ABOUT CHRISTINA DENNIS, FDNP

My story of healing through nutrition

Helping you feel better starts with understanding the bigger picture.

Health isn’t just about before and after photos, it’s about lasting transformation. My journey didn’t start with a desire to lose weight, but instead with a deep need to feel energized and free from pain.

I struggled for years with chronic migraines, anxiety, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances, relying on medications and birth control that masked symptoms without addressing the underlying metabolic and hormonal challenges. Frustrated with temporary fixes, I began exploring alternative ways to support my body.

That’s when I discovered functional nutrition and the profound impact that real food, sleep, stress management, and metabolic support could have on my health.

By focusing on these principles, I was able to manage endometriosis naturally, stabilize my energy, curb cravings, support metabolism, and balance my hormones—something I was told wasn’t possible without a prescription.

That experience changed the way I looked at health.

I didn't just feel better; I became fascinated by why these changes worked. I wanted to understand the connections between nutrition, metabolism, hormones, symptoms, and the way we experience our health.

And that's what ultimately led me deeper into functional health.

A Bigger Picture Approach

As I continued learning, I realized that health rarely comes down to one symptom, one food, or one isolated factor. The body is interconnected, and the things we experience can be influenced by many different pieces of the puzzle.

That’s why I take a whole-person approach to health. I look at your symptoms and health history alongside your nutrition, lifestyle, and other factors that may be contributing to how you feel.

Sometimes, the next step is going back to the basics and creating a stronger foundation. Other times, it means taking a deeper look at the patterns that may be getting in the way of progress.

My role is to help you make sense of those pieces, connect the dots, and turn what we learn into practical steps you can actually use.

My journey

2000-2005: Struggling in Silence

Struggling with daily tension and migraines. I started taking Excedrin daily in high school and college, thinking headaches were just normal.
2005-2010: Burnout

Post-college burnout set in. I worked long hours, slept poorly, and survived on takeout, energy drinks, and sugar. Stress was high, and headaches continued.
2010: Health Struggles Peak

I was at my heaviest (not extreme, but inflamed and puffy). A top neurologist prescribed multiple medications that caused anxiety and rapid weight loss, without asking a single question about my diet or lifestyle.
2014: Taking Control

Everything changed when discovered functional nutrition. I came off all medications, cut processed foods, and started using food to support my body. My energy returned, my skin cleared, headaches disappeared and I felt more like me again—for the first time in a long time.
2017-2020: Postpartum Challenges

A few years after the birth of my daughter I encountered some energy and pain challenges. My headaches were gone, but I still struggled with 3pm energy slumps and severe pelvic pain 90% of my cycle.
2020-2021: Diagnosis, Hope & Healing

After seeing 10 doctors over 2 years prior, I finally got diagnosed with endometriosis and was approved for excision surgery, which relieved my pelvic pain. My doctor recommended birth control to manage symptoms post surgery, but that just seemed like putting on another band aid. I used nutrition and lifestyle strategies to heal in the past so I wondered if I could do the same here.
2022-2023: Jumping into the unknown

I left my full-time job, went back to school, and earned my functional nutrition and health coaching certifications. By focusing on real food and sustainable habits, I saw major improvements in my own life and realized my passion was to help others do the same.
2023 - Present: Supporting Real People

My work began with nutrition, helping clients build sustainable habits around real food, energy, blood sugar, and overall wellness.
Today, as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, I've expanded that approach to look at the bigger picture—helping clients investigate patterns, connect the dots, and determine practical next steps for their health.

My approach

A nutritional, whole body approach

I believe in a real food, whole body approach to health. Food isn’t just fuel, it’s a tool to support metabolism, balance hormones, improve digestion, and boost energy. Even small, intentional changes to your diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on how you feel in your body and mind.

My approach is personalized and practical, because there’s no one-size-fits-all method. Together, we focus on strategies that fit your life and your body; whether that’s stabilizing blood sugar, improving hormone health, rebalancing your gut, or supporting metabolic function.

I guide individuals to listen to their bodies, understand what works for them, and make changes that last, so they can feel energized, confident, and well from the inside out.

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Credentials & Education

FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION PRACTITIONER (FDNP)

Using functional lab testing and a whole-person approach, I will identify hidden stressors in areas such as hormones, immune system, digestion,
detoxification, energy, nervous system, and oxidative stress.
Through personalized guidance in diet, lifestyle, and targeted support, the goal is to remove obstacles to healing so the body can restore balance naturally.
I do not diagnose or treat disease, instead I support the body’s innate ability to function properly.

BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION EXPERT

Completed Functional Nutrition Training Program by MindBodyGreen (mbg).
Focused on evidenced based strategies for personalized nutrition, metabolic health, hormone regulation and gut optimization.

CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH

Accredited by MindBodyGreen (mbg) Health Coach Certification.
Specialize in sustainable nutrition and lifestyle coaching and behavior change for long-term wellness.

PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE USING THE DUTCH COMPLETE TEST

Led by Dr. Carrie Jones & Rupa Health
Advanced training in using the DUTCH Complete hormone test to evaluate hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause and guide personalized support strategies.

ROOT CAUSE TESTING FOR METABOLIC HEALTH

Led by Dr. Casey Means & Rupa Health
Specialized education in identifying metabolic dysfunction through advanced testing and evidence-based interventions to support blood sugar balance, energy, and long-term health.

HORMONE HEALTH CERTIFICATE

Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Focused training on hormonal balance and its role in energy, mood, metabolism, and overall wellness.

GUT HEALTH CERTIFICATE

Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Comprehensive education on digestion, the microbiome, and gut-driven impacts on immunity, inflammation, and energy.

THERAPUTIC FOOD PLANS