The Wellness House
Root-Cause Holistic Wellness Consulting + Health Advocate
Functional Nutrition + Holistic Family Wellness + Medical Freedom
What is Functional Nutrition?
Functional Nutrition is a whole life (holistic) approach to nutrition that takes lifestyle and individual needs into consideration. Similar to the practice of Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition is centered around the individual rather than limiting to symptoms or even diagnosis. Functional Nutrition focuses on the body as a whole, recognizing that EVERYTHING is connected, with the goal of supporting the root cause of symptoms (such as gastrointestinal issues, skin concerns, sleeplessness, brain fog, etc.). These symptoms point to areas of dysfunction and are often connected to nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, allergies, fertility challenges, autoimmune diagnosis, and chronic illnesses. The art and practice of Functional Nutrition begins with the premise that “food is medicine.”
Food either fuels good health and healing or it contributes to dis-ease. Standard nutrition, in contrast, follows standard nutritional guidelines for everyone and does not consider individual needs. Note the variety of food or food groups that have been described as “good for you”… It doesn’t mean these things are specifically good for YOU PERSONALLY. In the same way, Functional Nutrition means one size doesn’t fit all!
I adhere to a Functional approach for all things health, healing, and nutrition because it is focused on discovering and rebalancing the source of the problem - not merely symptom chasing. I also prioritize Whole Food, Traditional Nourishment and Non-Toxic Lifestyle modification because it provides lasting and sustainable results. My Mission is to empower you to ask questions, seek answers, be equipped, and grow in confidence as you take responsibility for yourself and your family’s health.
Is the Functional Approach for me?
You are bloated, nauseous or fatigued after you eat
You have chronic constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, indigestion
You only go to the bathroom a couple times a week
You struggle with skin issues (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
Your hair and nails are thin and brittle
You have been to numerous doctors/specialists and were told you have IBS and to take a drug
You’ve been told your blood work is “normal”, but you still don’t feel good
You’ve been told your symptoms are “normal”, but that isn’t good enough for you
You take several medications, but haven’t gained the health freedom you long for
You struggle with chronic illness, autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, fertility and menstrual difficulties, mold illness, etc.