Dr. Emily Kucera is a medical doctor with almost 30 years of experience in pediatric radiology. She transitioned from standard of care to functional medicine and clinical nutrition beginning in 2020, in order to find new possibilities for patients and better serve their needs. She earned her certification as a functional medical provider from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) and, in addition, became certified as a clinical nutritionist from the IAACN. She started her own practice, “Health Redefined” in 2021 to help people throughout the community, to address the root causes of their illness, and to provide a higher standard of care to her patients. In 2023, Dr. Kucera joined Dr. Jaban’s practice in order to be part of a team that would enable her to serve a larger population throughout the greater Kansas City metro and nationally and internationally.

Throughout her journey in functional medicine, Dr. Kucera learned the importance of treating the “whole” person as opposed to treating symptoms.  She networked and received mentorship from professionals in various specialties that taught her how to help her patients heal in mind, body and spirit. By approaching each patient individually, Dr. Emily has learned to tailor her approach to improve outcomes and the ability to heal. Patients may also need help in weaning off pharmaceuticals at the appropriate time in their healing journeys.

We all have to make choices in our lives, some of them much more difficult than others. However, each one is an important piece to our personal puzzle of the healing process.  We have to be willing to acknowledge our choices, realize we can make new ones, and commit to them for our own self improvement.

Dr. Emily is willing and committed to meeting you where you are in your journey. She is dedicated to walking the journey with you and optimizing new opportunities along the way. She takes pride in educating her clients which allows them to make their own informed decisions and be leaders in their care — all a part of their journey to a happier and healthier life.