Is This You? Living with Type 1 diabetes or Chronic Illness Feels Like a Constant Struggle

  • Unpredictable Blood Sugar Swings

  • Digestive Discomfort

  • Exhaustion & Low Energy

  • Neuropathy or Other Signs of Long-Term Damage

  • Feeling Alone and Searching for Answers

  • Fatty Liver or Other Metabolic Concerns

  • Frustration with Diabetes Technologies

  • Fear of Complications

We address and improve all of these issues together through functional medicine.

OUR TEAM

NICE TO MEET YOU

We Work Together to Set You Up for Success!

When I founded New Life Functional Health, I wanted to bring together a team of experts to deliver a multifaceted and holistic approach to well-being. In addition to working with me, you'll have access to other coaches with a wide range of expertise. Together, we address the mental and physical aspects of functional health, empowering you to achieve lasting, transformative results.

CLAUDIA MALTBY, MBChB MRCGP FMACP (UK) FMACC (US)

FOUNDER & FUNCTIONAL HEALTH COACH

Claudia specializes in helping people with T1D (& other chronic health issues) overcome your biggest physical and mental health challenges so you can regain your energy and feel like yourself again.

Claudia brings both expertise and empathy to her work. Having lived with Type 1 Diabetes herself for over 35 years, she deeply understands the challenges you face—and she’s here to guide you every step of the way.

Using functional medicine principles and tools, she will find the root causes of your issues and then partner with you to find holistic, natural solutions to transform your health and optimize your health into the future.

PINAR TANRIKORUR, ACC, NBC-HWC

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACH

Pinar empowers you to overcome mental barriers in order to achieve better health and well-being. She will help you address root causes of self-sabotage, inner criticism and impulsive behaviours using evidence-based tools such as:

  • Mindfulness

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Functional Nutrition


With a holistic approach, Pinar will help you harness the power of your subconscious, manage stress, and cultivate resilience. Tailored strategies will improve your physical and emotional balance and support sustainable lifestyle changes.

WHAT WE DO

We offer an innovative, additional approach to your healthcare.

We cannot and do not intend to replace your traditional medical care.

food as Medicine

Personalized dietary and nutrition advice that will help optimize blood sugar levels, address dysbiosis in the gut, improve your mitochondrial health at the cellular level, and ramp up your energy, mood, and focus.

Holistic Health -- the whole you

Improving lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, physical activity and mental health, for a rich and balanced life.

Functional Testing

Identifying root causes of underlying imbalances through advanced lab tests, leading to targeted supplements and solutions for vitamin and mineral microdeficiencies, inflammation, detoxification, and oxidative stress in your body.

Empowerment Through Education

We equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to feel confident to take control of your health. You're the one living with chronic disease or T1D day in and day out, and you are in charge. Knowledge is power.

Continuous Support

A true partnership. Offering regular appointments, check-ins and adjustments to ensure you stay on track. You will work closely with both Claudia and Pinar, our behavioral health coach, to help you reach your personalized health goals.

Collaborative Care

We are happy to work with your medical doctor to provide integrated, well-rounded care, if you so desire. You're so much more than just numbers on a chart -- you need different types of care to treat you as the individual you are.

Ready to take the first step?

Discover how our unique approach can HELP transform your health.

Testimonials

"Wanting to Help Me Feel Better & Stay Healthy"

“I can’t believe how much time Claudia spent with me. Decades of diabetes herself definitely lets her understand my perspective. You can tell how passionate she is about wanting to help me feel better and stay healthy in the future”

MM

"I felt listened to and supported..."

"Very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. For the first time since I got diabetes, I felt listened to and supported by a practitioner. Her functional medicine approach is a completely new strategy for me that no-one had ever mentioned was an option before – why not?"

SB

"Totally worth it!"

“I’m not gonna lie. The longer program needs time, effort and commitment, but it’s worth it, especially when you think about what can happen if you just sit back and do nothing. I found out things about my body with functional tests that I never knew before.”

TMcD

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a personalized, science-based approach to health that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of your symptoms, rather than simply masking them.

At New Life Functional Health, we use advanced testing, natural solutions, and customized plans to help you feel your best.

How is Functional Medicine different from traditional medicine?

Unlike traditional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medication, functional medicine looks at your body as a whole system where everything in interconnected and related.

We work to uncover what’s causing your symptoms—whether it’s diet, hormones, gut health, or lifestyle—and create a plan to address those root causes with natural solutions.

What types of conditions or symptoms do you help with?

We specialize in addressing chronic health issues such as:

Exhaustion and burnout.

Digestive issues like bloating, heartburn, constipation.

Weight gain or difficulty losing or gaining weight.

Hormonal imbalances in women and men.

Brain fog and memory issues.

Poor sleep quality.

Stress and anxiety.

Do you prescribe medication?

No, we don’t prescribe medication. We cannot, and do not, replace your traditional medical providers.

Instead, we focus on natural solutions like nutrition, supplements, stress management, and lifestyle changes.

However, we can work alongside your primary care doctor if medications are part of your current treatment plan.

What can I expect during my first consultation?

Your first consultation is a 90-minute deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals.

We’ll review any previous lab work, discuss your concerns, and recommend functional testing if needed.

By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to address your health issues and start feeling better.

Do I need lab testing?

Lab testing isn’t always required, but it’s a valuable tool we use to uncover hidden imbalances that could be impacting your health and overall wellbeing.

Tests might include hormone panels, gut health assessments, nutrient deficiencies, or toxin screenings.

Functional medicine labs have tighter ranges than conventional tests, which can be one of many reasons that your doctor is telling you your results are normal --but you know that you're still not feeling right.

We’ll only recommend testing that’s necessary for your unique situation.

How long does it take to see results?

This varies for everyone, depending on the complexity of your issues and your commitment to making changes.

Many clients notice improvements in their energy, digestion, and sleep within the first few weeks, while deeper healing may take several months to years.

We will be there to support you every step of the way.

Do you take insurance?

New Life Functional Health is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance.

Not having to go through insurance gives Claudia freedom to order any functional tests that are relevant to you which is not possible if billing through insurance.

However, we can provide you with documentation to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.

We do have payment plans to help spread the cost of our services into installments. If you'd like to know more, then please ask.

Is this a one-size-fits-all program?

Absolutely not! Functional medicine is highly individualized.

The plan we create with you is tailored to your unique needs, symptoms, and goals.

No two people are the same, and neither are our recommendations.

How do I get started?

Getting started is easy! We'd love to talk to you.

Simply book your initial consultation by clicking on the button below.

During this complimentary session, we’ll explore your health concerns, review your goals, and decide if we are the right fit to partner with you to help you feel like yourself again—naturally.