Tiredness and low energy
Blood sugar imbalance
Digestive Issues
Fatty liver
Fear of complications
Isolation and loneliness
Neuropathy
Diabetes technology
We address and improve all of these issues together through functional medicine.
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 myself, you'll have access to other coaches with a wide range of expertise. Together, we address both the mental and physical aspects of functional health, empowering you to achieve lasting, transformative results.
FOUNDER & FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
About 15 years into my Type 1 diabetes journey, I developed neuropathy in my feet. It felt like I had pebbles in my shoes. After another 10 years of worsening symptoms, including burning, numbness, and balance problems, I agreed to try some medications for nerve pain. While they helped a bit, my doctor kept increasing the dose until I felt dizzy.
Five years ago, I decided to stop all conventional meds for the neuropathy and began to look for different solutions. I thought, "I can't go on like this—where does it end? What does the future hold for me unless I try something different?" That’s when I discovered Functional Medicine. I studied its principles, applied them to myself, and have been able to take back my health. I feel empowered and see myself as a healthy person in the future, and I want the same for you, so New Life Functional Health was born!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACH
food as Medicine
Personalized dietary and nutrition advice that will help optimize blood sugar levels, address dysbiosis in the gut,
improve 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. We will look at each and every factor in your life in great detail. Your challenges are unique, and so are you!
Functional Testing
Identifying root causes 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 and community
Equipping you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your health. You're the one living with T1D day in and day out and you are in charge. Knowledge is power.
Continuous Support
Offering regular appointments, check-ins and adjustments to ensure you stay on track with your health goals. You will work closely with both Claudia and a behavioral health coach to help you reach your personalized health goals. We will hold your hand throughout the process.
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 your CGM or units of insulin in your pump!
“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
"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
“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. She’s really great. She dug deep.”
TMcD
Functional medicine is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.
Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.
During a functional medicine consultation, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.
The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the wellness plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.