Functional Medicine Practitioner Veleen Simms in Houston Texas.
Experience a unique and personalized approach to healthcare for those seeking answers to health concerns that traditional medicine may have left unresolved.
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Welcome to Vigor & Vitality
Nurse Practitioner Veleen Simms, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AFMC, AFMCP, a certified functional medicine practitioner, founded The Vigor & Vitality Clinic to help patients reclaim their health through a personalized, evidence-based, and integrative approach. Her mission is to teach patients how to care for their bodies, restore balance, and achieve their personal optimum health—empowering each individual to live with energy, purpose, and vitality.
Get answers to your health questions.
Endocrine and hormone dysfunctions can affect vital body functions, including heart rate, skin maintenance, growth, temperature regulation, fertility, and digestion. Our functional medicine approach aims to discover the root cause of hormone imbalance to improve health outcomes. Your health goals should not be an elusive endeavor. Whatever challenges you have been facing we can work together and come up with solutions to improve your quality of life. Learning how your body functions and what keeps you from your optimal health is my priority.
Here are a few conditions treated
Gut Health
Your body’s gateway to health is your gut — and when it’s compromised, nearly every system suffers. If you experience bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, or leaky gut (intestinal permeability), your digestive barrier may be breaking down. When that happens, undigested food particles, toxins, and microbes can enter circulation, triggering inflammation, immune dysfunction, and brain fog. The result? Nutrient malabsorption, food sensitivities, fatigue, mood changes, and even hormonal imbalances.
We test and treat the root causes of gut dysfunction using advanced functional medicine testing, microbiome balancing, and personalized nutrition to help you restore optimal digestion and total-body wellness.
Hormone & Thyroid
Your hormones are your body’s communication network — when they fall out of balance, every system feels the impact. Fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, poor sleep, and brain fog are often signs of thyroid, adrenal, or sex hormone imbalance. Whether it’s low thyroid function, perimenopause, menopause, or adrenal fatigue, these changes can disrupt metabolism and energy at a cellular level.
We use comprehensive hormone testing to uncover the true source of imbalance. Through personalized treatment — including lifestyle optimization, targeted supplementation, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) when appropriate — we help restore hormonal harmony, reignite energy, and rebalance your metabolic health.
Toxins & Detox
In today’s world, we’re constantly exposed to mold, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals that can burden the body and impair detoxification. When these toxins accumulate, you may experience fatigue, headaches, brain fog, allergies, skin issues, or increased inflammation.
We test for toxins and mycotoxins to identify hidden exposures and evaluate your detox pathways. We then design safe, functional detox protocols that support liver function, cellular repair, and gentle toxin elimination — without overloading your system. Our approach blends science-based therapies with nutrient and lifestyle support to restore vitality from the inside out.
Genetics & Personalized Biochemistry
Your genetics influence how your body creates energy, detoxifies, manages mood, and responds to stress. Variations known as SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) can affect critical pathways in metabolism, mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter balance, and methylation. These differences may explain why certain diets, supplements, or medications work well for others — but not for you.
We offer genetic and epigenetic testing to reveal how your body’s blueprint impacts your health. Using this data, we create targeted, personalized protocols that address your specific needs — from methylation and mitochondrial support to cognitive and metabolic optimization — empowering you to achieve lasting wellness at the deepest level.
Meet The Founder
Veleen Simms MSN, FNP-C, AFMC, AFMCP
Veleen Simms is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM). She has completed the full curriculum with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is eligible for IFM certification in 2026. Her IFM coursework includes: AFMCP (Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice), Therapeutic Food Plans, Environmental Health, Gastrointestinal, Cardiometabolic, Hormone, Immune, and Bioenergetics. Veleen’s journey into functional medicine began after experiencing personal loss within her family to cancer and supporting her mother through dementia. These experiences revealed to her that the conventional healthcare system too often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of disease.
My Approach
My approach is designed to address a variety of health concerns, from chronic conditions to overall well-being. We offer personalized functional medicine programs, and proactive care to promote healing and restore balance. By combining proven techniques with a patient-centered approach, we aim to help you achieve long-term vitality and a better quality of life. Call me or schedule a free 15 minute meet and greet call
Your Path To Health...
Step 1 Introductory Call (fit & goals)
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Fee: $150
Time: 30-60 minutes (video).
What we cover: your top health goals, a brief health timeline (birth → today), major triggers, family history, lifestyle, and readiness to commit to a plan. Some would like to be coached while others prefer to be more independent but need a starting place. Our specialty is personalized care
Outcome: We will talk about your health goals and ideas for you to achieve them. Covering illness, sleep patterns, detox, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and stress.
Step 2 — Deep-Dive Assessment (map & plan)
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Fee: $1500
Initial 60–90 minutes + up to 2 follow-ups as needed
What It Includes:
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Comprehensive intake forms, record collection, and targeted initial labs.
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1–3 sessions to “peel back the layers” and connect symptoms to drivers (nutrition, hormones, gut/immune, toxins, stress-sleep, movement, genetics, environment).
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Review of family/personal medical history, lifestyle, and prior treatments.
What to prepare: Complete intake forms, recent labs (12–24 months), med/supplement list, key records, devices/data (BP, CGM, wearables), and your top 3 goals.
Step 3 — Ongoing Care (3- or 6-month programs)
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Fee:
$200-300mo .
How it works:
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Follow-ups every 4–6 weeks (or as needed).
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Plan adjustments based on your real life, labs, and progress.
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Coaching on your plan and deep diving into sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, detox support, and adherence.
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Messaging/check-ins between visits (as your plan allows).
Program Options:
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3 months: jump-start and stabilize your core plan.
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6 months: deeper work on complex issues and long-term momentum.
Outcome: A plan that fits your lifestyle, measurable improvements, and confidence in maintaining your results.
KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS...
SARA A.
"After struggling with chronic health issues for years, I finally found relief through their personalized functional medicine approach. The team's expertise and compassion made all the difference in my journey to renewed vitality."
Kaushik R
"Thanks to their holistic wellness program, I feel more energized and vibrant than ever before. The personalized approach and attention to my unique needs were truly exceptional."
Jackie T.
"Their functional medicine treatments have transformed my health and vitality. I'm grateful for their commitment to my well-being and renewed energy."