Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner®
Your labs are “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself.
- Gut health
- Hormones
- Energy
- Metabolism
- Thyroid health
- Inflammation
- Whole-body optimization
Instead of treating every symptom separately, The Functional Method uses functional testing to uncover the patterns behind your symptoms, giving you a clear understanding of what’s happening in your body and a personalized path forward.
From a conversation to a clear plan, in four steps.
Consultation call
A complimentary conversation to discuss your symptoms, health history, and wellness goals while determining whether comprehensive functional testing is the right next step for you.
Comprehensive testing
Personalized functional testing helps us move beyond guesswork by providing a deeper understanding of how your body is functioning.
Understanding your results
We’ll review your results together in plain language, helping you understand what your labs are showing and how the pieces fit together.
Personalized plan
Using your results, we’ll create a plan designed to support healing, with continued guidance every step of the way.
Your body doesn’t work in isolated systems. Your testing shouldn’t either.
Why we look at the whole picture
The body doesn’t work one system at a time so testing it that way can leave you chasing symptoms instead of understanding what’s actually connected.
Gut health affects inflammation, hormones, nutrient absorption, energy, and immune function. Stress influences digestion, blood sugar, hormones, and recovery. One imbalance can create ripple effects across the entire body.
The 5 core labs
No single test can tell the whole story. Each lab reveals a different piece of how your body is functioning. Together, they uncover the patterns behind your symptoms and provide a clear understanding of your health.
GI-MAP
A healthy gut is essential for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, regulating the immune system, and maintaining a balanced microbiome. This comprehensive analysis evaluates the gut microbiome, digestive function, immune activity, inflammation, and potential pathogens.
Stress & Hormone Profile
Hormones influence nearly every aspect of health, including energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, stress resilience, and reproductive health. This test measures sex hormones, cortisol rhythm, circadian rhythm, and adrenal output across the day.
Metabolic Wellness Profile
Every day your body must break down food, process toxins, and protect itself from cellular damage. This panel helps identify hidden stressors that impact your overall health by measuring detoxification capacity, oxidative stress, and nutrient absorption.
Mucosal Barrier Assessment
A healthy gut lining acts as a protective barrier controlling what passes into your bloodstream and what stays inside your digestive tract. This test evaluates intestinal barrier integrity and histamine metabolism to help identify factors that contribute to inflammation and ongoing symptoms.
Oxford MRT Food Sensitivity Test
Unlike food allergies, delayed food sensitivities can trigger symptoms hours or days after exposure, making them difficult to identify on your own. This panel identifies delayed inflammatory reactions to 170 foods and food chemicals.
- SIBO Breath Test
- Organic Acids Test (OAT)
- DUTCH Hormone Test
- Environmental Toxin Panel
- Heavy Metals Testing
- Mold & Mycotoxin Testing
- And more. Ask about additional panels during your consultation.
The Functional Method Signature Program
Flexible payment plans available- Comprehensive health intake and discussion
- GI-MAP comprehensive stool analysis
- Mucosal Barrier Assessment
- Metabolic Wellness Profile
- MRT food sensitivity testing
- Stress & Hormone Profile
- Comprehensive functional lab interpretation
- Personalized nutrition, lifestyle & supplement protocol
- 3 monthly personalized follow-up appointments
- Symptom tracking & progress monitoring
- Direct messaging support
- Resource library & educational materials
The Functional Method Gut Health Program
Flexible payment plans available- Comprehensive health intake and discussion
- GI-MAP comprehensive stool analysis
- Mucosal Barrier Assessment
- MRT food sensitivity testing
- Comprehensive functional lab interpretation
- Personalized nutrition, lifestyle & supplement protocol
- 3 monthly personalized follow-up appointments
- Symptom tracking & progress monitoring
- Direct messaging support
- Resource library & educational materials
Prefer to pay over time?
Flexible monthly payment plans are available through Cherry for qualified applicants.
You can check your eligibility without impacting your credit score.*
See my payment optionsWhat happens in one system can affect another.
Maybe you’ve been told your bloodwork looks normal. Maybe you’ve tried supplements, diets, or medications and still feel like you’re missing a piece of the puzzle.
Gut Health
Bloating, digestion, microbiome balance, H. pylori, SIBO patterns, intestinal barrier health, and food reactions.
Hormones
PMS, cycle changes, mood shifts, sleep issues, cortisol patterns + hormone metabolism.
Energy + Metabolism
Fatigue, blood sugar patterns, cravings, metabolic health, brain fog, and afternoon crashes.
Thyroid + Autoimmunity
Hashimoto’s, Thyroid concerns, immune patterns, inflammation, nutrient status + whole-body contributors.
Inflammation + Histamine
Food sensitivities, histamine concerns, reactions after eating + digestive immune patterns.
Health Optimization
For people who simply know they could feel better and want a deeper look at how their body is functioning.
The trial-and-error approach vs. The Functional Method
That’s why The Functional Method runs functional labs together from the start. Each test adds context to the others, creating one comprehensive picture instead of separate pieces.
Testing one area at a time can mean months of waiting, repeated appointments, changing protocols, and additional testing costing more time, energy, and money along the way.
The trial-and-error path
One piece at a time- Month 1
Initial labs
- + Appointment
- + Lab fee
- + Supplements
- Month 3
Gut test
- + Appointment
- + Lab fee
- + Supplements
- Month 6
Cortisol test
- + Appointment
- + Lab fee
- + Supplements
- Month 9 and beyond
Next symptom, next test
And the cycle continues.
The Functional Method
Everything from the start- From the start
Functional labs together
Run together from the start, so each result adds context to the others.
- Your results
One complete picture
Every system reviewed together, so the connections are clear.
- Your plan
A personalized path forward
With 3 monthly follow-ups and ongoing support.
After navigating ongoing health issues and hearing “your labs look normal,” followed by “there is nothing more I can do to help you,” I refused to believe that feeling this way was simply something I had to accept. I became determined to understand what was happening in my body and dedicated myself to finding answers.
Through extensive research, comprehensive functional lab testing, and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition methodology, I uncovered the root causes behind my symptoms. By applying what I learned, I put my Hashimoto’s into remission and got my life back.
That journey inspired me to become a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner so I could help others do the same. Today, I help clients move beyond symptom management by identifying the underlying imbalances contributing to their symptoms and creating personalized plans that support lasting health.
Ready To Stop Guessing?
You don’t need another supplement recommendation, another restrictive diet, or another appointment that leaves you with more questions than answers.
You need a clear understanding of what’s driving your symptoms and a plan built around your unique physiology.
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