“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”
I'm Karin...
MS in Functional Medicine/Nutrition by University of Western States
Advanced training through the Institute of Functional Medicine
Board Certified by NBHWC
Advanced training in mindset, lifestyle and habit change.
Crossfit and Personal Training Certifications
Specializations: Hormone health, metabolic conditions and cardiovascular disease, immune inflammatory disorders, gut health, food intolerances.
Hello!
A bit about me:
Hi! I’m a former pharmaceutical researcher turned Functional Medicine Nutritionist.
Working in biomedical research for a top pharmaceutical company, I learned a great deal about about the ugly part of how certain drugs get approved for treating various condition, while others, often safer alternatives, are deemed “potentially dangerous”. The politics of the industry was appalling to me- and not what I expected when I began working within an industry to help treat illness and disease.
With family members in the medical field, I learned how the pharmaceutical industry drives patient care. And I learned that natural alternatives are not allowed to be recommended by most doctors. In fact, doctors risk losing their medical practice for recommending natural products instead of prescription-based recommendations.
My own family experienced health conditions that were not improved with pharmaceutical treatments. However, when natural approaches were implemented, a drastic return to health occurred- quite rapidly.
Since then, I have made it my mission to better understand hindrances to health. And I’ve discovered that there are AMAZING remedies that do not get American Medical Association funding, because they are not prescription based drugs. But people get better. They heal. Thier bodies learn how to get back to functioning optimally.
When my mom was diagnosed with kidney disease, I unfortunately learned how all this ties into how chronic kidney disease is treated in this country (the United States). I learned that most people are told that there is nothing they can do to make it better. Most are told kidney function will only continue to decline once kidney disease begins. And I learned that this is incorrect. So my goal now is to give people hope, and give control back to them- control over their own health and wellness.
Unfortunately I did not learn all of this before my more started dialysis treatments for a loss of kidney function, however, she is my WHY. And she is why I aim to make sure others understand what they can do to turn their chronic kidney disease around.
Often, when dealing with chronic conditions, things like high blood pressure, chronic gut issues, blood sugar issues, chronic kidney disease- we just don’t know how much it is affecting our ability to use our gifts and talents. That’s my other why. When we feel our best, we can be our best for others. I want you to live your life being the best that you can be!!
Let’s Talk!!
If you are ready, book a Discovery Call. The link can be found on the home page.
In love and wellness,
Karin Nicole
Great news! Your visits may be covered by your insurance. You may enquire for coverage of nutrition coaching services through your insurance provider. I am a national board certified health and wellness coach, and a functional medicine nutritionist. If you are trying to bill your insurance for our visits, you may use the billing code 71400000X for our visits. The NPI for your insurance is 1588255293.