Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to me if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Can't I just get well by eating a clean diet, exercising, and taking supplements?

Many people come to me as a last resort. They have “tried everything” including strict diets and exercise regimens, and they are not making progress. They have also been to many doctors and have not had success. These people usually have several layers of hidden imbalances or stressors contributing to an unwanted condition or symptoms.

Nutrition and exercise are important, but they are only one part of a larger holistic picture. It is impossible to live without symptoms if hidden stressors -- like gut infections, mitochondrial dysfunction, metals or toxin exposure -- remain hidden from view. Guessing which supplements to take and what changes to make only goes so far.

Test, don't guess!

What is FDN?

FDN practitioners uncover dysfunction and imbalances in the body. Rather than simply chasing symptoms, an FDN-P will help you to understand why those symptoms are happening in the first place. We work tirelessly, spending hours of research to connect your lab work, health timeline, and symptom history.

FDN-Ps use functional lab work to identify healing opportunities. The goal is to restore the body to optimal function with without having to “diagnose” or “treat”. Ultimately, the goal of the FDN-P is to guide their clients through lifestyle and diet changes so that they can learn how to stay healthy for a lifetime.

My case is complex. Can you still help?

I have a passion for detailed research. I take an extremely small number of clients so I can dedicate large amounts of time to your case. Once assigned to you, I am thorough and fully dedicated to helping you. I also consult with a dedicated network of colleagues to receive additional eyes on every case.

Your body is designed to perform at 100%, and the functional approach helps get your body operating optimally as it was meant to do. Your symptoms are not the problem; they are the result of the problem. A thorough functional investigation is designed to uncover imbalances, and end the cycle of chasing symptoms.

Do you know what is wrong with me?

Yes. I am specifically trained to find dysfunction in the body. It is likely that your health issues are caused by dysfunction or imbalances. I consult with you about natural and lifestyle protocols that address imbalances, not symptoms.

Have you helped others like me?

Yes! The FDN method has helped 1,000s of people, including myself. I have helped some people in dire situations, where conventional approaches already failed.

Do you take health insurance?

You won't find any FDN-P's on your providers list. It is our goal to deliver the highest quality consulting, and help you find the tools to get healthy and stay health for a lifetime. It should be noted that practitioners or providers who sign insurance company contracts often discover that they can’t deliver optimum care. Instead, care is rationed. Patients must be dismissed before they are fully healed. Many necessary services aren’t even covered, especially in the area of lifestyle and diet changes, and functional lab testing. Limiting care is profitable for the insurance company, but it ultimately compromises the patient’s well-being.

In contrast, an FDN-P who is assigned to your “case” will work tirelessly, spending hours of research to connect the dots between your lab work, health timeline, and symptom history. You are in control of your own health support, and you will not be turned away if you have more questions or need more time.

You will be provided, upon request, with a “superbill”, which is a statement of the lab and consulting fees for your records. Some clients have successfully submitted these for reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses, especially if submitting to a Health Savings Account (flex plan). Our consulting fees and the lab fees are usually tax deductible if you itemize health care costs. Speak with your tax specialist to be certain.

Some clients have successfully used the Advanced Care Card to finances services and labs. For those that are eligible, based on credit limit and credit score, it has no interest for the first 14 months.

Your health is your most valuable possession. I urge you not to let the cost of functional labs deter you from starting a comprehensive investigation into your health. Should you reach the same conclusions we at FDN have, please write me a message so that I may demonstrate what independent functional lab screenings, lifestyle changes, and nutrient dense foods can do for you.

Do I still need to see a doctor?

Yes! It is urgent that you understand that a holistic and functional approach is not a replacement for a doctor. You must check in with your licensed physician before starting any health coaching or functional lab screenings. I am very happy to collaborate with your doctor. I am also happy to review your blood chemistry labs from the doctor, or help support your body in terms of any imbalances related to necessary medications.

At Functional Wellness Pro, I am admittedly inclined first to suggest the most natural, safest, and least invasive approach for each individual. However, I use use a broad range of therapies, and we freely make referrals as needed.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioners do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition. Nothing we share with our clients is intended to substitute for the advice, treatment or diagnosis of a qualified licensed physician. Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Practitioners may not make any medical diagnoses or claim, nor substitute for your personal physician’s care. It is the role of a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner to partner with their clients to provide ongoing support and accountability in an opt-in model of self-care and should be done under the supervision of a licensed physician.

When will I see results?

Nobody will ever care more about your own health than you. While I am here to guide you through the lifestyle changes, you are in charge of your own health.

Results are highly individual, and may depend on 1) the length of time the you’ve been experiencing chronic stressors and symptoms, and 2) to what degree the underlying stressors have been present. For example, one client dealing with fatigue and brain fog may see the complete removal of their symptoms with strict avoidance of gluten, while another client with longstanding autoimmune issues may not see the same results with simple dietary changes alone. In the latter scenario, putting an autoimmune disease into remission could take a year or more of resolving the layers of hidden stress.

Working with an FDN-P does not guarantee results; however, there are reasonable expectations that symptoms will resolve as you begin to untangle the web of stressors and imbalances contributing to your symptoms.

We create health
as opposed to treating disease.

We create health
as opposed to treating disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals

We create health as opposed to treating disease.

We create health as opposed to treating disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals

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We create health
as opposed to treating disease.

We create health
as opposed to treating disease.