Frequently Asked Questions

NOURISHING ROOTS FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional nutrition is a new way of looking at your diet and lifestyle that sees you as an individual with unique needs. No one diet works for everyone nor is there a magic pill that will make your symptoms disappear. I work within the Functional Medicine principles: treating you as a whole person with interconnected systems, and recognizing that how you eat and live can impact your health.

Do you accept insurance?

Like many functional medicine and nutrition counseling practices, Nourishing Roots Functional Nutrition Consulting services are an out-of-pocket expense. I cannot provide insurance billing codes or NPT numbers, which would be outside my scope of practice as a nutrition and lifestyle professional. Some clients can submit their invoices directly to their insurance for partial coverage, and others can get compensation from their Health Savings Accounts. It is worth looking into those two options.

What makes me different?

I ask why you are experiencing symptoms instead of treating them themselves, leading to root cause resolution.

I work in partnership with you and the other healthcare team members.

The body systems in your body are connected. I will appreciate that your history, relationships, and current environment impact how you feel. With the use of tools that I use, I will be able to draw connections that may have been missed.

I empower you to have control over things you do each day that will positively impact your health in the short and long term.

Can I order supplements through your clinic?

You can order supplements through my online store at Fullscript. You are not obligated to purchase recommended supplements through me at Nourishing Roots Functional Nutritional Consulting.

Can you prescribe medications?

As a nutritional counselor, diagnosing conditions or prescribing medication is outside of my practice.