Team

Maria Crawford is a Tucson native and 2004 University of Arizona graduate with an MS in Nursing. While Maria has experience and extensive training in pediatric intensive care, level one trauma and surgical first assisting, she is currently focusing as an Environmental Toxicity specialist.  She is also trained in medical weight loss, aesthetics, anti-aging, metabolic and functional medicine, hormone replacement therapy, endocrinology, advanced functional medicine lab interpretation, peptide therapy, environmental toxicity detox and genomic evaluation.

In 2018, Maria opened Edge Integrative Wellness. At Edge, she uses a multi therapeutic approach consisting of functional medicine, environmental toxicity detoxification, nutrigenomics and epigenetics (the effect the environment has on genes). She works with complex patients, athletes, those seeking longevity (or just wanting to “feel better”), and everything in between. Maria uses each patient’s personal toxicity imprint and genetic profile to individualize care and help her patients find their healthy edge again!

Dr. Pizzato holds multiple credentials including a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona with an emphasis in family medicine. She’s completed a prestigious fellowship from Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and holds the title “American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioner”. In 2024 she will complete the requirements for a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine from The Academy of Functional Medicine. Her background is in integrative and functional medicine for people of all ages.

Dr. Pizzato views the mind-body-spirit connection as integral to health and healing and collaborates with her patients to empower them to create healthful balance in their lives.

She offers personalized medicine with tailored testing modalities and will treat most patients through telemedicine.

Claire is a third generation native of Phoenix, Arizona. After relocating to Tucson she attended the University of Arizona where she completed her undergraduate studies in Nursing and Spanish. As a nurse she spent 5 years in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Banner University Medical Center, specializing in abdominal organ transplant and burn patients. Claire later attended the University of Phoenix where she obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner master’s degree.

As a board certified Nurse Practitioner Claire has specialized in gastroenterology, weight loss, and integrative health. She is certified in ozonotherapy and as a laser medical director. Claire’s passion is driven by the connections she makes with her patients and the enjoyment she holds in helping her patients optimize their health.

In her free time Claire enjoys yoga, salsa dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family and adorable dog, Marley.

Lisa’s 19 year nursing experience includes a wide variety of clinical areas, from Cardiac Cath Lab to Mother-Baby neonatal care and everything in between. After working as a travel nurse she relocated to Tucson in 2010. She specializes in IV infusions, both at infusion clinics and for a national pharmacy, performing in-home infusions. IV insertion is a skill she feels very comfortable with, taking pride in getting it right the first time.

Lisa has always had a personal interest in alternative medicine and integrative therapies. Prior to nursing, Lisa was a massage therapist and a stay-at-home mom, to her 2 sons. In her own time she has studied aromatherapy, nutrition and fitness. Beyond her work in healthcare she loves to dance, sing, and help with canine rescue. She also loves to immerse herself in nature, including hiking, camping and biking.

Nadia joined Edge as the lead receptionist in 2021. She is curious and constantly learning more about integrative wellness and how she can help people reach their health goals. She is a very social person, passionate about listening to others to find how she can help. She thrives at her position as she truly believes in the importance of integrative wellness and what we can do to make a positive impact in people’s lives!