Nutritional Programs with Ella Wellness

It is my sincere hope to be able to offer you a committed and knowledgeable partner in your wellness journey. I know it can be overwhelming getting started, but you do not have to do it alone. I use personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to give you the confidence to take back control of your health. With a “food first” approach and traditional nutrition principles, we are able to restore balance and create an environment where health can thrive. I believe symptoms are our body's way of communicating with us and we must listen to what they are trying to tell us. By focusing on foundational health, we can address what the body is telling us it wants, or in many cases, doesn't want.

To start, I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation where we can get to know each other, establish your personal goals, and set expectations for what our meetings together will be like. This is a great opportunity to see if this type of coaching is right for your health and wellness needs.

Our first meeting will be a thorough dive into your health history and current habits. Prepare to spend some time on this! I use a tool called the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire to pinpoint which foundational areas of the body could benefit from our support. You will also be asked to complete a detailed 4-day food journal, which we will use to assess any patterns or see where we can make any improvements. All this together gives us a great visual that we can use to personalize your wellness plan. 

On top of our assessment tools, we also offer several functional testing options to help customize your protocols even further:

1. HTMA Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a truly wonderful resource for diving into your health and can give you a visual of what's happening inside your body. Minerals are the "sparkplugs of life" and are required for just about every function of the body. HTMA can not only pinpoint mineral deficiencies, but it can also show any heavy metal and mineral toxicities that need to be addressed as well as dysfunction in various systems of the body. I believe HTMA can benefit all people. It is non-invasive and can provide great insight into the body's internal terrain. You can read more here: HTMA | Ella Wellness
2. GI-MAP The GI-MAP is an amazing tool for diving into the health of your microbiome. The digestive system is the basis of health for the entire body. This test can give us insight into pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and parasites, as well as other various intestinal health markers. I also believe all clients can benefit from the GI Map, even if your symptoms are not commonly related to your digestive system. You can read more here:  GI-MAP | Ella Wellness
3. Food Sensitivity and Gut Barrier Panels Clients of Ella Wellness also have access to several testing options through KBMO Diagnostic. The FIT test uses patented technology that measures both IgG and Immune Complexes, the most common food-related pathways in the body. This enables the FIT test to be able to identify food sensitivities (up to 176 foods), inflammation, and leaky gut from a single test. While I do not believe this testing is necessary in all situations, I believe it is an invaluable tool in certain cases - such as those dealing with conditions related to inflammation and the immune system.

Once we have established a starting plan, we will meet regularly for follow-up appointments. These will be less of a time commitment and are meant to be taken at your own pace. We can use these meetings to gauge progress and adjust where necessary. During our time together you will have as much support from me as you need, and I encourage plenty of communication.

Our health does not need to be such a mystery. My goal is to teach you how to bring your body back to balance, and there is never a better time to start learning than now.