Functional Genomic Nutrition

With having a parent that is a nutritional biochemist, I became aware at a very young age that the conventional nutritional information that is "fed" to us can be drastically different than nutrition that truly cultivates health. I later realized that much of this is because of Big Business, lobbying and subsidies. Since then, I have continually sought "outside of the box" in many areas of my life, and especially with what makes a body happy and healthy. 

I've seen many "health practitioners" that don't radiate happiness and health; maybe because they don't walk their talk or because they just simply don't know what creates vitality. I think you'll see that I have a deep understanding of what that is, and that I am passionate about living it. 

My Education

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Drexel University and later got my master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition. I also became certified as a Health Coach but my passion drove me much deeper into the world of how nutrients affect our biochemistry, and how that affects all aspects of life, including how we think, feel, and move. I also have a functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institute.

In 2014, I began researching epigenetics and nutrigenomics - which is basically how nutrients and stressors/toxins affect the functioning of our genes and cells. Since then, I have spent countless hours picking through medical, nutritional, and scientific journals to learn the latest, evidence based information on what truly makes a body healthy.

I have learned first hand that addressing genetic root causes, correcting nutrient imbalances, eliminating food triggers, and reducing stress can go a long way to correct impaired fertility.

My approach

Interventions MUST be personalized. One-size-fits-all simply doesn’t work.

The thinking that everyone should receive the same protocol or supplements is simply out-dated at best and harmful at worst.  Everyone’s root causes of fertility challenges are different. One person may have leaky gut, oxalate issues, a too high histamine diet, and nutrient depletions contributing to their fertility struggles. Another person may be dealing with long term effects of mold exposure, have high levels of inflammation, and out of whack hormones contributing to infertility.

Through the use of genetics, functional lab testing, and a super-detailed case history, we can work together to discover your individual root causes and following a customized action plan can allow the best chances for a successful and healthy pregnancy.

My holistic approach to healing addresses: