Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

 

What is Nutritional Therapy?

Nutritional Therapy is a science-based, holistic approach to wellness that respects the bio-individuality of each person, evaluating underlying nutritional needs and imbalances that lead to dysfunction in the body. By using evaluative tools and hands-on assessments, we address the root cause, rather than just the symptoms. We use whole food nutrition (and supplements, if needed) to address the foundations of health, correct any imbalances and assist your body's natural healing process to help you achieve optimal, long-term health. Please note: FNTPs are not trained to diagnose or treat disease, illness or injury.

Nutritional Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Bio-individuality means what may work for one person may not work for another. Forget trendy diets. Forget being just another number in the system. This is truly a personalized wellness experience.

Our bodies were designed with the beautiful ability to heal themselves. My goal is to give your body the tools and fuel it needs to do just that!

 
 

 

What does the process look like?

I am happy to offer a free 20-minute consultation to new clients to talk through any questions, allowing you to get to know me and share a bit of your story. You will fill out an initial intake form beforehand and we will talk through how we can work together to reach your wellness goals. We can do this via video chat.

From there you can either purchase a package or pay for individual sessions.

Before our initial new client session, you will fill out a nutritional assessment questionnaire and a food and mood journal. We will go over these together and discuss your health concerns and history in detail, along with your nutrition and lifestyle habits. 

The goal of our work together will be to find and resolve the underlying nutritional and emotional root causes of your concerns. We will do this utilizing a combination of muscle response testing techniques, namely Morphogenic Field Technique and Emotion Code, helping us identify the proper solutions, including food, supplements, emotional clearing, etc.

I also offer optional lab testing, which is only rarely necessary.

From there, I will develop your individualized protocol and recommendations. We will use follow-up appointments to assess your progress and make any necessary protocol updates or adjustments. You also have the option of booking standalone emotion clearing sessions between protocol sessions.

During nutritional therapy, you should expect to be diligent and invested in the process for at least 6 months. This is not a quick fix. Some people start feeling better right away, but please realize it likely took years for your body to develop the issues you are experiencing. It will take patience and determination to help your body heal. Just know the rewards are tremendous and your wellness is worth it! I typically see clients every 4-8 weeks, but it can be more often if we are also doing emotional work.

**Between appointments: My goal is to empower you to take control of your own health. Questions about your protocol be emailed or texted and I will respond within 5 business days. I am also happy to point you in the direction of helpful resources for recipes, meal planning, etc. Regular accountability, phone calls, and personalized daily meal plans are not included.

 
 

 

What is an appointment like?

Our initial 20-minute free consultation will take place via video chat.

In-person appointments will take place at my office. Distance/virtual appointments will be conducted via Zoom.

You can expect appointments to last around 60 minutes. Appointments will likely include muscle testing and may include protocol assessment and/or emotional work.

For more details about what to expect during the appointments, please see the question above "What does the process look like?"

 
 

 

What is the NAQ (Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire)?

The NAQ is a detailed questionnaire assessing over 300 signs and symptoms to identify potential nutritional deficiencies, imbalances in the body, and which organs or systems need the most attention from a nutritional perspective. The patterns that emerge from the questionnaire can help give important insight.

The NAQ must be filled out and returned 3 days before our Initial Intake Appointment. A link will be included in your booking confirmation email.

 
 

 

What is muscle response testing / Morphogenic Field Technique?

Einstein said that all matter is actually energy. The study of quantum physics has shown us that every human body (and every thing…living or not) has its own, measurable energy field. We are made up of atoms, which are bundles of particles in motion. Even though we look like solid beings, we are actually just bundles of energy.

When we are not well, our energy field is small and imbalanced. With Morphogenic Field Technique/muscle response testing, we can find imbalances that are weakening the body and then introduce possible solutions (like food and targeted supplements) into the field to see what makes the body stronger. We can also find and release any trapped emotions that may be keeping you stuck and unable to heal or progress. When we find the solutions, the energy field will become larger and more balanced. When we give the body what it needs, it has the ability to heal and restore itself.

The beauty of MFT/muscle testing is that it gives us a picture of what’s going on in the body in the moment and tells us what the body is ready to address. As we work together, the body will become stronger, more balanced, and more capable of peeling back the layers of your health concerns.

For more info, check out this blog post.

 
 

 

What are trapped emotions and how do we clear them?

Like everything else, emotions are energy. If emotions are suppressed or unable to be thoroughly felt or processed, that emotional energy will remain trapped in the body. This happens often in childhood, in difficult times, and as a result of trauma. You can also inherit trapped emotions and trauma from ancestors or “absorb” emotional energy from others.

The energy of these trapped emotions disrupts the normal energy flow in different organs and systems, leading to physical symptoms ranging from disturbed sleep to chronic pain, digestive issues, migraines, etc. Think of it in terms of frequency. If your liver operates at a certain frequency, but you have the frequency of multiple trapped emotions causing interference, your liver will struggle to function properly.

In this way, trapped emotions become roadblocks to healing. You can try every nutritional protocol, supplement, diet, lab test…but if the root of the issue is emotional, you’ll be spinning your wheels until that roadblock is removed.

Clearing trapped emotions is a simple process. Using muscle testing, we will identify the topic your body wants to work on, which emotions we need to clear, and what age they are from (or who they were inherited or absorbed from). You will hold the intention to clear that emotion, and using a magnet or your hand (we are electromagnetic beings!), you will move that energy out of the body. The process is easy, but the impact is significant!

For more info, check out this blog post.

 
 

 

What is the cancellation policy?

 

Packages and individual sessions are non-refundable.

If you need to reschedule an appointment, it must be done at least 24 hours before your session. There is a link in your original confirmation email that you can use to reschedule.

Cancelling within 24 hours will result in loss of the session and funds. You will need to book and pay for a new appointment.