About Us
Functional Sobriety (noun):
A root-cause approach to healing and recovering from longterm alcohol use.
Created in 2021 by Dr. Brooke Scheller, Functional Sobriety has helped hundreds of people around the world to banish alcohol cravings, regulate the body, and heal from long-term alcohol use.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU DITCH ALCOHOL & HEAL YOUR BODY.
"I want you to understand the biochemistry of why we drink -- the internal systems and processes happening in our body that play a role in how and why we drink."
─ From Dr. Brooke's new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink
Functional Sobriety is built on the belief that wellness is a lifelong journey of transformation.
Alcohol-free living is a powerful step in optimizing health and unlocking your full potential. By integrating nutrition, science-backed education, and intentional lifestyle choices, we empower you toward a path of longevity, clarity, and purpose.
Meet the Team
Dr. Brooke Scheller
Founder, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction.
After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol.
Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community and several online programs with members across the globe. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness and the power of sobriety.
In December 2023, Dr. Brooke released her debut title: How to Eat to Change How You Drink, which has been recognized around the globe.
Dr. Brooke has a diverse background that includes private practice, start-up, and large corporations. She has trained with experts in nutrition, functional medicine, and functional neurology around the nation. Dr. Brooke has also been an educator and collaborator at esteemed universities and hospitals, including Drexel University and the Cleveland Clinic.
DR. BROOKE'S TRAINING & CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Maryland University of Integrative Health
- Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition, Northeast College of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Board Certification of Nutrition Specialists
- Psychiatry Redefined Certified Functional Medicine Provider (CFPP)
- American Nutrition Association, Member
- Institute of Functional Medicine, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice™(AFMCP)
Devon Whipple
COMMUNITY MANAGER, HEALTH COACH
Devon put down alcohol in April of 2022 after decades of being a daily drinker. As a founding member of the Functional Sobriety Network, she has implemented Dr. Brooke's approach fully and continues to use nutrition to focus on her health, wellness, and sobriety journey.
Devon is a certified health coach, a yoga teacher, and someone who believes deeply in the power of healing from the inside out. She’s currently studying to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and she brings a gentle, mindful approach to wellness—blending movement, mindfulness, and nourishment to support others on their own journey.
DEVON'S TRAINING & CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration & Marketing, Park University
- Master's of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Concordia University
- Registered Yoga Teacher - 200 Hour, Breathe for Change
- Professional Health and Wellness Coach, National Board eligible, Nutritional Therapy Associates
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, May 2026, Nutritional Therapy Associates
