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Functional Nutrition for Gut Health, Blood Sugar, and Long-Term Metabolic Health

A personalized, evidence-based approach to help you understand your body and create lasting health.

Stephanie Strudley functional nutritionist specializing in gut health and metabolic health

Individualized care designed to address underlying drivers—not just symptoms.

Functional nutrition designed to help you feel better, restore balance, and support long-term health

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Support Digestion

  Reduce bloating, discomfort, and digestive issues.

Balance Blood Sugar

  Stabilize energy, cravings, and metabolism.

Optimize Metabolism

  Improve energy, hormones and metabolic function.

Address Root Cause

  Identify imbalances and create lasting solutions.

You need a strategy built for your physiology.

You don't need another restrictive plan.

Ongoing bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or gut discomfort

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Energy crashes, cravings, or blood sugar swings

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Feeling like you're doing everything right—but not seeing results

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If this sounds familiar, you are not alone -

and there's a more effective way forward.

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How It Works

This approach is designed for individuals who:

Have tried to “eat healthy” but aren’t seeing results

Want a more personalized, science-based strategy

 

Are ready to understand their body—not just follow generic advice

A personalized, root-cause approach to lasting health

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Identify Root Causes

Advanced lab testing and a detailed health history help us get to the bottom of what's driving your symptoms.

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Build a Personalized Plan

We create a customized plan with nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted support tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Create Sustainable Results

Ongoing guidance, adjustments and support help you feel better  - and stay better for the long term.

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Insurance-Covered Nutrition Therapy Available

We accept select insurance plans and also offer flexible self-pay options.  Our goal is to make high-quality, personalized care accessible and transparent.  

You may be able to use insurance for:

  • Nutrition counseling and ongoing care

  • Lab review and personalized recommendations

 

We currently work with plans that may include:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • United Healthcare

  • Cigna

  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield

  • PPO plans with out-of-network nutrition benefits​

Not sure about your coverage?
We’ll verify your benefits before your first appointment so you know exactly what to expect.

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What Clients Are Saying

“Stephanie’s knowledge and approach to nutrition put me at ease very quickly. I always appreciate the fact that she is focused on my personal needs and goals, when making her recommendations.
Fairly quickly, we were able to make very positive changes in my cholesterol levels with just a few supplements. As well, my digestive system is so much more settled now.
I was very happy with our results, not the least of which was avoiding long term medications.”
M.R., 7/12/22

Ways to Work Together

1:1 Functional Nutrition Consulting

Personal support to address root causes

and build a plan tailored to your health goals

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Ongoing Support & Optimization

Continued guidance, accountability, and adjustments to support long-term results. 

Ongoing functional nutrition support and optimization for gut health, blood sugar balance, and long-term metabolic health
Functional nutrition lab testing and personalized health analysis

1:1 Functional Lab Testing

Advanced testing to better understand digestion, metabolism, and underlying imbalances.

Not ready for a consultation yet? 

Start with 5 simple strategies to stabilize your blood sugar and reduce cravings - designed to support steady energy and long-term health. 

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Ready to take the next step toward better health? 

Get personalized support to understand your body, address root causes, and create lasting results.

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The information on this website is for educational and informational use only. The information here is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Upstream Wellness, LLC advises you seek advice and services from a qualified health care provider for any questions you have regarding diagnosis, cure, and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition.

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