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Experience nutrition plans that help you thrive by working with a functional dietitian. Using your health goals and lifestyle to guide each session, our registered dietitians provide science-backed advice, nutrition plans, and support through every stage of your health journey.

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TNC is an exclusive network of the top dietitians in the world. We help you find the right one for you.
Jaelyn Shipman
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Certified Registered Dietitian

Jaelyn loves working with fitness lovers of all levels and backgrounds on their dietary nutrition. She is passionate about healthy eating, which led to her becoming a sports nutritionist—the perfect career choice. Jaelyn also helps individuals with weight loss, which is a major contributor to a healthier lifestyle. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Clemson University, Jaelyn completed her dietetic internship at UNC Greensboro. Her fitness experience makes her advice great for those who need a holistic functional approach to their health, whether it be through functional medical nutrition therapy or functional medicine.

Sports
Diabetes/Heart Disease
Weight loss
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Katie Wengryniuk
4.7
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Certified Registered Dietitian

Katie is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience in a wide variety of settings and patient populations. She has spent most of her career learning and training at the Cleveland Clinic with world-renowned doctors and specialists. She is pursuing the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) Credentialing and hopes to bring the conventional and functional medicine worlds together to create a complete picture of health for clients of all ages. She specializes in weight loss, GI, pediatrics, and wellness.

Wellness
Functional Medicine
GI
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Manju Karkare
4.9
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Certified Registered Dietitian

Manju is an integrative and functional dietitian nutritionist specializing in gut health and weight management. She has gained vast experience from over 20 years of helping people manage chronic illnesses and bring vitality to their life. She has a master’s in Nutrition from the University of Kentucky, and she is a Certified LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) therapist.

Overall Health and Wellness
Heart Health (CHF, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure)
Weight Management
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Nicolette Star Maggiolo
5
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Certified Registered Dietitian

Nicolette is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with education from Boston University and clinical training from both Brigham & Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She specializes in helping military and non-military individuals embrace nutrition as a partner in both their mental and physical health, which is incredibly important for creating a healthy lifestyle.

Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
Mental/Brain Health
Chronic Disease
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Natural and Holistic Approach

Finding a functional nutritionist who can cater to your individual needs is essential. Our staff of certified functional nutritionists can aid your health in a number of ways.

Stress
When it comes to finding the proper balance, those who want to properly manage their stress can rely on the help and knowledge of an expert functional nutritionist. Our team knows that there are many things that can cause stress, so they use a personalized nutritional and functional approach to help you deal with and get through it.
Fitness
Functional nutritionists can help you reach your fitness goals by taking a whole-person approach that is based on your lifestyle and how you want to perform in sports. Our team has the most up-to-date knowledge and credentials in functional nutrition and can assist you in reaching your fitness goals, whether you're a professional athlete or just getting started.
Mental Health & Wellness
It is important to be able to talk to a functional nutritionist who makes the environment friendly and supportive. Our team of functional dietitians has a lot of experience helping people improve their mental health and overall well-being, and we're ready to help you reach your goals with a plan that's made just for you.
Sleep
Sleep has a big effect on your overall health and well-being, and a certified functional dietitian has the experience and knowledge to make a full plan to help you sleep better. After learning about your lifestyle and sleep habits, our team will work with you to make a plan that fits your needs and helps you reach your sleep and wellness goals.
Environment
If you have allergic or environmental sensitivities, a functional nutritionist can help you find relief by creating a personalized holistic and nutritional lifestyle plan. Our team can help you find outdoor triggers and sensitivities and come up with a nutrition plan to improve your health as a whole.
Lifestyle Mapping
A functional nutritionist with the right experience and credentials can help you make a plan for your health based on your lifestyle and situation. They not only take a personalized approach but also give you a place where you can learn and make progress toward your goals in a friendly and supportive way.
Behavioral Psychology
Most universal nutrition or wellness programs do not take emotional or psychological barriers into account. Our experienced functional dietitians are here to help you achieve overall mental and physical well-being, and we understand how important it is to create a supportive and encouraging environment for you to thrive.
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We have only talked about a few of the ways Top Nutrition Coaching can help you get the most out of your functional nutritionist. If you want help with other holistic health goals or personal situations, we're sure we can find the right expert who can help you live your best life.

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1. Take Our Holistic Health Assessment

Take our holistic health assessment so we can begin to learn about your lifestyle and goals.

2. Get matched to an expert

We connect you to a nutrition specialist that will talk through so we can guarantee you the right match.
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3. Book Your Appointment

Easy and convenient scheduling with a few clicks. No long wait times and the vast majority of our members get started within 24-48 hours.

4. Get Started With Counseling

You and your nutritionist will determine the right plan for you, personalized around your lifestyle, health needs, and goals.
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All of our nutritionist engagements include the following:
Free matching service that finds you the right dietitian
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Our matching specialist will thoroughly understand your goals and needs and align your personality with a partner expert nutritionist who will partner with you throughout your journey.
12 virtual consultations with your expert
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Connect virtually with your nutritionist to discuss your custom plan and approach. Regularly meet to make sure the plan is working as intended, adjust as needed, and ensure you hit your goals.
Personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans
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We create a plan tailor made for you that with a clear, easy to follow road map that ensures you hit your health goals.
Access to diagnostic testing to identify root causes
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We offer genetic, microbiome, and blood testing so we can make even more personalized and precise recommendations.
Unlimited messaging and support
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Feel supported 24/7 with your nutritionist and have access to their expertise any time day or night.

Our client outcomes

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reduced their hb1ac levels
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lowered cholesterol, hypertension, and improved heart health.
92%
improved their kidney functioning
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reported feeling more energy, less stress, and better sleep.

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"We find too much confusing nutrition information around us these days. The "secret sauce" will be in us working together to make sense of it all. We will work together to develop simple, realistic, sustainable modifications that'll leave you feeling empowered to achieve your goals!"

Areas of Expertise

Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
5 years
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Mental/Brain Health
5 years
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Chronic Disease
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Oncology
6 years
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General Health and Wellness
6 years
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Stacey Simon

"You know your body best; you know what works for you and what simply doesn’t. We will work together as a partnership, where you drive the car and I hold the roadmap to feeling good in your body."

Areas of Expertise

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Chronic Disease
8 years
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Older Adult Nutrition
8 years
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General health and wellness
8 years
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Weight loss
6 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions about functional nutritionists? Below are some frequently asked questions that may help you decide if a function nutritionist is best for you.

When is it time to see a holistic nutritionist?

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Instead of being tyrants who tell you what to do, holistic nutritionists serve as your guides to achieving optimal health. It's a good practice to visit them whenever necessary because they work with you to identify any imbalances or gaps in your overall health picture. But if you want to get nutrition advice about your own exercise and fitness levels, consulting a holistic nutritionist with a nutrition certification is especially helpful. Meal planning is a skill that a holistic nutritionist excels at, and they frequently recommend restrictive diets to help control blood sugar.

How much does the service cost?

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The cost of working with a professional nutritionist can vary depending on the service you use, their level of expertise, experience, and length of your working relationship. Due to their diverse geographic origins, specialized nutrition knowledge, and range of years of nutrition counseling experience, each member of our network sets their own fees. It's best to budget for price changes because the price of this service can vary depending on a person's medical requirements. Depending on the dietitian's specialty, location, and desired results, prices may change. A nutritionist's fees are an ongoing investment in your health.

What does a two-week risk-free trial mean?

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Because we are committed to your success, if after two weeks you are still searching for a service that is worthwhile, we will fully refund your money. To give customers the opportunity to try out our service with the possibility of receiving a 100% refund, we provide a two-week risk-free trial. Customers can sign up for a product or service if they think it is worthwhile. If a program or service doesn't meet your needs during the risk-free two-week trial period, you can get a refund. Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we work hard to increase your purchasing power.

What does the nutrition specialist help with?

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When you complete our quiz, we learn a little bit about your background and your health objectives. In order to better understand who you are, how you live, and what you need support with, our nutrition specialist digs deeper into each of your responses. We examine your sleeping patterns and how they have changed or not in the most recent time. We examine your eating patterns to determine whether they may contribute to weight loss or gain by looking at how frequently, when, and what kinds of foods you eat.

What if I don't like the recommendations a nutrition specialist provides?

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If none of the matches appeal to you, we'll discuss why and change our suggestions until we find the perfect match. You should let your matching specialist know if you decide that any advice they offer you needs to be stronger. They can then take your recommendations into consideration and connect you with a more suitable expert. If the two of you don't get along, you can request to be paired with a different nutritionist at no extra charge. However, you will have to pay your initial nutritionist for the services they provide.

What's the best way to get more sleep by changing my diet?

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The best way to influence your sleep schedule through food is by eating foods that are commonly known for producing hormones like melatonin which signals to your body that sleep is necessary. Eating a diet that is high in sugar, saturated fat and processed carbohydrates can disrupt your sleep, while eating more plants, fiber and foods rich in unsaturated fat — such as nuts, olive oil, fish and avocados — seems to have the opposite effect, helping to promote sound sleep. Almonds, along with several other types of nuts, turkey, chamomile tea, etc., are all foods that either produce or influence the production of melatonin.

What are the best foods to promote a functional diet?

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The term functional foods is used to describe foods or food ingredients that provide health benefits beyond meeting basic nutrition needs. Inclusion of these types of foods can provide further protection against chronic disease and condition development. Functional nutrition staples include whole grains, beans, lentils, frozen vegetables (specifically spinach and broccoli), fruit with no sugar added, canned or frozen fish and chicken, and a few different healthy fats like olive and canola oil. Then you can snack on a variety of nuts or make a meal using a surplus of natural nut butter. A functional nutritionist can ensure you get the proper nutrients you need while following a functional diet.
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What Is a Functional Nutritionist?

When practicing functional medicine, one condition may have several underlying causes, and vice versa. A condition can have several underlying causes, not just one. Due to its complexity, the whole situation should be considered rather than just one factor. This is a standard practice among functional nutritionists. Preventive nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy are used to accomplish this. Functional nutritionists examine behaviors that might be involved in chronic health issues using a systems-oriented approach. The functional nutritionist can use science, clinical knowledge, and nutrition tools to encourage behavior modification and change in order to address your health.

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What Does a Functional Nutritionist Do?

In a clinical or hospital setting related to their functional capacity, whether it be in a private practice office set up around sleep wellness, weight management, or a fitness program, functional dietitians may offer counseling to individuals and families. Focused on limiting factors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles, such as obesity, high blood pressure, saturated fats, etc., these dietitians assign a proper diet and regimen. Practitioners of functional medicine and functional dietitian nutritionists take a much broader approach than simply treating acute symptoms or maintaining clinical stability. They delve deep to get a holistic, bird's-eye view of the whole picture of our clients' health.

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Benefits of Working with a Functional Nutritionist

A functional nutritionist can help you eat for optimal health in a way that will consistently support your well-being. They can help you prevent or reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, GI, and other nutrition-related diseases. Functional Health nutritionists also can help design diets to lower your cholesterol and manage blood pressure for long-term benefits that have to do with sleep and healthy living habits.

Personalized Diet Plans

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There are many different diets available for a reason—no single diet is effective for everyone. Your diet must adapt to your age, way of life, and state of health. Functional nutrition plans are individualized, putting the patient first. To help treat underlying health issues, some people require focused treatments using particular foods. Because each person is unique, nutrient plans should also be personalized.

Prioritize gut health

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You can reduce your risk of inflammation, infections, autoimmune diseases, and hormonal imbalances by giving your body the right kinds of food. You must maintain a balance of good bacteria in your gut to guard against pathogens and unhealthy foods. You can be guided toward better foods for your gut health by a functional nutritionist.

Get essential nutrients

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Your body's building blocks are created by the food you eat. Your body is kept healthy by nutrients like probiotics, minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, and more. Giving your body what it requires will enable it to maintain its health. Holistic diets take into account your body's needs.

What to Look for in a Functional Nutritionist

What should be looked for in a functional nutritionist is for them to be a registered dietitian outsourced by a legit nutritionist site. And for them to have year-long credentials that support their knowledge and make them reliable sources. Otherwise, the nutritionist’s plan can be unverified without context and, at times, inaccurate.

Strong communicator and listener

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One of the best resources for advice on nutrition information supported by science is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Finding a specialist with an understandable communication style is necessary for this, though. If you're looking for a nutritionist, look for someone who is approachable, pays attention when you speak, and can explain complicated scientific concepts simply.

Personality and professionalism

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It's important that you feel at ease working with your nutritionist because your health is a personal matter. Scheduling informational calls or sessions is a great way to assess personality and professionalism. During these consultations, you can speak with your potential nutritionist, learn about their counseling philosophy, and picture yourself working with them.

Credentials and experience in functional nutrition

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Look for specialists in functional nutrition who are Registered Dietitians (RDs) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). The provision of medical nutrition therapy is permitted at both certification levels. A practitioner who is not a registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist should not be relied upon for medical advice or claims because they may not have the most recent scientific and medical information.

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How Top Nutrition Coaching can help

Several features offered by Top Nutrition Coaching will make it easier for you to find a functional nutritionist. Your search for a nutritionist will be facilitated by a number of tools provided by Top Nutrition Coaching. You can speak with a matched specialist to find the nutritionist who is the best fit for you after completing your health assessment. After finishing your health assessment, you will be able to speak with a corresponding specialist to find the nutritionist who is the best fit for you. It's a quick and simple way to get in touch with someone who can help you achieve your health-related goals.

How to Find a Functional Nutritionist Near Me

A nutritionist in your area can be found online, in a directory of nearby companies, or by including virtual helpers in your search. Your options will be more constrained if you only search for nutritionists in your immediate area. Numerous health and wellness providers have relocated online for a reason. Meeting in person is beneficial if you want to show your nutritionist your physical body. However, over our Top Nutrition Coaching nutrition services, general advice can be given. Top Nutrition Coaching and other telehealth platforms offer unmatched convenience and access to the best functional nutritionists and healthcare specialists in their fields.

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