It was only natural for Dr. Ballehr to earn certification in functional medicine. She sees it as the next evolution in health care, matching the availability of genetic information with the emphasis on individualized medicine. Dr. Ballehr has been practicing and actively involved in the field of functional medicine for the past 15 years. She is a member of the executive counsel and one of the key founding members of The College of Functional and Integrative Medicine Physicians.

When Dr. Ballehr is not helping patients find their optimum health through functional medicine, she is likely to be found dirt biking in the Arizona desert with her husband and friends or racing motorcycles at various tracks in Arizona, the US and more recently internationally. She and her husband own a motorcycle racing and track day company. Other activities include hiking with her dog, mountain biking, skiing, scuba diving, trail running and playing golf. She sculpts and paints in oil, and enjoys traveling to learn more about cultures, art, and history.

Dr. Ballehr is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner from The Institute for Functional Medicine, Cleveland Clinic and has received additional certification at The Kalish Institute or Functional Medicine as well as multiple private mentorship programs and courses.