Meet the Team at Arkum Medical Associates | Georgetown, TX Functional Medicine
At Arkum Medical Associates, we believe that lasting health is built on trust, expertise, and a genuine commitment to understanding each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Founded by Dr. Edward “Pete” Petrik, MD, our Georgetown, Texas practice brings together a team of dedicated professionals and world-class clinical advisors united by a shared mission: to help every patient restore their body to its optimal state of health through personalized, root-cause functional medicine. Whether you are struggling with chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, or simply want to age better and feel your best, our team has the training, tools, and passion to guide you there.
At Arkum Medical Associates, we believe that lasting health is built on trust, expertise, and a genuine commitment to understanding each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Founded by Dr. Edward “Pete” Petrik, MD, our Georgetown, Texas practice brings together a team of dedicated professionals and world-class clinical advisors united by a shared mission: to help every patient restore their body to its optimal state of health through personalized, root-cause functional medicine. Whether you are struggling with chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, or simply want to age better and feel your best, our team has the training, tools, and passion to guide you there.
Functional Medicine Specialists
Dr. Edward "Pete" Petrik, MD, FMCP-M — Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Edward “Pete” Petrik is a board-certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience and the founding force behind Arkum Medical Associates. He is one of Central Texas’s leading practitioners of functional and integrative medicine, combining the rigorous diagnostic standards of conventional medicine with evidence-based, root-cause approaches that go far beyond the prescription pad.
Dr. Petrik earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, Nevada, and completed his residency in Anesthesiology through the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Healthcare in Temple, Texas, one of the most respected health systems in the state. Following residency, he joined the senior staff at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, where he served as Site Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Program and spearheaded the Surgical Intensivist Program within the VA’s intensive care unit, a role that demanded both clinical precision and systems-level leadership under high-stakes conditions.
Dr. Petrik is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard for twenty years as a C-130 combat pilot and F-16 flight surgeon, retiring in 2019. That career forged a distinctive approach to human performance, one rooted in discipline, systems thinking, and a deep respect for the body’s capacity to adapt when given the right conditions. Today, he channels that perspective directly into his clinical practice. His work focuses on slowing the aging process, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and identifying the inflammatory drivers that quietly undermine health long before symptoms appear. His treatment toolkit includes advanced nutritional counseling, hormone evaluation and optimization, gut microbiome testing, ozone therapy, aesthetic and regenerative injectables, and structured lifestyle protocols encompassing exercise, meditation, and targeted supplementation.
What distinguishes Dr. Petrik from conventional practitioners is his commitment to treating what labs cannot always show. He pursues ongoing education through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Kalish Institute, two of the most rigorous training bodies in the functional medicine field, and he collaborates with leading integrative clinics and medical spas across the Austin area to provide patients with access to a comprehensive, evidence-based wellness ecosystem. His philosophy holds that with precise diagnostics, individualized protocols, and consistent action, every person has the ability to optimize their biology and extend their vitality well into later decades.
Functional Medicine Specialists
Krisztina Quick — Health Coach
As a Health Coach, I believe that self-empowerment is the cornerstone of true well- being. It’s about channeling the inner strength, the lion spirit, that resides within you – that untamed force which propels you towards limitless vitality.
My approach is holistic and it encompasses mind, body, and soul. True wellness springs from nurturing every facet of your being and unlocking your untapped potential. My mission is to guide you towards YOUR most nourished life.
When it comes to reaching goals, I follow the kindness method, instead of white knuckling through the changes you want to make, we use kind but firm love towards yourself for lasting results.
We both know, you already have all the tools you need to get to your goals. You might just need a little accountability and intention to access them.
I’m here to help you tap into all of it. I’m ready if you are! Message me to set up your intro session.
Practice Team
Nicole — Office Manager
Nicole is the operational heart of Arkum Medical Associates and the first point of contact for most patients beginning their health journey with the practice. A Montana native who has called Texas home for over 15 years, she brings warmth, organizational precision, and a genuinely personal understanding of what it means to seek answers that conventional medicine has failed to provide.
Nicole holds a degree in Education and has built a career across teaching and real estate, two fields that, more than most, demand the ability to meet people where they are, communicate clearly under pressure, and build lasting trust. She brings those same skills to her role at Arkum every day, helping patients navigate the onboarding process, understand their individualized care plans, and stay supported and engaged between appointments. For many patients, Nicole is the steady, knowledgeable voice that makes the journey feel less overwhelming and far more possible.
Kira — Marketing Director
Kira leads Arkum Medical Associates’ marketing and social media presence, translating the practice’s clinical mission into a message that connects with a generation increasingly unwilling to accept a reactive, symptom-management approach to their health. She brings a perspective shaped by growing up in a healthcare landscape that, for younger adults, has increasingly prompted more questions than answers.
Zane — Operations
Zane manages the day-to-day systems and processes that keep Arkum Medical Associates running with the consistency and efficiency that patients depend on. From scheduling and workflow coordination to operational improvements, he works behind the scenes to ensure that every touchpoint in the patient experience functions seamlessly and with care.
Currently completing a degree in Business at Texas State University, one of the largest and fastest-growing universities in Texas, Zane brings an analytical mindset and a genuine investment in the practice’s mission to his role.