about me
Serving Fort Collins, Colorado and surrounding areas, with virtual sessions wherever you are
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My Mission
Hello! I’m Stephanie and I help individuals strengthen their mental and physical well-being by restoring the health of the gut. Through bio-individual nutritional therapy and traditional food–based healing, I guide clients toward clarity, resilience, and long-term wellness.
My Story & Motivation
It was my own healing journey is what brought me into this work.
Before becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I spent six years as a retail pharmacist. During that time, I saw just how heavily our healthcare system leans on medication as the first, and often only, solution. This pharmaceutical-based model rarely addresses the deeper patterns driving chronic symptoms, mental health concerns, digestive disorders, and long-standing inflammation. I watched patients cycle through prescriptions without ever truly getting better, and I began questioning why the foundational drivers of health - diet, gut function, stress, environment - were rarely part of the conversation.
My turning point came through my own struggle with chronic gut issues and a celiac diagnosis. After years of frustration, dead ends, and symptom-based care that offered little clarity, I finally found meaningful healing through ancestral nutrition, targeted gut repair, and the therapeutic principles behind the GAPS (Gut & Psychology Syndrome) nutritional protocol. These changes transformed my health and reshaped my understanding of what healing actually requires.
Rebuilding my health from the ground up showed me firsthand that the body invariably moves toward heal when given the right support. Now, I help others step out of the symptom-management cycle and reconnect with the deeper roots of wellness.
credentials & training
I bring together clinical knowledge and holistic philosophy to offer a comprehensive, grounded approach to healing.
PharmD - University of Georgia
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner - Nutritional Therapy Association
Certified GAPS Practitioner - GAPS Training
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor 400 hour
“Working with Stephanie has been eye-opening.
She helped me identify hidden food sensitivities, repair my gut, and finally understand what my body was trying to tell me. After years of daily bloating and discomfort, I’m now feeling lighter, clear-headed, and truly nourished. Her guidance was personalized, supportive, and incredibly effective. I only wish I had started working with her sooner.”
~ Lisa Brandau
My Healing Philosophy
At the heart of my work is the belief that gut health is mental health.
The gut plays a central role in emotional resilience, immune function, hormone balance, metabolism, and inflammation. When the gut is nourished - through nutrient-dense, traditional foods and personalized support - the entire body and mind respond.
I take a root-cause approach focused on:
Healing the gut and balancing the microbiome
Deeply nourishing the body with real food
Supporting detoxification and digestion
Strengthening the gut–brain connection
Reducing inflammation and supporting chronic disease recovery
How I Work With Clients
I offer personalized, structured support tailored to your unique physiology, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Clients come to me for help with:
Gut healing and digestive disorders
Anxiety, mood imbalance, and emotional dysregulation
Chronic inflammation or chronic illness
Food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies
Hormone balance and nervous system support
Building a long-term, sustainable nutrition foundation
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
If you’re ready to strengthen your gut, support your mind, and build true, long-lasting wellness, I’d love to connect.