Your health isn't just how you feel...
It’s how you show up in life.

Whether you’re heading out to have a wild and crazy night with the girls, going in for a <muy importante> meeting with a fancy-pants client, or trekking it on some kick-ass trails, one thing’s for sure:

The secret to killin’ it in life? Is to feel freaking amazing.
And the secret to feeling amazing? Is to eat foods that MAKE you feel amazing.

Sure, you’ve managed to figure out a few things on your own.

You might’ve ventured into a health food store or two… maybe did the organic thing.

You’ve probably tried your fair share of supplements... and let's not even talk about the countless hours spent reading hundreds (thousands?) of Amazon reviews.

And I’m sure you’ve consulted the wise and powerful Google about your health on more than one occasion (no shame in that).

But there’s just one little problem:

Despite all of your best efforts, you STILL feel like shit.

And your health is holding you back.

Holding you back from actually enjoying a night out and being that fun and exuberant girl that everyone flocks around.

Holding you back from being that sharp and witty hot-shot who has a gigantic waiting list of clients that are begging dying to work with you (and paying big money for it, too <cha-ching>).

Holding you back from having the energy and confidence to go off on adventures, like hiking the trails in Colorado, riding the rapids in Alaska, or soaking up the art and culture in Spain.

When you eat foods that your body THRIVES on, your entire demeanor changes.

Life becomes a hell of a lot easier (and you’re better equipped to handle whatever’s thrown your way).

You don’t feel like a hot mess all the time. (Adios to constantly forgetting things. Like your phone. Your keys. That deadline <whoops>.)

You have energy to spare (without needing an IV drip of caffeine).

That extra weight you’ve been carrying around starts to fall right off (hello, confidence).

Things like embarrassing digestive issues or nasty migraines start to disappear (beating the pants off the results of any pill <hold the side effects>).

And figuring out foods that make you thrive? That’s where I come in.

I help women discover the foods that make them feel fan-freaking-tastic, ditch the foods that are dragging them down, and dig in to the whys of their cravings and food choices. (And yes, there’s much more to cravings than, “I just want some damn chocolate” – trust me.)

Because, even though you’ve survived all these years, life is about more than just survival.

This is about not being held hostage by your shitty health issues (so you can finally do the things that you’ve been secretly wanting to do but haven’t because of your health).

This is about attracting amazing people and experiences and adventures into your life.

This is about bringing out that confidence and putting YOURSELF in the driver's seat for a change.

Bottom line: I can help you feel like the absolute best version of yourself so you can be free to live out the best version of your life.

Pretty liberating, eh?

Here's the thing...

You know those shitty health issues you've been dealing with? Well, that's your body's response when you're not listening to all of its pleas... it has basically resorted to screaming at the top of its lungs to try and get your attention. Fortunately for you, I can act as sort of a translator between you and your body, so you can finally discover what your body has been trying to convey to you all this time.

99.9% of other health profs out there would just assign you some generic food list of dos and donts based on your symptoms or conditions… then they're quick to blame you when their precious food list doesn't work.

That's not what I do.

I go about things a bit differently around here, which is why my clients get huge, life-changing, holy-freaking-cow results.

You see, you're NOT some person with xyz symptom or condition… you're YOU. You're UNIQUE. You're a FREAKING SNOWFLAKE (too far?). And YOU need advice that's 100% tailored to what YOUR body actually needs (or doesn't need, as the case may be).

This is why I enlist the help of a super sophisticated, cutting-edge blood test to help figure things out. Because figuring out what you need? Requires deciphering what your body has been trying to tell you. And the best way to do that is to have a little conversation with your body on a cellular level.

The Mediator Release Test (MRT) does just that.

And THAT level of support from me? Requires a major commitment from you.

If you...

• Are not willing to give up foods that are hurting you
• Are not willing to keep records of what you eat (for at least a few weeks)
• Are not willing to explore other areas of your life that are damaging your health
• Are easily frustrated and quit at the drop of a hat
• Are afraid to ask for help when you need it

... then this program is NOT for you.

But if you're SERIOUS about getting better and you're willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen (don't worry, nothing illegal), we should talk!

Let me handle the health part, so you can get back to the living part.

Just to make sure we're a good fit, I’m offering you a complimentary phone consultation where we’ll chat about your lifestyle and health and settle on the best course of action to meet your goals. Click below to complete your application and to claim this free session with me.

Let’s kick your shitty health issues in the teeth, together.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who benefits from this program?

If you have digestive issues, migraines, weight issues, low energy levels, or other symptoms/conditions with an inflammatory component (which, lets face it, is most of them), you will benefit from this program. If you just can't seem to pinpoint what's wrong and generally feel like shit, you will benefit from this program. If your health is standing in the way of actually being able to live your life, you will benefit from this program. If you're on medications that you're paying tons of money out the ass for, yet see little to no actual improvements (and maybe even a whole host of side effects), you will (definitely) benefit from this program. If you were given perplexed looks by your doctor about what the f*ck is wrong with you, you will probably benefit from this program.

The only way you wouldn't benefit from this program is if you don't follow through with it.

Tell me more about inflammation.

Think of your immune system as being made up of a bunch of tiny little ninjas that fight off bad guys. Anytime your immune system goes into attack mode, it creates inflammation. Inflammation is ok (and completely necessary) in SMALL doses, especially if your immune system's fighting off things that are of actual threat (like nasty bacteria or viruses or other pathogens that find their way into your body through cuts or food or the air or other top secret passageways).

But sometimes your immune system f*cks up and starts attacking food instead (this is what the Mediator Release Test picks up on, which identifies delayed hypersensitivity reactions, otherwise known as food sensitivities). When this happens, inflammation becomes on-going… and you start to feel all these different symptoms (digestive issues, migraines, low energy levels, you name it). When your body is in a constant state of inflammation, the immune system gets taxed – it has to work a whole lot harder just to keep up… and your health, ultimately, gets a lot worse over time (no bueno).

Tell me more about MRT – why is testing important?

The Mediator Release Test (MRT) identifies delayed hypersensitivity reactions (food sensitivities) by measuring the changes in immune cells that occur when different foods and chemicals are introduced. There are other blood tests out there that claim to identify food sensitivities through different modalities than MRT, but these tests have been shown to be far less accurate and far less helpful (which is why I've chosen to use MRT with my clients). MRT is a SUPER important component in identifying food sensitivities.

Symptoms of food sensitivities can be delayed 3 to 4 days (sometimes more) and the response is dose-dependent (meaning a small amount may not cause noticeable symptoms, but larger amounts will… and the dose that's needed for YOU to experience symptoms is different than what's needed for other people <like the neighbor down the street, your co-worker, your second cousin twice removed> to experience symptoms). Because of this, it’s EXTREMELY difficult (if not impossible) and time consuming to determine which food(s) caused the reactions without testing.

Also, some people may have sensitivities to a chemical found in certain foods, but not the food itself. Take solanine, for example, which is found in tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplants, and others. If you're sensitive to solanine, a little bit of potato may not cause an obvious reaction, but if that potato was eaten along with tomatoes and peppers, you might have a full-blown immune response.

Some other unlucky folks may be sensitive to foods/chemicals that are also found in personal care products and household items. One example of this is coconut, which can be found in detergent, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other “foamy” items (usually coconut is listed under the names of sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, or cocomide in these items). So, even if the coconut-sensitive person doesn’t eat coconut, in some cases, they could still have a reaction from non-food items that contain a derivative of coconut. (Tricky business, I know.)

So, again, testing takes much of the guesswork out of the equation, which helps you feel better a lot quicker. If you'd rather DIY-it with a bunch of trial and error instead of forkin' over the money to get tested, expect to be at it for months or years (and you probably still wouldn't get anywhere near the stellar results that are seen with the appropriate testing and protocol).

What types of foods can I develop sensitivities to??

You can develop sensitivities to just about any food (even "healthy" ones) - fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, meats, grains, dairy... you name it. One thing you can't really develop a sensitivity to is salt (salt/sodium is needed in certain amounts for survival). Virtually everything else is fair game, though (which, again, is why testing is so important).

What’s the difference between MRT and ALCAT?

MRT and ALCAT were invented by the same person (Dr. Pasula), but MRT is a more “advanced” blood test that measures food sensitivities with a lot more accuracy and reliability. MRT, when utilized by a qualified LEAP dietitian (like myself), helps to produce the best possible outcomes for clients suffering from food sensitivities. ALCAT is a little more well-known because it’s been around longer and because the people who work for ALCAT aggressively market their testing, but this does NOT mean that the ALCAT technology is better. Take a look at https://getwellified.com/mrt-vs-alcat for more science-y specifics.

What’s the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies? Does MRT test for food allergies?

Food sensitivities and food allergies are both immune responses, but there are different mechanisms and cells involved. Food allergies are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and involve mast cell activation. Symptoms of food allergy usually occur in a matter of 30 minutes or less and the reaction can be pretty severe. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are non-IgE immune reactions and can involve a wider range of white blood cells and mechanisms. Because of the different mechanisms and cells involved, MRT does not test for food allergies.

On the plus side, due to the nature of the LEAP protocol used throughout this program, it's usually a lot easier to identify any hidden food allergies that you didn't notice before (as well as food intolerances or other non-food-sensitivity-related reactions). [For more info on how allergies work, see this post: https://getwellified.com/tale-of-inconsiderate-egg/]

If MRT showed that I have food sensitivities, will I always have the same sensitivities?

Maybe, maybe not - unfortunately there's not really a simple answer for this.

Many people with food sensitivities have found that, months (or longer) down the road (after the immune system has had plenty of time to calm down), they can once again enjoy the foods they were sensitive to, as long as they aren’t over-consumed. If the issues that led to the development of food sensitivities are taken care of, this betters your chances of being able to enjoy those foods again. Sometimes the initial causes of food sensitivities are pretty obvious, but sometimes not so much. It's also possible that food sensitivities can change over time (new ones could develop). I cover all of these topics throughout this program (I got ya covered).

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