What is Functional Nutrition?

  • Explain it.

    A trained professional who uses a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than simply treating symptoms. The goal is to optimize overall health. Factors in managing chronic illness and disease include:

    Digestive Health

    Blood Sugar Balance

    Sleep Quality

    Stress Regulation

    Skin Health.

  • Focus it

    In this approach, Jamie, as a functional nutrition counselor, specializes in several key areas that are fundamental to health. By considering all aspects of an individual's lifestyle, including diet, exercise, stress levels, sleep quality, and other factors that impact well-being. Functional nutrition counselors often work in partnership with clients to create personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans that support long-term health and balance.

  • Approach it.

    How Can Jamie Help?

    By working with a functional nutrition counselor like Jamie, clients can often experience better energy, improved digestion, balanced hormones, and a more balanced relationship with food and lifestyle choices—ultimately leading to greater health and vitality. While Jamie is not a doctor, she is dedicated to helping you identify root causes affecting your wellness and will work with you to create a personalized nutritional and lifestyle plan tailored to your needs.

Key Factors

  1. Digestive Health: Since many health problems start in the gut, Jamie would assess and help improve digestion, absorption, and gut health, addressing issues such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities. Keeping in mind we will be looking at whole foods vs. processed foods.

  2. Blood Sugar Balance: Helping clients manage blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and crashes that can contribute to energy problems, cravings, and mood swings.

  3. Sleep Quality: Since restorative sleep is essential for physical and mental health, Jamie would work on improving sleep hygiene and addressing issues like insomnia or poor sleep quality.

  4. Stress Regulation: Chronic stress can have widespread effects on the body, including disrupting hormones, weakening the immune system, and contributing to digestive issues. Jamie would help clients develop strategies to manage stress through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindfulness techniques.

  5. Skin Health is not just about topical treatments or quick fixes but is deeply influenced by internal factors such as digestion, hormone balance, stress, and overall nutrient intake. Skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and even early signs of aging can be linked to underlying issues in these areas.

Getting to the root causes = Change