Explore the  unique lens of Functional nutrition:

• Just as functional medicine approaches the body from the perspective of treating the root cause of disease, functional nutrition looks at anatomy and physiology through the lens of food and nutrition.
• I teach you to use food as medicine, and show how it affects your body on a cellular level.
• When you change your diet, you change your microbiome and that can change your gene expressions. This is powerful when healing your root cause!
• As a Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP), I use these principles for my clinical needs and scope of practice. I do not diagnose or treat medical conditions.
• I bridge the gap between your doctor’s diagnosis and how you live day to day.
• What happens in between your doctors' appointments cultivates healing.
• We will take a deeper dive into you, as a person, uncovering layers and asking questions like “Why is the environment in this individual perfect for this symptom or condition?”
• Once the environment is understood, it can be shifted. It can shift through food, environmental, lifestyle and behavior modifications.
• This holistic and targeted approach is where the principles of functional medicine and nutrition can assist with root cause resolution. 

What is Yoga Therapy? 

Yoga Therapy Focuses on:

• A person's entire lifestyle, not isolating their specific health condition. 
• Healing through the five  layers of the body - physical/somatic, breath, mental/intellect, personality, emotional.
• A person's values, wants and beliefs as it relates to their healthy lifestyle intentions.
• Creating a highly specific treatment plan that is a living practice to modify when needed.
• Lots of "off the mat" work through self development, daily ritual & incorporating a growth mindset.
• The therapists' ability to understand and navigate their physical, mental or emotional health challenges
• Therapeutic movement through the lens of function over form.
• Providing the ancient tools and systems to empower a person to thrive in their life, whether they have a terminal disease or not.
• Small titrations of shifting the body, mind, and heart to a more desired and authentic state of being & living.
• Being rooted in compassion, empathy, love and connection & community.
• Supporting you to cultivate Eudemonia (human flourishing) and Salutogenesis (focusing on health & well-being vs disease). This enhances the quality of your life greatly, no matter what your health diagnosis. 
• Note all Yoga Therapy and Ayuvedia tools, as well as any of the ancient eastern  wisdom I pass on to you, are not of any religious capacity. It is all based in science, nature and rooted in love.  

As an Optimal State Yoga Therapist, I will engage in a whole-person approach to develop an effective treatment plan:

• Health Intake: Gather detailed information about the client's medical history, lifestyle, and concerns.

• Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment: Evaluate the client's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects to understand their overall well-being.

• Physical Functions and Sensations: Assess functions, sensations, and posture to identify any limitations or imbalances.

• Breathing Patterns: Observe breathing patterns for abnormalities or restrictions.

• Mental Habits: Evaluate thought patterns, emotional responses, and cognitive processes to identify habits that may impact well-being.

• Daily Lifestyle Plan: Collaboratively develop a customized plan for lifestyle changes, including yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and self-care practices.

• Mutual Goal Setting: Set realistic and achievable goals based on the client's time, energy, and focus.

• Tracking and Adjusting: Monitor progress, track results, and make necessary adjustments to optimize outcomes over time.

Through this approach, yoga therapy aims to address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions to support overall well-being and promote healing and growth.