About Us – Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dear Health Seekers,
Welcome to Cherish Functional Wellness
I’m Maya Shrestha Bhattarai, a Functional Medicine Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about helping you uncover the root causes of chronic illnesses and guiding you toward optimal health using natural, comprehensive solutions. I believe in the body’s incredible ability to heal when given the right care and environment—there is always hope.
While I am grateful for the life-saving advancements in conventional medicine, I recognized early in my career that it often falls short in preventing and managing chronic conditions. Over my ten years as a primary care and urgent care provider for all ages, I struggled with the limitations of traditional care. The brief 15-minute appointments made it impossible to truly listen, understand patients’ stories, and offer them the education they needed to adopt healthier lifestyles. Instead, it often felt like I was simply managing symptoms—prescribing one medication after another, sending patients to specialists—without ever addressing the underlying causes of their illness. It was frustrating for both my patients and me because, despite our efforts, they weren’t getting better.
My Journey to Founding Cherish Functional Wellness
As a result of my experiences, Cherish Functional Wellness was born. It reflects my passion and dedication to helping individuals heal from chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, reversed, or significantly improved through natural methods. Cherish Functional Wellness LLC and Maya Health (Maya Telehealth Family Health NP PLLC) are sister organizations working together to provide a range of services under one umbrella. Cherish Functional Wellness LLC provides functional wellness consultation services like lifestyle wellness consulting, mentoring, and community health workshops. Meanwhile, Maya Health PLLC provides professional medical services like diagnosing, prescribing, and treating patients adhering to the regulations of the licensed state.
Furthermore, my educational journey includes a BSN from Liberty University, an MSN-FNP from Cedarville University, and a Functional Medicine Certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine. I am committed to continuous learning, and staying up to date with the latest evidence-based practices, particularly in areas like gut health, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic disorders. When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying time with my husband & children, walking in nature, gardening, cooking, or reading.
On a personal level, 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. Eventually, I restored my health through root-cause wellness changes. I understand how challenging chronic health issues can be, and I’m here to walk with you on your journey to lasting health.
Ultimately, investing in your health is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and your loved ones.
Many individuals and families have joined Cherish and found better health. Please take a moment to listen to their inspiring healing testimonials. I look forward to working with you, your family, or your team to create lasting wellness. God bless!
Wishing you vibrant health and happiness,
Maya Shrestha Bhattarai
Founder/Practitioner
Our Values
- Integrity: We prioritize honesty and transparency in all aspects of care, ensuring trust and accountability with every patient.
- Excellence: Committed to providing the highest standard of care, utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver effective holistic health solutions.
- Empowerment: We empower individuals to take control of their health through education and personalized chronic illness care solutions.
- Giving back to the community: Giving back to the community is at the heart of our mission, supporting not just individual health but collective well-being.
Our Goals
- Prevention:
Proactively prevent gut, metabolic and autoimmune conditions through early lifestyle interventions. - Support:
Support the natural management of gut-autoimmune-metabolic conditions using cellular functional medicine, integrative, and holistic approaches. - Empower:
Empower individuals to celebrate and embrace their unique healing journey.
Recent workshops
Some health-conscious groups for the past and upcoming health workshops include Emmanuel Fellowship Church, Kenmore Alliance Church, Advanced Sewer and Plumbing Company, Kenmore – Town of Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce, Aquatic Fitness Center, Audubon Amherst Buffalo Erie County Library.
Contact us if your organization/team would like to invite Maya Bhattara for a health workshop.
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
Family Wellness Through Mom:
Empowering Mothers to Transform Their Family’s Health
At Cherish Functional Wellness, we believe that the heart of every family’s health journey begins with mom. Mothers are the primary caregivers and often the decision-makers regarding the well-being of their children, spouse, and extended family. Empowering moms with the right knowledge and tools to prioritize their wellness will catalyze a healthier, more balanced life for everyone around them.
Through metabolic and immune support programs, we strive to provide personalized chronic illness care solutions that emphasize the importance of holistic nutrition and wellness. As a functional medicine practitioner, I am dedicated to optimizing energy and balancing hormones naturally, helping you achieve your health goals. With our cellular-focused chronic illness treatment, we ensure a comprehensive approach to your wellness journey.
