Hi, I’m Maureen!
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Restorative Health Practitioner, and Certified Functional Medicine Health Consultant.
I help health-minded individuals resolve their digestive issues and energy concerns, enabling them to regain their well-being and live their best lives.
My experience with digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, pre-diabetes, and severe osteopenia showed me that the traditional medical system is not set up to support optimal health. It waits until you’re sick enough to be diagnosed and then gives you prescriptions to manage your disease.
My personal health challenges led me to functional nutrition.
When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism my doctor gave me a prescription. He didn’t spend time explaining that my hypothyroidism was caused by Hashimoto's Thyroiditis — an autoimmune disease (AI). He didn’t tell me anything about what could have led to my AI disease, what could be done to reverse it, or that having one AI disease put me at greater risk for another — unless I did something to address the root cause of the first disease.
I dutifully took my medicine and didn't think much of my diagnosis until a DEXA Bone Scan years later revealed that I was also losing bone density and on the road to osteoporosis. Only then did I discover that my gut health was the underlying connection between these seemingly distinct diagnoses, as well as the IBS-type symptoms I experienced years earlier.
Turns out there are MANY things you can do — besides or in addition to using medication — to prevent, reverse or minimize many chronic diseases.
The place to start is often food.
Beyond that, we also have to examine whether the body is processing and utilizing food properly. Becoming an NTP focused on functional nutrition armed me with the knowledge and skills I needed to rid myself of horrible stomach pain (the kind that makes you double over!), reverse my prediabetes, uncover the root cause of my bone loss, and support my thyroid health.
If you’re battling with health symptoms and feeling gaslighted by the medical system, I can help.
nutritional imbalances and lifestyle practices are at
the root of many health problems.
Good health allows you to show up in the world as the best version of yourself.
It would be a pleasure to support you in making sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes so you, too, can bring your body back into balance and progress toward optimal wellness.
Let’s talk about putting my experiences and training to work for you!
Fun Facts About Me
My first career was as an attorney working on international human rights issues.
I’ve traveled to 42 countries. My favorites include Ireland, Hungary, Cambodia, and Costa Rica.
I’m a retired marathoner and triathlete who now finds joy in yoga, reading, knitting, and spending time with my family, friends, and Irish Setter.
Cooking isn’t my passion, but I love eating real food and nourishing the people I love.
I’m also a wife and proud mom to four daughters.
Education and Credentials
Certified Functional Medicine Health Consultant, Kharrazian Institute
Certified Restorative Health Practitioner (Gastrointestinal Healing and Nutritional Blood Chemistry), Institute of Restorative Health
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nutritional Therapy Association
Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University
Juris Doctor, The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Virginia
Ready to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and take control of your health?
Whether it’s digestive struggles, blood sugar issues, or low energy, you don’t have to face it alone. Personalized guidance and practical tools can help you restore balance and feel like yourself again.