Dr. Amberly Wagner-Connolly is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than two decades of experience spanning family medicine, oncology, and functional medicine.
She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Creighton University, following her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Clarkson College. Amber brings a unique combination of academic rigor, clinical experience, and personal insight to her work at UpStream – Root Cause Medicine.
From Experience to Empathy
As a breast cancer survivor, Amber understands firsthand the physical and emotional challenges patients face in navigating chronic or complex health conditions.
That experience profoundly shaped her philosophy: healing begins when medicine becomes personal.
Her journey deepened her commitment to helping others restore balance, energy, and confidence in their health — not through quick fixes, but through curiosity, partnership, and education.
“Every test tells a story, but every story deserves to be heard.”
Clinical Focus
Amber specializes in thyroid, hormone, and metabolic health, helping patients identify the upstream imbalances that lead to fatigue, weight resistance, mood changes, and hormonal disruption.
Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with functional and integrative therapies, using advanced laboratory testing, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to support cellular repair and optimal performance.
She also has expertise in:
Holistic, Root-Cause Care
Amber’s approach is deeply individualized.
She views every patient as a unique biological system — influenced by environment, mindset, hormones, and habits.
Her goal is to identify what’s driving dysfunction and guide each person toward sustainable healing.
That means listening carefully, explaining clearly, and supporting practical, realistic changes that improve daily life.
Patients describe her as empathetic, authentic, and encouraging — a clinician who meets them where they are and helps them take the next step forward.
Education & Credentials
Empathy, Evidence, and Empowerment
Amber embodies the UpStream philosophy — combining the science of functional medicine with the empathy of lived experience.
Her mission is to help each patient reconnect with their body’s natural intelligence and move from symptom management to lasting well-being.