At Beyond the Spectrum Wellness, we specialize in supporting children, teens, and families with behavioral, speech, and gut health challenges through individualized, root-cause care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner with a decade of nursing experience and four years as a nurse practitioner in gastroenterology, I combine functional medicine with compassionate, family-centered care. My mission is to uncover the why behind symptoms—helping children thrive in their bodies, minds, and daily lives.
Brittney Dirnberger APRN, NP-C, FIM-P
My Story
I’m a Christian, wife, mother and board-certified Family NP. During my 13+ years in healthcare, I became frustrated in conventional care. I soon realized “one-size fits all” models don’t work for everyone. One pill generally leads to needing another and so on, without fixing the cause of the problem. Specialists typically have tunnel-vision and treating one organ system, may damage another. Conventional medicine looks at the acute symptoms with a band-aid approach.
As a Nurse practitioner, patients would frequently complain to me about the broken system and ask why they have seen so many doctors with various tests but don’t know the cause of or solution to their problems. Then they are told they need to take a medication to help the symptoms for the rest of their life. This led me to become a certified functional medicine provider.
I’ve always been passionate about helping others and truly believe functional/holistic medicine can help everyone, no matter what the ailment. I have a soft spot for children and specialize in autism, ADHD, depression, behavioral disorders, gut issues and decreasing toxic load. I want to help change the lives of those who have been told they will have a specific disorder/pain for the rest of their life with no hope.
My approach combines 14 years of healthcare experience with cutting-edge functional medicine principles, always keeping the child and family at the center of care. Together, we'll explore not just what's happening, but why it's happening—and most importantly, what we can do about it.
Areas of Specialty
While I specialize in children with behavioral disorders and autism, I welcome patients of all ages seeking comprehensive, root-cause healthcare solutions.
Pediatric Behavioral Disorders
Specialized care for children with ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing disorders, and other behavioral challenges using functional medicine approaches. Discover how to restore the vital communication between your gut and brain for optimal health and wellness.
Autism Spectrum Support
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans for children on the autism spectrum, focusing on gut health, nutrition, and biomedical interventions. Research suggests that the gut-brain axis, which refers to the communication between the gut and the brain, is influenced by the gut microbiota and may play a role in conditions such as anxiety and depression. The gut-brain axis plays a pivotal role in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Current scientific understanding highlights nutritional deficiencies and toxic environmental factors as key contributors to ASD. Our innovative approach offers powerful tools to mitigate these challenges, providing hope for improvement even in advanced cases. Discover how we can support your journey toward wellness—because every individual deserves a chance to thrive.
Digestive Health
Drawing from 4 years of gastroenterology experience to address gut-brain connection and digestive issues affecting behavior and development. Chronic gut dysbiosis, which refers to an imbalance in the gut microbiota, has been linked to a range of health problems and diseases. Gut dysbiosis is a strong addition of stressor on the allostatic load of disease. It has been linked to several diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and UC), irritable bowel disease (IBS), Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH)-AKA Metabolic fatty liver disease (MASH), insulin resistance, autoimmune diseases, mental health disorders, etc.
Root Cause Medicine
Comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans that address underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms. Functional Medicine practitioners act as partners in your health journey, not the controller in your health. They spend time understanding your story, listening to your concerns, and working collaboratively to guide you toward wellness. It's not about quick fixes; it's about sustainable, long-term health.
My Functional Medicine Approach
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Comprehensive Assessment
Detailed health history, advanced laboratory testing, and thorough evaluation of symptoms, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
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Root Cause Analysis
Identify underlying imbalances, deficiencies, toxicities, or infections that may be contributing to symptoms and behaviors.
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Personalized Treatment
Customized treatment plans incorporating nutrition, supplements, lifestyle modifications, and targeted therapies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our services, appointments, and what to expect.
Question 1: Do you accept insurance?
We are a cash-pay practice. We can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. The comprehensive nature of our care provides excellent value.
Question 2: How long is the initial consultation?
Initial consultations are typically 60-90 minutes. This allows us to thoroughly review your health history, discuss your concerns, and develop a comprehensive plan.
Question 3: Do you offer in-person appointments?
No. We offer telehealth consultations for patients throughout Missouri currently.
Question 4: What should I bring to my appointment?
Any recent lab work, medical records, current medications/supplements, and a list of your main health concerns. We'll send you a comprehensive intake form to complete before your visit.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Schedule your comprehensive consultation today and take the first step toward understanding the root causes of your health challenges.
Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Saturday by appointment