𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Years ago, I began my journey by helping others as a personal trainer based on the 'calories in, calories out' method, believing that was the key to weight loss and well-being.

That’s probably how most people still see me, but over the last few years I pivoted to a more holistic, functional approach after realizing this method wasn’t enough to help women truly break free from their struggles with weight and life balance.

Not only has this approach transformed the lives of my clients, but it’s also been a game-changer for my own health, helping me restore balance and feel my best, especially as I am in perimenopause.

I focus on helping women, especially those 35 and over, restore balance in their bodies, particularly those stepping into or fully immersed in perimenopause or post-menopause.

While I’m not a “weight loss” coach, one of the most common results I help women achieve is losing weight and keeping it off. That might sound contradictory, but as you continue to read, you’ll gain a clearer understanding.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦

Most women come to me feeling exhausted, struggling with stubborn weight, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances.

They often think if they just cut calories and exercise more, as they’ve always done, it will be the answer. But they’re confused and frustrated because it isn’t working anymore.

I practice functional nutrition. This approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, very different from standard nutrition approaches.

Functional nutrition takes all 12 of our body’s systems into consideration as well as areas of your life off the plate, such as the quality of your relationships, your stress levels, and even your sleep routine. All of these factors impact the way your body processes and assimilates the food you eat.

If you don’t sleep well or experience high stress, you’re not setting your body up to utilize the quality nutrients you’re feeding it. It is a whole-body and life approach. By doing so, I help women restore metabolic balance in their bodies and lives.

The issue arises when people believe that standard advice like "eat less, exercise more" will get them results, but this approach often overlooks key factors like gut health, hormone imbalances, and stress.

These are typically not addressed in conventional approaches and are crucial to understanding your body’s unique needs, as we do in functional nutrition.

In functional nutrition, we dig deeper, looking at each individual’s bio-individuality to uncover the root causes behind your symptoms.

From a science-based perspective, when hormones, gut health, and stress levels are aligned, weight loss naturally becomes a byproduct of balance. This isn’t just a belief—it’s rooted in how the body functions optimally when these systems work together in harmony.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 “𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦” 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘴 𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺

Many of my clients are told by their doctors that their labs are "within range," yet they still feel exhausted, continue to gain weight, and continue to experience other frustrating symptoms. This leaves them even more confused.

The reason for this is that these labs are being viewed through the lens of conventional medicine, where ranges are often determined by comparing a wide sample of the population—many of whom already have health issues—rather than focusing on what is optimal for your health.

Plus, labs are just one piece of the puzzle—they don't always give the full picture.

Take thyroid function, for example. Many doctors only test for TSH and T4, which provides a limited view of thyroid health.

What’s missing are key markers like free T3, reverse T3, or even antibodies. These markers offer deeper insights into how your metabolism is functioning.

By focusing only on TSH and T4, many critical details get missed, which can leave you stuck with unresolved deeper issues.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Many women believe they need to “see a doctor to find out what’s going on,” assuming the doctor holds the key to their symptoms, ultimately giving them the solution to their desired results. But what they often get is a 10-minute visit where their day-to-day habits, nutrition, stressors, and lifestyle aren’t fully considered.

Instead, they’re told to "eat less, exercise more," or, my personal favorite (eye roll), they’re prescribed antidepressants and/or birth control without addressing the root cause of their issues.

While I have deep respect for doctors, it's important to remember that they are not health builders. It’s like going to a realtor to buy a car—they don’t sell cars, just like many doctors aren’t trained to help you build long-term health. That’s where functional nutrition comes in.

Think of your health like a constellation—many factors, like stars, come together to form the whole.

𝘔𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩

While labs can sometimes confirm suspicions, in my functional approach, symptoms are often the clearest indicators of what’s going on beneath the surface. Most of the time, I can identify what needs attention without relying solely on tests, and while this may sound bold, it’s grounded in science. I also stay within my scope of practice.

In functional nutrition, I focus on key areas like gut health, stress management, sleep quality, and hormonal balance to get to the root of your symptoms and restore balance.

This approach helps women achieve sustainable weight loss and greater overall health.

However, if I feel further testing is necessary—such as a GI MAPS test, DUTCH test, or even basic blood work—I can provide access to these tests. You don’t need to go elsewhere for this; I work with you to make sure we’re covering all bases.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘛𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 (𝘏𝘛𝘔𝘈)

One test I automatically include in my coaching is the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). This test provides crucial insight into your body’s mineral balance, which plays a major role in hormone function. For instance, dysfunctions that occur on a cellular level when your body is under chronic stress prevent nutrients from entering your cells properly, impacting your metabolism, adrenal health, and thyroid function.

The HTMA helps us see these imbalances and take appropriate action. Minerals are foundational to hormone balance, and this test allows us to understand how to restore your body’s optimal function. I like to say the HTMA test is almost as good as turning your body inside out to see what is going on inside!

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦

My approach is about understanding the whole person—digging into your nutrition, stress levels, lifestyle, and bio-individual needs to create a plan tailored specifically to you.

Restoring balance is the foundation, and from there, your body can naturally heal and thrive.

Once balance is restored, many women find that not only do they lose weight and keep it off, but they also regain energy, improve their mood, and feel more like themselves again.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, and like nothing is working, let's set up a complimentary evaluation via Zoom.