Catherine Seat

Dr. Catherine Seat is a native New Mexican and a trusted Functional Medicine doctor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, dedicated to helping patients uncover the root cause of their health concerns. Born in Santa Fe and raised in Rio Rancho and Belen, Dr. Seat is deeply connected to the communities she serves throughout the Albuquerque area. She attended the University of New Mexico, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. During her time at UNM, she met her husband Tony, and together they began building their life together with their first journey to Portland Oregon, where she went on to earn her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, followed by her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While completing her chiropractic training in Portland, Oregon, she also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Science, further strengthening her expertise in whole-body, integrative care. In April 2018, Dr. Seat returned home to Albuquerque, where she now proudly serves individuals and families seeking Functional Medicine in Albuquerque and surrounding New Mexico communities. After several years of experience in a nutritional and functional medicine clinic, she founded her own practice, Functional You, to provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach to healing. At Functional You, Dr. Seat combines Functional Medicine and Chiropractic care in Albuquerque to address the root causes of chronic conditions rather than simply managing symptoms. She specializes in areas such as: - Gut health and microbiome imbalances - Hormonal imbalances and thyroid conditions - Autoimmune disorders - Chronic inflammation and fatigue - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – diagnosis and treatment of (from a Chiropractic and Functional Medicine standpoint) - Nutritional deficiencies and metabolic health - Cardiovascular health Her treatment approach may include advanced functional lab testing, personalized nutrition plans, targeted supplementation with supplements, and hands-on therapies such as visceral manipulation, dry needling, IASTM, and chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Seat is passionate about helping her patients take control of their health through personalized, root-cause Functional Medicine care in Albuquerque, NM. She believes in treating the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle—to create long-lasting wellness. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Seat enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. She loves gardening, exercising, baking gluten-free recipes, crafting, and staying current with the latest research in functional medicine and nutrition. Dr. Seat is also proud to be the first in her family of eight to become a doctor, bringing compassionate, patient-centered care to the Albuquerque community she calls home.