Samantha “Sam” Brogan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in holistic and functional medicine. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Sam earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Widener University in 1998. Later, she completed her Master’s in Nursing at Shenandoah University in 2013.
For more than a decade, she worked in family medicine in Southern Maryland. During that time, she discovered the therapeutic value of simply listening. This experience, in turn, shaped her patient-centered care philosophy and deepened her connection with those she served.
Sam’s interest in functional medicine began in 2016. It started after she read the best-selling book Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis. The book introduced her to the powerful connection between diet and chronic pain. At the time, she was struggling with persistent neck and back pain. However, after following the dietary advice from the book, she experienced significant relief. As a result, she no longer needed high-dose anti-inflammatory medication. This personal success motivated her to learn more. Consequently, she began sharing what she had discovered with her patients, many of whom also saw encouraging results.
In 2022, Sam took a major step in her functional medicine journey. She enrolled in the “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” program through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Since then, she has completed all the required core modules. Moreover, she plans to sit for the final certification exam in April 2024. Her current focus is on creating personalized wellness plans. These plans help patients address the root causes of illness, improve nutrition, and make long-term lifestyle changes. Ultimately, her goal is to prevent, manage, and even reverse chronic disease through functional approaches.
Sam is licensed to practice in both Maryland and South Carolina. In addition, she is deeply passionate about helping individuals regain their health through evidence-based, natural strategies. Her approach combines traditional family medicine with functional medicine principles. This whole-person method, therefore, supports sustainable, long-term healing.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys a peaceful and faith-driven life. She loves serving Jesus, walking on the beach, and watching the sunrise. Furthermore, she’s a fan of sports—especially NASCAR. Her hobbies also include traveling, yoga, and reading.
Dr. Lovegrove received the certificate of excellence as one of the Top 3 Primary Care Physicians in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Patrick Lovegrove is board-certified by the American Board of Family Physicians. He graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings over 20 years of clinical experience. His areas of expertise include Family Practice, Anti-Aging, Holistic Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Aerospace, Sports, and Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Lovegrove was born in Staunton, Virginia. He studied Biology at the University of Virginia, where he earned a medical school scholarship from the United States Air Force. This opportunity launched his medical career. After graduating from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he entered a Family Practice Residency. Notably, this program was a joint initiative between St. Louis University and the 375th Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base.
Upon completing his residency, he served as a Family Practice and Emergency Room physician at Osan Air Base in Korea, just outside Seoul. Soon after, he was selected for the elite Aerospace Medicine Program in San Antonio, Texas. Later that same year, he transferred to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. There, he joined the 81st Fighter Squadron as a “Flight Surgeon,” further expanding his experience in military medicine.
Throughout his Air Force service, Dr. Lovegrove completed multiple tours in Afghanistan, England, Portugal, Italy, and Qatar. As a result of his dedication, he received several honors, including the Accommodation and Meritorious Service Medals with an Oak Leaf Cluster.
In 2007, he returned to the U.S. and continued practicing at Charleston Air Force Base. During this time, he focused on Family Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Holistic Internal Medicine. In addition, he broadened his practice to include Anti-Aging and Hormone Doctor in Summerville, South Carolina.
In 2008, Dr. Lovegrove founded Merge Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. His goal was to create a forward-thinking medical practice modeled after innovative centers in the Western U.S. and Europe. The clinic specializes in Holistic Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Pain Management, and Weight Management.
By 2011, Merge Medical Center had expanded its services through a partnership with ACN Wellness—Centers for Integrated Medicine in Vienna and Ashburn, Virginia. Then, in 2012, Dr. Lovegrove was honored by the National Academy of Medicine with the President’s Award for Excellence, recognizing his contributions to the field.
Interestingly, Dr. Lovegrove’s passion for holistic medicine began in 1997 during his first year of medical school. After reading Spontaneous Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil, he was inspired to look beyond traditional treatments. While completing conventional medical training, he also explored complementary and alternative medicine. Moreover, he studied under leading figures in functional medicine, such as Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Amy Myers, Dr. David Perlmutter, and others.
Dr. Lovegrove believes in combining conventional and holistic care using a science-based model. Instead of merely suppressing symptoms, he works to identify the root cause of each patient’s condition. This integrative approach leads to long-term healing and improved outcomes.
To personalize care, he uses orthomolecular and genetic testing that uncovers a patient’s unique biochemistry and deficiencies. Consequently, his treatment plans often go beyond prescriptions. In addition to traditional medications, he may recommend:
Nutraceuticals and herbal remedies
Bioidentical hormone therapy
Vitamins and supplements
Dietary and nutrition plans
Detox protocols
Spinal and osteopathic assessments
Custom exercises and stretching routines
Lifestyle coaching and stress response techniques
Today, Dr. Lovegrove lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and three children. As a family, they enjoy biking, reading, and spending time at local parks and restaurants. Furthermore, they remain active in their community and church.
Lindsay Langley, BSN, RN, CHT, FMP, is a third-generation nurse. Since 2005, Lindsay has gained much medical/surgical experience, most of which was at MUSC hospital. Lindsay’s holistic journey started in 2012 when she was trying to conceive her first child. When conventional approaches left her with no reason for infertility, she used her background as a nurse to research holistic interventions. She slowly integrated healthier lifestyle changes into her routine and was soon pregnant.
In 2017, Lindsay’s second child was born and began to show symptoms of eczema at five months old. Again, she found conventional treatment recommendations challenging, so she sought ways to treat his condition naturally by healing his gut, removing common allergens, and confirming food triggers. He has progressed well with dietary modifications, detox support, and supplementation.
Lindsay says, “I’m passionate about the digestive system because it is so important. It provides nourishment for the entire body and plays a huge role in eliminating toxins. I am amazed by the power of the intestinal microbiome, which many experts call an organ and its role in our health or illness. I enjoy reading medical journals and am particularly interested in GMOs and their effects on people and the environment”.
She’s also a Colon Hydrotherapist (aka CHT) and loves it for its ability to make someone feel better almost immediately.”
As Deepak Chopra says, “The elimination of toxins awakens the capacity for renewal.”
Lindsay studied Functional Medicine at Functional Medicine University. When she’s not studying holistic/functional medicine, she loves the challenges and opportunities of being a wife and mother who also homeschools her two little ones.
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