The Functional Plate — Practitioner Bio

I am a Ventura native who has spent my life in the community I love — growing up along the coast my husband and I have enjoyed raising our children here. My deep connection to feeling mentally and physically well fuels my passion for helping families reclaim their health and well-being.

My journey into functional nutrition began at age 40, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. After seeing multiple doctors and receiving few answers — and even fewer solutions — I was left feeling unheard and unsupported. This turning point led me to become my own advocate. Through research, functional testing, lifestyle changes, and a root-cause approach, I was able to heal nearly 100% of my own autoimmune conditions.

This personal transformation ignited my mission: to help others avoid the years of confusion, frustration, and trial-and-error I once faced.

Today, as a Functional Nutrition Practitioner, I specialize in gut health, detoxification, hormone balance, and autoimmune support. I combine functional medicine principles with holistic healing to uncover why symptoms occur — and guide clients through clear, personalized protocols to restore balance.

At The Functional Plate, my philosophy is simple:

Cleanse what burdens the body, nourish what’s depleted, and restore what’s meant to thrive.

Clients appreciate my ability to translate complex lab findings into practical steps, my compassion, and my firsthand understanding of what it’s like to struggle with chronic symptoms. My work empowers others to feel seen, supported, and capable of profound healing — one functional step at a time.