About Us
Dear Health Seekers,
Hello! Welcome.
I am Maya Shrestha Bhattarai, founder of Cherish Functional Wellness. I am a Functional Medicine Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about finding the root cause of chronic illnesses and optimizing your health through simple, comprehensive, natural solutions. Our body can heal with the right environment and care. There is hope!
While we should be thankful for lifesaving conventional medicine, there are shortcomings in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. During the last ten years of my patient care as a primary care provider for all ages, I lacked time and comprehensive tools to help patients get healthier from chronic illnesses. The fifteen-minute visit was too short to listen and understand the story of patients and teach healthy lifestyles. I was going from one pill to another, from one specialist to another, to manage their symptoms, but it did not address the root cause of their illness. Patients were not getting better. They were sad and frustrated, and so was I.
Cherish Functional Wellness was born out of my passion, belief, and desire to empower and bring healing to many suffering from chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented or reversed or their effects minimized naturally. On a personal note, at one point in my life, I was suffering from an illness that needed several ER visits, and my doctors could not find the “why” behind my health struggles, and I did not receive any road map to healing. Finally, I healed myself through the root-cause lifestyle wellness changes. I can relate to your health struggles. We aim to bring long-lasting health to you, your family, and your team. God bless!
Our Values
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Empowerment
- Giving back to the community
Our Goals
Preventing metabolic and autoimmune condition with early lifestyle intervention
Manage metabolic and autoimmune conditions naturally
Celebrate and cherish your healing journey
EXCELLENTBased on 12 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jeff Widmer2024-09-12Joining Cherish Functional Wellness has been a life changing experience. The ten pounds I needed to lose had been difficult over the past few years. I needed a change in my diet that I was not able to accomplish. Not only was I able to drop the weight, my eating habits changed and my stomach shrunk, and now my portions have become less. Doing the rest program with my wife made the process much more enjoyable, having each other as a cheerleader. Maya was accessible when needed and the bimonthly meeting gave each other encouragement that we can do this and reach our goals. Thank you Maya for everything, you made this an enjoyable journey and a life changing experience!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Amanda Popovski2024-09-06I cannot express enough how transformational my experience with Maya has been. Not only did I lose 35 pounds in 12 weeks (which I didn't even know was possible!) in a way that was safe and nourishing, I transformed my relationship with myself, my relationship with food, and my relationship with emotional eating. I feel more energetic, vibrant, and more ME than ever before because of my new lifestyle- and I no longer rely on unhealthful foods to feel good about myself. Maya is a top-notch educator and provides MORE than you could ever ask for from a health program- richly detailed modules abound on everything you've ever wanted to know about your health, weight loss, nutrition, and even light therapy! The program is clear and easy-to-follow and has worked for dozens of people. Maya's personal touch, her enthusiasm for the work and the community she attracts and builds of other people focused on and invested in their health made this program life-changing for me and for my fellow Cherish community members. Please do yourself a favor and give yourself the gift of incredible health and vitality with Maya's program! You will not regret it one bit. ⭐️Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Cheryl Widmer2024-09-04I just finished my 12 week program and it has been transformational. The education I received on health and wellness, partnered with the results I achieved to date have been life changing. My outlook on my own health, wellness, time spent taking care of myself so I can take care of others, phenomenal!! Weight loss in progress, something I've not been able to achieve on my own, portion control, sleep, the importance of sunlight! I recommend working with Maya, taking this step for yourself to take charge of your health. Maya is amazing, compassionate, knowledgeable, truly cares and it shows as she supports your journey to a healthier you.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.TL Racing2024-06-13What an amazing experience this journey has been. Loss of 18 lbs and the increase in energy is enough. The added bonus? Muscle gain, THROUGH THE ROOF! Joint pain, GONE! Mental focus, ON POINT! It's amazing how your vision of the world changes on what we are actuall putting into our bodies. I highly recommend Maya and her program. Incredibly informative and there for you ever step of the way!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Amy Russell2024-04-23Maya was very knowledgeable and was a great support to me on my way to better health. I feel so much more energetic after doing the program, and am not having weekly tension headaches like I was before. I am very thankful for her program, and the positive impact it has had on my health.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jackie Luckoski2024-04-21Maya is so wonderful! She does an extensive history and really focuses on the whole body and understanding your lifestyle. I have been able to make huge changes in my lifestyle and eating habits with her help. She's almost always available to answer questions or give support. Her practice is based on positive impacts of changes you make and does not focus on if you make a mistake or "fail" at something. She's always there to encourage you to try again. I have been wanting to change my diet for some time and didn't know where to start. I have lost almost 20 lb and I'm not even done with my 40 day reset! My stomach doesn't feel bloated and overfill anymore and I have so much more energy! I recommend this program to anyone looking to feel healthier!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Banita Manandhar2024-03-19Thank you Cherish Functional Health Program for everything that I achieved once I enrolled in this program. I had some health issues like sinus, psoriasis, asthma and high cholesterol and sugar. Main reason to join this program is to get rid of my psoriasis/eczema. Before joining this program I was feeling so tried and less energetic. I had so many pimples on my face. Since first week of release phase I feel less stress. As going ahead I feel more energetic. My pimples were getting better and I can see glow in my face. In few week, my psoriasis/ eczema was getting better. Before I used to apply 2 % ointment on my eczema now I am applying 1% ointment only Thank you Maya for being there as a friend and awesome health coach when I need you. This program is really worthy. Thank You God for giving me wisdom to join this awesome “ Maya’s cherish functional health program”. Banita.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Evelyn Greidanus2024-02-23I took a mini reset course with Cherish Functional Wellness. The course content was both informative and practical. This course encouraged me to take some steps towards a healthy lifestyle through healthy habit formation. I would definitely recommend!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Margaret Grigorenko2024-02-20Maya is a great resource for addressing a wide range of health issues from a functional medicine perspective. She is well informed and takes an alternative angle from traditional medical practitioners in that she helps to find the root causes of medical conditions rather than just treating symptoms. Further, she promotes healthy habits and patterns that will not only improve health, but set a routine that can prevent or reduce future ailments. The seminar I attended was concise and in-depth, but Maya had multiple avenues to get personalized information and to answer questions. In addition, the "assignments" for each session made sure that we applied the information immediately and began to form healthy habits. I highly recommend this seminar, with potential for ongoing or individualized programs.
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Maya received Functional Medicine certification through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Courses included:
1. Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
2. Immune Advanced Practice Module
3. Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
4. Bioenergetics Advanced Practice Module
5. Gastrointestinal Advanced Practice Module
6. Hormone Advanced Practice Module
7. Environmental Health Advanced Practice Module
Don’t forget your MORNING ROUTINE!
- Lose stubborn weight
- Optimize energy, immunity, & focus
- Balance your hormones