About Us

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to uncovering the root causes of illness, not just
addressing symptoms. We believe true health is achieved through personalized care that integrates the best of modern science with a deep understanding of the body's natural healing systems. Our team is dedicated to helping you feel your best, restore balance, and thrive in every aspect of your life.

What is functional health?

Functional health is a patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just managing symptoms. It integrates conventional medicine with evidence-based holistic care, such as nutrition, lifestyle changes, and advanced lab testing.

How is functional health different from conventional health?

Unlike conventional health, which often focuses on diagnosing diseases with medications or procedures, functional health takes a comprehensive view of a patient’s genetics, lifestyle, and environment to personalize health plans. It seeks to restore balance and optimize health rather than just managing illness.

Who can benefit from functional health?

Functional health helps uncover and address the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. It’s especially beneficial for those with chronic conditions, unexplained symptoms, or ongoing fatigue and hormonal imbalances. People seeking to prevent illness and optimize long-term wellness can also benefit. This approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing through personalized, whole-body care.

Angie McGough

Founder, Essential Infusions Plus

DNP (doctorate in nursing practice), Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Peptides, Functional Medicine.

With 20 years of diverse clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to advancing patient care across emergency medicine, intensive care, hospice and palliative care, urgent care, and occupational health. The majority of my practice has been in the inpatient setting, and I currently serve as a full-time hospitalist nurse practitioner in a suburban hospital while also leading Essential Infusions Plus.

Beyond clinical practice, I am actively involved in medical education, serving as faculty for three universities, where I teach and mentor both nursing and nurse practitioner students. My background also includes legal consulting and clinical guideline development, reinforcing my commitment to evidence-based practice and professional advocacy.

Originally from Rochelle, Illinois, my journey in healthcare was profoundly shaped by my four years as a missionary in Mexico, where I developed a deep appreciation for community-based care and holistic health approaches. During the COVID-19 pandemic, like many in our profession, I found myself questioning the limitations of conventional medicine. This led me to functional and integrative medicine an evidence-driven, patient-centered approach that addresses root causes rather than symptoms.

Recognizing the gap in accessible functional health services in my community, I founded Essential Infusions Plus to provide innovative, personalized healthcare solutions. My team and I are committed to expanding access to integrative therapies that empower patients to take an active role in their health and longevity.

Through a combination of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a passion for transformative care, I aim to bridge the gap between conventional and functional health offering healthcare professionals and patients alike a more comprehensive approach to well-being.

Let’s push the boundaries of what healthcare can be together.