Service
Functional Nutrition Consultation
Food first. Sustainable. Built around you.
A functional nutrition consultation is a one-on-one session focused on the systems behind your symptoms — digestion, blood sugar, fatty acids, minerals, hydration — rather than a calorie target or a generic food list. The protocol is built around your biochemistry, your schedule, and the season of life you're actually in.
What it is
- · A personalized, food-first approach grounded in the five foundations.
- · Comprehensive intake covering history, lifestyle, prior labs, and current symptoms.
- · Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) used to surface foundational imbalances.
- · A written protocol with specific food priorities, lifestyle anchors, and optional targeted support.
Who it’s for
- · People with chronic digestive issues, energy crashes, hormone-related symptoms, or stress-driven depletion.
- · Anyone who has tried structured diets that didn't last and wants something sustainable.
- · Clients seeking nutrition support that integrates with — not replaces — their medical care.
- · Those navigating perimenopause, postpartum, burnout, or recovery from illness.
What happens
From first visit to follow-up.
- 01
Pre-visit forms
Before the first session you'll fill out the intake forms, the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire, and a 3-day food and symptom log. The forms make the in-person time more productive.
- 02
Initial consult
A 60–90 minute in-person session covering history, current patterns, and goals. We review the NAQ and the food log, identify foundational imbalances, and outline an initial direction.
- 03
Protocol delivery
Within a few days you'll receive a written protocol — what to add, what to lean on, what to revisit later — along with any reading or resources that fit your situation.
- 04
Follow-up sessions
Follow-ups (typically 45 minutes) happen every 2–4 weeks early on, then taper. Each session, we evaluate what shifted, refine the protocol, and add depth as the foundations stabilize.
- 05
Layered functional labs (optional)
Once we have a clear baseline, HTMA or other functional labs can be added to clarify mineral or stress-pattern questions the intake raised.
What you leave with
- · A written protocol you can actually run from home.
- · A clear sense of which 1–3 changes will move the needle most in the next 30 days.
- · Resources tailored to the specific patterns we surfaced — not a generic handout.
Time & cadence
Initial consult: 60–90 minutes. Follow-ups: 45 minutes. Most clients work together for 3–6 months, with optional maintenance after.
Often paired with
Specialty support that fits.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do I need labs before our first visit? +
No. Bring whatever recent labs you have, but the intake and Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire are enough to start. Functional labs like HTMA can be added later when they'll clarify a specific question.
Will I have to give up coffee, sugar, or gluten? +
Not by default. Targeted, time-limited removal of one food sometimes helps clarify a pattern, but the goal is sustainable variety — not long-term restriction.
How is this different from seeing a registered dietitian? +
Functional nutrition focuses on the upstream systems — digestion, blood sugar steadiness, mineral balance, stress response — rather than calories or macro targets. Many clients work with both a dietitian (especially for medical nutrition therapy) and a functional nutritionist; the approaches complement each other.
How long does it take to see change? +
Many clients notice early shifts in digestion, sleep, or energy within 2–4 weeks. Deeper changes — mineral repletion, hormone steadiness — typically unfold over 3–6 months.
Do you accept insurance? +
No. Many clients use HSA/FSA funds for nutrition consultations; check with your plan administrator. Reach out for current session rates.
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