Rhonda Jolliffe recognized for leading restorative medicine practice in North Dakota

Rhonda Jolliffe, a Bismarck-based nurse practitioner and functional medicine provider, is being recognized for building one of North Dakota’s early independent functional medicine practices and for leading a restorative medicine institute focused on root-cause care. Her work spans clinical care, teaching, and patient education as demand grows for more preventive and integrative health options.

Why it matters: - Rhonda Jolliffe’s career reflects the growing demand for patient-centered care that goes beyond symptom management. - Her practice centers on functional and restorative medicine, a model aimed at prevention, longevity and lifestyle change. - The recognition underscores the role women leaders are playing in reshaping private practice and integrative healthcare.

What happened: - Influential Women recognized Rhonda Jolliffe, founder and owner of the Jolliffe Institute of Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics in Bismarck, North Dakota. - Jolliffe has more than 40 years of experience across nursing, emergency medicine and functional medicine. - She began her career in 1985 as an intensive care nurse and later became Director of Emergency and Trauma Services. - In 1997, Jolliffe earned her Nurse Practitioner degree and Master’s in Nursing. - In 1999, she opened one of the first independent functional medicine practices in North Dakota.

The details: - The Jolliffe Institute focuses on integrative care that blends clinical medicine with functional and restorative therapies. - The practice uses IV nutrition therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, advanced diagnostic testing and individualized treatment plans. - The institute’s mission is to address root causes of illness through personalized care, targeted diagnostics and lifestyle medicine. - Jolliffe oversees a multidisciplinary team that includes health coaches and nursing staff. - The team supports patient education, in-office procedures and ongoing wellness programming. - Jolliffe has served for more than 15 years as a clinical instructor in nurse practitioner programs. - She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Mary. - Jolliffe is certified in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. - Her career has included work in women’s health, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and holistic care.

Between the lines: - Jolliffe’s model is built around continuity of care, patient education and long-term lifestyle transformation rather than one-off visits. - Her comments point to a broader shift in healthcare, with more patients seeking proactive and preventive approaches after COVID-19. - She also points to financial pressure, insurance limits and administrative burdens as continuing challenges for private practice providers. - The recognition highlights a leadership style that blends clinical training with coaching, prevention and advocacy.

What's next: - Jolliffe plans to keep advancing integrative healthcare through clinical care, teaching and patient advocacy. - She is encouraging young women entering healthcare to invest in education, build confidence and stay focused on long-term goals. - Her profile and practice information are available through her Influential Women profile and the Jolliffe Institute website.

The bottom line: - Rhonda Jolliffe has built a long-running practice around root-cause medicine, and the recognition reflects growing attention to providers who pair conventional care with preventive and restorative treatment.