We work with adults age 20 or above, of any gender. If you’re looking for support for children or teens, please reach contact us to see if any of our practitioners would be a good fit for their needs.

We don’t work those with an active eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment, or anyone residing outside of the United States.

Additionally, our services aren’t a good fit for people who are:

• Looking for a quick fix

• Expecting a pill or supplement to resolve all their symptoms

• Resistant to trying new things

• Interested primarily in losing weight

• Vegan

That said, we strive to create an inclusive practice and believe a truly holistic vision of health and wellness not only recognizes and cultivates an individual’s capacity for growth and transformation, but also acknowledges the necessity of collective healing and liberation given the various systemic factors that impact our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Some things we commonly help our clients with include:

• Transitioning to a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet

• Guidance around figuring out what foods to eat (or avoid) in order to feel their best

• Digestive issues like IBS, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, heartburn, and reflux

• Period problems and pelvic pain conditions, including irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, amenorrhea, PMS/PMDD, fibroids, and endometriosis

• Supporting a smooth transition off hormonal birth control, or into perimenopause/menopause through targeted nutritional support

• Fertility support prior to conception or in preparation for fertility treatments

• Using food and lifestyle to address metabolic issues, including blood sugar dysregulation, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol

• Nervous system support and overall resilience to stress 

We will readily refer prospective or current clients elsewhere if we feel you’d be better served with more specialized care.

Unfortunately, not at this time. However, international folks are welcome in Robin’s online group program, Ground Nourish Breathe.

In this practice, you’re always in the driver’s seat when it comes to making decisions about your health and your food. Our job is to provide you with information and support. Any dietary recommendations are based on your goals and needs and provided with your consent.

Furthermore, food should taste good, even nutritious food! I fully recognize and honor the fact that for many of us, food is about more than just physical nourishment—it’s also about pleasure, connection, tradition, and culture. 

In our clinical experience, sometimes removing foods can be useful and sometimes it can be harmful. It all depends on individual and the context of their unique situation. And while we may at times recommend therapeutic diets to clients if that’s appropriate and they’re open to it, ideally such interventions are only used short-term, with the eventual goal of getting to a point of being able to eat the most diverse and nourishing diet that also works for your body.

No, we’re not eligible to accept insurance. Some of our clients use their FSA or HSA funds, but please check with your health plan administrator prior to booking so that you’re clear on any required documentation you’d need in order to get reimbursed.

Yes, we offer comprehensive functional lab testing to clients when appropriate.

We often find it can be incredibly valuable when used judiciously (we’re not fans of any approach to functional medicine or functional nutrition that requires you to spend thousands of dollars up front on testing!).

Testing options include stool testing for GI imbalances and the gut microbiome, food sensitivity testing, micronutrient testing, blood chemistry, and hormone tests.

Any recommendations for lab testing are tailored to each client’s needs and budget. The cost for these types of lab tests vary but tend to range from $300 - $400 each, and would discuss any options that might be appropriate for you during our 1:1 appointments.

No. When it comes to food, our goal is to help you reach a place where you feel connected to your body and confident in your ability to nourish yourself. That way you don’t need to rely on things like fad diets, internet advice, complicated meal plans (or even nutritionists for that matter!) to tell you what to eat. 

But if meal plans are your jam, don’t worry! There are services and templates online that we can point you to. 

Here’s what we do provide:

• Education around how to fuel yourself properly

• Guidance around food sensitivities or food intolerances

• Support finding nourishing foods that you like and that are easy to access or prepare

• Help with specific options for meals and snacks

• Strategies for any challenges that arise when it comes to feeding yourself

• Ideas for foods emphasize or introduce into your diet

• Guidance on how to tune into your body’s needs so you can take the guesswork out of what to eat on a day-to-day basis

No, that’s not an area of focus in our work. If weight loss is a very important goal to you, our services will not be a good fit.

Our work with clients is more focused on improving health, and the fact is that sometimes pursuing weight loss simultaneously can be at odds with a health-focused approach.

Instead, we emphasize creating strong foundations for the long-term health and wellbeing of our clients, and identifying and addressing any root causes directly or indirectly contributing to things like inflammation, metabolic issues, digestive dysfunction, and the like.

Most likely, yes, especially if you’re dealing with chronic issues.

We often strongly suggest specific practitioner-grade, high-quality supplements in order to help clients get the best results possible, especially in cases where we’ve identified areas of imbalance or deficiency, or when we’ve utilized functional lab testing.

However, a nutrient-dense, microbiome-supportive diet and lifestyle changes are the real foundation of our work.

Keep in mind that many supplements are meant to be used therapeutically for short periods only, and often it isn’t necessary to take a supplement forever.