. Building located just behind Union Savings Bank. Free unrestricted parking. 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. Our Appointment Request System allows you to submit your request in just a few minutes. Please call and leave a message at 475-290-0324 that a request has been made if looking to book an urgent same day or next day appointment. Once confirmed you will receive email or text notification.
When submitting an appointment request, please consider providing your health concern and reason for visit. This allows us to structure an appointment that best fits your needs. Please indicate if you prefer an in office or telehealth visit. In office appointments are conducted on Tuesdays. Your well-being is our highest priority! We strive to ensure that each visit is personalized and tailored to you.