Dr. Emily Gutierrez, DNP, CPNP, CCN, PMHS

Doctorally Prepared Nurse Practitioner, Certified Functional Medicine Provider, Certified Clinical Nutrition and Mental Health Specialist, MAPS Fellow

Dr. Emily Gutierrez is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner and nationally recognized expert in functional medicine. With advanced clinical training in both pediatric and adult care, she brings a root-cause, evidence-based approach to optimizing neurological and mental health across the lifespan.

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Gutierrez specializes in translational medicine—applying the latest scientific research to real-world patient care. She is currently teaching at Johns Hopkins and has served on faculty for over six years, lecturing on integrative and functional health.

Dr. Gutierrez is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFM-CP), a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), and a Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PCMHS). Her clinical background includes extensive training in neuronutrition, genomics, and integrative strategies to support complex mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.

In her role as Chief Scientific Medical Liaison and Formulator for Neuro Nutrients, she develops clinically informed, research-backed supplements that support brain function, mood balance, and overall neurological resilience—designed for both pediatric and adult populations.

Through her clinical practice at Neuronutrition Associates, Dr. Gutierrez collaborates with families and practitioners to uncover the genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors driving chronic symptoms—empowering patients to move beyond symptom management and toward optimal health.