When one area of our life is “off”, as in sleep or blood sugar, the food and lifestyle choices we make will influence bringing these back into balance- through many system interactions at once. Our bodies are an integrated whole working together. Each system is interrelated to the others at all times; and they function together!
~Respiratory, digestive, immune, cardiovascular, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal and nervous systems~
Also, the many factors that impact our health and function of our body systems do not exist in a vacuum, so I will be mindful of this. Your intake form will delve into these as well; all the body systems, genetics, travel history, relational stresses, childhood illnesses, love, breathing, and more! Whether you have a specific diagnosis or not – or just many annoying symptoms, you can benefit from a functional approach to optimize your health and longevity.
No. There are many foundational steps to take that optimize the body’s health. Also a few non-negotiable areas must be looked at first. If we want or need additional information, we can look at any previous labs from your primary physician. The best part is, I can order individual tests “a-la-carte” for specific items we are curious about, so this keeps costs down. If we later decide that Lab test information is necessary – by all means, sure we can use this information. Other clinical measures will be asked for from your medical providers to be factored in, however information from YOU is what drives us forward (patterns, personal journey, emotions, daily routines to help identify your unique healing program). Clinical assessment tools and trackers may be implemented also.
You may continue any supplements you’re already taking, but these are not necessary. I will not be selling supplements that you must take to be successful in your health journey. If desired, I will connect you with Fullscript- an online dispensary that is vetted for purity and free of chemicals. This site does not allow products with dairy, soy, peanut, wheat or other highly irritating substances- AND at very reasonable cost.
We do not subscribe to one single dietary theory. Although there are some nutritional mainstays that will be encouraged, there is no one diet-fits-all. If you find that you do well on a structured eating plan, I can supply that. For some conditions, it’s helpful to temporarily try eliminating certain substances… oxalates, high histamine foods, dairy, or wheat, hard to digest proteins, etc., -any of which will be determined once the sessions are under way. These are always temporary to avoid creating new problems or deficiencies.
You can go at your own pace. Once you sign up for a package and we have our premier case review, (first hour) we can meet monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly as desired. Some people need to take a solid 8-10 weeks after the first consult to be ready and prepared to implement change, then may want support more frequently. After the first package, there is an option to purchase hour by hour sessions or 30 minutes at a time. I will be available via email and text in between meetings (within reason)
Here is where we learn about your story. Your particular health, medical, and life history is so valuable!! YOU matter! The art of nutrition counseling is in the curious questioning of what’s going on in there. Your bio-individuality is yours alone. So, your unique action steps and successes are a result of the probing nature of authentic inquiry. I will respect your individual readiness, as I get curious and aim to earn your trust. Your story matters! You have a tremendous circle of influence over your health outcomes!
Because “we are all unique, all things matter and everything is connected”.
Andrea Nakayama, internationally known Functional Medicine Nutritionist, author, speaker, and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance.
The FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION ALLIANCE – Full Body Systems course to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC ), and graduate level certification as a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP) . Currently in ongoing alumni graduate continuing education.
I’m also a graduate of UCONN with B.S. in exercise physiology and have 15+ years experience as a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist and certified as medical massage practitioner.