Work With Me
One on One Coaching to Achieve Your Goals
If you could change one thing about your health, what would it be?
HOW TO WORK WITH ME
A discovery call is the best way to learn more,
and to see if we are a good fit -
but read below about my process
and how I work with clients.
Everyone I work with has a unique story and set of symptoms. I want to know yours.
My Process
Discovery Call
- FREE 25 minute chat
- Complete a symptom questionnaire
- Share your health struggles with me
- Ask any questions you have about my approach
- Explore whether we're a good fit to work together
Complete Online History
- FREE Complete forms online via a HIPAA compliant platform (medical history, questionnaires, etc.)
- Upload any relevant testing
- I review all information you complete prior to our session so that I can start to develop a picture of past health conditions, symptoms, root causes, etc
Initial Consultation
- 90 min first session via ZOOM
- In-depth conversation to discuss your main complaints and medical history. We will create a timeline together to uncover root causes
- We will decide together which functional labs may be needed or helpful
- You will receive your first blueprint and D.R.E.S.S® Protocol to get started right away on your path to heal
R&R | Follow Up Sessions
- 60-minute session approximately 6 weeks later to review results and recommendations (R&R) based on labs results and progress from first plan
- Your new blueprint will build on top of the last but become more targeted
- You will receive an updated plan after each session
- You will have access to ask questions in between appointments at no additional charge
FAQs
I encourage you to ask any questions you have during a discovery call so I can listen to your concerns and share my initial thoughts on how I may be able to help. I also value transparency and aim to provide as much information here as possible, and most of my clients find me through referrals from other happy clients.
What is an FDN-P?
A Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) is a practitioner that uses a functional approach to help set the stage for healing.
Unlike a doctor, I do not diagnose or treat, but rather seek healing opportunities by uncovering pathogens, imbalances, and multiple lifestyle-related behaviors that are affecting your health.
FDN-Ps have the ability to order and interpret a battery of functional plabs and create protocols to help coach up function in the body.
As partners, we address all imbalances or dysfunction to help restore balance and create an environment that will enhance your body’s natural ability to heal.
What are your fees?
The Initial Consultation is $349 and includes:
- Pre-Session Review: I dedicate approximately one hour prior to your appointment to thoroughly review your health history, completed questionnaires, and any recent lab results you may have provided.
- Comprehensive Session: A 90–120 minute Zoom consultation where we dive deeply into your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals. We will begin connecting the dots of your health timeline. I’ll ask questions, listen carefully, and begin shaping a roadmap toward healing.
- Personalized Blueprint: Within 24–48 hours of your session, you'll receive a detailed and actionable Wellness Blueprint based on the D.R.E.S.S.® Protocol (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, and Supplementation), so you can begin your wellness journey with clarity and confidence.
Follow up sessions are:
- $199 an hour or $99 per half hour
How many sessions are typically required?
This is completely dependent on you - your symptoms, medical complexity, ability to follow a plan, and need for support are unique.
It is fairly standard for my clients to complete an initial consultation, a follow up approximatley 6 weeks later to review labs, and then follow up 2 months later after following their Blueprint for Healing.
How many sessions you require or desire beyond that is based on your health status, need for support, and budget.
My clients have the ability to reach out to me for questions in between sessions.
What types of labs can you run?
I offer a range of functional lab tests—many of which are not typically run by conventional doctors. Each client's testing is personalized and based on their unique symptoms, history, and goals. We’ll determine which labs are most relevant for you during the Initial Consultation and make decisions together based on your needs and budget.
Some of the most common labs I run include:
- GI-MAP (Comprehensive Stool Analysis)
- Organic Acids Test (OAT)
- Functional Blood Chemistry Panels
- DUTCH Hormone Test
In certain cases, I may also suggest specialized testing. These may include:
- Heavy metals
- Mycotoxins (mold exposure)
- Environmental toxins
- Lyme and tick-borne illnesses
- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
- Food sensitivities
- Micronutrient status
- ...and more.
You can learn more about these on the Functional Labs page.
How much do labs cost?
Labs range in cost from $50 - $400 on average with some more advanced testing exceeding that.
All tests are a cash price, not covered by insurance, but many people are able to use their HSA (and sometimes FSA) to pay for these directly to the labs.
How many labs will I need?
This is dependent on your specific situation and set of syptoms. Labs are chosen to help identify healing opportunities and inform us of specific pathogens or imbalances to target so that we are not guessing.
Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for labs?
Yes, however, not all HSA/FSA programs are set up the same. There is no guarantee your HSA or FSA will cover everything, but typically, an HSA is more flexible. I find that labs are covered easily.
Getting coverage for any supplements and our sessions are dependent on your sepcific HSA/FSA.
I do NOT diagnose, so while I can provide documentation to support need, many companies require a medical diagnosis to accept coverage.
Do you take insurance?
No I do not. My fees are our of pocket. You will be invoiced and can pay via credit card, venmo, and sometimes HSA/FSA (see above).
What is a D.R.E.S.S.® Protocol?
The D.R.E.S.S.® Protocol is the format I use to write your plan when providing your Healing Blueprint.
Each letter stands for a specific area that I may provide recommendations.
(D) Diet
What you eat is paramount to healing. Food is medicine. Your nutrition recommendations are specific to your situation, health status, and goals.
(R) Rest
Quality and quantity of sleep will determine the speed at which you age, recover, or heal.
(E) Exercise
Type, duration, and intensity will be recommended based on your body's current HPA Axis status, fitness level, lifestyle, and goals.
(S) Stress
Internal and external stressors affect healing.
Chemical, emotional, physical, and environmental stressors plus hormone or other imbalances, pathogens, etc. can be identified and addressed incrementally. Stress management techniques will be suggested to mitigate the stress response.
(S) Supplements
Your recommendations are customized for you. The following are areas we address using both lifestyle factors and targeted supplementation:
- Relief of symptoms
- Removal of pathogens or antagonistic foods/lifestyle factors
- Replacement of nutrients due to insufficiencies or need for support
- Reinoculation of healthy bacteria or other beneficial nutrients
- Repair of the mucosal lining, and
- Rebalancing to create an inhospitable environment for future infection or imbalance.
Functional Lab Testing
Functional lab testing helps evaluate how well your body is (or isn't) functioning on a spectrum of health rather than just diagnosing a disease. Imbalances, pathogens, sensitivities, and toxicity are just a few of the clues we can uncover using functional labs to help reveal healing opportunities. With this information we can target a protocol customized to your specific needs. Read about the most common tests I use by clicking the button below.
