Traditional medicine is focused on treating symptoms, with an emphasis on specialization in narrow areas of healing, while Functional Medicine practitioners take a broader, root-cause, whole-person approach to health. Functional Medicine offers individualized holistic strategies that take into account the biological, genetic, and environmental factors that may contribute to health problems, and includes functional testing to identify hidden stressors, potential imbalances, deficiencies, and other underlying causes.  

Where traditional medicine focuses on diagnosing and prescribing, Functional Medicine focuses on looking beyond the label of a diagnosis. Functional practitioners specialize in identifying underlying root causes and imbalances responsible for the unwanted symptoms. And they work with their clients to correct imbalances or harmful lifestyle habits before they lead to a diagnosis. Investing in preventative healthcare can help you avoid many common and serious health issues, both now and in the future.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® is a science-based holistic approach to uncovering and addressing the root causes of health problems. Imbalances in the body can lead to symptoms such as digestive issues, hormone imbalances and weight management problems. As a therapeutic partnership between client and practitioner, it is an evolution in the practice of nutrition that better addresses the health needs of our modern society.

A functional nutrition approach addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. It uses individualized lab testing, completed in the comfort of your own home, to identify healing opportunities within the hormone, immune, digestion, detoxification and intestinal barrier systems. In order to restore balance to the systems of the body, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition uses a combination of interventions including therapeutic diets, sleep hygeine, exercise recommendations, stress reduction strategies, and supplementation protocols.

Functional nutrition isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Your individualized nutritional plan will take many factors into consideration, including your current state of health, stress levels, lifestyle, environment, and activity levels, and it will evolve to serve your changing needs. Through functional nutrition coaching, you’ll discover what your body needs in order to perform and feel at its best.

I can help you understand and address a variety of health issues, including digestive issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, weight loss resistance, skin issues, and chronic illness. I also have a lot of experience uncovering the roots of symptoms that other doctors cannot explain — I think of myself as a health detective, and I do not give up until I find the answers.

During your initial appointment, we will discuss your health history and current symptoms. This will help me determine which labs to recommend in order to get a clear picture of your health and identify your optimal healing opportunities. You may also use my free and easy assessment tool to create your personalized lab order.

Yes, my services are inclusive! I’m happy to work with people of all ages and genders, and often work with entire families.

Yes, you may work with me in addition to your general practitioner or specialists. If requested, I can communicate with your other provider(s) to make sure we are all on the same page.