Fractional CMO for Functional Medicine Practices

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
I join your leadership team for 5-10 hours per week to handle your marketing so you can focus on patient care.
Most functional medicine practitioners don't need a full-time marketing director. But you do need someone who understands your industry, knows what converts patients, and can execute without constant oversight.
That's where I come in.
I integrate into your practice as your fractional Chief Marketing Officer—not as a vendor or agency, but as a team member of your leadership team. I handle everything marketing-related so you can stop thinking about it and get back to what you do best: healing patients.
What I Do As Your Fractional CMO
Strategic Leadership + Hands-On Execution
I don't just give advice and disappear. I own your marketing strategy and execute it.
Marketing execution:
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SEO-optimized blog content that ranks and converts
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Social media strategy and daily management
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Email newsletters that nurture leads and retain patients
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Website optimization and messaging clarity
Patient satisfaction systems:
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Net Promoter Score implementation to systematically gather reviews
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Google rating optimization
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Patient retention and referral systems
Marketing team management:
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I manage your existing marketing team (designer, VA, copywriter, etc.) so you don't have to
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Clear workflows and accountability
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No more being the bottleneck
Bi-weekly strategic coaching:
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Growth strategy and planning
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Operations optimization
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Leadership support for you and your team
What You Get Back
Time: Reclaim 4-8 hours per week you're currently spending on marketing oversight, team management, and "figuring out what to post."
Clarity: Stop second-guessing your marketing. Someone who knows functional medicine is handling it.
Growth: Consistent patient acquisition without paid ads or hoping referrals show up.
Leadership: An experienced CMO on your team without the $150K+ salary.
How It Works
Commitment: 5-10 hours per week, integrated into your team
Engagement: Monthly retainer, not project-based (I'm part of your team, not a contractor)
Communication: Bi-weekly strategy calls + async communication as needed
Investment: $3,500 to $7,000 per month depending on practice size and scope
This pays for itself with just 2-4 additional patients per month in most practices.
Who This Is For
This works best if you:
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Have an established functional medicine practice generating $500K+ annually
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Are too busy for marketing but know it needs consistent attention
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Have a small marketing team (or person) who needs leadership and direction
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Want organic growth without relying on paid ads
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Value clear messaging and patient experience
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Are ready to invest in sustainable growth
This isn't a fit if you:
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Want someone to "just run Facebook ads"
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Prefer agencies over embedded team members
Ready to Stop Managing Marketing and Start Growing?
Let's figure out if fractional CMO support is the right next step for your practice.
FAQ
What's the difference between a fractional CMO and hiring an agency?
Agencies are vendors. They deliver projects but don't integrate into your team or care about your long-term success. A fractional CMO is a strategic leader who becomes part of your business, understands your goals, and owns outcomes, not just deliverables.
How is this different from a marketing consultant?
Consultants give advice. I execute. You're not paying for a strategy document that sits in a folder, you're getting hands-on marketing leadership and execution every week.
Do I need to have a marketing team already?
No. I can work solo or manage your existing team. If you have a VA, designer, or copywriter, I'll direct them. If you don't, I handle execution myself or bring in trusted contractors as needed.
How long do engagements typically last?
Most practitioners work with me for 12+ months. Marketing isn't a "set it and forget it" function, it requires ongoing leadership.
Can you guarantee results?
No one can ethically guarantee specific patient numbers. What I can guarantee: clear messaging, consistent execution, professional management of your marketing, and strategic leadership. The practices I work with see growth because the fundamentals are handled consistently.
Let's Chat
Click here to schedule your free 30-minute discovery call to see if working together is the right strategy for your business! If not the best fit, we'll recommend you to someone who is a better aligned for your needs when possible.
Tel: 208-968-8484
Eagle, Idaho



