Functional Nutrition

A functional nutrition practice using the power of testing, customized protocols, and coaching to address the root cause of fatigue, gastric issues, hormonal imbalances, and more.

We use a personalized approach that combines testing, nutrition coaching, and tailored wellness plans to help people regain energy, balance hormones, and resolve gut health issues.

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1:1 FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST SUPPORT

We provide bio-individualized protocols and support to optimize your health. Our expertise spans from hormone balance, weight loss, digestive dysfunction, gut health and metabolism, to overall wellness. By aligning functional testing with targeted nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and supplementation, we create a clear and effective path toward lasting healing.

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Meet Julia

HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS HAVE BEEN A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF MINE.

Diagnosed with PCOS at age 15, I started exploring the concept of food and movement as medicine. As a certified Functional Nutritionist and Registered Nurse, my work is a holistic approach to nutrition that addresses the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms.

It recognizes the interconnectedness of various bodily systems and emphasizes the importance of individualized, whole-food-based dietary plans to support optimal health and well-being.

Meet Aly

AFTER GROWING UP WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS, I WAS INSPIRED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN NURSING.

The challenges of this demanding career and my desire to optimize my health led me to become my own first client in the holistic health and wellness world.

I quickly learned how important it is to consider the whole person when trying to heal. Now, as a Registered Nurse and Restorative Wellness Practitioner, I help support clients in their own healing journeys by addressing the cause of symptoms and imbalances in the body and empowering them to take charge of their health.

My partner in crime (function nutrition) Aly ♥️

I’m so blessed to work alongside such a genuine human. Aly and I have been connected throughout our lives and careers, as nurses and now as functional nutritionists. Her mission to deliver true health and healing to others comes through loud and clear throughout life trajectory and character. We work as a team because two is always better than one to assure that no health clue slips through the cracks.

The best healers are those who have had to health themselves. Healing is a lonely road, particularly without a roadmap, which is why we create customized roadmaps with plenty of support in between.

#guthealth #healfromwithin #functionalnutrition #wellnessjourney #

The first 30 days of AIP is the most restrictive - no dairy, grains, gluten, sugar, alcohol, eggs, nuts, certain spices, nightshade veggies….

My first 5 days on the diet were HARD. I was fatigued and hungry. 15 days in, I now feel energized and amazing. Here are my favorite hacks:
#1 Sieta grain free cassava flour wraps (cassava is a root, so AIP approved)
#2 Chomps meat sticks for an on-the-go snack
#3 A steady supply of homemade pickled veggies and roasted sweet potatoes in the fridge
#4 A scientific system to ensure I always have a ripe avocado 🥑
#5 Paleo-On-The-Gos AIP Bakery Box - full of AIP baked goods for a daily treat 🍪
#6 Coconut in literally every form

“So where do we go from Autoimmune Hashimoto’s”

Calm the immune system:

🥩🥦Anti-inflammatory diet
🧘🏼‍♀️Regulate the nervous system with lifestyle habits
♥️ Support optimal nutrient values, digestion, and detoxification

All in all, she has her work cut out for her this next month with the AIP Diet. It’s not a diet I like to use unless deemed necessary, due to how difficult it can be. But at the end of the day, a few months of really dialed in nutrition has the power to do quite a bit of reset in the immune system. Worth it, in my opinion!

#guthealth #healfromwithin #functionalnutrition #nutrition #wellnessjourney #hashimotosdisease #antiinflammatory #vitamindeficiency

Morning routine 🐓

Swish my coconut oil while I get dressed, do skincare, tame my hair.

Fill a tall glass of water and add a tsp or two of Maldon Salts and tbsp of lemon juice.

I love Pure Paleo Protein powder to get in my bone broth/L-Glutamine. 20 grams of chocolatey protein mixed into my coffee. Tastes like a rich mocha!

#guthealth #morningroutine #lglutamine #oilpulling #electrolytes #maldonsalts

A month of eats 🥘

For anyone starting a health journey, my best suggestion? Get a beautiful cookbook!

Nourishment is more than just 30+ grams of chicken and broccoli. It’s the feast your eyes see, the aroma your nose smells, and the warmth your body gains when eating a heartwarming meal. Especially when shared with friends and family.

Gentle Consistency 🧸

If I have learned anything from mothering a raging toddler boy, it is GENTLE CONSISTENCY! And funny enough - this same lesson is true for my own health and wellness as it is for all of my clients. January is the month of going hard in the health realm, but what if you just showed up for yourself, every day, in a gentle way? Change doesn’t happen without consistency. I see it day in and day out.

What does this mean?
☀️ Maybe waking up at the same time everyday to start your circadian rhythm on a good note.
💧 Drinking electrolytes in your water first thing upon rising.
🥦 Filling half of your plate with veggies, twice daily.
💊 Taking your vitamins, everyday.
📅 Scheduling time to workout (gym, classes, trainer, etc), make the time.

It can be as simple as you need it to be. Just do something nice for yourself. Every. Single. Day.

PC: @michelekats
#guthealth #antiinflammatory #wellnessjourney #functionalnutrition #nutrition #vitamindeficiency #healfromwithin

Your gut is the pathway to wellness or disease - you pick!

The next two weeks are the perfect time to start with Ebb & Grow Functional Nutrition - meet with us, get your functional labs drawn, have a customized protocol ready to go when the New Year hits.

Schedule a Complimentary Consult to get started (link in bio)

#FunctionalNutrition #GutHealth #HealFromWithin #AntiInflammatory #wellnessjourney

Much to be grateful for ♥️

Just a few images of time with family and friends. I am blown away knowing that our entire Thanksgiving feast has become 100% gluten free over the past few years. I remember crying through my first few holidays with a plate devoid of all the tasty dishes after being diagnosed with a gluten allergy in 2014.

Little did I know then that my health journey with PCOS, digestive dysfunction, acne, and so much more would lead me to where I am today in my practice as a Functional Nutritionist and Registered Nurse!

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 and bring on the holiday feasts!

Want to get to the root cause of your gut health? Book a consultation for free today! Link to website in Bio.

Ingredients for Marshmallows
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup grass-fed gelatin
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon marshmallow root powder (ground)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Probiotics if desired (I used 4 capsules of MegaSporeBiotics)

How to prepare
1. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of water. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until the gelatin has softened.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of water, honey, and marshmallow root powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. Once the mixture has come to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, or until the honey or maple syrup has thickened.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the gelatin mixture. Continue whisking until the gelatin has completely dissolved.

5. Pour the marshmallow mixture down the side of the mixer bowl and mix on high speed for 5 or so minutes, or until the marshmallows are light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and probiotics (open and empty if in capsule form)

6. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or coconut oil and pour the marshmallows into the pan.

7. Enjoy as fluff and then set in fridge for 4+ hours to set.

Perhaps it seems unrelated, but it is not. As a functional nutritionist, I work with many different personalities. Some love being told exactly what to eat and go about their day. Then there is the subtype that think they want to be told what to eat, etc, but actually want to find every way NOT to do what I recommend. Why is that? They are the rebels and questioners. Guess what, I’m a questioner, too. That’s how I got to where I am.

So if you like guidance without restraint, I can give you all of the why’s and how’s so that the “to do’s” become second nature and logical.

Yawning Excessively?

If it’s not just a poor night’s sleep, consider:
• B12 deficiency 🥩
• Iron deficient anemia 🦃🥬
• Adrenal fatigue 😅
#guthealth #vitamindeficiency #nutrition #yawning

Went to Aruba for two sweet lovebirds 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️💒 Stayed for a little extra time under the sun ☀️

There’s nothing like balloon tummy 🎈 to take away from a vacation getaway.

• electrolytes - typically I use lemon juice and sea salt but had LMNT and Superior Electrolytes on hand
• buffet breakfast option - oats with yogurt + 2 hard boiled eggs
• lymphatic with a tool or just your knuckles - head to toe daily (takes 2 minutes)
• 3 meals a day with no snacking allows your digestive track to relax and refuel between meals. Don’t be afraid of a big meal when your digestive juices are 🔥 up (digestive enzymes and betaine HCl supplementation help)
• a little lay down after lunch and a mini walk help immensely - aka sleep when the toddler sleeps

#Vacationwellness #vacation #wellnessvacation #guthealth

Healing happens in the kitchen.

It’s a hands on experience. If you are questioning why your gut is off. Why you feel the way you feel. Ground into how you prepare your meals. Are you always grabbing something on the go? Eat while standing? Going out for most meals?

I’m a mom, so I’d be lying if I say that I don’t drink a meal a day (protein shake on the go) or shoving food into my mouth before my toddler rips me away from a meal. It’s never pictured perfect, but what is?

Do yourself a favor and plug into loving the pots and pans. Find a good recipe book. I’m currently loving Ina Garten’s “go-to dinners” recipe book given to me as a Christmas gift. I make small tweaks to the recipes to make comfort foods healthy.

#healingthegut #cooking #sahm #cookingparents #functionalnutritionist #nutrition #cookingtoheal #foodismedicine

2023 in a snapshot 📸

• lived in Albuquerque, NM
• adventured mountains
• Husband graduated as a Pararescuemen
• Moved, AGAIN
• started work under an awesome practitioner
• gained two more certifications as a functional nutritionist!
• traveled
• moved my body
• ate good food
• worked with AMAZING clients
• raising a cute little minion

Looking forward to the next chapter.
#parents #militarylife #naturalhealth #functionalnutritionist #militaryspouselife #wellnesspractitioner #adventure #health

Fitness & health are not easy, but they do get easier.

Take action. Incorporate 30-60 minutes of strength training into your workouts 3-4 times a week and tell me that you DON’T feel a difference. Consistency and challenge are key. You are worth the struggle ✨

#prenatalfitness #pregnancy #mothers #functionalnutritionist #nutritioncoach #kettlebells #strengthtraining

Sick over the holidays? Same.

Our toddler was very generous and passed along his germs 🦠 but I’m just so sad for him. Poor guy. Another lesson as to why we eat well (most of the time!)

Taking oregano and garlic oil with each meal. And becoming much more conscious of the cookies and sweets making their way into our meals.

Have a toddler that doesn’t like veggies or protein? Try the bone broth protein and a smoothie mixed with greens.

#parents #healthyparents #sicktoddler #functionalnutritionist #wellnesspractioner #nutrition #sickness #holidayvirus

Grateful for this little man and the mama he’s made me proud to be ♥️

Merry Christmas to all 🎄✨🙏

#momlife #parenting #toddlerlife #functionalnutritionist #wellnesspractice #health

🙏 Take a Moment

To pause and remember that the memories we are creating are not about perfection, but genuine, special time shared with family and friends. 🎄✨♥️

Do what you need to do to regulate your body and mind through the chaos of the holiday! And show up as your best self.

#momlife #motheroftoddlers #parents #functionalnutritionist #nutritionist #healthandwellness #healthyholidays #kettlebells

Happy Mother’s Day to Me & You ♥️

Went into labor with this little man on Mother’s Day last year ✨ Can’t believe I now have a one year old on my hands! You have made my world simple but my days complicated, in all the best ways 😅

PC @bayliekilianphoto

Vacation Glimpse

Took the past two weeks to be with family and friends before our next big move as a family!

Vacation and sunshine ☀️ are two of the best forms a medicine a human could have. I feel entirely blessed to be able to visit my grandmother with Theo's grandmother (my momma). This boy thrives in water.

I will not be taking any consult calls/new clients until May 15th as we move our little family from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Long Island 🏝

Never let backed up plumbing ruin a vacation 😎

A bowel movement a day keeps the doctor away. Having at least one movement per day is our bodies best way of detoxification. When we are not eliminating daily, those toxins and bacteria sit and fester, which is probably why you also feel like 💩 This is not just a gut tip, If you deal with hormonal imbalance such as PCOS, you must have a bowel movement everyday to eliminate excess hormones.

These are some of my trade secrets for staying regular and fabulous. Enjoy!

#guthealing #hormonebalancing #pcos #restorativewellnesspractitioner #restorativewellnesssolutions #nursecoach #gutmicrobiome #health #motivation #postpartum #hormoneimbalance #balancedhormones #gutimbalance

“Viewing light circa sunset adjusts the sensitivity of the cells in the eye such that it buffers you against some of the negative effects of light late at night.”

- Andrew Huberman

The sun emits rays emits different forms of medicine throughout the day. Morning sunlight resets that circadian rhythm (our inner clock). 15 minutes of morning sunlight is the ideal dose of your daily Vitamin D! While afternoon and even sun helps to wind your system down in a restful state, in preparation for a good night’s sleep (supporting your body’s natural production of melatonin).

While no sunset can compare to an ocean view sunset, I’ve been practicing with this my kiddo lately whether it is a late afternoon walk before starting dinner or a post dinner sunset…And he is sleeping a comfortable 12 straight hours! As a momma, I’m sold.
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#sunset #sleep #insomnia #health #restorativewellnesspractitioner #circadianrhythm

Clear space, clear mind 🧠

Been feeling discombobulated lately with the move coming up. Lots to pack, lots to plan. Which task to prioritize. Etc. Etc.

For me it takes a clear external space to think clearly. Can you relate?
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#clean #momlife #workfromhome #routine

Pad Thai kinda vibe 🍜

I love a vegan/vegetarian cookbook for the veggie focus but adding in an animal protein 😌 tonight was beef (I over cooked it). This meal registers as gluten and dairy free!

If your on a lookout for another cookbook recommendation, this recipe is from 🍋Love and Lemons Everyday 🍋
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#restorativewellnesspractitioner #restorativewellnesssolutions #nursecoach #morningasmr #morningroutineasmr #asmrmorningroutine #asmr #gutmicrobiome #health #motivation #postpartum #hormoneimbalance #balancedhormones #gutimbalance

I don’t normally do this, but...

I love watching people’s morning routines. It’s a guilty pleasure. So, I figure I’d drop part of mine. This is basically the ideal morning, doing my skincare routine, making the bed, getting dressed (ish), getting laundry in, popping my supplements, and having a cup of coffee ALL before my 10 month old wakes up and I start my work day.

Does this happen everyday, nope, that would be the dream, but I’ll take my small victories here and there.

The basic shape of a morning routine should make you feel polished and ready (enough) for the day ahead. ✨It’s calm before the storm ✨

Happy Wednesday!
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#restorativewellnesspractitioner #restorativewellnesssolutions #nursecoach #morningasmr #morningroutineasmr #asmrmorningroutine #asmr #gutmicrobiome #health #motivation #postpartum #hormoneimbalance #balancedhormones #gutimbalance

Life is a one way ticket 🎢

You can't buy time back. You can't buy your health back. Yes, of course you can restore your health, but the longer you take to get going on that diet that starts Monday, the longer it will take to feel your best again. Rome was not built overnight. And the damage your body has undergone certainly did not happen overnight, either. It takes time, money, and mental and emotional strength to change your life and heal your body, but is it worth it? Is your health, your happiness, your body (present and future) worth the trouble of change? You tell me! 🤷🏼‍♀️

Don't let your health pass you by. Give me 6 months of your time and I will help change your life.

Taking Complimentary Consults for new clients this week and next. Link in bio.

#guthealing #cardiovascularhealth #hearthealth #thyroidhealth #hormonebalancing #pcos #restorativewellnesspractitioner #restorativewellnesssolutions #nursecoach #gutmicrobiome #health #motivation #postpartum #hormoneimbalance #balancedhormones #gutimbalance

The price of getting 15 minutes of work done in peace & quite 💰🥲

Destroy my home, mommy needs to respond to these emails.

Dinner is served 🎣

Paleo Fish n’ Chips were on the menu tonight. Tasty and surprisingly easy to make.

From my favorite Paleo Cupboard Cookbook. It has been a go to of mine for the past 2 years now!

Have a favorite cookbook? I wanna know what it is! Share below 🙃

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Testimonials

“From the beginning, Julia listened to me and asked excellent thought-provoking questions, and we became partners in my health journey… It was wonderful having her in my corner as a resource with whom I felt 100% comfortable sharing any of my health concerns.

Recently, I decided to go back on Hormone Replacement Therapy. When I had my initial appointment with my doctor and I shared my journey over the last year with Julia, he was impressed with her guidance. He commented several times that he would have taken the same steps and recommended the same supplements, tests, and protocols. I am thankful to have Julia as a Functional Nutritionist, but more importantly, as an essential partner on my health journey.”

— NANCE S.

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