Meet the Providers
The RootMD clinic is run by Doctor Lon, a Board-Certified Family Physician (through the NBPAS). After growing up in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon, Dr. Lon attended Gonzaga for his undergraduate studies (Go ZAGS!) and obtained his Medical Degree from USC. He spent a year as a Head and Neck Surgical intern, then went on to complete Family Medicine residency at UC San Diego. Afterwards, he worked for 5 years as a Primary Care Provider at Scripps Clinic, San Diego's premier health care organization.
However, the insurance-based system limited him from providing the comprehensive, prevention-first care that he believes patients deserve. To achieve this he started RootMD, a Direct Primary Care clinic, where the doctor-patient relationship is paramount. This enables patients to make their own medically informed decisions. Dr Lon is particularly interested in longevity, health-span maximization and caring for people who have been told “there’s nothing wrong with you”.
Dr. Lon started this endeavor in his wife's home state of Florida, and, with two young children, is finally living near family! He calls Indialantic his home, and when not in the office, you'll find Dr. Lon with his feet in the ocean, or his hands in the soil of his garden.
Doctor Lon
Sara, ARNP
Sara is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with an undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Miami, and a doctor of nursing practice degree from the University of Florida. Sara is a longtime beachside resident and is excited to serve her community in this capacity.
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I am dedicated to your vision of wellness, and am here to help you utilize lifestyle changes and tailored medication management to achieve it. I understand that mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health symptoms hinder you from living your best life. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders and am here to collaborate with motivated clients to remove those barriers and help you get back to feeling your best. I practice with a functional medicine perspective, meaning I look to find root causes of your symptoms, and address them using a multifaceted approach.
I am passionate about psychopharmacology and education. I follow current evidence to prudently prescribe and de-prescribe psychotropic medications, creating personalized plans to meet your needs. I provide education regarding each medication, so you can be an informed participant in your care.
Your best life starts with feeling well. Wellness to me means calm, focused energy and a feeling of vitality. Let's work together to optimize your wellness, from basics like sleep, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle, to personalized medication management, supplement recommendations, and therapist referrals.
Learn More
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What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a subscription to your doctors office. A simple membership fee ensures access to high quality care when you need it. No insurance interference and no co-pays.
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What is Functional Medicine + Psychiatry?
Functional Medicine and Psychiatry use advanced diagnostics and examinations to address health issues at their source. It’s not just treating disease, it’s optimizing health.
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Root MD Memberships
Membership ensures access to comprehensive outpatient family medical services, including health optimization, preventive visits and sick care. All for a simple monthly fee.
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