What is Functional Medicine?

The roots of my education are in Functional Medicine. Let’s understand what this means:

Functional Medicine is a science-based personalized healthcare approach that assesses and treats underlying causes of illness through individually tailored therapies to restore health and improve function.

It uses a system-oriented approach, engaging both the patient and practitioner in a therapeutic relationship to employ a whole system balance approach

The goal is to remove what causes imbalance and discover and provide what promotes balance for the individual.

Dr. Jeffrey Bland

"We need to move beyond asking what drug will treat the symptoms, and instead ask what mechanism creates altered neurochemical or neurobiological function or systemic physiological change."

What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional nutrition is a personalized, science-based approach to health that uses food and lifestyle to address the root causes of illness—not just the symptoms. It recognizes that every person is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all diet.

Instead of simply managing conditions like fatigue, digestive issues, or high blood pressure with general advice, functional nutrition looks deeper to understand why these problems are happening—and then uses targeted nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes to restore balance and health.

Functional Nutrition is:

Highly personalized to your body and health history

Focuses on nutrient quality and whole-body health

Finds and addresses root causes

Embraces your unique biology, lifestyle, and goals

What makes working with me different:

I am licensed and board certified in a nutrition, health coaching, and culinary medicine.

This means I look deeper than calories and macros to uncover root causes (hormones, gut health, inflammation).

Chronic‑disease expertise means tailored plans for autoimmune issues, GI health, hormone balance and more—so you get lasting results, not just quick fixes.

Board‑Certified Coaching + Mind–Body Integration: As a National Board‑Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Yoga teacher, I integrate behavior‑change science and stress‑management techniques—helping you actually stick to healthy habits and enjoy them.

  1. Access to Functional Lab Testing & Tools

    • GI & Microbiome Health

    • Nutrient Testing

    • Food Sensitivities & Allergies

    • Blood Sugar & Cardiovascular Function

    • Toxins & Detoxification

    • Mycotoxin Panel

    • Hormones & Adrenal Function

  2. Culinary‑Medicinal Creativity

    • Certified as a Plant‑Based Chef and an experienced Private Nutritional Chef, I will not just hand you recipes—I craft delicious, anti‑inflammatory plans tailored to your personalized goals and preferences.

    • Whether you’re vegan, AIP, paleo, gluten‑free or dealing with allergies, I will adapt nutrition plans to fit your tastes, cultural background, and lifestyle.

  3. Program Development & Technology‑Driven Support

    • I have experience in building and delivering nutrition courses, virtual programs, and seminars, as well as years of teaching experience.

    • HIPAA compliant software means nothing falls through the cracks—I monitor your progress, tweak plans in real time, and follow up proactively and securely.

  4. Multi‑Sector Experience

    • I have experience in corporate wellness leadership, personalized care, and longevity medicine —so whether you’re an individual, family or organization, I know how to create sustainable change at scale.

  5. Values of Personalized Care & Sustainability

    • Every plan is built around your values, preferences, and goals—no one‑size‑fits‑all.

    • I am committed to holistic health, connection, and consistency, and ensure the support you receive is both deeply personal and designed for the long haul.

You won’t just receive a simple meal plan—you’ll embark on a fully customized, evidence-based, coach-guided journey that seamlessly blends in-depth nutrition science, culinary creativity, and targeted mindset work with cutting-edge, evidence-based functional medicine.

This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your wellness journey is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, providing you with the tools and guidance necessary for long-term success.

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