Meet The Doctor

Meet Dr. Marie Andersson, DC, AFCC
Founder of Sage Wellness
Dr. Marie Andersson is a highly experienced functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor based in Brevard, NC. With over 27 years of clinical experience, she is dedicated to helping patients uncover the root causes of their health concerns through personalized, integrative care that supports the body’s innate ability to heal.
Dr. Andersson’s foundational training is in chiropractic care. After completing studies at New York Chiropractic College and the University of North Dakota Medical School, she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic. She has since pursued extensive additional education in functional medicine, nutrition, and genetics, including certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and genetic studies at Bastyr University.
Dr. Andersson is uniquely qualified in the area of cardiovascular health. She holds an Advanced Functional Cardiology Certification from the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine (AARM), which equips her to assess advanced cardiovascular risk markers, apply functional cardiology tools, and develop personalized wellness strategies focused on heart health, prevention, and healthy longevity.
Dr. Andersson provides wellness coaching and lifestyle support for individuals experiencing a wide range of health concerns, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, and spectrum-related conditions. She also works alongside patients navigating hormonal changes (including PCOS and fertility-related concerns), digestive health challenges, metabolic issues, blood sugar imbalances, methylation and genetic patterns, and nutritional needs during the prenatal and postnatal periods.
Her patient-centered approach includes detailed lifestyle and dietary evaluations. She takes time to understand each individual’s habits, routines, environment, and stress patterns in order to tailor strategies that are both realistic and effective. These in-depth reviews help patients make sustainable changes that support long-term wellness.
She is passionate about education and regularly teaches classes on health-related topics to empower individuals with knowledge and tools they can apply in their daily lives.
A mother of four and grandmother to five, Dr. Andersson also shares her home with two dogs and a cat. Her family and her patients are at the heart of her life and practice.
Known for her accessibility and strong patient relationships, Dr. Andersson offers multiple ways for patients to stay connected, including email, phone, video appointments, and direct portal messaging, so they feel fully supported throughout their wellness journey.
At Sage Wellness, Dr. Andersson is committed to helping patients transform their health and thrive, body, mind, and spirit.