Dr. Sharon Young, PhD, MSN/Ed, RN, CLNC
Dr. Sharon Young, PhD, MSN/Ed, RN, CLNC, is the Founder and CEO of Heart of Health Consulting, LLC, and the owner of the Heart of Health Wellness Center in Seymour, Missouri. With over 30 years of experience in nursing, hospice care, and healthcare leadership, Dr. Young has dedicated her career to helping patients achieve holistic wellness. Her professional journey began as a volunteer Candy-Striper in her hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, and evolved through roles in pediatric care, orthopedics, and hospice, culminating in her founding of Heart of Health Consulting to provide education, training, and wellness services that empower individuals and communities.
After experiencing the limitations of conventional medicine firsthand when diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions, Dr. Young turned to functional and natural medicine. Through perseverance and faith-driven practices, she successfully restored her health, inspiring her to integrate evidence-informed holistic modalities into her practice. Today, she specializes in inflammation management, gut health, chronic illness recovery, and root-cause approaches to wellness, offering therapies such as detoxification, red light therapy, full body vibration, and essential oils. Her patient-centered philosophy emphasizes listening, education, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Young is a published author, community leader, and educator. She has authored three books on wellness and health, served as president of the Missouri Student Nurses Association, and contributed extensively to professional education for end-of-life care in Missouri. Recognized for her leadership and service with honors such as the Silver Beaver Award and inclusion in Women of Distinction Magazine, Dr. Young continues to inspire through her work, mentoring others, and advocating for holistic health practices that restore hope, resilience, and vitality.
• PhD in Functional Medicine and Healthcare Management (2025)
• Ozarks Technical College, LPN Certification
• St. John’s School of Nursing, RN Degree
• University of Phoenix, BSN
• University of Phoenix, Master’s in Nursing Education
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• PhD in Functional Medicine
• Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
• IV Therapy Certification
• Women of Distinction Magazine Feature
• Community Service Award, University of Phoenix
• Wood Badge and Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America
• Missouri Student Nurses Association
• Professional Education for End-of-Life Care
• Sigma Theta Tau International, Omicron Delta Chapter
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Boy Scouts of America
• Volunteer Candy Striper
• Community education on wellness and holistic care
• Pro bono support through wellness and functional medicine initiatives
“In the Wake of Worship”
“The Last Window of Opportunity”
“THIN: Healthier Eating”
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Holistic Care
- Wellness
- Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Natural Remedies
- Functional Medicine
- Gut Health Restoration
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I really enjoy being able to understand where my patients come from because I've been there myself. I've always said you can't be really a good nurse unless you've been a patient, and the same way throughout any kind of medical practice - you're not going to understand where a patient comes from unless you've been there yourself or at least have some kind of connection with someone close to you that has gone through some similar pathway. Because of what I've been through with my four autoimmune diseases and my journey of healing, that's what makes me be able to understand others. I'm like a dog on a bone and just won't give up if somebody is needing help. I tell my clients that you need to listen to your body when it's whispering to you, because if you don't, it's going to start yelling at you. I know healing works, and I know people can get a better version, a healthier version of themselves. I can't heal anybody myself, but I can help the clients get to a place to where their body will heal itself, and that's all with the Lord's help and direction.
Locations
Heart Of Health Wellness Center
Seymour, MO 65746