I work with a variety of conditions, including but not limited to: Food and gluten sensitivites/intolerances Microbiome imbalances (gastrointestinal, vaginal) Mitochondrial Health Celiac Disease GERD SIBO IBS Constipation Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Instead of signing patients on to a certain number of sessions, I approach our work together as an ongoing, co-created relationship built around your specific needs and goals. In general, I work with patients anywhere from 3 months to 2 years.

Usually, we leave two to three weeks between the time you receive your "getting started plan" and your next follow up. Depending on your needs, we might continue to meet at that frequency several times before moving to four weeks in between sessions.

We will start by establishing a sustainable, food-first foundation, backed by targeted supplementation to provide additional support as needed. We will also weave in holistic, health-supportive practices such as joyful movement, stress management techniques, and strategies for achieving high-quality sleep. We'll incorporate functional testing when necessary or requested.

We do not accept insurance at this time. We can provide a superbill upon request, although all insurance plans are different, and we cannot guarantee reimbursement.

We are based in Charlotte, NC, but meet with all clients virtually. We are able to provide services to clients in most states. We are not able to provide services to clients residing in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

A Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) holds the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners. To become a CNS, individuals must have a Master's or Doctorate in nutrition, earn 1,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical nutrition, sit for a rigorous exam, and be approved by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠. CNS's typically approach nutrition through a functional lens, aiming to address the root cause of clinical dysfunctions through personalized medical nutrition therapy. A Registered Dietitian (RD) must have a 4-year bachelor's degree in dietetics, earn 900-1200 hours in an accredited dietetic internship, and sit for a rigorous exam. RDs generally focus on calories, food quality and safety, meal planning, specific diets for certain conditions, and eating patterns based primarily on food groups, such USDA's MyPlate. Both CNSs and RDs practice medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and are required to complete 75 continuing education credits every 5 years.

Functional Medicine is an evidence-based practice rooted in the field of nutrition that aims to address the root cause of clinical dysfunction. Functional Medicine recognizes that everything in our body is connected, and existing imbalances in one body system influence the function of every other body system. Additionally, each of us is biochemically unique and requires personalized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Perhaps most importantly, Functional Medicine understands that health is not simply the absence of disease; health is a positive vitality, and each and every one of us deserves to feel our best. Given its foundation in nutrition, those in the nutrition field are uniquely positioned to understand and apply the Functional Medicine framework.