Meet Jennifer

Functional Nutritionist

My passion for holistic and functional nutrition started with my own health journey, one that began when living abroad in Italy. I was immediately captivated by how Italians connected with their food. They honor the seasons, slow down, and gather together, nourishing not just their bodies but their spirits too. Inspired, I dove into learning everything I could about slow food and farm-to-table traditions.

Fast forward a decade, and life had become a whirlwind. With two young kids, a home, and a business, I felt stretched thin. Old digestive and hormonal symptoms that once came and went were now constant companions. Doctors gave me a clean bill of health, but I knew something was off. I felt frustrated, discouraged, and ready for answers.

So, I took matters into my own hands. I went back to school, earning my certification as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and later as a Level 3 Restorative Wellness Practitioner.

Along the way, I discovered two game-changers: learning to truly listen to my body’s signals and using functional lab testing to uncover root causes. This wasn’t about quick fixes or masking symptoms. For the first time, I found a path forward that was uniquely mine, and I experienced a return to radiant health, feeling better in my 40s than I’d ever felt in my 20s.

That transformation couldn’t have come at a better time. Just months later, my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Our lives shifted overnight, and I was determined to not just manage her condition, but to help her truly thrive despite the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

This journey is what I bring to my work today. I know firsthand what it’s like to face chronic symptoms and health roadblocks, and how hopeless it can feel to not have answers. I’m here to empower others on their journey so they can feel like their best self at any phase of life.

Guiding Principles

Root Cause Approach

I work to identify the root cause of your imbalances so you can restore health and heal from the inside out. The goal is to fix the issue for good, so it doesn’t come back, and that starts with understanding the root cause.

Test, Don’t Guess

I work with objective data to create specific and targeted protocols that get you better results quicker. You will have a customized and clear path forward guided by functional lab testing. It is important to note that I use these tests only to identify dysfunctional trends and imbalances within the body, not to diagnose or treat disease.

Nutrient Dense, Whole Foods

When it comes to diet, my approach focuses on nutrient dense, whole foods. There will always be new trends or biased research touting the next best or worst foods to eat, but one of the greatest gifts mother nature gives us is food in its whole, unaltered form.

Bio-individuality

You are a unique individual and there is no one specific diet that is appropriate for everyone. Your nutritional needs will change throughout your lifetime and we will adjust your nutrient intake based on the current state of your body. Over time you will learn to tune into your body’s signals and be guided by this in your food choices.

Holistic Wellness

Achieving health is about much more than what's on your plate. Our work together will focus on lifestyle factors that bring balance and harmony to body, mind, and soul.

Qualifications

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, FNTP

A deep foundational and bio-individual approach to functional, holistic nutrition to balance body chemistry and achieve optimal wellness.

Restorative wellness solutions, RWP Level 3

Advanced training in functional blood chemistry, digestive disorders, gut health and hormone balance.

National Assoc. of Nutrition Professionals, Member

Active member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)