What a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist Really Does (It's Not Just About Food)

What a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist Really Does (It's Not Just About Food)
What a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist Really Does (It's Not Just About Food)

I’m Not Just a Nutritionist: Here’s What I Actually Do

Why personalised, root-cause healing goes far beyond food...

“So, do you just tell people what to eat?”

If I had a pound for every time someone asked me that, I’d be sipping green juice on a yacht by now...

As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Nutrigenomics Specialist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, people often assume I spend my days telling clients to “eat more kale” or handing out generic food plans. And while nutrition is central to what I do, it’s just the starting point.

In this post, I want to show you what I really do to help my clients transform their health — especially when they’ve tried everything and still don’t feel well.

What people think I do:

  • Give meal plans
  • Recommend supplements
  • Talk about sugar, gluten, and greens
  • Help people lose weight
  • Focus only on food

These are all valid tools — but on their own, they don’t create long-lasting change. Why?

Because they don’t explain why someone’s body is out of balance in the first place.

What I actually do:

Here’s a deeper look into the work I do behind the scenes:

1. I Investigate the Root Cause
If you’re experiencing chronic symptoms — fatigue, skin issues, gut problems, hormonal imbalance, mood swings, etc — I don’t just address the surface. I ask:

  • What’s the real reason your system is out of sync?
  • Is your gut lining inflamed?
  • Are your hormones being poorly detoxified?
  • Are your genes affecting how you metabolise histamine or oestrogen?

Functional medicine means asking better questions to get better outcomes.

2. I Analyse Your Genes (Yes, Really!)
As a certified Nutrigenomics Specialist, I use DNA testing to understand how your unique genetic blueprint influences:

  • Nutrient needs (e.g., do you absorb B12 properly?)
  • Detox pathways (is your liver overwhelmed?)
  • Hormone metabolism (can your body break down oestrogen efficiently?)
  • Stress & sleep response (is anxiety partially genetic?)

This allows me to create truly personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans — no guesswork.

3. I Use Functional Lab Testing
Tired of being told your blood tests are “normal” while you still feel off?

I use advanced lab testing to look deeper. Think:

  • Stool tests to assess your microbiome
  • Hormone panels to understand cortisol, oestrogen, and progesterone fluctuations
  • Blood tests for nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, thyroid function, and more

When I see data, I get answers — and answers lead to targeted, effective support.

4. I Support Your Whole System
I don’t just chase symptoms. I support:

  • Your gut (because all health begins here)
  • Your liver (detox is crucial for hormonal balance)
  • Your nervous system (stress blocks healing)
  • Your immune function (especially if autoimmunity or allergies are involved)

By addressing the entire ecosystem, we allow your body to naturally shift into healing mode.

5. I Coach You with Compassion
Healing takes time — and consistency. That’s why my role is not just to give information, but to offer:

  • Gentle accountability
  • Emotional support
  • Clarity in the chaos of conflicting health advice

I walk beside you, not ahead of you. You’ll never be just another client or protocol.

What Makes My Approach Different?

  • Root-cause focus – I ask why, not just what
  • Genetic & functional insights – no more guessing
  • Education + empowerment – I teach you to understand your body
  • Personalisation – no one-size-fits-all advice
  • Mind-body connection – because emotions matter, too

Are You Ready to Find Out What’s Really Going On?
If you’re:

  • Frustrated by chronic symptoms that no one can explain
  • Exhausted by conflicting diet advice
  • Tired of quick fixes that don’t work
  • Ready to feel good in your body again...

…then it might be time to go deeper.

Let’s uncover what’s been holding you back — and start creating a plan tailored to you.

Book a free discovery call HERE

With warmth,

Timea Kiss
Registered Nutritional Therapist | Nutrigenomics Specialist | Functional Medicine Practitioner

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