So… are you like a health coach? Or a nutritionist?

I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a Restorative Health Practitioner (RHP-1).

I focus on foundational, bio-individual nutrition and lifestyle support — including digestion, hydration, sleep, stress, blood sugar balance, and targeted supplementation when appropriate.

My specialty is gut health and the gut microbiome, using functional testing to better understand what may be contributing to symptoms and where support may be needed.

I’m also continuing my education in hormone health and blood chemistry, learning how to interpret lab work through a functional lens.

I’m also not the “drill sergeant.” I’m not here to police your day, count your burpees, or reprimand you for eating potato chips.

My role is to help you understand what your body is communicating, identify the most important levers to pull, and build a plan that’s realistic, sustainable, and supportive — with guidance, accountability, and adjustments as we go.

Most importantly, I take a root-cause approach. Instead of chasing symptoms, we look for the reasons you’re not feeling like yourself — your patterns, triggers, and the foundations that may be out of balance — so you can feel better, function better, and move toward the best version of you in a way that fits your real life.

When appropriate, I also use functional lab testing because I believe in the “test, don’t guess” approach.

So many of us spend years trying to guess what’s wrong — trying different diets, supplements, protocols, and advice without really knowing what our body needs.

Testing can help take some of the guesswork out by giving us more calculated information to work from, so we can make more targeted decisions, pivot when needed, and hopefully save time, money, and unnecessary frustration along the way.

I’m not a licensed dietitian or medical provider, so I don’t diagnose, treat, or prescribe. Instead, I help you connect symptoms to root-cause patterns and create a clear action plan you can actually follow.

What is Bio-Energetic Testing?

Bio-energetic testing is a non-invasive way of looking at how your body’s energy system is functioning. Using specialized equipment, gentle frequency signals are sent through the body, and the system measures how you respond.

The results give us a “map” of potential stress or imbalance in areas like digestion, detox, immune function, and nutrient needs. It can also help highlight those not-so-obvious underlying issues that may be contributing to how you feel.

It does not diagnose or treat disease, but it can offer insight into where your body may be asking for more support, so we can create more targeted recommendations for food, lifestyle, and supplements.

What is food sensitivity testing, and how is it different from food allergy testing?

Food sensitivity testing is a tool that may help identify foods your body is reacting to in a more delayed or subtle way. These reactions are different from true food allergies, which are typically immediate immune reactions and can sometimes be severe or life-threatening.

A food allergy test is usually looking for an IgE-mediated response and should be interpreted by a qualified medical provider or allergist, especially if you have symptoms like hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or anaphylaxis.

Food sensitivities can be harder to pinpoint because symptoms may show up hours later, or even 48–72 hours after a food is ingested. Because of that delay, it’s not always obvious which food may be contributing to symptoms.

These reactions may show up as digestive symptoms, bloating, changes in stool, brain fog, headaches, skin issues like eczema or acne, fatigue, joint discomfort, or other inflammatory-type symptoms.

Food sensitivity testing is not used to diagnose food allergies or medical conditions. Instead, it can be used as part of a bigger picture — alongside your symptoms, health history, digestion, lifestyle, and food patterns — to help guide a more personalized nutrition plan.

Depending on the client and the situation, I may recommend different types of testing when appropriate. The goal is not to create unnecessary food fear or restriction, but to gather more information so we can make thoughtful, targeted decisions about what may be supporting or stressing your body.

I believe in testing when it gives us useful information — not to label foods as “good” or “bad,” but to better understand what your body may be communicating.

What kinds of concerns do you commonly support?

I don’t work in a way that chases symptoms — but clients often come to me when they’re dealing with things like:

Insomnia or poor sleep quality

Digestive issues, including bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or discomfort

Hormone imbalance symptoms, including PMS, irregular cycles, low energy, or mood shifts

Headaches or migraines

Skin concerns, including breakouts, rashes, or inflammation

Food sensitivities or suspected triggers

Concerns about blood sugar and metabolic health, including pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, or a family history of diabetes

Concerns about cardiovascular markers like high blood pressure or high cholesterol

Feeling “off,” stuck, or not like themselves — even when labs look “normal”

My focus is always a root-cause approach that supports the body through the foundations: sleep, stress, nutrition, blood sugar balance, and digestion. When those inputs are supported consistently, the body is much more capable of functioning like a fine-tuned, well-oiled machine — and symptoms often improve as a result.

Do you create meal plans?

I can absolutely provide nutritional guidance, food recommendations, and recipe ideas based on your goals and what works best for your body.

That said, if you’re looking for a structured, day-by-day meal plan, you may be better served working with a registered dietitian or nutritionist who specializes in that style of support.

As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), my focus is less about rigid meal plans and more about making sure your body can actually digest, absorb, and utilize the nutrients in the food you’re eating.

In other words, we work on optimizing digestion and foundations — because a “perfect” meal plan won’t help much if your system isn’t ready to process it.

And yes — supporting digestion often starts before the food even reaches your mouth: stress state, nervous system, hydration, timing, and more.

Do you accept insurance?

At this time, I do not accept insurance.

Most insurance plans only reimburse services provided by licensed medical providers, like physicians, or certain credentialed practitioners, often registered dietitians. Nutritional Therapy Practitioner services typically aren’t covered.

To keep things simple and transparent, I operate as a self-pay practice, so you always know exactly what your investment is upfront.

If you’d like to use HSA/FSA funds, you may be able to — depending on your plan. I can provide an itemized receipt you can submit, but reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by provider.

Who is this for, and who is it not for?

I work with a wide range of clients — including adults and children. That said, the most important thing is that we’re a good fit and that my approach matches what you’re looking for.

During the first consultation, we’ll talk through your goals, your history, and what support you need, and we’ll decide together whether working together makes sense.

This is for you if you want:

A root-cause, whole-body approach, not quick fixes

Practical support with nutrition and lifestyle foundations

A plan that’s realistic, sustainable, and personalized

This may not be a fit if you’re looking for:

Medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions

A strict meal plan or a “one-size-fits-all” program

Someone to police your choices or push extremes

If you’re unsure, start with the free consultation — it’s the easiest way to get clarity.