Because No Woman Should Suffer Without Answers.
Millions of women live with chronic bladder pain, recurrent UTIs, and a medical system that tells them to just take another antibiotic. I became The Bladder Expert because I watched too many women — smart, strong, exhausted women — get dismissed by providers who never thought to look deeper. I chose this specialty to change that. To give every woman the root-cause investigation she deserves, and a provider who won't stop until she has real answers.
Jana Rogers, The Bladder Expert
APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP · Board Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Jana Rogers is one of the few nurse practitioners in the country with a practice focused solely on recurrent UTIs and interstitial cystitis. Her expertise in root-cause functional medicine draws patients from across the United States, with active licensure in 32+ states and full virtual care capabilities.
As an IFM-certified practitioner with specialized training in infection prevention (CBIC), Jana brings a unique clinical lens to chronic bladder conditions. Where most providers stop at antibiotics, Jana starts there — then goes deeper, investigating the biofilms, hormonal deficiencies, immune dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and genetic factors that drive recurrent infections.
Her approach isn't anti-antibiotic — it's anti-incomplete. Antibiotics are one tool in a comprehensive protocol tailored to each patient's specific root causes. It's this combination of conventional rigor and functional medicine depth that sets her practice apart.
Jana is bilingual (English and Spanish) and practices through Forum Health, where she provides thorough, unhurried virtual consultations to women who have been cycling through the same ineffective treatments for years — often after seeing three, four, or five other providers who never tested for the root cause.
Education & Credentials
Training, certifications, and accreditations
- CredentialAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - CertificationInstitute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
- CertificationCertification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
- Board CertAmerican Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board (ANMAB)
- Experience10+ years of clinical practice
- LicensureActive in 32+ states
- LanguagesEnglish and Spanish — full consultations in both
- PracticeForum Health — Virtual Care
Sound Familiar?
You're not imagining it. You're not "just prone to UTIs." And you deserve more than the same prescription on repeat without anyone asking why.
The Antibiotic-Only Approach
Another infection, another prescription — but no one ever asks why it keeps happening. Antibiotics treat the infection. They don't treat the cause.
Dismissed & Disbelieved
"Your labs look fine." But the burning, urgency, and pressure are ruining your quality of life — and no one is listening.
No Root-Cause Investigation
Has anyone tested your microbiome? Checked your hormones? Evaluated your immune function? That's where the answers are.
What Makes This Different
If you've been cycling through the same appointments and the same prescriptions, here's what changes when you get to the root.
The Status Quo
The Bladder Expert
We Don't Guess. We Test.
Your urologist prescribes antibiotics and stops there. We start with antibiotics when needed — then go deeper to find and fix the reason you needed them in the first place.
What We Actually Investigate
The causes your other providers never tested for.
Biofilms
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial communities that hide in the bladder wall and reinfect you from within.
Hormones
Estrogen deficiency weakens vaginal and bladder tissue, creating a breeding ground for recurring infections.
Immune System
Chronic immune dysregulation prevents your body from clearing infections the way it should.
Genetics
Certain genetic variants affect how your body fights bladder infections and processes inflammation.
Gut Health
Your gut microbiome directly influences your urinary tract. Dysbiosis is one of the most common — and most overlooked — root causes.
Mast Cells
Mast cell activation drives the chronic inflammation and pain behind interstitial cystitis flares.
Conditions I Specialize In
Deep clinical expertise in the two conditions most often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or undertreated.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Three or more UTIs in 12 months signals something deeper than bad luck. Conventional treatment addresses the infection but ignores why your body can't prevent the next one.
We investigate the root causes most providers never test for:
- Vaginal and gut microbiome imbalances
- Estrogen and hormonal deficiencies
- Biofilm-forming bacterial strains
- Immune system dysfunction
- Genetic predisposition factors
Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
Chronic bladder pressure, pain, and urgency with negative cultures. IC affects 3–8 million women in the U.S. and takes an average of 4+ years to diagnose.
Our functional approach targets the underlying drivers:
- Mast cell activation and histamine overload
- Chronic inflammatory pathways
- Gut permeability ("leaky gut") connections
- Embedded infections
- Nervous system and stress-response patterns
Hear From Our Patients
"As soon as I met Jana, I immediately felt understood. She knew exactly what to do — I could finally take a deep breath and really trust someone to help me get through this."
Katie G.
Embedded bladder infection patient
I developed a UTI for the first time in my life, thinking it would go away quickly. After a year, I'm meeting with countless doctors and urologists and multiple procedures, I still had the infection and no one would listen to me. It was truly a gift when I found Jana, finally, someone who understood what I was talking about, took me seriously and treated the problem promptly. I am so grateful for her care of my chronic UTI. This is something that hardly anyone knows about and the work she's doing is extremely important.
I found Jana totally by chance. She was the first practitioner listed and happened to be in my state. From that first appointment, I was struck by her warmth and genuine willingness to listen, even to the stranger things I'd experienced. What set her apart immediately was that she didn't shut me down; instead, she actually gave me explanations for why what I was experiencing was possible. When it comes to chronic infections and biofilm phenomena, I trust her more than anyone, including practitioners considered top experts in their field who dismissed some of my more unconventional symptoms. But beyond her clinical knowledge, what's most important is that she creates a truly safe space — where I can have genuine conversations without carefully monitoring my own words just to get treatment. Jana takes what we've experienced and puts it into scientific terminology that's understandable and doesn't penalize the patient for observing it from a less informed standpoint. She's a true scientist, which is genuinely hard to come by in medicine these days. Because of that openness, I'm actually getting better.
How It Works
Getting started is simple.
Book Your Virtual Consultation
Schedule online in minutes. Your first appointment with Jana is a comprehensive deep-dive into your history, symptoms, and what's been tried before.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced functional test kits shipped directly to your home. We analyze your microbiome, hormones, immune markers, and more — then review everything together.
Your Personalized Protocol
A treatment plan built for your body, with ongoing virtual follow-ups and adjustments until the cycle is broken for good.
How is this different from seeing a urologist?
Urologists typically stop at symptom management — antibiotics for infections, medications for IC pain. We use those tools when appropriate, but we also investigate the underlying causes: why your microbiome is disrupted, why your immune system isn't clearing infections, whether hormonal changes are a factor. It's a more comprehensive lens — and it leads to more durable outcomes.
How do virtual appointments work?
You'll meet with Jana via secure video call from anywhere. She conducts a thorough consultation, reviews your history, and orders functional testing — all remotely. Test kits are shipped to your door, and follow-ups are virtual as well.
What testing is involved?
We use advanced functional testing that goes far beyond a standard urinalysis — microbiome analysis, hormonal panels, immune markers, and more. Kits are shipped to your home with clear instructions. You collect your samples and ship them back in prepaid packaging.
Do you accept insurance?
Forum Health offers both insurance-based and self-pay options depending on the services and testing involved. We'll walk you through costs and coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
How long until I see improvement?
Most patients see meaningful improvement within 8–12 weeks. Some complex cases take longer, and we'll set clear expectations at your first appointment. The goal isn't a quick fix — it's lasting resolution.
Is this available in Spanish?
Sí. Jana is fluent in Spanish and conducts full consultations in both English and Spanish — no translator needed.
I'm not in Texas. Can I still see Jana?
Yes — Jana holds active licensure in 32+ states. Contact us and we'll confirm whether your state is covered.
Ready for Real Answers?
You've tried everything else. It's time for a provider who actually listens — and actually investigates. Book your virtual consultation with Jana today.
Virtual visits available across 32+ states.
Consultas disponibles en español.