A Certified Nutrition Specialist takes a personalized, clinical approach to your health. We are also often referred to as “Functional Nutritionists” due to the holistic aspect of our practice. We go beyond generic advice or quick fixes and actually look at the full picture of your body and lifestyle. This includes reviewing lab results such as blood work, functional testing like stool analysis or micronutrient panels, taking a detailed health history, understanding your symptoms, and evaluating your dietary patterns.

By putting all of this information together, we aim to uncover the root causes of your health concerns rather than simply masking symptoms. A functional nutrition approach looks at diet, sleep, stress, relationships, movement, and more, to create a step-by-step, data-driven plan tailored specifically to you. The goal is to help you feel better, restore balance, and make sustainable changes that support your long-term health.

I support individuals with unresolved or chronic symptoms, athletes looking to optimize performance and recovery, and people who want to be proactive about long-term health and longevity.

My clients include:

• high performing women with persistent digestive issues

• athletes looking to improve performance or gain a clear understanding of their nutritional needs while training

• longevity enthusiasts who just want to know what more they can be doing now to improve health long term

• people who are generally healthy but want to get labs to see what their body needs

• adults who have had gut issues or imbalances for a long time that have been dismissed by traditional medical care

If you’ve ever been told by a doctor “your labs are normal, everything is fine” but you KNOW you aren’t fine - please give me a call. You deserve better than that.

As a CNS I am trained to take a very detailed clinical history and use a personalized approach that considers your goals, lifestyle, and physiology.

This is not one-size-fits-all nutrition. By using functional lab testing and listening closely to your unique situation I will make a plan that is just for you - tailored to your body’s unique needs. Then we will adjust it as we go, listening to your body’s response and modifying the plan based on what works and what doesn’t.

Education and partnership are central to my work. You deserve a plan that makes sense and helps you feel confident in your decisions.

I hold a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. This accredited program combines rigorous biochemical and physiological training with a functional, systems-based clinical framework. It has given me the tools to approach complex symptoms with both scientific depth and practical clarity.

I am also a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), which requires a Master’s degree, passing a board exam, and completing 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Before becoming a nutritionist, I taught high school chemistry and physics. Years of teaching helped me hone the skill of breaking down complicated concepts into simple, useful information. This skill shapes my patient care. I want you to understand the “why” behind your symptoms and every step of your plan

Both Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS) and Registered Dietitians (RD) are highly trained nutrition professionals who have completed advanced education, supervised clinical experience, and credentialing examinations. Both are qualified to provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and support clients with a wide range of health concerns.

The main difference lies in the training pathway. Registered Dietitians complete an accredited dietetics program and dietetic internship, while Board Certified Nutrition Specialists complete a graduate degree in nutrition or a related field, over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice, and pass a rigorous board certification exam. The training programs generally have a different focus depending on if it is for the CNS or RD pathway.

As a CNS, my graduate training focused heavily on nutritional biochemistry, physiology, functional medicine, and applying nutrition science to help identify and address the root causes of chronic health concerns. My approach emphasizes personalized nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and understanding how factors such as digestion, hormones, metabolism, stress, sleep, and nutrient status influence overall health.

Ultimately, the most important factor is finding a qualified practitioner whose training, experience, and approach align with your goals. Both CNSs and RDs can provide excellent nutrition care, and I am proud to hold a nationally recognized board certification that reflects my commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.

My interest in wellness began in high school when I developed severe abdominal pain that no one could explain. For more than fifteen years, I saw specialists, underwent countless labs and scans, and was often told the symptoms were normal, “in my head,” or stress related. Conventional GI doctors told me I would just be in pain forever and there was nothing more they could do.

My turning point came when I worked with eastern and functional medicine practitioners who evaluated my body as a complete system. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional neurology, and targeted nutrition, I finally began to heal. This taught me the power of root-cause thinking and whole-person care, which is the foundation of my work today.

No I do not. All appointments are cash pay to allow for more in depth care.

This gives me the time it takes to provide the personalized nutrition that you’re coming here for. Plans that are custom-made for you.

Yes! I can see people virtually in the following states:

• Arizona

• Arkansas

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Georgia

• Hawaii

• Idaho

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Michigan

• Nevada

• New Hampshire

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Utah

• Vermont

• West Virginia

• Wisconsin

• Wyoming

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