Amy Black, NP, DCNP, IFMCP

Amy Black is a dedicated and compassionate certified dermatology nurse practitioner at Forefront Dermatology in Petersburg, VA. Amy combines traditional medicine and skin health, while incorporating scientifically proven methods of functional medicine, self-care and stress reduction. This integrative form of medicine provides an added layer of care that you won’t find often. She takes the time to get to know you and your health concerns and will team with you to figure them out. 

For more than two decades Amy Black has dedicated herself to finding, honing and sharing proven practices for deep health. Building on a foundation of conventional medicine, including degrees from the University of Virginia (Biology/French Language and Literature) in 1998 and Virginia Commonwealth University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing) in 2002, Amy was drawn to the growing body of evidence on how stress, diet and the environment alter our physical being. After extensive work in various fields, Amy found her passion: the skin. In 2010 she became certified in Dermatology, helping patients understand and support the skin’s role in supporting our whole health. 

Seeking a core-to-surface approach, she studied at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)—the gold standard for her field—where she was certified in 2018. Combined with her existing professional experiences and training, the systems-based approach taught by IFM helped to create her unique, integrative methods. Amy regularly attends conferences and seeks continuing education opportunities to stay up to date with current practices in dermatology and integrative medicine. While other practices lean on the word “integrative” as a catchphrase, Amy is one of a small handful of practitioners offering this revolutionary and truly integrative practice.