Mackenzie Budd is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Companion Health, where she brings fresh energy, scientific rigor, and genuine care to a practice redefining modern primary care.

With eight years of healthcare experience spanning adult emergency medicine, IV therapy, and primary care settings, Mackenzie built her clinical foundation in environments that demanded quick thinking, precision, and adaptability. After working inside traditional healthcare systems, she found herself drawn to a different approach—one that asks deeper questions, looks for root causes, and treats patients as whole people rather than isolated symptoms.

Today, Mackenzie practices integrative, preventive medicine at Companion Health, blending evidence-based care with functional medicine principles. She is known for her intellectual curiosity, her ability to translate complex medical concepts into clear action steps, and her commitment to helping clients understand the “why” behind their health concerns.

Mackenzie has a particular passion for working with young adults, guiding them as they learn to better understand their bodies and take ownership of their care. She approaches every client interaction with patience, precision, and a belief that optimal health comes from addressing fundamentals alongside advanced diagnostics.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Frontier Nursing University, Mackenzie is board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and remains dedicated to advancing her knowledge through ongoing education and emerging research in functional and integrative medicine.