Over 95% of the world’s population has health problems.
The statistics on health are alarming:
-66% of Americans are on prescription medications.
-45% of Americans have at least one chronic disease.
-90% of cardiovascular disease may be preventable with education and action.
-more than 50% of all deaths worldwide are attributed to chronic inflammation.
-chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, accounting for 70% of all deaths.
You could say that we have a health crisis;
and most people don’t have the education or resources to do better for their bodies. Worse, some of what we consider “normal” - like bloating, acne, and relying on caffeine to function - is actually our body giving us alarm bells that something is wrong. You deserve better than a life full of surgeries and pills to mask problems. You deserve to live a vibrant healthy life.
Healing the body goes beyond symptom relief;
Here at Functnl, we take a deep dive into your lifestyle so we know exactly how to coach and support you in healing your body. We’re committed to research and stay up-to-date on new information and studies as things change and evolve. We work around your life and schedule to implement tangible, practical changes; shifting your lifestyle slowly and steadily for long-term success, preventing burnout or shock on the body.
“Why do I need to take supplements? Shouldn’t we get all our nutrients from food?”
Yes and no—food is nature’s OG supplement, but when you're dealing with stubborn symptoms and stuck in that health hamster wheel, supplements are the cheat code. They give your body the vital nutrients it’s missing, in doses way higher than what food alone can provide. Think of it like this: if you sprain your ankle, you're not just gonna wing it—you’d see a physiotherapist to help you bounce back, right? Same vibe with supplements. They’re not a daily must, but they’re essential for healing and getting your body back to feeling like your best self.
Three Main Pillars We Focus On:
Mental Health
Gut Health
Women's Health
Mental Health is brain health
It's not just what you eat, but what you absorb
Your menstrual cycle is the foundation of your health
1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, with nearly 50% associated with ultra-processed foods.
The brain is the master communicator of the body and has many functions - an important one is hormone production and communication. Your brain sends signals to produce hormones, including serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and more. If you dig deep into the study of how hormones are produced, what nutrients they need, and how they influence each other, you will understand how mental health is brain health.
Mental health problems are hormone miscommunication
Improve the way your brain communicates to your body- improve your mental health.
There are so many factors that influence hormone production and how our brain communicates like heavy metals, food quality, radiation from technology, poor air quality, toxic beauty + cleaning products, the list goes on. It is time we start caring about what we put IN, ON, and AROUND our body.
*disclaimer: It is important to note that we do not specifically treat mental illness. We are not therapists or psychologists, we just understand the relation between lifestyle factors, hormone production, and mental health. There are genetic and other factors that play a role in mental health and we strongly encourage you to seek professional help.
Two Thirds of Americans are
living with gut issues.
70% of adults are overweight or obese.
Why is it so common for people to have gut issues, when “science” is so advanced?
Nutrition is always in the spotlight - new diets, studies, new foods, recipes, documentaries. The info is endless, yet the stats keep rising. The trajectory nutrition is so far from how we actually should view food. Food is not just fuel, it is not just energy. Food is the foundation of what keeps our body functioning and alive. Nutrients do so much more than help you work out or clear up your skin. They’re the building blocks for your hormones, muscles, bones, brain function, basically everything in your body. You’re literally made of what you eat—and what your body produces from it.
Your chronic bloating is common, not normal.
Your lack of bowel movements daily is common, not normal. Your acid reflux is common, not normal.
Your IBS is not root cause. Your gut dysbiosis is not root cause. Your parasite is not root cause.
It’s easy to say ‘everything in moderation’ or ‘there are no bad foods,’ but let’s be real: a lot of the stuff we’re told to eat in moderation—like HFCS, canola oil, and artificial sweeteners—are in everything. These ingredients are sneaking into our daily food, and we’re consuming them way more than we realize. The studies out there are looking at just one product, not the 4+ others we’re eating that have the same stuff.
There are so many factors that influence digestion, which is why it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are endless studies backing all sorts of claims, Big Pharma and food companies paying dieticians and doctors to promote unhealthy products, and influencers hopping on a trend to gain clout spreading misinformation. It can get overwhelming, stressful, and defeating - I get it! But that’s exactly why working with a practitioner is key. Together, we’ll figure out what works for you. I’m here to help you understand how digestion really works and why the quality of what you eat really matters.
Nearly 50% of middle-aged women struggle with hormone imbalances.
PCOS is the leading cause of infertility
Our education system has failed to properly teach us about women’s cycles and fertility. Some common misconceptions are: being able to get pregnant at any time in your cycle, having a period means I’m ovulating, birth control has no side effects.
These are all false ideas.
A huge problem we face around reproductive health is the lack of information provided and misinformation.
Your hormones don't go haywire because they got bored. Women’s health issues like PCOS, infertility, and estrogen dominance is your body telling you it needs some TLC - tender loving care. There is something in your body that is affecting the way your hormones are being produced or utilized.
Endocrine disruptors are a leading cause of hormone imbalances. Your favorite body lotion, budget-friendly plastic containers, convenient tap water, and a cozy candle could be sabotaging your endocrine system. We're swimming in this stuff daily—and we're drowning. But by making easy swaps to your everyday products, you can go from painful periods to no PMS, a healthy cycle.
What do these 3 things have in common?
- The body is a series of interconnected systems - a problem in one area will downstream in other areas of your body causing a wide array of issues.
- The same issue can show up differently in people - this is why it is important to take a data-based bioindividual stance to figure out what works for you.
- There is a strong correlation between what we put ON, IN, and AROUND our body and symptoms + our health. Your lifestyle majorly affects your health and performance.
