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Functional medicine is a set of science-backed principles that aim to uncover and address the root cause of symptoms using natural methods. By deeply exploring your lab work, history, lifestyle, nutrition, and environment–I can help you understand the factors that may be negatively affecting your body or causing symptoms.

Our clients are adults, working or retired, who have found themselves struggling with various health issues and symptoms and haven’t been able to gain back their health. Our clients find that they have long-term illnesses and symptoms that may have originated from lifestyle, past traumas, medications, and other elements in their health-histories. These clients have been trying to find solutions through their own google research and don’t quite have the education to know what’s happening in the body. They know they want change. They are tired of the unanswered questions and will give 110% effort in learning how their body functions, what it needs, and what it doesn’t need.

Illnesses and diseases show up when the body is not in balance. When the body is lacking a particular mechanism it needs to counter diseases and illnesses, it breaks down the defense mechanisms and weakens. On the flip-side, if you’re giving the body things it doesn’t need (smoking, alcohol, drugs), the immune defense system gets overwrought and also weakens. The body runs on balance. Strengthening the biological functions through lifestyle change and various support systems brings the body back into balance resulting in the body’s protective mechanisms strengthening again, allowing the body to perform as it was meant to do. The Health Model we use here at Redding Nutrition and Functional Wellness looks like this: Maximize, Minimize, and Prioritize.

• Maximize what the body needs for the unique person (water, oxygen, proteins, vitamins, minerals)
• Minimize what the body doesn’t need for the unique person (toxins, stress, processed foods)
• Prioritize what the body needs for the unique person (sleep, laughter, movement, meaningful relationships)

Although we all have similar training and certifications, it’s how we implement our services that sets my company apart from the others. Clients come into my office with a feeling of being “broken”. Many have cried, because they don’t know what else to do and are in a state of hopelessness, pain, and a sense of giving-up. However, when we start working together, there’s a sense of hopefulness, as we listen to our clients, affirm their pain and suffering, and lend a warm guiding hand. All of a sudden, somebody is actually listening and not dismissing them. Clients become empowered, as they learn what is going on in their body and what they need to do to progress forward. It’s a difficult journey, but well worth it to get life back. Our warm and welcoming environment is a true testament of caring and empathetic practitioners ready to educate and guide you through your health journey.

My signature program “Path to Normalcy in 6-Steps” was created for those people who are absolutely ready to make change. They are ready to be guided, yet empowered to make their own decisions in the healing plan. These people are open to trying new things and recognize what they have been doing hasn’t worked or has put them in the current situation. These people are also willing to be mindful of how they feel and how their bodies are changing during the healing phase and are willing to communicate this information frequently to us.

This program will not work for those that don’t believe their bodies can heal. It will not work on those that are not ready for a change and just want supplements or a quick fix. Insurance companies do not pay for functional medicine services, so this program will not work for people who don’t have the funds for the actual program, supplements, and testing.

This program was created because clients came in saying they just wanted to feel normal again. Many take this feeling for granted, but for those that don’t feel normal and can’t do things that seem normal like grocery shop, sleep, play with the kids, are wanting to just do everyday tasks that the rest of the world does, but without pain. Thus, Path to Normalcy in 6-Steps was born. Here’s how it works:

Step 1 - Gather information. We do this through intake forms and having a 90-minute talking session.

Step 2 - Analyze. Analyzing the given information and putting the puzzle pieces together that gives us cues and clues on what’s happening in the body is key to thoroughly start working on a health map.

Step 3 - Health Map. Creating a healing plan and path to progress based on the individual collected information will help guide us on how we will bring the body back to balance.

Step 4 - Balance Foundations of Health - These are key to bringing the body back into balance. They include things like nutrition, movement, nervous system, sleep, and many more. We must give the body what it needs in the foundations of health in order to see function improvement.

Step 5 - Rebuild and Maintain. Once your foundations of health are balanced, we must rebuild what has broken down in the body and learn how to maintain health, so your healing is sustainable for life.

Step 6 -  Re-Assess. Although we are reassessing continually throughout the program, Step 6 is Reassessing as it’s toward the end of the program. This is where we make sure the body is strong and the client is comfortable in moving forward on their own. If not, that’s okay, because many need the next level of the program, which are additional packages offered with six, three, or purchase one session at a time. It’s very personalized on where one goes next, so we offer session options to best fit one’s situation. We are here to support our clients no matter where they are in this journey.

Yes! The result of our work is an approach that utilizes science methods and root-cause discovery. Finding the root-cause paired with dedication and consistency can lead to positive results.

Yes, they are located at the lower part of our website homepage and you’ll find more on our Google Business Page.

Obviously, every body is going to heal at a different rate. However, that rate is never fast. It takes the body time to adapt to whatever changes you give it and cannot be rushed. Patience is key!!

Congratulations on making one of your most difficult decisions for promoting your healing. We are happy to work with you to achieve your health goals. Getting started is easy…make your complimentary appointment on our website. Once we meet and confirm you are at a good place to get started on a program like this, you will be ready to begin Step 1, Gather Information. You will receive intake forms and a 90-minute session and you will be on your way to meeting your health goals!! Welcome! We look forward to sharing this program experience with you!

Julie has a Masters in Physical Education and Health and is a Functional Medicine & Nutrition Coach. She is not a doctor or a registered dietitian. It’s always recommended to check with your physician when making any changes in your lifestyle.

Primary Care Physicians regularly refer their patients to me for further treatment and exploration. Although we offer different services, we can work as part of your health team to alleviate symptoms and uncover their root causes.

Yes, of course! If you can’t make it to my office in Redding, CA, or would prefer to attend virtually, I can arrange this through Zoom.

Unfortunately, I don’t currently take insurance.

After our 20-minute complimentary call, we’ll set up your account on our secure online portal. Here, you can easily manage appointments, upload documents, track your progress, and message me securely between sessions.