Founder of WellShift Health
Dr. Robert Fredrickson is a Dad, Doctor, Educator, Author, and Speaker dedicated to helping people take control of their health through modern, root-cause medicine.
As the founder of WellShift Health, his mission is to help patients optimize metabolic health, balance hormones, improve energy, and prevent chronic disease using advanced diagnostics, functional medicine, and personalized care.
Dr. Fredrickson has also worked alongside some of the largest integrative and functional medicine clinics in the country, helping train clinicians, develop clinical nutrition strategies, and bring evidence-based functional medicine tools to more patients.
But before he was educating clinicians, speaking at conferences, or writing about micronutrient health, Dr. Fredrickson’s journey into functional medicine began with a personal health challenge that reshaped his entire view of medicine.
Dad First
At the center of everything Dr. Fredrickson does is his role as a father to two boys.
When he’s not seeing patients or researching new health strategies, you’ll most likely find him on a baseball field, basketball court, or football sideline. Staying active, training, and competing alongside his kids isn’t just something he recommends—it’s the way he lives.
Health, to him, isn’t about chasing perfect lab numbers.
It’s about having the energy, mobility, and resilience to fully show up for the moments that matter most.
That philosophy ultimately led to the creation of WellShift Health.
A Personal Health Wake-Up Call
Early in his career practicing sports medicine, Dr. Fredrickson began experiencing unexplained chronic pain, fatigue, and severe hand pain that seemed to appear out of nowhere.
After numerous conventional doctor visits, imaging, tests, medications, and appointments where he was told “everything looks normal,” he knew something wasn’t right.
Determined to find answers, he ran deeper lab work and discovered elevated rheumatoid markers, a condition that runs in his family. As a child, he watched his grandmother struggle with the debilitating effects of advanced rheumatoid arthritis.
At the time, he was also a new father, and the possibility of developing a chronic autoimmune condition forced him to rethink everything he thought he knew about healthcare.
Discovering Functional Medicine
One of Dr. Fredrickson’s own patients recommended he see a functional medicine practitioner.
That appointment changed everything.
Instead of focusing solely on symptoms, the practitioner used advanced diagnostic testing to evaluate micronutrient status, inflammatory markers, metabolic health, and lifestyle factors, and to create a personalized plan.
For the first time, Dr. Fredrickson experienced the power of:
- Root-cause medicine
- Precision lab testing
- Clinical-grade nutrition
- Personalized health strategies
Within months, his symptoms improved, energy returned, and lab values normalized.
That experience reshaped his entire philosophy of healthcare.
A Mission to Improve Healthcare
Dr. Fredrickson realized that the traditional healthcare system often waits until the disease is advanced and diagnosable before acting or preventing.
Routine lab testing frequently misses early dysfunction.
Insurance coverage often prioritizes treatment rather than prevention.
He believes healthcare must move beyond simply treating disease and toward optimizing health, longevity, and human performance.
That philosophy became the foundation of WellShift.
The WellShift Vision
Dr. Fredrickson founded WellShift to create a different model of healthcare—one focused on prevention, optimization, and long-term vitality.
WellShift combines modern diagnostic testing with functional and integrative medicine to help patients identify and correct the root causes of health challenges before they progress into chronic disease.
The goal is not simply symptom relief.
It is helping patients build a long-term foundation for metabolic health, energy, and longevity.
The WellShift Health Framework
One of the core principles of WellShift Health is that advanced therapies should enhance great health habits—not replace them.
While modern therapies such as peptide treatments, metabolic therapies, and hormone optimization can be powerful tools, Dr. Fredrickson believes they must be built on a strong foundation.
Every WellShift patient begins with a framework focused on the fundamentals of human health:
• Fitness and physical activity
• Nutrition and metabolic health
• Sleep quality and recovery
• Stress management and nervous system health
• Mental and emotional well-being
Advanced therapies—including peptides—are used strategically after the foundation is in place, helping patients accelerate progress rather than compensate for unhealthy habits.
This balanced approach ensures patients achieve sustainable results rather than short-term fixes.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Robert Fredrickson holds three bachelor’s degrees and two doctorates, bringing a multidisciplinary background to functional and integrative medicine.
Education & Training
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM)
- Three undergraduate degrees in health sciences
- Advanced training in functional, integrative, and metabolic medicine
In addition to clinical practice, he has spent nearly a decade educating healthcare providers on clinical nutrition and functional medicine protocols.
Author, Speaker & Clinical Consultant
Dr. Fredrickson is a frequent speaker and educator for clinicians, having trained thousands of healthcare providers on advanced nutrition, supplementation science, and functional medicine strategies.
He has spoken at medical conferences, professional organizations, and educational summits across the country, helping bridge the gap between clinical research and real-world patient outcomes.
He is also the author of the book “Magnesium Answers,” which focuses on one of the most overlooked issues in modern health: subclinical magnesium deficiency. Learn More about Magnesium Answers at this link.
Magnesium plays a role in over 1,000 biochemical reactions in the body, yet many people remain deficient without realizing it. Through his lectures, writing, and clinical work, Dr. Fredrickson helps clinicians and patients understand the role micronutrients play in metabolic health, stress resilience, and chronic disease prevention.
Professional Leadership & Industry Contributions
Beyond treating patients, Dr. Robert Fredrickson has spent much of his career educating other healthcare professionals and advancing the field of functional and integrative medicine.
Over the past decade, he has:
• Trained thousands of clinicians on evidence-based clinical nutrition and functional medicine strategies
• Worked alongside some of the largest integrative and functional medicine clinics in the United States
• Served as a clinical consultant within the practitioner supplement industry
• Formulated five unique nutraceutical products used by healthcare providers to support metabolic health and recovery
• Provided educational training for healthcare teams and clinicians on the science of advanced supplementation
• Spoken at conferences and professional events across the country
• Appeared on numerous health and functional medicine podcasts, discussing magnesium deficiency, micronutrient health, metabolic function, and preventive medicine
Through his consulting, speaking, and clinical work, Dr. Fredrickson continues to advocate for higher standards in nutritional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing, and preventive healthcare.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Fredrickson’s approach to medicine is rooted in several key principles:
• Look deeper than routine lab testing
• Address root causes rather than simply managing symptoms
• Focus on prevention and long-term metabolic health
• Combine modern diagnostics with lifestyle medicine
• Create personalized plans based on each patient’s biology
His goal is to help patients feel better today while building a foundation for long-term health and longevity.
Who Dr. Fredrickson Works Best With
Dr. Fredrickson works with individuals who are motivated to take an active role in their health and want more than a quick prescription or temporary solution.
Many of his patients are:
• Busy professionals who want to improve energy, focus, and metabolic health
• Parents who want to stay active and healthy for their families
• Individuals struggling with weight loss resistance or metabolic slowdown
• Patients dealing with hormone imbalances, fatigue, or brain fog
• People interested in preventive and longevity-focused healthcare
The patients who benefit most from WellShift are those who are ready to invest in understanding their health and building sustainable habits for long-term wellness.
Life Outside the Clinic
While Dr. Fredrickson spends much of his time helping patients and educating clinicians, his favorite role remains being a dad.
Whether it’s coaching, training, or simply being present on the sidelines, much of his free time is spent on athletic fields and courts with his two boys.
Staying active with his family is a daily reminder that the goal of medicine isn’t simply avoiding disease—it’s having the energy, strength, and mobility to fully participate in life.
Because at the end of the day, the purpose of health isn’t just living longer.
It’s living better.
