1. What is nutrition and wellness coaching, and how can it help me?

Nutrition and wellness coaching is personalized guidance to help you reach your health goals. A coach offers support, education, and accountability, working with you on areas like diet, lifestyle habits, and stress management to create a balanced approach tailored to your needs.

2. What’s the difference between holistic and conventional healthcare?

Holistic healthcare looks at the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—instead of just symptoms. It focuses on natural and preventative approaches, often combining nutrition, lifestyle changes, and therapies, which can sometimes complement conventional treatments.

3. How soon can I expect to see results?

The timeline varies by individual, but many people start noticing improvements within a week. Sustainable changes, like weight loss, improved energy, better sleep, and/or symptom relief, can take weeks to months, with long-term benefits developing over time.

4. What does a holistic lifestyle include?

A holistic lifestyle goes beyond diet to include practices that support physical, mental, and emotional health—like mindfulness like prayer, regular physical activity like walking, and creating a balanced, fulfilling daily routine.

5. Will this program work for my specific health condition?

*Holistic and functional approaches can support a wide range of conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances. These approaches aim to address the root cause, which often provides relief and promotes healing.*

6. What are functional foods and supplements?

Functional foods, like nutrient-rich whole foods (foods that are one ingredient like beef, or apples), and targeted supplements provide specific health benefits. For example, probiotics support gut health, while certain herbs may reduce inflammation, helping your body restore balance.

7. How does gut health affect overall wellness?

Gut health is central to wellness, as the gut plays a key role in immunity, mental health, and even weight management. A healthy gut supports digestion, mood stability, and reduces inflammation, which benefits the whole body.

8. Is a holistic approach expensive?

While high-quality foods and supplements can add to the cost, holistic health doesn’t have to be expensive. Many find that investing in prevention and wellness pays off by reducing healthcare costs over time and improving quality of life. See my “Services” tab for my costs.

9. Can holistic and functional health improve mental health?

1000% Yes! Holistic approaches that include nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments can significantly impact mental health. Nutrient-rich diets and lifestyle changes can help regulate mood, reduce anxiety, depression, irritability, brain fog/memory and boost mental clarity.

10. What’s the difference between holistic and functional medicine?

Holistic medicine focuses on treating the whole person, while functional medicine emphasizes finding the root cause of health issues. Both approaches often work well together, providing a comprehensive path to wellness. I use a customized mix of both holistic and functional.

11. What does it mean to treat the root cause rather than just symptoms?

Treating the root cause means addressing the underlying issue behind your symptoms. For example, instead of just treating headaches, a root-cause approach might identify stress or nutrient deficiencies as contributing factors.

12. How can functional and holistic approaches identify the root cause of my symptoms?

Functional and holistic practitioners and coaches use a variety of tools—like lab tests, dietary assessments, an elimination diet, and lifestyle evaluations—to uncover imbalances in the body. This helps pinpoint underlying causes, allowing for more targeted and effective treatments.

13. How is the approach to treating the root cause different from traditional treatments?

Conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms usually with prescribed medications, while root-cause approaches look at why the symptoms exist by eliminating the triggers. By addressing these core issues, you can often prevent symptoms from returning and promote lasting wellness.

14. Can treating the root cause help with chronic conditions or prevent new ones?

Yes, addressing the root cause can provide relief from chronic conditions like autoimmune diseases or cancers, and help prevent new issues. By balancing the body’s systems, you reduce the risk of future health problems and promote overall resilience for adults and children.

15. Is treating the root cause a long-term solution for health?

Absolutely! By treating root causes, you make sustainable changes that often improve long-term health and well-being. It’s a proactive approach that supports lifelong wellness rather than temporary fixes.