When your body feels off—and isn’t responding the way it used to
Functional nutrition and medical nutrition therapy for hormone, gut, and metabolic health.
I work with people who know something has changed—but haven't found clear answers.
Whether you've been diagnosed with a hormone imbalance, digestive condition, or metabolic concern—or simply don't feel like yourself anymore—I help you understand what your symptoms may be communicating and how the body's systems are working together.
Using a personalized, systems-based approach, I combine functional nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, lifestyle medicine, and functional testing to identify patterns and build a practical plan that supports long-term health.
The goal isn't simply to manage symptoms. It's to understand why they're happening and help your body function the way it was designed to.
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I first met Alexa during her group presentation on how diet impacts hormones, specifically for women navigating pre, peri, and post-menopause. The session was incredibly educational, and it inspired me to take charge of my health. At 50, I’m in peri-menopause, experiencing typical symptoms, and I wanted to optimize my diet and streamline my supplements for a smoother transition. With extensive bloodwork, Alexa created a tailored plan to meet my unique needs. While I’ve worked with a naturopath for years to manage my thyroid, no one had addressed my optimal macros, calories, or dietary focus—until now. Alexa’s customized food lists for produce, pantry staples, and proteins were a game-changer, especially since I’m sensitive to gluten, dairy, and eggs. The recipes she provided have me excited to get cooking, and I already feel more empowered in my journey. Alexa is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take control of their health.
—Vanessa L.
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After turning 63, I decided to get more serious about exercise and nutrition. For years, I thought I knew how to eat and exercise to lose fat, gain muscle, and improve my overall health. Like most people, I believed I understood the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods. However, after working with Alexa these last few months, I realized how little I knew. From the detailed analysis of my bloodwork, the intricate questions about my health history and eating habits, and the scientific explanations of the chemical composition of foods, it's clear Alexa is a nutrition expert uniquely qualified to help me reach my goals. I love food and worried Alexa might ask me to sacrifice eating good meals to lose weight. On the contrary, her food recommendations and recipes are as good or better than those I used before. Since working with her, I've learned a ton and began developing healthy eating habits that are changing my approach to food. Alexa created a plan tailored to my specific goals, targeting the areas needing improvement. I'm losing fat and feel healthier than I have in years. I know Alexa does excellent work with women, but she's helped this old guy out a ton, too. Highly recommend!
Dana C.
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Working with Alexa completely changed the way I think about my health. I have more energy, feel stronger, and have lost inches while eating more food than ever. Instead of following another diet, I've built habits that feel sustainable and have given me the confidence to make healthier choices every day. My biggest goal was preparing my body for pregnancy, and I truly feel like I'm creating the healthiest foundation possible. I couldn't have done it without her guidance and support
—Amanda R.
When your body no longer feels like itself
For many people, there's a noticeable shift.
Sometimes it follows a period of chronic stress, overtraining, under-fueling, pregnancy, menopause, illness, or another major life change. Other times, it seems to happen gradually.
Your body simply doesn't respond the way it once did.
You might notice:
Persistent fatigue or lower energy
Digestive symptoms like bloating, constipation, or food sensitivities
Changes in body composition despite eating well and exercising
Irregular or changing menstrual cycles
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Changes in skin or hair
Slower recovery from workouts or everyday stress
Maybe you've already seen your doctor. You may even have a diagnosis—but you're still left wondering what to do next.
You've cleaned up your nutrition, changed your workouts, tried supplements, or searched for answers online, yet something still feels off.
This is where a personalized approach to functional nutrition and medical nutrition therapy can help. Together, we'll look beyond isolated symptoms to understand how your body's systems are functioning and develop a practical plan to support long-term health.
What Functional Nutrition Means
Functional nutrition is a personalized approach to understanding how your body is functioning—and using nutrition and lifestyle to support it.
Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, I look at how your body's systems work together and what may be influencing your health.
That may include:
Nutrition
Lifestyle habits
Stress and recovery
Environment
Medical history and diagnoses
Laboratory testing and functional testing, when appropriate
Together, these pieces help us understand:
What's contributing to your symptoms
How your body is functioning as a whole
Where targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes may have the greatest impact
As a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), I use Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to translate diagnoses, symptoms, and laboratory findings into practical, individualized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
This approach doesn't replace medical care—it complements it. My goal is to help you understand your body and give you a clear roadmap for supporting your health.