The Vitality Method is a highly supportive one-on-one coaching system with a Registered Dietitian created to truly facilitate health changes for clients struggling with burnout and fatigue, thyroid and hormone imbalances, irregular cycles, PCOS and insulin resistance.

Mineral balance, hormone health and habit change takes time. I find that working closely together for 4-6 months is where I see clients get the best results. The program is worked in phases. In each phase we provide strategic support through 1:1 sessions and the workbook so you get lasting, sustainable results.

This not a self paced course. It is not a nutrition visit and then follow up in 3 months. This is not a group class.

The number of 1:1 sessions depends on your needs, goals and health insurance coverage.

Functional nutrition is a whole-body approach to nutrition care that recognizes that digestion, hormones, immunity, and the nervous system all work together.

Care begins with food and daily habits, and recommendations are personalized to you. Stress, sleep, and lifestyle are considered part of your overall health picture. When appropriate, additional nutrition-focused testing (I use HTMA, DUTCH Complete and GI-MAP most often) may be added.

We’re not handing you a diet to follow. You’ll have a specific plan based on you and what your body needs.

HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) is a non-invasive test that helps us understand mineral patterns that influence energy production, stress response, digestion, and hormone signaling. Because minerals act as “spark plugs” or key drivers of many physiological processes, imbalances in mineral patterns can contribute to fatigue, burnout, blood sugar issues, and hormone-related symptoms — even when standard blood work appears normal.

HTMA measures minerals and toxic metals stored in the hair, providing a picture of your minerals over the previous 2–3 months. This differs from blood tests, which reflect a single moment in time. HTMA does not diagnose medical conditions; instead, it helps us identify functional patterns so we can make targeted nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle adjustments.

HTMA is a core part of the Vitality Method. We typically run the test twice — once early on to establish a baseline and guide your plan, and once near the end to assess progress and create a clear maintenance plan.

Testing is completed at home using a mailed kit from Trace Elements that includes instructions, forms, and prepaid return envelope. Once results are available, we create a detailed plan for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements if needed. We use a food first approach and provide simple recipes to help you incorporate the recommendations, plus targeted supplementation.

Yes. I am in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Select Health, Pacific Source, Mountain Health Co-Op.

Insurance can only be used for the one-on-one sessions. There is a cash pay component for clients looking for weekly, between session support and meal planning. Most people see results with frequent 1:1 sessions at first, spacing out over time. The time between visits is where I find clients feel they get off track, which is why I offer the Monthly Dinner Plan + Support.

If I am out of network with your plan, I can provide a superbill, which is a document detailing the service provided that you send to insurance yourself for potential full or partial reimbursement.

Yes, the payment processor accepts HSA/FSA. Occasionally these payments get declined, so check with your HSA/FSA provider.

Yes. We will have you enter recent lab results into the intake forms and we will discuss labs as part of the initial assessment session. If appropriate for you, I’ll suggest specific labs that you can request through your primary care provider.

Most of my clients already eat a pretty balanced diet, however nutrition often causes significant stress and confusion. I always cover the foundations of nutrition with clients, layering in specific goals based on hair mineral test results, health conditions or symptoms. Clients may have specific food intolerances that may need to be explored. Often we’re optimizing a client’s eating to support healthy metabolism, hormones and gut health, which is highly personalized compared to general healthy diet advice. I also focus on creating a personalized balanced meal planning system, as this makes healthy eating simpler and more achievable.

This is not a program designed specifically to target weight alone. We focus efforts on whole foods, balanced meals, smart activity, nervous system regulation, gut health strategies and improving energy and daily bothersome symptoms. Often weight loss does occur in clients along with overall feeling more energy, less stress and balancing minerals and the gut, especially after digging into functional testing.

This is nutrition and lifestyle care provided by a Registered Dietitian. It is not therapy or medical treatment, and it does not replace care from your physician or mental health provider. Complete an application and we can find out if we’re a good fit to help you feel better.

The program was designed from years of experience and with client’s long-term success in mind.

We cannot guarantee any specific health outcomes. Our bodies are complex and the program consistently sees positive changes in client’s health but we cannot promise any specific issue goes away. We do promise to show up consistently and with empathy to provide supportive guidance through any challenges.

This is a lifestyle program and does require clients to be open to change, which can feel difficult or uncomfortable. Our job is to make change feel doable and not overwhelming, but it does still require putting in the work. If you are not interested in working on stress, lifestyle, and mindset, this is not the program for you.

We only accept clients who are a good fit and that we feel we can successfully support to achieve their goals. The application and a discovery call with Kelsey are steps that can answer any questions or worries about your specific situation.

I provide virtual nutrition counseling to clients located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, and Texas. Contact me to inquire specifically about other states.