Functional Nutrition
Are you struggling to achieve optimal health?
Do these sound like you?
- You feel bloated, nauseous and experience digestive issues, no matter what you eat
- You struggle with acne, eczema, or other skin imbalances
- You’ve been dealing with hormonal issues like irregular cycles, PMS or painful periods
- You’re constantly fatigued or dealing with brain fog
- You’ve been working hard in the gym, but are struggling to see any results
- You feel overwhelmed with all the information out there and are tired of fad diets
It doesn’t have to be this way. In a world where these symptoms have become accepted as a normal part of daily life, I’m here to show you another way.
As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I help my clients get to the root cause of their symptoms and stubborn health issues. We work together to uncover nutritional imbalances and deficiencies, restore healthy digestion, balance blood sugar and hormones, and build a strong foundation of health.
I am a believer of “test, don’t guess” and am trained to utilize laboratory testing in areas such as digestive health, food sensitivities, male and female hormones, and adrenal health. Using lab testing, along with personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation and lifestyle habits, I help my clients bring their bodies back into balance.
Imagine finally waking up in the morning with energy and vitality.
Imagine finally seeing the results of your hard work in the gym.
Imagine no longer living with “food fear.”
Imagine thriving again!
Are you tired of:
- feeling bloated no matter what you eat?
- not seeing any results from all your hard work in the gym?
- skin imbalances and breakouts?
- chronic fatigue and brain fog?
- dealing with hormone imbalances?
- being on super restrictive diets that don’t seem to help at all?
- being frustrated by all the noise in the wellness industry?
Click here to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION today. In your free consultation, we will review your needs and goals, and answer any questions you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we meet every other week for 12 weeks via Zoom to discuss your protocol, progress, and to deep dive into educational topics on restoring metabolism, optimizing digestion, regulating blood sugar, balancing hormones, and much more! We also have weekly – even daily if needed! – communication through the app Better.
Nope, no fad diets here! We focus on nourishment from fresh, whole foods.
You are expected to keep a food journal through the app Better. Though I don’t encourage calorie counting specifically, we do discuss and track your macronutrient and micronutrient intake.
I do not give out ‘one-size-fits-all’ meal plans, but together we will come up with meal and snack ideas that fit your body’s needs, lifestyle, and goals.
The goal of this work is to truly understand nutrition and what your body needs so you don’t need to follow a meal plan for the rest of your life!
Absolutely, but understand that more often than not, food sensitivities are an underlying cause of something bigger going on. My goal is to help you get to the root cause of these sensitivities.
Though all clients are different, you can expect to:
- Have a deep understanding of nutrition and how best to support your metabolism, digestion, hormones, skin, etc.
- Get rid of digestive distress like bloating, gas, IBS, constipation, etc.
- Understand the root cause of chronic conditions like eczema or psoriasis, leaky gut, chronic fatigue, thyroid disorders, and more.
- Strengthen your immune system
- Restore your energy
Yes! I have all my clients start with the GI MAP test. Through this we will see how much inflammation is present, how well your digestive system is functioning, how much (or how little) beneficial bacteria is present, and whether or not we are dealing with any pathogens, parasites, or opportunistic bacteria. It’s important to look at the root cause of symptoms, and starting with the gut will allow us to make the most positive changes possible.
Lab Testing Information
Disclaimer: Laboratory testing is not used to diagnose or treat disease. The use of lab testing serves as a guide to find imbalances and to look for the root cause of dysfunction. The results allow for a more comprehensive and individualized protocol to help bring balance back to the body.
Labs are only available for current clients. They are not available to the general public.
GI MAP Stool Testing
This is a one sample collection stool test from Diagnostic Solutions. This is one of the most powerful and top of the line gut tests aimed to look at all aspects of your digestion, including parasites, pathogens, bacteria, inflammation, detoxification of hormones, potential autoimmune triggers, intestinal health markers and more.
Many people do not realize how the health of their gut impacts every other aspect of their health. The GI MAP test allows us to screen for imbalances in the gut that could be contributing to other issues like digestive distress, weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, joint pain, acne and other skin issues, migraines, anxiety, etc.
Adrenal Panels
The Adrenal Stress Profile from DiagnosTechs is a preferred salivary panel that measures cortisol and other stress markers.
For clients with high-stress lifestyles, fatigue, blood sugar imbalances and energy fluctuations throughout the day, chronic inflammation or immune challenges, or any kind of difficulty with sleep, adrenal testing can provide very helpful information.
Hormonal Panels
The DUTCH Complete from Precision Analytical Lab utilizes dried urine testing to assess reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), adrenal and stress hormones, melatonin and much more.
These hormone panels are incredibly advanced and non-invasive. For clients who suffer from hormonal imbalance symptoms like acne, PCOS, cycle irregularities, hot flashes, or having trouble conceiving, the DUTCH is a powerful way to gather more in depth information about what’s going on under the surface.
MRT Food Sensitivity Test
This is a blood test from Now Leap that looks at 170 different foods and chemicals and shows how your immune system is reacting to each. I don’t always recommend food sensitivity testing, as often it is just a small fraction of the bigger picture, but for some it can be an essential step in healing the gut.
Who Is Meaghan Maclean?
Meaghan MacLean is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, personal trainer, and CrossFit coach who helps empower others to get strong from the inside out. Her journey with nutrition began in 2015 after realizing she had the power to heal her gut issues, psoriasis, and chronic fatigue. Using real food, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplementation, Meaghan’s approach is all about addressing the root causes of subpar health and performance, without the all-or-nothing mindset. Click here to learn more about Meaghan. Click here to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION today.
What Our Clients Say About Nutritional Therapy & Meaghan MacLean
“Meaghan’s nutrition work made it so I leaned out, but in a life-changing way. My body stopped constantly hurting; I started to repair my gut microbiome, experiencing less bloating, better sleep, and more energy throughout the day. I feel fueled and in touch with my hunger cues, and I know I couldn’t have done it without her. Anytime I needed her she was there for me.” -Dune
“I just had some lab work done, and for the first time in over a year my thyroid labs came back normal! I’m also finally feeling like my workouts are paying off and my energy and endorphins are soaring!” -Victor
“Words can’t describe how lucky and happy I am to have found Meaghan. I’m no longer worried about my gut issues, I sleep deep through the night, my skin and hair are so much healthier, and I even have more patience with my toddler!” -Tammy
“Meaghan helped me so much with my overall gut health and digestion. I saw real improvements almost right away and have never been so regular. I no longer get that dreaded midday slump! My energy is through the roof and my cycles are finally normal!” -Maeve
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– Kayla Alisha