Nutritional Therapy uses an assessment process to identify the body’s potential nutritional deficiencies and
determine a course of action to strengthen your body naturally. These imbalances or nutritional deficiencies are corrected through diet, lifestyle changes and targeted nutrients to obtain optimal function and health.
determine a course of action to strengthen your body naturally. These imbalances or nutritional deficiencies are corrected through diet, lifestyle changes and targeted nutrients to obtain optimal function and health.
Healing through Nutritional Therapy takes dedication and a personal commitment to make effective long lasting changes to your health and wellbeing. Just as imbalances within the body take years to manifest into symptoms, healing also takes time. Recognizing that we are all unique biochemical individuals is the key to a successful program. Together we will determine the best approach for YOU.
Optimal Health |
Chronic Weaknesses |
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Optimal Health is built on specific biochemical pillars:
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These main pillars ultimately contribute to degenerative health problems that plague our modern bodies. A properly prepared, nutrient-dense whole foods diet provides the necessary support to achieving optimal health. The human body has an incredible ability to heal and restore when properly cared. Diet, and specific therapeutic supplementation can often aid in bringing the body systems back into balance and correct nutritional deficiencies.
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Initial Health Consultation |
Functional Evaluation |
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Your Initial Health Consultation begins with a discussion of your health history, nutritional health goals, a review of your 3-day food journal and the findings of your nutritional questionnaire. Ideally, these forms will be thoughtfully completed and returned to me prior to our first visit. This will best allow me to prepare and understand your health concerns so that we get the most out of our initial appointment.
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Functional Evaluation (when indicated): When indicated, a non-invasive physical evaluation of reflex points is conducted. These points correlate to specific organs and body systems. Tenderness may reveal congestion, imbalance, dysfunction or deficiencies within your body. Many of the tests and signs used in this assessment were taught in medical schools through the 1940’s and 1950’s, before technology changed our modern approach to the physical exam.
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Lingual-Neuro Testing |
Personalized Nutrition Plan |
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Indicated in determining supplement therapy, this is a valuable biofeedback tool that enables the health care provider to determine the usefulness of a nutritional supplement before it is dispensed to the patient. LNT accesses the body’s innate ability to discriminate between what it needs, and what it does not need, in order to correct a specific problem—a weak organ or a nutritional deficiency, for example. This simple and effective technique makes the difference between a generic nutritional therapy plan and a personalized one.
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After the assessment is complete, I will recommend a nutrition program keeping in mind your preferences and health concerns. You will provide your input, and together we will agree on a personalized nutrition plan that works for you. Education is vital to improving and understanding one’s health. I will make sure you receive the information that you need to feel empowered to take charge of your health. As your coach, guide and consultant, it is my job to see you gain knowledge and acquire the information that you need to achieve your health goals.
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*Nutritional therapists do not diagnose or treat disease, but work to correct imbalances with the goal of guiding individuals back on the path to optimal health. I encourage that you consult with your physician if any nutritional or supplemental recommendations are made that may effect medications or treatment plans.
What People Are Saying
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Tina Stevens Sandpoint, Idaho
"I will tell you that you have changed the way I eat... forever. I am so thankful!! I was obviously VERY ready for a change after 20+ years, as I truly felt like it was easy. My family is thankful, too!! With that said, if you ever have someone that wants a reference etc, please send them my way. The changes in the way I feel are mountainous! Thanks again!" |
"A couple of my friends and I met with Suzanne for a month long challenge. We didn't really know what to expect as none of us had ever met with a nutritionist. Suzanne immediately made us feel comfortable and assured us, we wouldn't just be eating carrot and celery sticks. Suzanne presents food choices for real life. It has been six months since I first met with her and I can honestly say I am still following her plan.....mostly! I can see real results and that makes me want to continue to eat the way she has shown us. Working with Suzanne was fun. She is easy to talk to and knows her stuff!" - Jacinda Bokowy
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I keep meaning to email you and thank you for your advice a year ago. It’s not an exaggeration to say that eating Paleo changed my life. I’ve honestly never felt so happy or healthy in my body. It’s been almost exactly a year since I came in to see you and I’ve lost a slow and steady 15 pounds over the past year. Although I didn’t come in to get ready for my wedding, it was so great to be able to walk down the aisle feeling confident. I’ve been talking to anyone who will listen about eating Paleo and you; I hope I’ve been able to send some business your way! Thank you again, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate your advice from a year ago."
Regards, Kaley |