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A personalized, science-informed approach to wellbeing through nutrition, lifestyle, and integrative wellness.

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Your body is always communicating

Your energy, digestion, sleep, mood, and focus offer valuable insights into how your body is functioning.

Sometimes the signals are subtle. Other times, they show up as persistent fatigue, digestive discomfort, hormonal changes, or symptoms that are difficult to explain.

By understanding the connections between nutrition, lifestyle, and physiology, we can identify patterns, address imbalances, and support your body's capacity to function at its best.

Hi, I’m Melanie

I help people better understand their bodies and take an informed, proactive approach to their health. Whether you're looking to optimize your wellbeing or navigate persistent symptoms, I bring together physiology-first investigation, functional nutrition, and lifestyle support to help you find clarity and meaningful next steps.

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How I can support your health

You don't need a diagnosis or a specific health concern to benefit from personalized support. Whether you're looking to feel better day to day, understand persistent symptoms, or explore new ways to care for your body, we start with your individual needs and goals.

Everyday Health & Prevention

Support your long-term wellbeing through personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance. From energy, digestion, and hormonal balance to metabolic health, sleep, and healthy aging, small, informed changes can make a meaningful difference.

Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

Personalized nutrition and lifestyle support through fertility preparation, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. From building nutritional foundations before conception to navigating changing needs during pregnancy and replenishing the body after birth, we focus on supporting both your health and your baby's development.

Chronic Symptoms & Complex Health

When symptoms persist or answers are difficult to find, we take a closer look at the connections between your body's systems. Through a detailed health history and functional nutrition approach, we explore patterns that may be contributing to digestive, hormonal, immune, and other chronic health challenges.

Supplement Guidance & Education

Already taking supplements but unsure whether they're right for you? Get clarity on ingredients, formulations, quality, potential overlaps, and where to find reliable products, so you can make more informed choices about your existing routine.

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A different kind of care

Health is more than the absence of symptoms. It's how your body functions, adapts, and supports you through different stages of life.

Through functional nutrition and an integrative approach grounded in curiosity and systems thinking, we explore the connections between your nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and physiology.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I take the time to understand your individual story and help you make informed, sustainable choices for your health.

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Knowledge is a powerful part of healing

Understanding your body changes the way you approach your health.

Whether you're navigating a complex condition, preparing for pregnancy, trying to make sense of conflicting health advice, or simply looking to feel your best, you deserve clear information and guidance that considers the whole person.

My role is to help you connect the dots, understand the reasoning behind recommendations, and build the confidence to make informed decisions about your wellbeing.

I work alongside your existing medical care, helping you ask better questions, understand your options, and take a more active role in your health.

FAQs

  • 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 person’s 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 body’s innate ability to rebalance over time.

  • 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.

  • Food and supplements are often part of the journey, but they’re 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.

  • 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, it’s 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • You can begin by completing the Getting to Know You form linked on this page. This allows me to understand whether we’re a good fit and ensures our time together is used meaningfully and efficiently.

  • 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, I’ll recommend the best-fit option so the level of support matches your needs.

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Working together

I offer private, one-on-one support for adults and families navigating complex or persistent health concerns, with care shaped around each person’s 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.

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Packages, pricing, and what’s included are outlined here.