Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center

Nutrition Therapy

The common adage of “food is the best medicine” is a cornerstone of holistic health. What we choose to eat directly influences every outcome of our health. Without adequate nutrition, we cannot function properly. The body’s biochemistry is delicately balanced and thrives on key nutrients, antioxidant rich and toxin free foods.

Functional nutrition therapy is using what we eat to enhance our health, reverse disease and heal pathology. Adopting a healthy diet is often the first step towards correcting health problems. Many health conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects. Nutritional recommendations are customized to the individual’s needs and health concerns. “We are what we eat!”

A functional nutrititional therapy practitioner (FNTP) uses a deep foundational and bio-individual approach to functional, holistic nutrition to balance body chemistry and achieve optimal wellness. An FNTP has gone through extensive training to learn a hands-on skillset called the Functional Clinical Assessment (FCA) that allows them to evaluate the nutritional imbalances and deficiencies at both the body system and organ level that are unique to a specific client and create a tailored set of recommendations designed to support that client’s wellness goals.

Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioners are able to:

Conduct an informative interview and assessment with clients.
Suggest individual foundational supplement recommendations.
Conduct an efficient Functional Clinical Assessment (FCA) and Lingual Neuro Testing Assessment to identify primary areas of dysfunction in the body and the appropriate nutrients to support healing.
Evaluate Food and Mood journals and make recommendations for beneficial dietary changes, as well as in key lifestyle areas such as stress management, sleep, hygiene, and intentional movement.
Evaluate the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) and interpret the information.
Communicate using appropriate terminology.
Prepare nutrient-dense foods.
Create recipes and meal plans.

What’s the value of the Functional Clinical Assessment (FCA)?

The FCA is a skillset that allows the practitioner to assess imbalances and deficiencies within the body and address the following questions for each client.

Is there a functional deficiency?
What particular nutrient will work for that client?
When is the client sufficient?

These questions enable the practitioner to create personalized, bio-individual recommendations that are uniquely tailored for each client. Each test assesses a specific organ or system for imbalance, allowing the practitioner to communicate with the client’s body to identify potential root causes behind the symptoms or concerns presented.

Nutritional Therapy Services and Prices

Personalized Nutrition/Wellness Consultation

Initial Session (90-minute session) – $90
Single Session (60-minute session) – $75

Appointments can be done via phone, Zoom, or in person.

Life and Health Transformation Packages

5 Sessions (45-minute follow-up sessions after initial session) – $300 (save $25)
10 Sessions (45-minute follow-up sessions after initial session) – $600 (save $50)

Appointments are based on individual needs and can be done via phone, Zoom, or in person. Nutrition therapy is available at our Meadville, Grove City and Lakewood locations.