FAQs

Why Functional Labs

If you’re consistently hearing, “Your bloodwork looks normal”, but you still have symptoms, it’s an opportunity to go deeper with testing of saliva, urine, hair and stool. Although these tests are not intended to diagnose or treat, they reveal how your body’s systems are functioning. These systems don’t operate in isolation. They work together as a system, therefore, there has to be a strategy, a system, a process for addressing the dysfunction and it starts with asking the question “Why.” Why is this showing up for me? Why is it showing up in this place?

One of the things I’ve learned is just because you have a gut problem, doesn’t mean your gut is the problem. In functional medicine we always say:

“The symptom is not the problem, it is the result of the problem.”

The real problem exists much further upstream. So my job is to keep asking,

“Why. Why do you have this in the first place, what has made you a good host for this problem?”

Which is why eliminating foods is only a small piece of solving your health puzzle. The more data you have, the easier it is to put together the pieces. That’s the reason why the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition system I follow – requires that we collect a specific set of data points to help make sense of what is happening within your body.

Which Labs

We begin with testing from our preferred labs in the US who mail the test kits to your home:

Saliva Collection for stress and sex hormones
A Dried Urine Test for looking at how well the liver is working, as well as cellular stress and aging
Stool Testing for examining the balance of bacteria and to screen for parasites, and infections
A Finger Prick Blood Test to determine the integrity of the gut lining, as well as levels of histamine
A Hair Tissue Test to offer insight into the balance of minerals which are important for property functioning of the nervous system, metabolism, thyroid, and the presence of heavy metals.
Organic Acids Urine Test which offers insight into over 76 markers including neurotransmitters, mold, candida, as well as nutrients
A Total Tox Burden which offers insight into mycotoxins, metals, and environmental toxins which are often the underlying causes for allergies and intolerances

Finally, the only test we require a blood draw for is:

A Food Sensitivity Test called the Mediator Release Test, which doesn’t require you to consume foods you’re intolerant to in order for them to show up. Identifying and eliminating trigger foods can reduce hives, acne, headaches, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, brain fog and restore energy.

At-home testing means that it is extremely convenient for you to collect samples. Bear in mind, these are specialist labs and most doctors are not even aware of their existence, so you are unable to order through your doctor. They need to be ordered through your Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, i.e. me.

These Functional Tests are not covered by insurance.

Will functional health coaching still benefit me if I already eat a generally healthy diet?
Yes! If you eat what society views as a “healthy” diet (whole fruits and vegetables) and you’re still experiencing symptoms like acne, bloating, weight gain, etc., you may not be eating foods that are healthy for your body. We’ll run functional lab tests to determine what foods are actually healthy for you!

What does Hypnosis have to do with Nutrition

I’ve been a practising Cognitive Behavior Hypnotherapist since 2008, where I worked exclusively on panic attacks, anxiety and phobias, before I began my work in personal development. It is the only form of Hypnosis that is evidence-based and has an excellent track record of breaking old habits and belief systems. When combined with personalizing nutrition, I have found it to be extremely powerful for getting rapid results and transforming an individual’s mindset and upleveling their life. For example, it is extremely effective for Smoking Cessation, because while we can do the work on a psychological level, we can also support the body’s detoxification systems to reduce cravings and make the transition into identifying as a non-smoker so much easier.

Is Hypnotherapy Biblical?

In this Cognitive Behavioral form, it functions as a Nervous System Reset. After I became a Christian, I learned Biblical Limbic System Rewiring, which is like Biblical Cognitive Behavior Therapy. You learn how to regulate your nervous system, through focused attention with visualization, drawing on Bible verses to rewire old, unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and heal past trauma.

How many sessions will I need?

If you are part of the Heal Your Gut 1:1 program, Limbic System Rewiring Sessions are in addition to the included bi-weekly Health Coaching sessions.

I have worked with a Functional Medicine Doctor or Naturopathic Doctor before. How is this any different?

I did too! My Functional Doctor saved my life – but guess what? IT WAS REALLY HARD to do all the diet and lifestyle changes he wanted me to do by myself. He also only ran one lab at a time, so the entire process was very slow!

I don’t know about you but I don’t have that kind of time to waste… It’s why I studied and use Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, which inspired me to create Labs with Coaching for a minimum of 90 days. We run multiple labs from the beginning so we get a clear picture of the healing opportunities and can then work on them all at once.

PLUS I’ve also created a community of like-minded women going through the same issues, so you are never alone.

You have support, accountability and guidance. You’re not in the dark, or having to wait months on end to have only 60 minutes with a doctor who may not even remember what you last spoke about. We work together as your personalized care team to support your body, and build health – I do not diagnose like a doctor would. I am not looking for disease. I’m looking for dysfunction.

Within the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition world, there is only one diagnosis – Metabolic Chaos. It is the root of all symptoms.

How much time will I need to dedicate to this program?

It depends. My Functional Health programs Heal Your Gut (1:1) and Gutsy (Group) are 12 weeks long from the minute you receive your Lab Results and have your Lab Review. Over the course of 12-weeks, we meet twice a month (every two weeks) for one hour. Your protocol will require you to carve out small amounts of time daily for wellness rituals, like food prepping, movement and stress-reduction activities. Changing your life doesn’t happen overnight or by taking a magic pill. But I can say that with my help, hundreds of busy women have invested the time needed to experience success in this program.

Am I required to make it to every group coaching call?

Nope! Group calls are for you to ask questions, review your progress, share your successes, and feel a sense of accountability. If you can’t make it, that’s okay – but I do encourage you to join as many as you can within the 90 day period so you can get the most out of the program, as there is no 1:1 support in the Group Program.

How long does functional health coaching take in order to start seeing results?
The time frame for healing is different for everyone. It could be 2 weeks or 10 months. Health is highly personal, if you hadn’t already caught on. But I will say that you can’t transform your health overnight by taking a few supplements. It requires dedication and consistency to implement real changes to your diet & lifestyle so you can start seeing real results.

How much do your programs cost?

Mastering the Basics with Health Foundation begins at $1,800 and includes the cost of 2-3 labs.
Gutsy Group Coaching begins at $2,800 and includes the cost of 2-3 labs. However additional labs may be added.
The Heal Your Gut is a 16 week program that includes 5-7 labs, a 2 hour lab review, 6 one hour sessions, 6 hours of messaging supporting during the 12 week period (half an hour per week) and the first round of supplements all for $7,500

One-off single sessions are not recommended, as that is like going to the gym one time, but expecting to leave with a beach body!

I understand that investing in yourself in this way may be a bit alien to you.

But if it’s the cost that’s holding you back, I want you to think about the cost of NOT joining:

How much money are you losing when you can’t perform at your highest level?
How much money are you spending on medications, supplements, spa days, vacations and other treatments that haven’t transformed your health?
Which decision is costing you more long-term?

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