FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS 

THE COMPONENTS OF FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS COACHING

When the doctors are determining what you need to be well, their recommendations will span some or all of the components below. The goal is to provide you with the specific next steps to focus on so that you are equipped, not overwhelmed; reclaiming your health is a journey.

Functional Nutrition

Everything you eat is either moving your body one step toward or one step back from your health goals. 

From beginners to advanced, we meet clients where they are and move them one step in the right direction toward better nutrition. The goal is to equip each individual with lifetime behavioral changes at a pace that is sustainable. 

Clients accustomed to the standard American diet may start off with Paleo, while other clients may be coached through how to use ketosis as a powerful healing tool. We utilize advanced nutrition strategies based on specific health issues. 

Due to the important role of nutrition in cellular healing, clients submit a one-week food diary prior to each functional wellness consultation. 

Fasting Strategies 

Just as proper nutrition is critical for providing the body with the fuel that it needs to heal, giving the body a rest from digestion is also a powerful tool. There are several benefits to water fasting, such as:

• Autophagy, where the body rids itself of damaged cells

• Stem cell generation

• DNA repair

• Hormone optimization

• Resetting of your gut microbiome

• Increased insulin sensitivity

We coach clients through daily intermittent fasting, regular 24-hour fasts, and also when and how to complete an extended block fast. Learn more about fasting on our beginner, intermediate, and advanced blog posts. 

Lab Work and Testing

The goal of functional wellness is to identify and address the root cause of the client's symptoms. We do not treat or cover up symptoms; instead, we equip the body with the tools it needs to heal. For this reason, we often utilize blood work and testing to help identify the underlying cause. While our shop page lists our most popular tests, we have a number of testing options to utilize based on our clients' specific needs. Tests broadly fall into the categories of:

• Hormone imbalances

• Gut health

• Heavy metal toxicity

• Mycotoxins

• Tickborne diseases

• Food allergy and micronutrient deficiency

View our most popular tests here, but speak to a member of our team for additional testing options.  

Supplement Protocols

Each client follows a supplement protocol recommendation customized to their health goals. This protocol may be as basic as addressing deficiencies on blood work, to an advanced plan to address underlying issues found on test results. Advanced protocols may address:

• Thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalances

• Cellular Detoxification

• Systemic infections

• Intestinal pathogens, parasites, or digestive issues

• Metabolic disorders 

• Spectrum and neurological disorders

• Infertility

Please note we do not prescribe medications; we utilize the highest quality natural supplements that support your body's natural healing process. For some clients who do need medications, we work alongside your primary care practitioner's recommendations. 

Lifestyle Recommendations

Because we take a holistic approach to wellness, we also identify and discuss two additional things with our clients. 

First, we go over areas in their lives that may be holding them back from achieving their health goals. We understand that one's health is personal, and implementing changes can be an emotional process. We encourage and coach clients through the importance of having the right mindset during this process.

Second, we discuss tools and biohacks clients can incorporate into their routine to support their healing process. Following each consult, we will send our clients resources on specific biohacks we identified as being advantageous to them.