Online Functional Health Coach for Women
A root-cause approach to overcoming chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and digestive issues.
Free H.i.D.D.E.N. Stressors Guide
Discover my exact root-cause approach to uncover the hidden imbalances driving your invisible symptoms, and how to address them in a practical, sustainable way without fad diets or quick fixes.
If doing the ‘bare minimum’ of your responsibilities is all you have energy for, while the rest of your time is spent on the couch just trying to recover...
You’re in the right place.
You are an incredibly smart woman who's done everything "right" but you're still feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your uncontrollable symptoms
You’ve been able to accomplish so much in your career and in your life, which just makes your pervasive symptoms even more frustrating because no matter what you do they just seem to be getting worse.
You’re doing your best to take care of yourself. You’re eating healthy. Trying the latest supplements. Genuinely trying to improve your health.
But no matter what you try, you still feel:
Exhausted even after 10 hours of sleep
Like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to
That no amount of healthy eating and electrolytes seems to make a difference
Ready to cry for absolutely no reason on a random Tuesday afternoon
It’s not in your head
Most days, it feels like you can barely muster up enough energy just to get through your work day…
the rest of the time you are rotting on the couch trying to recover.
Your entire life starts to revolve around managing your unmanageable symptoms. All you want is to feel like a normal functioning person again — but you’re starting to question if that’s even possible anymore. And no matter what you try, you can’t seem to get any real answers, or relief.
- Your labs keep coming back “normal”… but your health is steadily getting worse
- Eating clean doesn't make you feel any better, so you don't see the point
- You take supplements like magnesium and B12… but they barely make any difference in your energy levels
- You’ve started to feel a little cynical about all the health advice out there because none of it has actually worked for you
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
You can feel better in your 30s and 40s than you did in your 20s.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or all of the above — just because you’re getting into your late 30s and 40s does not mean this is the way it has to be. In fact, these can be some of the best years when you take control of your health.
This work has helped clients overcome even the most complex and confusing symptoms — chronic fatigue, IBS, PCOS, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions — and start to feel like a healthy, normal functioning person again, even after years (and sometimes decades) of suffering in silence.
Here's a small example of what's possible on the other side of addressing your biggest symptoms:
(Even if you don’t believe it yet, this is what life can look like.)
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Steady energy to have a life outside of work again — hobbies, friends, things you actually want to do.
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Work feels like an enjoyable challenge instead of a miserable obligation you have to survive.
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A real sense of joy, happiness, and excitement for life again — not pretending while feeling dead inside.
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No more crippling anxiety about how unpredictable symptoms will ruin your day. Your health is finally under control.
Meet Your Functional Health Practitioner
Hi, I’m Tara!
(And former “I have every random symptom in the book” survivor.)
I am a Functional Health Practitioner who knows exactly what it’s like to live a life controlled by unpredictable symptoms. Even though I looked “normal” on the outside, I struggled for years with digestive issues, severe menstrual cycle symptoms, debilitating fatigue, anxiety, and what felt like a new, random symptom popping up every month. Yet no matter how many times I sought help from my doctor, my lab work always came back “normal”.
After almost a decade of trying every diet, wellness trend, and practitioner imaginable, I became obsessed with understanding the deeper root causes behind chronic symptoms and trained as a Functional Nutrition Practitioner to bridge the gaps I felt were missing in both conventional and alternative approaches.
Now I help women who feel stuck and defeated to connect the dots and finally get real answers to their chronic health issues and help them get lasting improvements with a practical, sustainable, and holistic approach.
My Approach
Think of me as your personal health detective.
My job is to connect the dots — figure out what led you here, what’s going wrong inside your metabolism, and why your symptoms aren’t going away — so we can build a clear, step-by-step, data-backed plan to bring your body back into balance.
The Method
"Test, Don't Guess."
Most people stay stuck because they’re guessing what’s wrong. We use functional lab data to find the actual problems.
Step 1 — Investigate
Uncover your H.I.D.D.E.N. metabolic imbalances
Using a series of functional lab tests, we identify the deeper issues most often missed on standard labs — but that drive the majority of chronic health issues.
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Hormones
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Immune
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Digestion
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Detox
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Energy
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Nervous System
Step 2 — Rebalance
Apply the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success framework
From there, we rebalance your body on every level — fully tailored to you — so the results stick.
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DIET
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REST
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EXERCISE
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STRESS REDUCTION
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SUPPLEMENTS
How We Can Work Together
Two ways to start healing — pick the one that fits where you're at.
HTMA STRESS RESET
12 Weeks · Foundation
Ready to start rebuilding your metabolism without the overwhelm? This is your first step.
The HTMA Stress Reset is a 12-week foundational program designed to restore mineral balance, improve energy, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience to stress—so your body can function better and you can lay the groundwork for deeper healing.
Every system in your body—hormones, digestion, detoxification, immune function, nervous system, and energy production—depends on minerals. When minerals are supported, everything works better.
Perfect If You:
- Want support but aren't ready for a full 6-month program
- Feel overwhelmed and need a clear place to start
- Know your body needs foundational support first
Root Cause Healing Program
6 Months · Deep Work
For the woman who’s tried everything… and is still struggling with relentless symptoms.
This is a 6 month deep dive program, where we go beyond symptom management and into the more complex work of uncovering everything that’s driving your chronic health issues.
Through a personalized, step-by-step process, we identify your H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors using advanced functional lab testing and apply my D.R.E.S.S. protocol — so you finally know exactly what your body needs to heal for good.
Perfect If You:
- Have been stuck managing your symptoms for years without any real answers
- Feel like you’ve “tried everything” but nothing has fully worked
- Are ready for deep root-cause healing for digestive issues, fatigue, hormones, autoimmunity, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Functional Nutrition is a personalized, root-cause approach to health that focuses on understanding your unique health needs. Instead of just addressing symptoms, it looks for the hidden imbalances beneath the surface that are contributing to your chronic symptoms – such as digestive dysfunction, gut microbiome issues, hormone imbalances, poor immune system, impaired detoxification, and poor energy production.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on diagnosing diseases that require medical treatment, functional nutrition addresses the underlying imbalances in your gut & metabolism that often go unnoticed by conventional medicine doctors—leaving many people with IBS symptoms or other chronic health issues without answers or solutions.
This approach identifies whether your body is functioning optimally and helps restore balance using a holistic plan that includes nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements. It’s about helping your body heal and thrive naturally.
The functional approach seeks to identify whether your health is in an optimal state or not, and works to correct the imbalances that are driving your chronic symptoms with holistic approach including diet, lifestyle and nutritional supplementation — so that your gut & metabolism can heal, and you can feel like a normal person again.
If you’re struggling with IBS symptoms, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or other persistent symptoms, working with a functional gut health nutritionist can provide the personalized support you need to find lasting relief. Here’s how I can help:
Personalized Approach: No cookie-cutter diet plans here. A functional nutritionist tailors everything to your unique health needs.
In-Depth Health Assessment: I’ll dive deep into your health history to uncover what lifestyle & other factors what may have led to your current health state.
Root-Cause Lab Testing: Using functional lab tests, they identify the imbalances & stress in your digestive system that are driving your chronic symptoms.
Customized Healing Plan: You’ll receive a step-by-step, holistic plan to restore balance, fix the root causes, and get your gut—and your body—working optimally again.
With expert guidance, you’ll no longer need to spend hours researching your symptoms or guessing your trigger foods. This process removes the guesswork, giving you a clear, actionable path to improve your overall well being finally heal your gut and feel like yourself again.
If you’ve been struggling with chronic digestive health symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, fatigue, gut issues, or hormonal imbalances and feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of trial and error, functional nutrition offers you a clear path out.
You would benefit from functional nutrition if:
Conventional approaches haven’t provided you with lasting symptom relief.
You’re ready to figure out why your symptoms are happening and address the root causes.
You want a personalized plan tailored to your body’s needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
You’re seeking a partner in your gut health journey to guide and support you every step of the way.
Functional nutrition empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make meaningful changes, so you can feel confident, vibrant, and in control of your health again.
Functional nutrition takes a root-cause approach to address a wide range of symptoms and conditions, helping you reclaim your health from the inside out. If you’re struggling with any of the following, functional nutrition could be the answer you’ve been searching for:
Digestive issues: Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable bowel disease (IBD), and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).
Skin concerns: Acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Hormonal imbalances: Adrenal fatigue, PMS, PCOS, irregular cycles, perimenopause symptoms, and mood swings.
Sleep issues: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling exhausted.
Autoimmune conditions: Including but not limited to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and celiac disease.
Weight struggles: Unexplained weight gain, inability to lose weight, weight loss, or fluctuating weight despite diet and exercise.
Fatigue and energy problems: Chronic fatigue, mid-day energy crashes, or feeling “wired but tired.”
Food sensitivities and allergies: Symptoms like bloating, brain fog, joint pain, or skin flare-ups triggered by certain foods.
Mood and cognitive challenges: Anxiety, depression, brain fog, or trouble focusing.
Immune system dysfunction: Frequent colds, infections, or feeling “run down.”
The functional health approach is a personalized to uncover the root causes of these gut & hormone related issues, addressing them with targeted lifestyle, dietary, and supplement strategies tailored to your unique needs. No matter how complex or long-standing your symptoms, there’s hope for feeling better.
While both functional nutritionists and registered dietitians (RDs) are trained to support your health through nutrition, there are key differences in their approach and focus:
1. Root Cause vs. Symptom Management
Functional Nutritionist: Focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of symptoms. This approach goes beyond diet to consider lifestyle, stress, gut health, hormones, and more, aiming for whole-body balance.
Registered Dietitian (RD): Often works within conventional healthcare settings, providing evidence-based dietary guidance for managing specific health conditions or meeting general nutritional needs.
2. Personalized vs. Prescriptive
Functional Nutritionist: Creates highly personalized plans based on an individual’s unique biochemistry, health history, and symptoms. Functional labs and detailed assessments are often used to guide recommendations.
Registered Dietician (RD): May use standardized dietary guidelines, such as the USDA’s MyPlate or the DASH diet, tailored to a person’s condition (e.g., diabetes or heart disease).
3. Scope of Focus
Functional Nutritionist: Takes a holistic approach, considering the interplay between diet, gut health, hormones, stress, sleep, and environmental factors to optimize overall health.
Registered Dietician (RD): Typically focuses on nutritional education, meal planning, and managing conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, or malnutrition.
5. Tools and Strategies
Functional Nutritionist: May use functional lab testing (e.g., stool tests, hormone panels, or mineral tests) to uncover deeper imbalances and create targeted recommendations.
Registered Dietician (RD): Focuses on traditional diagnostic tools and dietary interventions approved by mainstream medical organizations.
