DR. ARLENE JOHNSTON, DNP, FNP-C

Dr. Johnston graduated from the University of Utah with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice.  She completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Brigham Young University. Dr. Johnston is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of Utah Nurse Practitioners and Utah Hormone Providers. She is licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner & provides care for patients of all ages. 

Dr. Johnston is married and has 8 children and 13 grandchildren.  In addition, she and her husband have been foster parents to 17 children.  She is a functional medicine provider and loves helping men, women, and children understand how to feel their best.  She listens to concerns and actively involves patients in developing a personalized health plan. Dr. Johnston not only wants patients to feel their best, but loves to help them look their best.  Before pursuing her Doctorate, Dr. Johnston owned a Day Spa near Coeur d'Alene, ID where she used to live with her family.  Her passion has continued as she incorporates the treatments of a MedSpa into her Functional Medicine Clinic.

At Health & Vitality she helps people LOOK & FEEL their best!!

When Dr. Johnston is not seeing patients, she spends her time reading, researching, exercising, spending time with her husband, children, their spouses, and her grandchildren, and serving at church.

Dr. Johnston sees patients with all conditions to find the root cause of and treatments for:

• Fatigue

• Women’s Health Concerns- PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, infertility, perimenopause and menopause symptoms and concerns, hot flashes, incontinence, vaginal dryness, etc.

• Bioidentical Hormones for Women and Men

• Thyroid disorders- low thyroid symptoms, hypothyroid, Hashimotos, hyperthyroid, Graves, T4 to T3 conversion problems

• Nutritional Counseling- identifying deficiencies, optimizing nutrition

• Gastrointestinal and digestive health- including heartburn, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, liver gallbladder, IBS, Celiac and Crohns

• Weight Concerns-guaranteed weight loss

• Sleep issues

• Neuropathy- reducing and eliminating pain, numbness and tingling in the hands/feet

• Reversing type 2 Diabetes and helping patients get off insulin

• Mental Health- anxiety, depression, attention/focus concerns

• Genetic testing and genetic polymorphisms – MTHFR, COMT, etc.

• Autoimmune diseases and allergies

• Anti-aging

• Adrenal functioning issues, metabolic syndrome

• Diabetes, fibromyalgia, heavy metal exposures and toxicity

• Behavioral issues related to diet, need to detox, and nutrient deficiencies

Dr. Johnston also has the 1st Votiva machine in Utah County that uses bi-polar Radio Frequency to treat urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, recurrent vaginal infections, decreased vaginal sensation and lack of lubrication due to childbirth, aging and menopause. There is no pain or downtime with this less than 30 minutes in office procedure. It works directly on resolving the root cause of pelvic floor and vaginal health concerns.

Call or Text today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnston to increase your HEALTH & VITALITY!