Functional Medical Nutrition

Personalized nutrition that gets to the root of inflammation, chronic symptoms, and food sensitivities.

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Personalized • Root-Cause • Evidence-Informed

Functional Medical Nutrition

Functional Medical Nutrition looks beyond generic diets. It focuses on how foods, toxins, stress, and environment interact with your biochemistry, guiding a plan that calms inflammation and helps your body heal.

  • Targets the root cause, not just symptoms
  • Integrates lab data with a personalized plan
  • Supports long-term, sustainable results
Functional Nutrition

Calm inflammation • Clarify triggers

MRT Testing Explained

The Mediator Release Test (MRT) helps pinpoint hidden food and chemical sensitivities that may be fueling inflammation. Then we translate those insights into a calm, doable plan.

  1. Test

    A simple blood test measures your immune reactivity to 175+ foods and chemicals to see which items trigger the most inflammatory response for you, with 95% accuracy, unlike allergy testing.

  2. Personalize

    Your dietitian builds a LEAP protocol, a phased food plan starting with your lowest-reactive foods, plus grocery and swap guides with recipes and menus that fit your lifestyle.

  3. Transform

    As the inflammatory triggers are removed and the gut calms - it heals. Our patients report a significant decrease in symptoms including less bloating, clearer skin, steadier energy, weight loss, and fewer flare-ups, as we gradually expand foods with confidence.

Personalized • Root-cause • Anti-inflammatory

Conditions We Help

Our root-cause protocols result in healing the inflammatory triggers that cause adverse health symptoms in the first place. The implementation of targeted nutritional support in combination with MRT insights, supports the patients ability to significantly improve a wide range of symptoms and diagnoses relatively quickly. Positive and remarkable treatment outcomes are common. For example, a patient's initial symptom survey score of over 150 was reduced to under 20 in a short period of time of a few days, in many cases.

Fatigue & Brain Fog

Stabilize energy by removing reactive foods, balancing blood sugar, and supporting mitochondrial health.

IBS, Bloating & Reflux

Identify triggers and support digestion with phased reintroductions that ease cramping, gas, and reflux.

Eczema, Acne & Rashes

Calm inflammatory load from within to support clearer, more comfortable skin and fewer flares.

Migraines & Headaches

Address food and chemical sensitivities, stabilize triggers, and work to lessen frequency and intensity.

Autoimmune Health

Lower systemic inflammation, support gut–immune balance, and help reduce the intensity of autoimmune flares.

Lyme Disease & Tick-Borne Infections

Lyme testing and treatment using symptom review, bloodwork, and exposure history to help prevent joint, heart, and nervous system complications.

Joint Pain & Inflammation

Reduce inflammatory triggers and add targeted supports to ease stiffness and improve everyday mobility.

Weight & Metabolic Health

Personalize nutrition to balance insulin, support hormones, and address cardiometabolic risk factors.

Food & Chemical Sensitivities

Use MRT to pinpoint high-reactive foods and chemicals, then rebuild a calm, sustainable way of eating.

Immune & Viral Infection Care

Provide support for immunological disorders and viral infections, including COVID-19, using research-based protocols that are continually updated.

Long COVID & Post-Viral Recovery

Address lingering fatigue, brain fog, breathing issues, and dysregulation after viral illness with targeted functional support.

Micronutrient Testing

Evaluate functional deficiencies in key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, then match you with precise, medical-grade supplementation.

Heavy Metals & Mold Toxins

Screen for hidden heavy metals and mycotoxins that drive fatigue, pain, and immune issues, then guide safe detoxification and repair.

MTHFR Genotyping

Decode methylation-related variants that affect detoxification, mood, fertility, and long-term cardiovascular and brain health.

Gut & Microbiome Health

Use DNA stool analysis to uncover imbalances affecting digestion, immunity, metabolism, skin, and brain health.

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Meet with our team to discuss your goals and the next-step plan.

The Hidden Triggers

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Functional Nutrition/MRT Frequently Asked Questions

What is functional nutrition and how is it different from “regular” nutrition counseling?+

Functional nutrition looks beyond calories and macro-counts. We evaluate why you may be struggling (toxins, gut-health, food sensitivities, inflammation) and tailor a nutrition plan that supports your unique body, rather than a one-size-fits-all diet.

What is the Mediator Release Test (MRT) and why might I need it?+

The MRT program is a specialized blood test that precisely measures your immune-cells’ inflammatory reaction to 175+ foods and food chemicals with 95% accuracy, ensuring effective healing outcomes.

It identifies hidden inflammation triggers that may contribute to symptoms such as brain-fog, migraines, gut-issues or joint pain. We have treated thousands of patients with over 97% success rate in treating many conditions.

How accurate is the MRT test?+

While no test is 100%, the MRT has been clinically proven to provide precise clinical data versus typical igG allergy tests, because it measures immune cell mediator release rather than only antibodies.

Will I have to eliminate a large number of foods for a long time?+

Typically no. Using MRT results, we build a targeted eating plan that highlights which foods to prioritize and which to avoid or rotate. Many clients see results quickly and can reintroduce foods under guidance.

Is insurance going to cover this kind of testing and nutrition program?+

Coverage varies. We are out of network providers. Some insurers consider food-sensitivity testing "experimental". We will provide you with all documentation (diagnosis and procedure codes) so you can submit for possible reimbursement.

How quickly will I feel a difference after the nutrition plan begins?+

Many clients notice changes within 3 days up to 2–4 weeks (e.g., improved digestion, energy, mood). Complete change (e.g., reduced inflammation/autoimmune symptoms) often takes 3–6 months as we tackle root causes, diet and lifestyle.

Do I still need my regular doctor or specialist?+

Yes. Our program complements your existing provider's care. We coordinate care, share information, and you keep your physician for medications or specialized medical care.