FAQ's

The initial 1-1/2 Hour consultation is designed for you to utilize all the materials, education and put them into place over four weeks without ‘too much’ hand holding, guidance and support. It does not allow enough time to review ALL functional tests in detail as we need time to go over the health history and forms as well as blood labs/testing so that I can review nutrients, CBC and Metabolic panels before the appointment. The initial appnt. is designed to dive into the window of one’s health and take in as much information as we can and devise a plan. This initial consultation I allow for questions by email for the first 2 weeks to ensure follow through.

If you have many recent functional tests in the last 1 -2 years, I can look those over and take some key notes to get a total picture when recommending foods and supplements. It is ideal to book the 1-1/2 hour test review appointment in 2 weeks after the first appointment to go over a few of these tests to give you more insight into what they mean and the areas to focus on. The 1 Hour $100 follow ups thereafter are strongly advised to keep the process moving forward in the right direction.

I highly encourage a 1 hour follow up around 2-3 weeks after from the test review appointment, this is if you follow a self paced to review diet, supplements, progress and to begin incorporating detoxification efforts for the next 4 weeks to remove harmful pathogens such as an overgrowth of pathogenic gut bacteria, Candida, Mold, toxins and heavy metals if they are involved which play a huge role in preventing seizures. This is where the follow up appointments come in handy. You can book a follow up whenever you need one.

Why should I choose the 6 weeks or 3 Month Program.

If you are new to a clean way of eating, Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle nutrition and get overwhelmed easily and you foresee you will need extra support and guidance in between the appointments to understand nutritional healing concepts, have a more complicated or complex situation that may require more effort and nurturing from my side it may be best to sign up for the 6 week or 3 month programs which includes the test results appointment and follow up. Please reach out via email and enquire on how to get started.

What do we go over in the initial consultation?

During the scheduled comprehensive consultations I review health history, dietary concerns, symptoms, supplements, CBD, medications, some labs and most important making any connections to see what could be the contributing factors to a persons symptoms and health condition. I provide educational materials, answers questions, recommendation on nutrition, supplements, herbs, lifestyle changes, guidance and support to get started.

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You have to be ready and committed to LEARN, READ and apply new changes in the way of eating and making meals, especially the way food is purchased and prepared. Learn how to choose ‘foods as medicine’ while avoiding toxins and harmful chemicals in the diet as well as learn what the most important healing nutritional supplements are. These are all essential and can improve overall health, organ function, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal balances, metabolic function, nervous system and neurotransmitter imbalances as well as prevent seizures. Nutrition for healing aka nutritional therapy takes time to balance out health conditions that have been going on for years. This is not a quick fix type of treatment.

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What tests do I need to provide to you?

Lab Tests:

Your primary, NP, Functional or Integrative doctor can order the following the important tests which are helpful to me:

1) CBC Complete Blood Panel or Comprehensive Blood Analysis which should include a Metabolic Panel

2) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel make sure Glucose, Copper, and electrolytes Sodium, Potassium, Calcium are tested) Make sure protein and glucose are included.

3) Nutrient Panel (B 3, 5, 6, 9 12 vitamins, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium, Iron/Ferretin, Magnesium, Glutamate/Glutamine, Gaba, Homocysteine, Ammonia, CRP/ESR/Ferretin can check for inflammation markers along with ANA).  Amino Acids.

NOTE:

*A functional or NP Dr may be able to check ANA (inflammatory markers).

*Minerals can be done through blood serum and may be on the metabolic panel. Check with your doctor don’t be afraid to ask.

*If you have recent labs we can use some of these to start with but may need to get the rest to see if they impact seizures.

I recommend getting these blood lab tests ordered and started once we begin to work together if not before the first appointment which is even better!

If you have had a genetic tests done the test results can be very valuable as well. Many people don't realize they have underlying genetic variations such as MTHFR and other mutations, inherited disorders of metabolism or mitochondria defects for example that cause certain dysfunctions and health conditions to arise. Reach out to your doctor if they can order any of these whole genomic genetic tests for you, I am not certified 'yet' to run these tests yet but am taking a courses to be able to help in that area.

Will my health insurance cover Holistic Nutritionist services?

Most Insurance companies do not cover Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle costs. I welcome you to reach out to your health care provider to inquire if it's possible.