Functional Nutrition

A personalized, systems-based approach to hormone, gut, and metabolic health

A more complete way to approach your health

For many people, there’s a point where things start to shift—after stress, overtraining, under-eating, or life change.

Since then, your body doesn’t respond the way it used to.

Energy feels different. Digestion may feel off. Hormones shift. Recovery takes longer.

This isn’t usually one isolated issue.

It’s often a reflection of how multiple systems in the body are interacting—and adapting—over time.

As a functional nutritionist, my work focuses on understanding those patterns and building a more structured, individualized way to support your body.

What Is Functional Nutrition?

Functional nutrition is a personalized approach that looks beyond individual symptoms or diagnoses to understand how your body is functioning as a whole.

Rather than asking only "What diagnosis do you have?", we also ask:

  • Why is this happening?

  • What systems may be contributing?

  • How are nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, medications, and environment influencing your health?

  • What changes will create the biggest impact?

The goal isn't simply to manage symptoms—it's to understand the patterns behind them so we can create a practical plan that supports long-term health.

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Key areas of function

How key systems in your body are interacting—and where patterns tend to develop.

  • How your nervous system is functioning and how stress is influencing different systems in your body.

  • The foundation of how your body digests, absorbs, and makes use of nutrients—and a central influence on overall health.

  • How your body produces energy, regulates blood sugar, and utilizes nutrients at a cellular level to support overall function.

  • How your endocrine system coordinates signaling across the body, influencing cycles, stress response, and overall physiological balance.

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How I approach your care

  • Assessment & Testing

    Every recommendation begins with understanding your story.

    We start by looking at your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, medications, and the patterns that have developed over time. When appropriate, functional testing can provide additional insight into how your body is functioning and help guide a more personalized plan.

    Testing may include:

    • GI-MAP

    • DUTCH Hormone Test

    • Organic Acids Test (OAT)

    • Comprehensive blood work analysis

    • Genetic testing

    • Additional testing when clinically appropriate

    These tools provide valuable context, but they're only one piece of the puzzle. Your history, symptoms, and lived experience are equally important in understanding your health.

  • Nutrition

    Food is the foundation.

    Together, we'll build a personalized approach to nutrition that supports your physiology, fits your lifestyle, and is sustainable for the long term.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Whole, nutrient-dense foods

    • Adequate nourishment (not restriction)

    • Digestion and nutrient absorption

    • Blood sugar regulation

    • Long-term sustainability

    The goal is to help you build confidence around food and create a way of eating that supports your body—not works against it.

  • Supplement & Herbal support

    Supplements and herbs can provide targeted support when they're used with purpose.

    Rather than recommending long lists of products, I use targeted supplementation and herbal medicine to complement your nutrition plan and support your body's individual needs.

    Recommendations are based on:

    • Your symptoms and health history

    • Laboratory findings and functional testing

    • Medication and supplement interactions

    • Current goals and stage of care

    I prioritize practitioner-grade, third-party tested products that are evidence-informed, intentional, and regularly reassessed as your health evolves.

    Supplements and herbs are meant to support the body—not replace the foundations of good nutrition, movement, sleep, and lifestyle.

  • Lifestyle

    Your daily habits shape how your body functions.

    We'll identify the lifestyle factors that have the greatest impact on your health and focus on realistic changes that support resilience, recovery, and long-term well-being.

    Areas of focus may include:

    • Stress resilience and nervous system regulation

    • Sleep and circadian rhythm

    • Exercise and movement

    • Recovery and energy management

    • Environmental health

    Small, consistent habits often create the biggest changes over time.

  • Personal Training (Optional Add-On)

    Nutrition and movement work best together.

    If you'd like additional support, I also offer personalized strength training programs designed to complement your nutrition plan and help you build strength, confidence, and resilience.

    Whether you're new to lifting or working toward a specific performance goal, your program will be tailored to your experience, lifestyle, and goals.

    Strength training programming is available virtually for clients anywhere. I also offer in-person personal training sessions at MUST Gym in Missoula, Montana for those who are local.

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