FAQs

What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional Nutrition takes a meta-view of your health. Finally, a practitioner who looks at the big picture first before any specialization work begins. We work within the principles of Functional Medicine but with a dedicated diet and lifestyle modification perspective.

• Our goal is to help relieve your symptoms and uncover the root cause of your health issues for more sustainable change.
   
• In our field, chronic disease is a group of symptoms that need layers of treatment.
• We are similar to plants. If we clean up our soil (aka: our environment) it leads to green, health leaves.
   
• We give you your power back as a patient because we work with the things you have control over each and every day – diet, supplements, sleep, exercise, relaxation, and more. Once we help you figure out which lifestyle factors need to shift, you will have more control over your life and your health than you thought possible.
   

I've been to so many practitioners and attended online courses, how do I know if this is something I don't already know or have?

We've been curating for the last 6 years the very latest in functional products, protocols, and sequencing for detoxing and digestion. This is not in textbooks and is foundational to your health journey. The hierarchy of health states you must look at genetics, microbiome, cellular health, and nervous system supports before you pursue other treatments.

Will this be recorded?

Yes. As a bonus, you will have lifetime access to the course modules.

Is the course online?

Yes. You will be supplied an online Zoom link for both the Monday Live Class and Friday Q&As. If you are local to San Diego, you are welcome to pop by our in-person at our Brick and Mortar Clinic located at 253 S. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

I'm already booked. Are there other dates available?

Yes. We host the course two times per year. Join our membership or sign up on our email list to be notified.

Can I share the course with friends and family?

Of course! We would love for family members to benefit. We also offer personalized support via our Functional Case Review. Ask us about our 1-on-1 services.

Can I order supplements and refills?

Yes, when you join as a course participant, we offer you discounts to use FullScript and Cellcore.

Do you accept insurance?

We do have clients who submit our Lifetime invoice to their insurance directly for a percentage coverage or work with their workplace Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to receive compensation. We encourage you to explore these options as Group Health & Wellness Coaching (GHWC) is now covered under Medicaid and Medicare services.

Can you prescribe medications?

As nutrition and lifestyle professionals, it is outside of our scope of practice to diagnose conditions or prescribe medication. As noted above, we will work with your medical practitioners to bring our perspective when appropriate.

It sounds like you work with people with gut issues. I would like to lose a few pounds and feel lighter, should I still move forward with your program?

It has been my experience that most people have dysregulated gut, nervous, and hormonal systems. If you have recent lab work that you are satisfied with, I suggest booking a Health and Wellness Coaching to learn more about how behavior-change coaching can help you to lose weight, feel lighter or optimize your life.