At one point in her life, Jennifer Bluntzer was exhausted, burnt out, and overweight. Everything changed when she began working with a functional medicine doctor—her health transformed, her energy lifted, and her passion for wellness was ignited. With a background in spine surgery, Jennifer realized she could combine her new love for functional medicine with her clinical expertise to help people heal from chronic and back pain without surgical intervention.

Today, Jennifer leads ELEVATE Health + Spine, a practice dedicated to whole-body healing, patient empowerment, and human optimization. She helps clients reclaim their health through personalized care that emphasizes prevention, lifestyle change, and wellness partnerships that last.

Meet the Founder of ELEVATE Health + Spine

Name: Jennifer Bluntzer, NP
Business: ELEVATE Health + Spine
Website: elevatehealthandspine.com
Social Media: @elevatehealthandspine (FB & IG)
Business Philosophy in Three Words: Do. Good. Work.

“So many clinicians working for the wrong reasons. I want to remember to fight the good fight while also living the life I want.”

What Makes ELEVATE Health + Spine Different?

• Whole-patient, functional medicine approach that goes beyond symptoms
  
• Personalized wellness partnerships that empower patients to heal
  
• Innovative focus on primary back pain management without unnecessary surgery
  
• Expertise in weight loss, inflammation reduction, and chronic pain care
  
• Commitment to teaching patients that true healing comes from within
  

“Small changes don’t just impact the patient’s original complaint, but their whole body.”

A Practice Born from Passion

Jennifer started her practice when she realized she couldn’t truly help patients within the constraints of health insurance. By stepping outside of those limitations, she could finally offer care focused on optimization, not just disease management.

She’s especially passionate about breaking into the back pain world, reducing unnecessary surgeries, improving physical therapy utilization, and leveraging nutrition and peptides (like BPC-157) to support recovery and reduce inflammation.

Patient Transformation That Changed Everything

One of Jennifer’s most memorable patient journeys is a man who has been with her for two years:

• Lost 100 lbs
• Brought his Crohn’s under control
• Rediscovered happiness and quality of life

“This is the reason I do what I do!” Jennifer shares.

Her Mission in Motion

Jennifer hopes clients walk away from her care feeling empowered, healthier, and deeply supported. Her larger mission is to normalize cash-based practice models that free clinicians and patients from restrictive insurance frameworks.

Looking ahead five years, Jennifer envisions changing the standard for primary back pain management nationwide, reducing overuse of imaging, avoiding unnecessary interventions, and making nutrition and lifestyle central to treatment.

Advice for Fellow Clinicians

“Don’t be the cheapest, those patients aren’t for you.”

Jennifer has learned that value-based care and integrity build the right patient community.

A Glimpse Into Jennifer’s World

Morning Routine: Coffee (maybe twice!)
Wellness Must-Have: Daily movement
Creative Escape: Gardening, plants, and international travel with family
Guilty Pleasure: Whiskey
Soundtrack of Her Life: Turn Down for What – Lil Jon
Dream Dinner Guest: Dr. Drew Timmermans
Real Talk: “People would be surprised to learn that I love EDM music and raves.”

Looking Ahead

Jennifer is on a mission to reimagine chronic pain care, transform back pain treatment standards, and empower patients to live their healthiest, most optimized lives.

“I hope clients feel empowered to heal after working with me.”

Want to Learn More About Jennifer Bluntzer and ELEVATE Health + Spine?
Visit elevatehealthandspine.com or follow @elevatehealthandspine on Facebook and Instagram.