OptWise Health & Wellness
Do you want to feel healthier?
Are you tired of unwelcome changes to your health like decreased energy, poor sleep, or weight gain? Have you been told that your labs look normal when you know something is off? Are you afraid that your body has betrayed you? Do you deeply desire to take back control of your health? If this resonates with you, keep exploring below.
If you don't have specific health concerns, but want to make positive changes to be healthier and prevent conditions like heart disease and dementia, you've landed in the right place. It's never too late to start.
Why OptWise?
Your body contains wisdom passed down through thousands of generations, but it can't function optimally if you are not giving it the proper nourishment. Many people are unknowingly taking in toxins from food, personal care products and the environment. Through education and support, you will learn to make wiser choices that lead to improved health and wellness and support your body's innate wisdom and ability to heal. Your body is not broken, it is adapting, and the way you feel today is the cumulative effect of a lifetime of choices.
Functional Nutrition Counseling
As a certified functional nutrition counselor, I take a holistic approach to help you optimize your health and wellness. I consider your individual diet, lifestyle factors, and health history to address the gaps that traditional healthcare often misses. Together, we'll create a customized plan to help you achieve your optimal well-being. Whole food nutrition, exercise and movement, and stress reduction are vital components of the plan.
Your Journey
I will partner with you on your journey to optimal health and wellness. You didn't start feeling or looking this way overnight, and accordingly, there is no magic pill or quick fix. You have to put in the work to achieve your goals and I will support you through it. I'll explain why I make specific recommendations and we will continually assess what is working and what needs to change. You will get to know and better understand the inner workings of your body and feel empowered to discuss your health with your healthcare team.
Client Portal
You will create an account with Healthie, a personal client portal, to access appointments, your individual care plan, forms and logs, and communicate directly with me. If we determine that supplements will be helpful, I will create a supplement plan for you using Fullscript. See the link below this section to visit my Fullscript store, create an account, and receive a discount on supplements you purchase.
OptWise Health & Wellness
Hi, I'm Valerie
Hi, I'm Valerie
Hi, I'm Valerie
Thank you for stopping by!
I have struggled with gut health and then midlife hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt like I was living in someone else's body and the doctors I saw did not help. I realized I had to figure it out for myself, so I researched and learned over many years, improving the way I ate and moved. Fascinated and wanting to
Thank you for stopping by!
I have struggled with gut health and then midlife hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt like I was living in someone else's body and the doctors I saw did not help. I realized I had to figure it out for myself, so I researched and learned over many years, improving the way I ate and moved. Fascinated and wanting to learn even more, I trained to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor so I could share this knowledge to help others. I also have a strong science and health background with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology.
My Approach
Hi, I'm Valerie
Hi, I'm Valerie
I practice a holistic approach to health. By focusing on nutrition, exercise, stress management, mindset, and overall well-being, my nutrition counseling services are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I partner with you to find what works. I will support you to understand your body,
implement diet and lifestyle choices that
I practice a holistic approach to health. By focusing on nutrition, exercise, stress management, mindset, and overall well-being, my nutrition counseling services are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I partner with you to find what works. I will support you to understand your body,
implement diet and lifestyle choices that support your goals, make connections between your actions and outcomes, and help you become your own best advocate to work with your healthcare team. If you have specific health concerns or are just tired of not feeling as well as you know you should, let's talk!
My Services
Hi, I'm Valerie
My Services
I have completed the required coursework with the Functional Nutrition Alliance and received my certification as a Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC).
So... what can I do for you?
- Assess your diet and lifestyle based on your health history and current symptoms and concerns
- Interpret bloodwork using functional ranges, as well as track
I have completed the required coursework with the Functional Nutrition Alliance and received my certification as a Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC).
So... what can I do for you?
- Assess your diet and lifestyle based on your health history and current symptoms and concerns
- Interpret bloodwork using functional ranges, as well as track and trend recurring issues
- Educate you on what's going on in your body and help you make changes that support your goals.
- Recommend supplements to support your body if warranted.