About Sharleen
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Meet Sharleen Garcia
Science-Backed Nutrition, Root-Cause Healing
Hi, I’m Sharleen!
For years, I searched for answers to my own health struggles—gut issues, fatigue, and symptoms that no one could explain. It wasn’t until I discovered functional nutrition that I finally understood what my body needed to heal.
Now, as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, specializing in women’s health and the microbiome, I help others do the same. By uncovering the root causes of your symptoms and creating a personalized, science-backed plan, I empower you to take control of your health and feel your best, without the frustration of having to guess what’s wrong.
From My Own Health Struggles to Helping Others Heal
After years of navigating debilitating gut issues, inflammation, painful periods, and nervous system dysfunction, I knew I needed to try something new to find the answer.
There’s a real gap in our healthcare system: “conventional medicine” often forgets about gut health and bioindividuality. Our gut, and its specific make-up, hugely impacts everything else in the body. Your gut affects your mind as well as your unique immune, neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems.
Just like you, I started by searching for a functional nutritionist near me, trying to find someone who could help me truly understand what was happening inside my body.
Once I actually experienced the healing power of functional nutrition for myself, I couldn’t believe I‘d wasted so much time working with practitioners who didn’t understand its potential. If I can go from being practically bed-ridden to traveling and eating foods I hadn’t even dreamed of ever being able to eat again… so can you!
Qualifications:
BA Sociology, Health & Society – Wellesley College
CFNC (Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor) – Functional Nutrition Alliance
MA Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (Ongoing) – Regenera Health
Why Does Functional Nutrition Matter?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just managing symptoms and ignoring problems instead of actually getting better, you’re not alone. Conventional approaches to health issues often focus on quick fixes, but functional nutrition takes a different path.
So, what is functional nutrition? It’s a science-backed, root-cause approach to health that looks at your entire body, not just isolated symptoms. Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all solution and trying to shoehorn it around your symptoms, I’ll uncover why those symptoms are happening in the first place. From there, I create a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan to bring your body back into balance.
Working with me, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, means you get:
- A personalized roadmap based on your unique body, lifestyle, and goals.
- A whole-body approach that considers digestion, hormones, stress, and metabolism.
- Support beyond diet. Functional nutrition improves sleep, your stress response, and daily habits that impact your health.
If you’ve been searching for a functional nutritionist who truly listens and helps you make sense of your health struggles, you’re in the right place.
Taking You On a Journey Back to You
From my own personal experience, I know how frustrating it is to live in a body that’s fatigued and in pain. I also know that your symptoms aren’t just something to manage: they’re signals from your body, asking for attention.
With my approach to wellness, you don’t have to feel stuck, exhausted, or frustrated anymore. As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, I’m here to help you uncover the root cause of your health concerns and create a clear, personalized path to healing. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Let’s Find the Root Cause, Together
Your health journey is unique, and so is the way we approach it together. With functional nutrition, we uncover the deeper story behind your health challenges and create a clear, personalized roadmap to healing.
If you’re ready to move beyond frustration and finally get the answers you deserve, let’s talk.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this website and by me is for educational and informational purposes only. As a Functional Nutritionist, I do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. My role is to support overall wellness through nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. By engaging in my services, you acknowledge that nutritional counseling is not a substitute for medical care and that any decisions regarding your health are your responsibility.