I've struggled with poor health for most of my adult life.  It started as low back pain and GI issues, then joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, and depression.  Chronic pain and inflammation dominated my lived experience for 2 decades. Doctors couldn't help me, so I tried chiropractic care, acupuncture,  and massage which helped temporarily but didn't address the root cause of my problems. Through functional medicine, I started to gain some insight, and problems such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), gut dysbiosis, gluten sensitivity, were revealed.  Gut health was absolutely the first hurdle to overcome. But then I decided to study my own DNA and discovered more root causes of my health-related troubles: DNA changes that, collectively, had a big impact on my health in the areas of methylation, inflammation, detoxification.  For me, the results had broader effects on other systems, such as brain health, energy levels, and hormone metabolism.  Addressing these foundational issues helped me to understand the problem and motivated me to make the needed changes to feel better.

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Nutrition Decode is my effort to help others who are in a similar situation-generally adults over 50 suffering from chronic nagging symptoms or have been told they are on the brink of a disease state such as diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, high cholesterol, cognitive decline or cardiovascular disease. The healthcare professionals I consulted were unable to determine the root cause of my health challenges, and no one suggested improved nutrition as an intervention-which is foundational to changing the trajectory of your health.  As your registered dietitian, I strive to guide you to a better place by utilizing science-based and personalized technology:  Functional Nutrition and Nutritional Genomics.

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As a nutrition professional that is trained in both genetics and dietetics, I am uniquely qualified to provide nutritional genomic consultations.  Through my masters-level genetic counseling education, I've learned to effectively translate complex medical information for a more thorough understanding of the test results and their consequences. My training in nutrition and dietetics has provided the practical knowledge to guide you toward your nutritional goals. I take an integrative and functional medicine approach (see the bottom of this page for what that means) to addressing health concerns, including attention to sleep, hydration, stress, movement, and mindfulness.  I invite you to contact me to begin the process of discovery and healing.