About Dr. Sauer and Our Functional Medicine Team
Dr. Forrest Sauer
Owner, Founder
Our Purpose Is:
Make Chronic Disease Optional
Dr. Sauer is a functional doctor based in Fargo, ND. Over his career in medicine, he’s seen many people rediscover their vitality and joy through holistic care. With every person, his goal is to listen closely and develop a personalized wellness plan for each person. It’s why he’s one of the region’s most trusted functional doctor.
Is This Right For You?
I’m guessing you’re here wondering how to improve your health. It can be frustrating can’t it? The amount of information out there is, to put it simply… overwhelming. After struggling for years with depression, brain fog, moodiness, IBS, being overweight, fatigued and just overall not feeling motivated, I started transforming my health through lifestyle changes. That’s what led me to become a functional doctor in North Dakota.
It so radically transformed my life, that we coach and educate every one of our clients on those same methods (that took me YEARS to figure out). We condense it in a mere matter of months and give our members a very clear path on what to do and why.
After having success with hundreds of clients, and handling just about any kind of health condition and situation I would say we are pretty good at it. Today, we see clients across the country. People from Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska meet with our team online because they’ve seen the power of functional medicine. Our entire team is committed to helping you reach optimal health and vitality by treating your whole body.
The real question is… are YOU up for it?
Online appointments available.
Meet Our Amazing Team
Our team is dedicated to helping people just like you, succeed in finding their way back to health.
Dr. Forrest Sauer
Dr. Forrest Sauer
Since 2014, Dr. Forrest Sauer has been at the forefront of Functional Medicine. He first received his doctorate in Chiropractic in 2014. During this time he spent a year interning at a Functional Medicine practice where he saw cases ranging from the common cold to complex neurological, hormonal and autoimmune cases. All while applying the power of functional medicine. It was here that Dr. Sauer was able to take his knowledge of biochemistry, science, and the human body and tie all of it together in a real clinic setting.
He has since been busy continuing his education with organizations and professionals on the cutting edge of this growing field. Additional certifications include but are not limited to:
·Mastering Brain Chemistry – University of Bridgeport
·Functional Blood Chemistry – University of Bridgeport
·Mastering the Thyroid – University of Bridgeport
·Understanding Autoimmune Signaling Systems and Blood Glucose Issues – University of Bridgeport
·Mastering Endocrine Disorders – University of Bridgeport
·Applied Kinesiology & Functional Medicine Certification
·Functional Neurology Training – Functional Neurology Seminars
·Gluten, Leaky Gut, and the Autoimmune Connection – University of Bridgeport
Robin Flores
Robin is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with over four years of experience helping clients move beyond symptom management by identifying and addressing root causes. Her work is deeply informed by her own journey of overcoming chronic illness through functional and holistic approaches, allowing her to bring both professional expertise and lived experience into her coaching.
As part of the Twin Oaks Health team, she serves as a Functional Health Coach, where she is passionate about getting to know each client and supporting their unique needs and health goals.
Outside of work, she is a wife and a boy mom to an energetic four-year-old. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, hiking, and strength training.
Molinda Ramsey
Outside of work, Molinda is a devoted wife and mother to five amazing children. She loves spending quality time with her family, playing pickleball, and embracing an active lifestyle that keeps her energized and connected. One of her greatest joys is spending time outdoors, where the peace and beauty of nature help her recharge and find balance. Whether she’s with her family or enjoying the outdoors, she brings the same calm, caring presence and dedication to helping others.
Michelle Grumbles
Michelle Grumbles serves as the Practice Operations Coordinator for Twin Oaks Health Solutions, where she helps keep the practice running smoothly behind the scenes so Dr. Sauer and the team can focus on the mission that drives everything they do, making chronic disease optional. With a background in HR and compliance for a multi location company, Michelle brings a detail oriented, process driven approach to the operational side of functional medicine, from scheduling and workflows to the systems that support client care.
Outside of Twin Oaks, Michelle also steps into event life a few weeks each year, working conferences ranging from 500 to 10,000 attendees. She loves the fast pace and the detail oriented work these events demand. Michelle also serves on the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit that provides school supplies to over 100,000 Central Texas children each year.
Michelle has been married to her best friend for 24 years, and together they’ve raised two now adult sons. She’s also a proud godmother to four godchildren and a grandma to a 4 year old grandson. Outside of work, she enjoys home decor projects and traveling with her family.
The program for us was a rigorous six months. We had made an investment and we were sticking to the rules! To date, my husband has lost over 50 pounds and I have lost over 70! It’s not just about the weight loss. We have our lives back!
If we could give any encouragement, it would be this; it is worth it, follow the plan they give you without cheating, and keep the healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life! The staff at Twin Oaks has your back and they will encourage you every step of the way!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to the questions we receive the most about functional doctors, our services, and policies.
If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help.