Kacie Proctor, NP

06/10/2026

So excited for the future of HEALTHcare ❤️

06/02/2026

As a functional medicine provider, one of the questions I ask myself is:

“Could we be missing something?”

If someone needs multiple blood pressure medications, has difficult-to-control diabetes, keeps gaining weight despite their efforts, bruises easily, feels weak, and is exhausted all the time...I don’t want to simply assume that’s normal aging.

Sometimes there is a reason.

One condition that’s becoming increasingly recognized is hypercortisolism—a state of excess cortisol production.

What’s fascinating is that many patients don’t have the classic appearance of Cushing’s syndrome that we learned about in school.

Recent studies found hypercortisolism in nearly 24% of patients with difficult-to-control Type 2 diabetes and over 30% of certain patients who also required multiple blood pressure medications.

That’s significant.

When clinically appropriate, one of the screening tools we may use is an overnight dexamethasone suppression test. The goal is to see whether the body’s cortisol production appropriately “turns off” when given a signal to do so.

Not every patient needs testing.

But if you’ve been told your symptoms are simply due to aging, stress, menopause, or bad luck, and yet you know something isn’t right…it may be worth taking a closer look.

The body is usually trying to tell us something.

Our job is to listen❤️

If you’d like to discuss whether cortisol screening may be appropriate for your situation, call our office to schedule an appointment. Because every patient’s history is unique, recommendations regarding testing are best made during a dedicated visit rather than through social media messages.

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05/07/2026

05/07/2026

I know cardiovascular and cholesterol posts aren’t usually my typical content, but this update felt important enough to share.

Heart health has always been something I pay close attention to, especially after my dad’s open-heart surgery back in 2008, and even more so now with some other cardiac concerns too.

The new 2026 ACC/AHA lipid guidelines now recommend that ALL adults have an Lp(a) level checked at least once in their lifetime.

Lp(a), or Lipoprotein(a), is a genetic cardiovascular risk marker that is NOT included on your standard cholesterol panel.

Why does this matter? Because many people can have a “normal” cholesterol panel and still carry an increased cardiovascular risk that has never been identified.

A few important things to know:
• About 1 in 5 people have elevated Lp(a) and most have no idea
• Elevated Lp(a) can increase cardiovascular risk even when LDL cholesterol looks “normal”
• It is largely genetic, so diet and exercise usually do not significantly lower it
• Levels stay fairly stable throughout life, so it generally only needs to be checked once
• You do NOT have to be fasting for this test

Right now, there are no FDA-approved medications specifically for lowering Lp(a), but knowing your number still matters because it can change how aggressively other cardiovascular risk factors should be managed…especially things like LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and metabolic health.

Another marker mentioned more in newer guidelines is ApoB, especially in patients with insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or elevated triglycerides.

ApoB helps measure the number of potentially harmful cholesterol particles in the bloodstream and can sometimes provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk than LDL alone.

Bottom line:
A standard cholesterol panel does not always tell the whole story.

These are not “trendy wellness labs.” They are evidence-based markers that are becoming more recognized in conventional cardiology and preventative medicine as we continue learning more about cardiovascular disease risk.

Definitely worth discussing with your healthcare provider at your next visit. 👏🏻

04/08/2026

It’s funny… until it’s not.

Because this is exactly where I start with so many patients.

Not with supplements.
Not with labs.
Not with medications.

But with the basics that we’ve somehow normalized ignoring.

These aren’t “extra credit” habits.
They are requirements for a body that feels good.

When you’re exhausted…
When your mood is off…
When your hormones feel chaotic…
When your gut is acting up…

We’re quick to assume something is wrong internally.

But sometimes the real question is…
Did we give our body what it actually needs today?

Movement regulates blood sugar, hormones, and mood.
Sunlight anchors your circadian rhythm and energy.
Real food fuels your cells and your brain.
Water supports detox, digestion, and focus.
Sleep is where your body heals.
Connection calms your nervous system.
And constant scrolling? It does the opposite.

None of this is groundbreaking.
But it’s everything.

You don’t have to do it perfectly.
But if the answer is “no” to all of these most days…

Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s responding exactly how it was designed to.

Start small.
Pick one.
Then build.

Because healing doesn’t always start with something complicated…

Sometimes it starts with answering these questions honestly.

03/03/2026

One of my favorite things about Fridays?

I get to meet you right where YOU are.

At home.
In your car on lunch break.
Between school drop-off and grocery pickup.

No waiting room. No rushing. Just focused care.

This Friday I still have openings at:
🕘 9:00
🕚 11:00
🕛 12:00

Here’s how we can use that time:

If something popped up this week…sinus infection, UTI symptoms, rash, medication refill, sick kid, quick concern? That’s an urgent care visit ($99).

If you’re on my membership plan and need blood pressure follow-up, lab review, medication management, or general primary care? That’s a 30-minute primary care visit ($80 on membership).

And if you’re ready to actually dig into why you’re exhausted, bloated, foggy, anxious, or “fine but not thriving”… that’s functional medicine.

Those visits are a full hour. We go deep. We connect dots. We build a plan.

Functional medicine membership ranges $250–$350/month depending on level of support.

I built Fridays this way intentionally so you have access to real care without rearranging your entire life.

If one of those times is yours, send me a message and I’ll get you scheduled. 💛

02/26/2026

We’ll break down all the things for you.

Labs? I got you.
Weird symptoms? Let’s figure it out.
Peptides? Yep, that too!

💁🏻‍♀️

02/24/2026

Now accepting direct primary care, walk-in urgent, care, and functional medicine patients in Rockmart Georgia

I can’t wait to serve you and your family.

02/23/2026

Today I’m celebrating a quiet win.

The kind that doesn’t make headlines…but changes lives.

A young woman I’ve been working with since beginning of January came to me exhausted, covered in hives daily, reacting to heat, showers, standing, stress, social situations…even simple movement. Antihistamines hadn’t helped. Pepcid didn’t help. Labs didn’t give us a neat diagnosis. Her body felt like it was constantly on edge.

We dug deeper.

What we found wasn’t “just anxiety.”
It wasn’t SIBO.
It wasn’t a simple allergy.

It was mast cell activation layered with nervous system dysregulation. A body LITERALLY stuck in survival mode.

So instead of throwing more meds at symptoms, we focused on calming her mast cells, supporting her gut barrier, gently regulating her nervous system, and stabilizing her system first.

And this weekend she messaged me:

She went out socially.
She was around new people.
She even took a hotter shower.

No hives.

I literally cried happy tears.

This is why I do what I do.

Because so many people are walking around being told they’re “fine,” “too sensitive,” or “just stressed,” when their bodies are actually screaming for regulation and support.

Healing doesn’t always look dramatic.
Sometimes it looks like being able to take a shower again.
Or go out with friends.
Or feel safe in your own body.

If you’re dealing with unexplained hives, flushing, gut issues, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, or feeling like your nervous system is constantly activated?

PLEASE hear me:

You are not crazy.
Your symptoms are real.
And there is a path forward.

Root cause medicine matters. 💛

01/25/2026

Healing isn’t found in a single lab result.
It’s found in patterns.
The trends, the history, the way symptoms connect.

Your body is trying to tell you something.
Paying attention now can change everything later.

Save this for the moments you need clarity.