Why Functional Nutrition?
We've long known the mouth is connected to the body, and gum disease is linked to heart health, Diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes.
But what about the daily struggles no one talks about?
The bloating. The brain fog. The cravings. The fatigue coffee can't touch.
I wanted answers I could trust, as a practitioner and as a mom living it too.
The Turning Point
My love for superfoods led me to nutrition science. Studying at the Stanford Center for Health Education gave me a great foundation, but I quickly realized it wasn’t the whole picture.
I didn’t need more charts or macro formulas.
I needed to understand why people — women, parents, busy professionals, real people — still felt awful even when they were “doing everything right.”
That’s when I found Functional Nutrition, and everything clicked.
At the Functional Nutrition Alliance, I learned to:
✔ Ask better questions.
✔ Map patterns, not just chase symptoms.
✔ Support the body as a connected whole, not disconnected parts.
My Approach
I help you go beyond symptom-chasing and quick fixes by looking at your health through a connected, whole-body lens.
Using my DIG Framework - Digestion, Inflammation, Genes, I map patterns instead of just treating isolated issues. Together, we uncover what’s truly driving your symptoms and build a plan that fits your real life.
No one-size-fits-all protocols here; your plan is built for you, with flexibility and sustainability in mind.
I work alongside you, not above you, helping you tune out the noise, listen in to your body’s signals, and create changes that last.
Health isn’t a straight line.
But with the right guide,
the path gets clearer.
You’re more than symptoms, and your story matters. Let’s find your next right step, together.
My Story
Hi, I’m Khristina Maureen—Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, AADP Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Aromatherapist, longtime Registered Dental Hygienist, mom, and everyday woman who knows what it’s like to feel off even when everything looks “normal” on paper.
And I’m your ally in root-cause health.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve helped people protect their smiles and avoid the drill.
But what I kept seeing in the dental chair went far beyond plaque and x-rays.
I saw fatigue.
Gut issues.
Hormonal chaos.
Chronic inflammation no one could explain.
They’d say things like:
“I’m just tired.” "Getting old."
“It’s probably just stress.”
And I believed them, because I felt it too.
I know what it’s like to juggle work, family, and everyday life while your body sends messages no one seems to translate.
As a dental hygienist, I could polish teeth all day.
But I couldn’t ignore the deeper patterns quietly showing up behind the scenes.
How I Can Help
One-size-fits-all fixes won’t work when your body’s trying to tell a deeper story.
Whether it’s gut issues, hormonal shifts, autoimmune flares, or that vague “something’s off” no one can explain, we’ll DIG Deep to tease apart what’s true for you.
The DIG Framework helps us get to the roots:
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D – Digestion
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I – Inflammation
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G – Genes (your tendencies, history, and unique story)
Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your symptoms, not just manage what’s showing up on the surface.
We’ll build a plan rooted in your life, not a cookie-cutter protocol that ignores your daily reality.
You’ll walk away feeling clearer, more confident, and more connected to your body than ever before.
Here's How To Get Started
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Start Health Root Reboot
Bite-sized video lessons to help you uncover your root causes and build momentum, no pressure, no overwhelm.
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Work with me 1:1
Personalized coaching using flexible functional nutrition frameworks, designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.
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Take the Health Discovery Survey
Not sure where to start? Fill out this quick survey, and I’ll help guide you to your next best step.
What I Believe
✔ Your body is smart and interconnected; symptoms are signals, not flaws.
✔You deserve more than generic advice; you deserve a partner who listens, maps patterns, and helps you make sense of it all.
✔ True change happens when you understand your body, trust your own wisdom, and have a plan that respects your unique story.
Rooting for you always,
Khristina Maureen
Your Functional Nutrition Ally
Specialties
Root-Cause
Functional Nutrition
Digestive, Gut &
Liver Health
Hormone & Metabolism Support
Lifestyle & Habit Foundations
Compassionate, Clear Coaching