The Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle
Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things for your health—eating clean, following wellness trends, staying active—yet still not feeling the way you want? You’re not alone. So many women I work with feel like they’re stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from their bodies despite their best efforts.
Here’s the truth: what works for someone else may not work for you. Your body is unique—wired with its own set of instructions. Functional genetics is the missing piece that unlocks those instructions, helping us decode exactly what your body needs to thrive. This isn’t about fancy science for science’s sake—it’s about using what’s written in your DNA to create a personalized health plan that works with your body, not against it.
What is Functional Genetics?
Functional genetics is a science that focuses on understanding how your specific genes influence the way your body functions. It’s not just about identifying genetic risks but about taking actionable steps to optimize your health based on how your body is wired. It examines how you metabolize or absorb nutrients, detoxify, respond to stress, and produce hormones, among other things.
Imagine your DNA as a user manual for your body. Functional genetics helps us read that manual so we can make informed choices about your nutrition, movement, stress management, and lifestyle—choices that align with your unique biology.
No more guessing, no more cookie-cutter solutions. Just clarity.
How Functional Genetics Works in Practice
- A Simple Test with Big Insights:
You provide a cheek swab or saliva sample—quick and painless. The data reveals which genetic variations you carry that influence how your body works. - From Data to Actionable Insights:
This isn’t just about handing you a report full of complicated terms. As an epigenetics coach, I interpret the data through a functional lens to find practical, real-world solutions for the challenges you face—whether it’s fatigue, stress, or hormone imbalances. - Creating a Personalized Plan for Results That Stick:
Armed with your genetic insights, we develop a plan that focuses on your strengths and provides support where your body needs it most. This plan covers nutrition, supplements, movement, mindset practices, and more—all tailored to what your body is asking for.
How Functional Genetics Can Transform Your Health
1. Precision Nutrition: Eating What’s Right for You
Have you ever followed a diet perfectly but felt worse, not better? Functional genetics can explain why. It helps us uncover how your body processes carbs, fats, and proteins, whether you need more support absorbing certain vitamins (like B12 or magnesium), and if certain foods trigger inflammation.
2. Balancing Hormones & Managing Stress with Insight
If you’re dealing with irregular cycles, mood swings, or energy crashes, your genetics might hold the key. Functional genetics can reveal how your body processes hormones like estrogen and progesterone—and how well it manages stress hormones like cortisol.
Example: If your cortisol levels tend to stay elevated due to a genetic variation, we’ll build in more nervous system resets—like breathwork, cold exposure, or specific supplements—so stress doesn’t take you out of the game.
3. Supporting Gut Health and Detox Pathways
Gut issues like bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain often have roots in your genetics. Functional genetics can show whether you need more support with detoxification or whether certain foods (like gluten or high-histamine foods) trigger inflammation.
Example: If your detox pathways run slower, we’ll add in practices like dry brushing, sauna sessions, or targeted supplements to keep toxins moving out of your system. If histamine sensitivity is at play, we’ll adjust your diet to reduce flare-ups.
4. Maximizing Energy: Aligning with Your Body’s Natural Rhythm
If you’ve been running on caffeine and sheer willpower, it’s time for a new approach. Functional genetics can reveal what’s draining your energy—whether it’s sluggish mitochondria (the energy producers in your cells) or blood sugar imbalances.
Example: If your genetics suggest a tendency toward blood sugar crashes, we’ll design meals with balanced protein, fat, and carbs to keep your energy steady throughout the day. No more crashing mid-afternoon.
5. Emotional Health: Supporting Your Neurochemistry
Your genetic data can also offer insights into how your brain processes neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. If your body has a harder time producing or clearing these, it can affect your mood, focus, and ability to relax.
Example: If your serotonin levels are naturally lower, we’ll explore strategic ways to support serotonin production—or look into specific supplements to boost your mood.
Why Functional Genetics is a Game-Changer for Ambitious Women
For women who are driven, high-functioning, and balancing a full life, functional genetics is the ultimate tool for aligning your health with your goals. When you know exactly what your body needs, you can stop wasting time on health trends that don’t serve you—and start building sustainable wellness strategies that fuel your success.
This isn’t about striving for perfection; it’s about learning to work with your body, not fight against it. With the clarity that functional genetics provides, you’ll feel more connected to your body, more empowered in your decisions, and more energized to show up fully in every area of life.
Closing: Align with Your Body’s Design and Thrive
Your DNA holds powerful insights into how your body functions and what it needs to thrive. Functional genetics is the missing key to reveal those insights—so you can design a health strategy that’s perfectly aligned with your body and your life.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, let’s connect. Together, we’ll curate a plan that works for you—a plan that gives you the energy, clarity, and resilience to achieve your biggest goals without sacrificing your health. Because you deserve to feel amazing, inside and out.
In love and health,
Monica