Shannon Hernandez, FNP-BC
FNP-BC Health and Wellness Expert
Expert Contributor | She Owns Success
Meet The Expert
Shannon Hernandez, FNP-BC
Shannon Hernandez, FNP-BC, is a functional medicine provider and founder of Hernandez Holistic Health, specializing in insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, hormone balance, and cellular wellness. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, she is passionate about helping patients uncover the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and chronic health issues through advanced testing, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle strategies.
Known for her root-cause, patient-centered approach, Shannon combines clinical expertise with education to empower individuals to better understand their bodies and take control of their health. Her mission is to shift healthcare from symptom management to true healing by focusing on cellular health, prevention, and sustainable wellness solutions.
Professional Background & Training
Shannon Hernandez, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of healthcare experience spanning clinical practice, nursing education, leadership, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Hernandez Holistic Health and a provider at Roper’s Health Oasis, she specializes in helping individuals address the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, digestive concerns, and chronic inflammation through personalized, evidence-informed wellness strategies.
Shannon is also a two-time international bestselling author, speaker, educator, and advocate for empowering women to take ownership of their health and well-being. Her mission is to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and holistic wellness by helping people understand the “why” behind their symptoms and equipping them with practical tools for lasting transformation.
What I'm Known For
Philosophy
My core philosophy is that true health begins by understanding the body at its root cause and not simply managing symptoms. Too often, patients are told their labs are “normal” while they continue struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. I believe healthcare should go beyond temporary fixes and focus on uncovering the underlying imbalances that are preventing the body from functioning optimally.
My approach combines functional medicine, advanced testing, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and cellular health support to create personalized strategies that empower patients to take control of their wellbeing. I believe education is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare, and I strive to help patients understand why their body is responding the way it is so they can make sustainable, long-term changes.
At the core of my work is the belief that prevention, proactive care, and individualized support can transform lives. My goal is not only to help people feel better, but to help them regain confidence, energy, clarity, and a higher quality of life.