Functional Nutrition

Nutrition That Nourishes Your Whole Self

Food is one of the most powerful tools for healing and balance. At Nurture, we use functional nutrition to help you understand how your body responds to what you eat — so you can restore energy, balance hormones, and feel truly well from the inside out.

Because your nutrition plan should be as unique as you are.

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Our Approach

Functional nutrition goes beyond diets and calorie counts.We look at the root causes of imbalance — hormones, inflammation, gut health, blood sugar, and stress — and design a plan that supports your body’s natural rhythms.

Our team combines medical insight with compassionate coaching to create sustainable change, not short-term fixes.

Functional Nutrition Can Help With:

  • Fatigue, brain fog, and mood changes

  • Hormonal imbalances (PMS, PCOS, perimenopause)

  • Digestive discomfort or bloating

  • Weight plateaus or metabolic resistance

  • Fertility and reproductive health

  • Postpartum recovery and milk supply

  • Stress-related eating and inflammation

How To Get Started:

  • Your journey begins with a 15-minute call with Samantha Demesmaeker, RN where you’ll discuss your health concerns, goals, and whether our Functional Nutrition services are the right fit for you. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get a better understanding of how we can support you.

  • All clients start with a comprehensive intake session, where we dive deep into your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, and nutrition. This foundational step helps us create a clear picture of your unique needs and determine the best path forward.

  • After your intake, you have a few options based on your goals, level of support needed, and personal preferences:

    • As-Needed Follow-Ups – If you have low support needs or just want occasional guidance and accountability, you can book follow-ups as necessary.

    • Comprehensive Support Packages – For those looking for structured support and long-term results, we offer three package options designed to provide savings and deeper guidance.

    • Functional Lab Analysis – If you're not ready to commit to a package but want deeper insight into your health, this is a great standalone option! Learn more about this below.

    Because the current medical system often limits true patient-centered care, Nurture operates outside of insurance restrictions to provide the time and attention each patient deserves. We’re happy to provide a detailed medical receipt (superbill) that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

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Why Choose a Functional Lab Analysis?

Many people struggle to get the lab work they actually need to uncover the root cause of their symptoms. Traditional healthcare providers often only order basic panels—such as CBC, BMP, or a chem-10—due to strict insurance guidelines. These tests are valuable, but they may miss critical markers that could explain why you don’t feel your best.

Even when you do get labs done, how often have you heard, “Everything looks normal,” while you still feel far from it? That’s because lab values aren’t standardized—they’re based on a random sample of people who self-report as “healthy,” even though they may not be.

Functional Medicine sees things differently. Instead of just looking for disease, we focus on optimal health ranges—helping you address imbalances while you’re still in the “sub-optimal” phase, long before they become bigger problems. This approach allows us to identify the root cause of your symptoms and create a plan to restore balance, rather than waiting until things fall outside of “normal” lab values.

If you’ve been searching for answers and feel like something is “off” in your body, a Functional Lab Analysis can provide the insight you need to take control of your health.