Integrative and Functional Nutrition Therapy is a relatively new advanced practice that centers on optimizing nutritional status and correcting underlying system imbalances by establishing nutritional therapies that enable the body to function optimally.

It focuses on a “food as medicine” approach while incorporating scientifically supported dietary supplement plans and lifestyle recommendations to promote healing and disease prevention. The patient and practitioner work as a team to develop a path towards better health.

Anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist” without having formal training in nutritional sciences or dietetics. A person may read a few books on nutrition and claim he or she has the knowledge to provide dietary prescriptions or supplement programs​.

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) is required to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited 4-year university program; participate in a 1-year clinical internship (or equivalent); successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Exam; and complete 75 hours of continuing education every 5-year registration period to maintain credentials. RDNs and RDs are the most qualified health professionals to provide dietary and supplement prescriptions because they have a deep knowledge of how nutrients work at the cellular level and in the various systems of the body.

The IFNCP certification is an advanced practice credential in Integrative and Functional Nutrition therapy provided by the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA). It may be earned by healthcare practitioners who complete the IFNA comprehensive training program (approximately 220 hours of education) and successfully pass the IFNCP Credential Exam. Fifty hours of continuing education are required in every 5-year period to maintain this credential.​

The IFNCP credential requires advanced training beyond that obtained from the education required to become an RDN or RD.

My goal is to help people ​be successful in achieving their health goals through nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Follow-up sessions are required for successful outcomes because:

- Nutrition heals the body gradually and results need to be assessed over time ​
- Changes may be introduced in steps, depending on your treatment plan
- Time allows us to modify our strategy to best meet your needs
- This is teamwork…your feedback and ongoing results help determine our next step

Note: The Lab Testing Package comes with a single session intended to explain the lab results and provide general recommendations. This single session is best combined with one of the other multiple session packages for assistance in achieving health goals.

I am currently meeting with clients virtually via HIPAA-compliant video sessions.

You may reschedule a session up to 24 hours in advance of the appointment time. If you do not show up to our scheduled session, a “no show” fee will be charged. Arriving 15 minutes or later to a session will result in cancellation of the session and be treated as a “no show.” (Emergencies and bad weather may be exempt from “no show” fees and will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Your results are dependent on the effort we put forth together…this is teamwork! If half the team doesn’t show up, then the team can’t win. My goal is to win every time!

We will discuss the best strategy for your success near the end of your package​. If you will benefit from future sessions to help in your health improvement journey, a new package or membership plan may be purchased.

I often work with clients who are vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, etc. My programs are designed to help you heal your gut and symptoms while working within your needs, preferences and lifestyle.