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Functional Nutrition Counseling from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Eat Well. Live Well. Feel Your Best.
Transform your health with functional nutrition counseling from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Our personalized nutrition plans improve gut health, balance hormones, and optimize metabolic health for lasting wellness. Discover what truly works for your body so you can eat with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Functional Nutrition Services
Helping You Nourish, Heal & Thrive
We provide personalized nutrition counseling for adults and children, integrating functional foods, lifestyle strategies, and medical nutrition therapy to support better health including physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each plan is designed to help you become stronger, more resilient, and healthier from the inside out.
1:1 Medical Nutrition Therapy
Evidence-based nutrition therapy to prevent or manage health conditions. Learn how to use food as medicine to restore balance, optimize health, and achieve lasting results.
Functional Health Testing
Uncover your health needs with functional testing for gut microbiome, hormone levels, and nutrient status. Insights guide a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your body.
Health and Wellness Coaching
Guided holistic support to build sustainable healthy habits. Improve energy, manage stress, and enhance overall well-being with proven functional and integrative strategies.
Nutrigenomic Testing
DNA-based nutrition testing using a saliva or blood sample reveals how your genes influence diet and health. These insights help create a precise nutrition plan for optimal wellness.
Dietary Supplements
Expert recommendations for safe, effective supplements that complement your nutrition plan. Access NSF-certified products and nutraceuticals to support overall health. Clients receive 35% off discount.
Chronic Disease Prevention
Functional nutrition strategies to prevent and manage insulin resistance, obesity, fatty liver, hypertension, thyroid issues, menopause symptoms, and autoimmune disorders.
Nutrition Specialties
Our areas of nutrition expertise includes:
Diabetes & Insulin Resistance
Evidence-based nutrition therapy to improve insulin sensitivity, better blood sugar control, and prevent diabetes-related complications like chronic kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease.
Gut Health & Digestive Disorders
Targeted plans for IBS, reflux, bloating, constipation, leaky gut, Celiac disease, Crohn’s, disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other digestive issues.
Hormone Health
Personalized nutrition protocols for hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, PCOS, PMS, and perimenopause symptoms.
Weight Management & Metabolic Health
Sustainable weight loss approaches focused on metabolic health, hormones, and increasing energy, vitality, and longevity. We also provide GLP-1 nutrition support for individuals using medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro® to prevent nutrient deficiencies, preserve muscle mass, and support bone health.
Autoimmune & Neurological Health
Personalized nutrition plans to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and manage symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Parkinson’s disease. Functional nutrition strategies help improve quality of life and support long-term wellness.
Cardiovascular Wellness
Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart health.
Liver Health & MASLD
Nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and supplement protocols to support natural elimination of everyday toxins, reduce inflammation, and reverse metabolic-associated fatty liver disease.
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Health
Personalized nutrition plans to support fertility, a healthy pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Focused on nourishing you & baby, supporting nutrient needs during breastfeeding, and restoring maternal health, our holistic approach helps you thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Pediatric Nutrition
Personalized, holistic nutrition support for children and teens to promote healthy growth, gut health, energy, and mental well-being.
Meet Julie Pace, RDN
Founder of Core Nutrition Health and Wellness & Functional Dietitian Nutritionist
Julie Pace, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in functional nutrition, integrative health, and chronic disease prevention.
She blends evidence-based nutrition with a functional and integrative approach to help you feel your best inside and out. Julie takes a whole-person approach looking at your food, habits, stress, and lifestyle to craft personalized nutrition plans that not only help you eat better but also feel stronger, healthier, and more energized in your everyday life.
Julie is a nationally recognized nutrition expert, frequently featured in publications like Healthline, Forbes, EatingWell, and Everyday Health, where she shares trusted insights on nutrition, gut health, women’s wellness, and more.
Why Choose Core Nutrition Health and Wellness?
We don’t hand you a one-size-fits-all plan or give you generic advice like “eat this, not that.” Our functional nutrition approach is personalized focused on your health, eating habits, lifestyle, and goals to help you feel better from the inside out.
Unlike many health coaches or functional medicine practices that charge thousands out of pocket, we make integrative nutrition care accessible and affordable. Most major insurance plans cover nutrition services, so you can get the holistic care you deserve without the financial stress.
What We Can Help You Achieve:
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Sustainable weight loss without restrictive diets
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Improved gut health and digestion
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Balanced hormones and better energy
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Support for PCOS, insulin resistance, and thyroid issues
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Better Heart health, cholesterol, and blood sugar management
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Reduced inflammation and support autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
- Optimized nutrition for vegan or plant-based diets to prevent nutrient deficiencies and support long-term wellness
What to Expect: Our 4-Step Nutrition Counseling Process
We make getting started simple and stress-free. Whether you’re booking in-person or virtually, here’s how it works:
Step 1: Create Your Account
You’ll get access to a secure client portal where you can manage appointments, complete forms, and message your dietitian.
Step 2: Complete Your Intake Forms
We’ll gather information about your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, and goals to create a personalized care plan.
Step 3: Meet with Your Dietitian
Your first session includes a comprehensive assessment and initial recommendations. We’ll talk through root causes and health goals together.
Step 4: Follow-Up & Ongoing Support
Your dietitian will guide you with regular follow-ups, lab analysis (if needed), and practical tools to help you eat well and feel well—long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nutrition counseling?
Nutrition counseling is a personalized approach to health where a registered dietitian helps you understand how food and lifestyle choices affect your well-being. It’s tailored to your unique goals—whether you’re managing a health condition or looking to improve energy, digestion, or your relationship with food.
Do you offer virtual nutrition counseling?
Yes! We provide convenient virtual sessions nationwide so you can access expert care from the comfort of your home.
Will insurance cover nutrition counseling?
Many plans cover medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian. We’re happy to check your benefits before your first appointment.
What is functional nutrition?
Functional nutrition looks at how food affects the body on a deeper level. It focuses on finding the root causes of symptoms—like digestive issues, fatigue, or hormonal imbalances—and uses nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted support to help the body function at its best.
Your Journey to Better Health Starts Here
Start now with personalized nutrition counseling from trusted registered dietitians. No fad diets—just lasting results.
Expert Resources to Support Your Health Journey
Blog: Functional Nutrition Articles
Take control of your health with evidence-based tips on gut health, hormone balance, weight loss, and more—written by our expert dietitians.
Healthy Recipes: Easy, Plant Based Meals
Explore simple, flavorful recipes designed to support digestion, energy, and overall wellness.