We are pleased to introduce Kaylee, NTI graduate and holistic nutrition practitioner, specializing in gut health and root cause health restoration. In her practice, Kaylee addresses all dimensions of health—food, sleep, stress, digestion, and mindset—to help clients achieve balance and wellness. Guided by her personal experiences with celiac disease and Hashimoto’s, Kaylee is passionate about holistic health. Her training at the Institute of Therapeutic Nutrition provided her with a strong foundation in the holistic science of nutrition, enabling her to offer effective and evidence-based guidance. Join us as we explore Kaylee’s journey and insights into holistic nutrition.
Tell us about yourself and your business
In my practice, I provide holistic nutritional counseling that focuses on gut health and restoring root cause health. I look closely at all dimensions of health, from food and nutrition to sleep, stress, digestion and mindset. I work closely with my clients to discover imbalances in their bodies and lifestyles, examining symptoms as messages sent by the body.
1:1 counseling is provided in a comprehensive 3-month program that serves as a roadmap to wellness through education, a focus on whole foods, and balance in mind, physical body, and environment. I include options for functional testing to identify sources of toxicity, presence or overgrowth of gut bacteria, hormone levels, and food sensitivities. I believe knowledge is power and strive to deliver a program that explains the “how” and “why” behind the food, exercise, habit and supplement recommendations. My goal is to help my clients walk confidently into their future knowing how to make healthy choices in all aspects of their lives.
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What led you to pursue a career in holistic nutrition?
I have always been interested in human health and physiology. Food and nutrition science slowly came into my focus over the last 10 years as I began to demand more of my body physically through outdoor activities such as ski touring and rock climbing. I found myself reaching for nutrition and functional medicine books as tools to optimize how I felt in my body and mind.
I have celiac disease and Hashimoto’s thyroid disease which has always required me to be aware of food and ingredients. A passion for holistic health for myself, my family and my community, along with a hunger to learn more about how my body works and interacts with food and the environment led me to pursue my career as a holistic consultant diet. I love sharing what I’ve learned with others and feel fortunate to work in a space that focuses on healing the body through natural methods.
How did going to school at the Nutrition Therapy Institute lead you to success?
My classes, reading, and research work at NTI provided breadth and depth to the holistic science of nutrition. I gained a strong foundation in human physiology and biochemistry as they interact with nutrients. The program encourages deep study of both the external components of holistic nutrition, such as macronutrients and micronutrients, toxins and pathogens, as well as the internal landscape of the body where stress, biochemical individuality, and mindset play powerful roles in overall health. . The examinations and case studies provided many opportunities to understand the effects of nutrient deficiencies, disease pathology, and exposure to various environmental toxins on the human body. We received excellent support, feedback and expertise from the instructors during these exams, in the classroom and as needed in all our courses.
What was the most valuable part of your education at NTI?
The course covers so many topics and body systems. Although each lesson has a different focus, the topics remain the same throughout. It’s exciting as a student to see an idea come back from a previous lesson, and empowering as a professional to know that the basics are always beneficial: whole foods, physical activity, a balanced lifestyle, and a positive mindset. I often refer to my course materials and books used and offered by NTI – both offer such in-depth content.
What is your favorite part about being a Master Nutritional Therapist?
Often my friends, family and clients know they are feeling unwell, but they aren’t sure what that looks like or what “well” is. There are often simple solutions we can use and implement to restore balance to their bodies and lives that have profound effects. When symptoms like bloating or fatigue subside, it’s so exciting to see the energy and vitality that emerges. I love the “aha!” or “I feel like me again!” moments – I want everyone to feel this way!
What are your goals as a Master Nutritional Therapist?
As a Master Nutritional Therapist, I aim to educate my clients and restore balance to their bodies. I love identifying what’s not working, from lifestyle to food choices and everything in between, and helping my clients solve the puzzle of their body and mind.
I believe that holistic health is a lifelong journey and while support will always be available, I hope to close the gap between what people know and don’t know about how their body works, what their body needs and how to design a life that offers support for all dimensions of their health. Knowledge is power and often the key is to get back to the basics. My goal is to offer these solutions to my clients to improve their holistic health and wellness. The ripple effect of one person’s improved health on families and communities is powerful, and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate, guide and provide support.
What nutritional strategy do you incorporate into your daily routine and why?
I follow my desires. My body is not a machine and my mind is not a computer. Rather, they are dynamic, living systems that change from day to day. I trust my body’s intelligence to guide my choices: if I crave salty food, or if I feel the urge to run, or if the snooze button on my alarm is harder to resist one morning, I will follow each of these messages from the body and my mind to offer them both what they ask for. It took a lot of practice to learn how to interpret and listen to these messages, and part of the process is questioning why I’m getting them, but overall, I’m open and receptive to following where they lead.
Are you inspired by Kaylee’s journey and want to create a rewarding career for yourself?
Then becoming a Master Nutritional Therapist or Natural Food Chef is the perfect way to do just that! Us Master Nutrition Therapist certification is scientific and the most comprehensive holistic nutrition education program available today. In our Natural Food Chef program, you’ll learn how to combine culinary art and science with holistic nutrition.
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