Integrating Functional Nutrition & Food Sensitivity Testing for Holistic Health

Here at The Unconventional Dietitians, we discover the best route to better health through the use of Integrative and Functional Nutrition Therapies.

What makes our approach different?

Integrative Nutrition Principals:

• • Partnership between patient and practitioner
  • Science, evidence-based interventions
  • Natural, less-invasive interventions if possible
  • Considers genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors
  • Conventional and complementary treatments

Functional Nutrition Principals:

• • Client centered approach: You know your body best!
  • Biochemical uniqueness of individuals
  • Balance between mind-body-spirit
  • All body systems are interconnected
  • Health is not just the absence of disease-it’s thriving

Integrative and Function Medical Nutrition Therapy

Our dietitians want to get to know you, not just your symptoms or diet.

Nutrition health is impacted by sleep, stress, movement, mindset, relationships with food, and so much more.

Your care plan will reflect this whole-person approach.

Your First Appointment: What We Assess

In your first session, we may request additional information to support your personalized plan:

On the first visit, we will get to know you! We will ask lots of questions and we may request more information such as a

• • Food diary or symptom tracker
  • Recent lab work
  • Fitness level and body composition
  • Sleep and work schedules
  • Diet recall
  • Relationships with food
  • Stress management patterns
  • Culture and social context

Basic Care is Self-Care– And We’re Here for You every step of the way.

Taking care of your health does not have to be overwhelming. Sometimes, the first step is as simple as using the tools already available to you-like insurance-covered lab work.

Foundational Lab Review

We analyze insurance-covered lab results like:

• • Glucose
  • Insulin
  • Cholesterol and lipids,
  • Thyroid function
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Inflammation markers

We don’t just check for what’s “normal,” we look for what’s optimal for you through a functional lens.

Advanced Nutrition Assessment ( Add-Ons)

Once care is established, advanced tests may be recommended to support your care plan. These tests are not diagnostic but are designed to give deeper insight into how your body works.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring, CGM:

Real-time blood sugar tracking for:

• • Energy crashes, cravings, and mood swings,
  • Inflammation and insulin resistance
  • Customize nutrition timing and fueling strategies

Our clients experience powerful “aha” moments with CGMs—seeing how their daily habits impact metabolism in real time.

GI- MAP Stool Testing

A comprehensive view of your gut ecosystem:

• • Bacterial balance
  • Pathogens and parasites
  • Digestive markers
  • Inflammatory markers
  • Leaky gut indicators ( zonulin)
  • Other immune markers

GI Map testing is very helpful for those who may be experiencing:

• • chronic bloating, constipation, and diarrhea,
  • IBS or IDB
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • History of antibiotic use, food poisoning, or SIBO
  • Suspect parasites
  • Skin issues, fatigue, brain fog with gut symptoms
  • Poor response to elimination diets

Food Sensitivities Testing: ( MRT- Oxford Labs)

Cellular Mediated Release Testing: Oxford Labs

The MRT test is the most accurate food sensitivity test available—96.4% accuracy and reproducible results (unlike IgG tests).

Helpful for:

• • IBS, fibromyalgia, migraines
  • Autoimmune inflammation
  • Unclear or hidden food triggers

Includes the Immuno-Calm Protocol:

1. 1. Eat only non-reactive foods (4–6 weeks)
   2. Slowly trial untested foods (up to 3 months)
   3. Reintroduce reactive foods with oral challenge testing

Your dietitian may combine this with gut testing for a deeper, two-step recovery plan.

DUTCH Hormone Testing

A comprehensive hormone analysis via dried urine that captures:

• • Estrogen and metabolism
  • Progesterone and testosterone
  • DHEA and cortisol rhythm
  • Cortisol clearance (not just levels!)
  • Melatonin and oxidative stress

Ideal for:

• • Perimenopause, PCOS
  • Estrogen dominance or breast cancer risk
  • Testosterone insufficiency or fatigue
  • Chronic stress, burnout, or poor sleep

Unlike single-point-in time blood tests, DUTCH shows hormone metabolism and rhythm—offering a more complete picture of how your hormones behave.

• • Circadian patterns
  • hormone metabolism
  • Active vs inactive hormone forms
  • Subtle imbalances

3X4 Genetics Test

A once-in-a-lifetime test that explores:

• • Detoxification pathways
  • Inflammation and oxidative stress
  • Methylation
  • Nutrient processing
  • Cardiometabolic and blood sugar risk
  • Fitness recovery and stress resilience

What makes it different?

3X4 evaluates how genes interact in pathways, not just isolated Single Nucleotide

Polymorphism—giving you a clear, clinically actionable plan for nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle.

Best for:

• • Chronic fatigue, weight loss resistance
  • Cardiovascular health support
  • Stress and inflammation recovery

Leila is a lifestyle eating and performance therapist with a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science. She focuses on food sensitivities, gut health, metabolic and autoimmune conditions, and eating disorders. She blends functional nutrition and family-based therapy to support lasting, whole-person healing.

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re curious about how any of these tests could support your health journey, our team is here to help.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward vibrant, empowered health.