functional health & nutrition
What is "Functional Health"?
Functional health goes beyond masking symptoms to uncover root causes, helping individuals feel truly well. When health isn’t functional, someone might experience fatigue, hormonal imbalances, gut disturbances, skin issues, low libido, even the inability to adapt to stressors. Functional practices support healing by addressing diet, lifestyle, and underlying factors, helping you reach your best self.
Functional Health Feels Like: Balanced energy, good digestion, mental clarity, restful sleep, and genuine vitality.
What Is Functional Nutritional Medicine & Holistic Health?
When people hear the term “holistic” or “functional,” it can feel vague, trendy, or a bit "woo"—but in truth, these approaches are rooted in science, systems, and long-term strategy.
We practice what’s known as Functional Nutritional Medicine—a whole-body, client-centered approach that focuses on how each system in the body is connected, and how factors like nutrition, environment, mindset, movement, and daily habits play a role in how you feel and function.
This approach does not diagnose or treat disease. Instead, it offers education and guidance to help you support your health with a strong foundation. This is backed by current research, individualized coaching, and in some cases; partnering directly with your medical team for full support.
We work with both everyday clients and competitive athletes, and my coaching reflects that hybrid style. Whether you’re working on metabolism, mood, digestion, energy, or preparing for a show, my role is to support you with clear guidance tailored to your goals.
A Deeper, More Investigative Approach
One of the biggest differences in this work is how much time and depth we’re able to go into. Unlike the conventional model—where appointments are often limited to 10 minutes and shaped by insurance requirements—this approach allows for deeper conversations, more context, and a true investigation into your health story.
In this model, we're not just asking what symptoms you're having—we are helping you explore why they may be happening.
Through strategic assessments, health history reviews, symptom patterns, and optional specialty labs, we can gather meaningful insights to guide our process. These advanced functional tests may provide a more detailed look into areas like digestion, hormones, nutrient status, inflammation, or detoxification pathways.
While these tools are not used to diagnose or treat disease, they can offer powerful information that helps guide personalized strategies. All testing is optional and used only as part of a broader education and coaching experience.
This process is about understanding your body—not labeling it. And it's designed to give you more clarity, more confidence, and more control over your health journey.