The Functional Kitchen
Nutrition Services
One-on-One
Virtual Dietitian Nutrition Coaching
Guess what - we are going to eat for the rest of our lives! Food is our fuel. Food provides restorative and balancing nutrients. Food is delicious and fun!
I see you. Life is tough.
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You have people that depend on you and an endless to-do list.
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You feel fatigued and do not get much time to yourself.
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You know that changing your diet will help you manage your IBS symptoms, your autoimmune flares, and your blood sugar.
But where the heck do you start? Right here.
My nutrition program uses an individualized functional nutrition approach to:
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Bring your body back into balance
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Improve energy levels
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Address the nutrition-and lifestyle-related root causes of irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune disease (such as lupus, type 1 diabetes, Crohn's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, etc.), prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
We don't stop here.
1:1 nutrition coaching allows us to craft a sustainable plan that produces long-lasting results.
Once we use a functional nutrition approach to identify food triggers and root causes of inflammation, we work together to create a plan that fits your lifestyle and makes eating as easy, delicious, and enjoyable as possible.
We also work on cultivating healthy and sustainable sleep, stress management, and movement habits that support your ability to maintain a healthy diet with ease.
What else does 1:1 nutrition coaching include?
Behavioral and functional nutrition education:
This is the foundation! We will have a comprehensive discussion regarding your nutrition needs, your eating behaviors, and your health goals. From here, we will build you a clear-cut roadmap to success!
Meal planning for clients and their families:
Your food and nutrition needs are unique to you, and this is why cookie-cutter diet plans do not work long-term. I give you a multitude of resources like recipes and product recommendations so we can craft a plan that truly works for you. Cooking for a family? Awesome. I'll teach you how to cook once to suit everyone's needs. Prefer not to cook? Excellent. We will talk about how to make choices that support your plan when you dine out.
Motivation and accountability:
Changing habits is not always easy. I am here to be your navigator. As your navigator, I will provide you with a roadmap to achieve your goals. I will empower you to make changes that put you on the path to sustainable success! As your navigator, I provide accountability and feedback. I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform to facilitate weekly communication, track your progress, and help you feel motivated by your amazing progress.
If we make a "wrong turn," it's no problem! After all, what are navigators for?
Together, we will discover what is holding you up and find the right step to get you back on the path to success.
Did I mention this is virtual coaching? Perfect for a go-getter like you!
Rebirth
A Fat Loss Program for Women
Calories in < calories out is not the full story.
If you are a multi-tasking maven who cannot seem to shed those pesky midlife pounds, it is likely that you are also dealing with:
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Chronic fatigue
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Difficulty sleeping
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Digestive upset
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Headaches
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Feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities
When you visit your doctor, your labwork may be normal. So what gives?
It is also possible that your blood sugar is slightly elevated or your cholesterol is a little off. What’s the solution per your doc? Workout more and eat less!
But you tried that already, and the weight didn’t budge. You also felt even more exhausted and irritable.
Or you could lose weight on WW, Optavia, or another weight loss program, but as soon as you stopped, the pounds came back (and then some!).
If this is you, it’s time for a new approach.
Rebirth: a fat loss program for women is changing how we lose fat by:
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honoring female physiology.
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helping you give your body safety, support, and nourishment - all the things you need before you can attempt to lose fat and keep it off.
Rebirth isn’t another weight loss program.
We care about preserving your lean body mass (your metabolically active tissue!) and we are going to teach you how to do the same.
How it works:
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Rebirth is a 6 month program
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It is a high-touch program that includes:
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weekly on-demand learning sessions
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weekly office hours for accountability and support
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monthly 1:1 appointments with a registered dietitian to customize the program to fit your needs.
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The Curriculum:
The first 13 weeks of the program focus on building physiological safety, support, and nourishment for your body.
Too much stress for too long is part of the problem.
Rebirth focuses on optimizing your hormones:
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Cortisol (your stress hormone) and insulin (your main blood sugar hormone) are the conductors of the hormonal orchestra.
We get serious about supporting these hormones with:
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stress management practices
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mindset shifts
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sustainable nutrition
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lifestyle habits.
It takes 63-66 days to change a habit, so we need to invest the time here for a great result.
Gut support + reducing chronic inflammation:
Your gut health dictates the health of every other body system. During this period, we use:
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a food-first approach to support your digestion
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your gut microbiome
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decrease chronic inflammation
Many people lose fat during this stage of the program!
Fat loss:
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For 4-6 weeks, we drop the calories slightly and shift the macronutrient breakdown to support fat loss.
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This phase does not require you to eat like a rabbit or replace meals with expensive shakes.
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You eat real food in a way that feels good.
Maintenance:
This is the most important part of your fat loss journey - learning how to maintain your fat loss and maintain or increase muscle mass.
Fat loss is a stressor, and you need this part of the journey for your body to feel safe and nourished so you can THRIVE.
Do you have more fat to lose? We will teach you how to cycle between fat loss and maintenance!
From Surviving to Thriving:
This program is about so much more than fat loss. It’s also learning how to cultivate habits that:
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support your physiological safety
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your energy flow
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get you the nutrients you need to be truly nourished by food
FAQs:
How much does this program cost?
One payment of $3600
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Two payments of $1800 (first payment when you commit to the program and second payment at the beginning of month 3)
Add on options: DUTCH test or continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
How much weight can I expect to lose during this program?
This will differ from person to person. Our biggest goal for you is that you will be able to maintain your fat loss through long-term implementation of the concepts and goals you set in this program.
No really, how much weight can I expect to lose?
Research shows that a 5-10% reduction in weight is realistic when you follow a comprehensive weight loss program. Please keep in mind that you may gain muscle. In this case, the weight on the scale may stay the same, but your body composition will improve.
How much do the testing options cost?
You are able to get a DUTCH Plus test for approximately $500 or a three months of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) access for approximately $500. You will pay our partner companies directly. These prices are subject to change per our partner companies.
What can I do to prepare for this program?
First and foremost, believe that you CAN do this and that you are WORTH IT. We will spend a lot of time addressing your mindset in regards to how you view yourself.
In order to be successful, your body and brain need to play on the same team.
When can I join?
You can begin at any time! Think of where you can be six months from now if you join today.