Frequently Asked Questions
- 01
Functional Nutrition takes a personalized, root-cause approach to understanding why your body is sending signals, like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, inflammation, mood swings, or unexplained weight gain, instead of simply trying to silence those symptoms.
We start by identifying hidden triggers that may be adding stress to your system—things like certain foods, habits, or lifestyle patterns. Once we reduce that internal “static,” your body’s true patterns become easier to see.
Then we zoom out and connect the dots between your:
Digestion
Inflammation
Genetic tendencies
And the daily rhythms of your life: your history, habits, sleep, stress, environment, and mindset.
Using frameworks like my DIG Method (Digestion, Inflammation, Genes), we explore the why beneath the what, so we can build strategies that support your body’s ability to find balance.
The goal isn’t to throw a pile of supplements at your symptoms or hand you another restrictive protocol. It’s to help you create clarity, calm, and consistency, through food, foundational skills, and practical steps you can actually stick with.
This is care that works with your body, not against it, so you feel heard, supported, and confident in what to do next.
- 02
Unlike conventional care that often focuses on managing symptoms or isolated body systems, functional nutrition looks at how everything connects.
Instead of just handing you a meal plan or telling you to “eat healthier,” I work with you to uncover why your body is reacting the way it is, and how your digestion, inflammation, hormones, stress, and daily habits all play a role.
I don’t diagnose or prescribe medications. But I do bring a root-cause perspective to the table, helping you track patterns, reduce hidden stressors, and support your body’s natural ability to find balance.
And while conventional care often happens in rushed appointments, I offer partnership, not prescriptions, creating space to connect the dots and build a plan that actually fits your real life.
I also collaborate with your medical team when appropriate, so we can support your whole-body healing with clarity and confidence.
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No, I’m not a doctor or licensed medical provider. I’m a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and an AADP Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.
My role is educational and collaborative, not diagnostic or prescriptive. I don’t diagnose conditions, treat disease, or prescribe medication. Instead, I help you understand your body, uncover root-cause patterns, and take informed, aligned action based on your unique story.
My services are not a replacement for medical care. They’re designed to complement your healthcare team by offering clarity, personalized insight, and ongoing support, so you feel empowered, heard, and confident every step of the way.
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Yes, many of my clients are navigating chronic conditions or taking medications.
I don’t diagnose or manage disease, and I don’t make changes to medications. But I can support your foundational health by helping you understand how nutrition, lifestyle habits, and stress patterns may be influencing your symptoms or progress.
My role is to complement your medical care, not replace it. You should always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to medications or treatment plans
