

The Triangle Approach to Root Cause Testing with Dr. Devan Szczepanski
Apr 29, 2025
53:30
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Devan Szczepanski to explore her revolutionary triangular approach to functional medicine that has transformed thousands of lives. You'll hear us discuss:
- How the Triangle Method combines genomics, metabolic testing, and gut analysis
- Why genomic testing provides crucial personalized insights for treatment
- The practical applications of reformative medicine in clinical settings
- How to prioritize interventions based on comprehensive testing
Dr. Szczepanski is a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Reformative Medicine, where she teaches clinicians her Triangle Method of gastrointestinal, genomic and metabolic testing to help patients uncover the root causes of their symptoms. After leaving corporate medicine to start her own practice, she developed a unique system combining genomics, metabolic testing, and gut analysis that aims to deliver personalized care designed to support wellness through measurable insights. Dr. Szczepanski now operates three clinics across Florida and Louisiana and has developed a training program to share her effective approach with other practitioners.
Labs Mentioned:
- DNA Life Testing Panels
- GI-MAP
- Comprehensive Metabolic Testing
- Thyroid Panel with Antibodies
- Homocysteine Testing
- Hormone Panel
- DHEA and Cortisol Testing
- Fasting Insulin
- EBV Testing
Guest Details
- Dr. Devan Szczepanski’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Podcast
- NuWell Medicine Website
- Free Practitioner Sign-Up Here
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
04:39 - Dr. Szczepanski's Journey from Neuropsychology to Medicine
11:19 - Educational Background and Influences
15:34 - Building a Team-Based Clinical Approach
19:44 - The Evolution of Reformative Medicine
27:54 - Understanding Genomics vs. Epigenetics
34:15 - The Comprehensive Metabolic Assessment Approach
42:34 - How Gut Testing Completes the Triangle Method
48:21 - Measuring Outcomes and Tracking Patient Results
50:01 - What is Reformative Medicine?
53:13 - Dr. Szczepanski's Upcoming Book and Training Programs
54:23 - Where to Find Dr. Devan Szczepanski