Hello and Welcome!

Whether you are beginning your health journey or looking for answers to those frustrating health concerns, you’ve found the right place! At Intellect Health, our mission is to empower you to be well and heal wisely through a science-based, functional medicine approach.

What is Functional Medicine?

I work with individuals to address the root causes of their health challenges and restore whole-body wellness. In a functional medicine approach, we use nutrition and lifestyle to return your body to its optimal health, rather than just cover up symptoms.

Let’s Talk

The best (and easiest) way to get started is to schedule a Health Advocacy Session. I’ll listen to what’s been troubling you and offer some initial insights and observations. We can then discuss if a wellness approach based on Functional Medicine is what will help you feel better again.

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Sometimes we get trapped into replaying the same story about our life and our health.

Here is the good news.

The past does not have to be a predictor of the future. You get to choose and rewrite your own brand-spanking new story – a story of vibrant health and wellness.

THE PATH TO WELLNESS AND WELLBEING

Individuals with a wide variety of conditions can benefit from a functional medicine philosophy

✓ Allergies, Asthma and Respiratory Health

✓ Autoimmune Diseases (Hashimoto’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, IBD, Psoriasis, etc)

✓ Bone Health (Osteoporosis)

✓ Cancer Support (Nutrition, Mindfulness)

✓ Candida Overgrowth

✓ Cardiometabolic Health (Heart Health, Weight Management, Cholesterol)

✓ Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

✓ Digestion and Gut Health (Constipation, Diarrhea, Bloating, IBS, IBD, Crohn’s, Dysbiosis, Colitis, SIBO, GERD/Acid Reflux)

✓ Headaches & Migraines (Chronic)

✓ Heavy Metal Toxicity (Mercury exposure due to dental work, fish consumption)

✓ Hormonal Imbalance (PMS, PCOS, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Men’s Hormones)

✓ Immune Health (Frequent illnesses, COVID-19)

✓ Mood, Depression, Anxiety (Emotional support, neurotransmitters, addiction, ADD, ADHD)

✓ Nutritional Challenges

✓ Sleep Disturbances (Unable to fall or stay asleep, daytime sleepiness)

✓ Stress Management (Unable to cope, frequent stressful situations)

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Functional Medicine Health Coaching

As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nationally Certified Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, I have completed 1,000+ hours (approximately 3 years) of advanced, comprehensive training in functional etiology, physiology, and biochemistry.

Areas of expertise include:

Functional medicine case mapping to connect history, symptoms, nutrition, lab work, and lifestyle to current diagnoses
An in-depth understanding of causal factors behind today’s most prevalent chronic diseases and imbalances
The impact that food sensitivities and nutrition play in health and healing
Creation of individual healing strategies based on the client’s unique needs, goals, and genetic makeup
Coaching clients on how to implement lifestyle changes for successful root cause resolution of disease and long-term maintenance
The mind-body connection and the impact of stress on health and wellness
Targeted use of supplements to speed healing and maintain health
Empowering clients through education and advocacy
Lab work analysis through the functional medicine lens

she saved my life!

After working with Kara, I am very happy to report that I no longer suffer from the stomach issues, I’ve lost 16 pounds, I am sleeping better, I have a lot more energy, brain fog has lifted and my hair and nails are growing again!! Thank you, Kara, for vastly improving my quality of life!

Carrie P.

my energy is back!

Kara is like a medical detective, asking questions and researching to find the root cause of what went wrong with my health. She helped me make the changes in my life so I could start to feel better. Now my energy is improved, my brain fog is GONE, I’ve lost weight and I’m better at managing stress. I continue to work with Kara monthly to make sure that my healing journey continues. – Susan M.

she provides such clarity

Kara provides such clarity in describing what she observed in my health history that were standing in my way. She is truly focused on helping me to improve my health and overall quality of life. I got more helpful and practical information in one meeting with Kara than I have received from the other 3 doctors I saw before her. The follow-up information after our meeting was so easy to understand and implement. I can’t thank Kara enough! She is truly a blessing! – Ellen

i can’t recommend her enough

Kara is an amazing health coach! I wish I had known her 20 years ago when my health started declining! She is like Scotland Yard in ferreting out the root cause(s) and then empowering clients with the appropriate tools and protocols. I highly recommend working virtually with Kara. You definitely will feel respected and I can not recommend her highly enough! – Sandi

i can now navigate a new lifestyle

Kara is an incredibly intelligent, giving, caring, and loving practitioner who will go to the ends of the earth for her patients. The explanations she devises are understandable, and the resources she has equipped us with have been so helpful in trying to navigate our new necessary lifestyle. Anyone who needs medical attention in sorting out the root cause of their signs and symptoms, you need Kara as your detective! – Lauren

i feel great now

Before working with Kara, I was tired, overweight and apathetic about my life. I missed the old me. My doctor told me that I was depressed and I should see a therapist because my labs were normal. Kara was able to identify a problem that was buried in my labs and health history – and she coached me through getting my health back in balance. Now both my body and mind feel more stable and energetic than ever, and I know how to take care of myself and advocate for my health as well. – Jess D.

compassionate & knowledgeable

Kara is very knowledgeable on top of being compassionate and caring. She understands what I’m going through because she has also been through health challenges and a lot of stress. Kara was able to identify major issues that were standing in the way of my health that even my doctor missed. Once I got those areas identified, she helped me implement solutions – and that made all the difference to my health. I am so very grateful for her!! – Sheryl G.

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