Get to the root of your symptoms.
When the standard approach hasnāt brought answers, we uncover whatās driving your symptoms and build a clear, personalized plan for recovery.
Your symptoms are messages
When systems like digestion, energy, sleep, or focus go off track, your body starts sending signalsāfatigue, pain, anxiety, skin flare-ups, cravings, or brain fog.
These arenāt random. Theyāre messages pointing to deeper imbalances like nutrient depletion, inflammation, or microbial and hormonal shifts.
The sooner we listen, the easier it is to restore balance.
Hi, Iām Melanie
I help people who feel stuck with their health make sense of their symptoms and find clear next steps through physiology-first investigation, nutrition, and lifestyle support.
Common reasons people work with me
You donāt need a diagnosis to seek support. We look at the patterns connecting your symptoms to identify the root causes of what is driving them.
People often come to me for help with:
Energy and focus
ā¢ Persistent fatigue, brain fog, poor focus, insomnia
Gut and digestion
ā¢ Bloating, reflux, constipation, IBS, SIBO
Pain, inflammation, and skin
ā¢ Headaches, joint pain, menstrual cramps
ā¢ Acne, eczema, psoriasis
Hormones and fertility
ā¢ Hormone or thyroid shifts
ā¢ PCOS, endometriosis, infertility
Immune, chronic, and post-viral patterns
ā¢ Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
ā¢ Long-COVID and post-viral fatigue
ā¢ Chronic infections or overgrowths (Lyme, Mycoplasma, H. pylori, STIs, fungal or viral)
Environmental and sensitivity patterns
ā¢ Mold exposure, parasites, heavy metals
ā¢ Food sensitivities or nutrient deficiencies
Kids and families
ā¢ ADHD/ADD patterns, sensory sensitivities, hyperactivity in children
If you donāt see your exact symptoms here, youāre still in the right place. Most patterns overlap; we start with your story.
A different kind of care
Too often, people are treated like a collection of their symptomsāhanded a list of supplements or medications with no clear explanation.
I offer a different path. Through functional nutrition, an integrative practice grounded in curiosity and systems thinking, we connect the dots between your symptoms and your bodyās inner workings.
This is investigative work: slow, precise, and deeply personal.
You deserve better answers
If youāve been told your labs are ānormalā or your symptoms are āin your head,ā you are not alone. Many of my clients arrive feeling unheard and worn down by trial-and-error.
Together, we explore your bodyās story with empathy and science as our guide. I act as your health detective, connecting the clues that often get missed when symptoms are treated in isolation.
We build physiological literacy along the way, so you understand your labs, know what questions to ask, and can walk into appointments with more clarity and confidence.
Iām not here to replace your medical team. Iām here to help you participate fully in your care, and to feel heard in the process.
FAQs
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Functional Nutrition is an approach that looks at why symptoms are happening rather than focusing only on what to eat. Instead of generalized recommendations or standardized plans, it explores the full context of a personās health, including digestion, nutrient status, stress, environment, life history, and current capacity.
Conventional nutrition often centers on isolated nutrients, calories, or protocols. Functional Nutrition takes a systems-based view, recognizing that the same food or supplement can have very different effects depending on the individual. My work is rooted in this framework, with an emphasis on personalization, safety, and supporting the bodyās innate ability to rebalance over time.
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I work primarily with adults seeking a deeper understanding of chronic or recurring symptoms, including digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, immune challenges, fatigue, and stress-related concerns. Many clients have tried multiple approaches and are looking for a more thoughtful, root-cause perspective.
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Food and supplements are often part of the journey, but theyāre never used in isolation. What works well for one person can feel very different for another, especially when digestion, stress, hormones, or sensitivities are involved. Recommendations are personalized and adjusted over time so they feel realistic in daily life and can evolve as your body responds.
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When appropriate, yes. Labs can provide valuable insights, but they are never interpreted in isolation. Results are always viewed alongside symptoms, history, and lived experience. If you already have lab work, itās always considered as part of the bigger picture. Not everyone needs testing, and more data is not always better. Labs are used thoughtfully and strategically, not automatically.
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Healing rarely happens in a single conversation. The first session is about understanding your full story. The second is about connecting patterns and creating a personalized strategy. The third is where we refine, adjust, and support real-world implementation. This structure allows for depth, safety, and sustainable change, rather than quick fixes that often miss the bigger picture.
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This work is complementary and educational and is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care. I do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medications. The focus is on supporting the body through nutrition, lifestyle, and systems-based approaches. This work is often paired with and can be done in collaboration with your physician or specialist.
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You can begin by completing the Getting to Know You form linked on this page. This allows me to understand whether weāre a good fit and ensures our time together is used meaningfully and efficiently.
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Pricing varies based on the type of support and the depth of work involved. Full details are available on my pricing page. After I review your intake, Iāll recommend the best-fit option so the level of support matches your needs.
Working together
I offer private, one-on-one support for adults and families navigating complex or persistent health concerns, with care shaped around each personās unique history, patterns, and needs.
Support is offered through structured packages designed to allow for depth, continuity, and meaningful progress over time.
The best way to begin is by completing the Getting to Know You intake form so we can confirm this support is the right fit.
Packages, pricing, and whatās included are outlined here.