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Frequently Asked Questions
With over 20 years of experience working with clients, Karen’s philosophy is simple: wellness should be attainable and sustainable. With her guidance, you’ll not only learn about the “why” behind nutrition but also how to make healthy choices that fit your life. She understands the challenges of eating well and believes that small, consistent changes lead to big results over time.
With her unique combination of scientific knowledge and culinary expertise, Karen makes nutrition accessible, practical, and most importantly, enjoyable.
Nutrition Mindset is Karen’s transformative approach to how you think about food, health, and your body. It’s not just about what you eat, but how you connect with nutrition on a deeper, more intuitive level. Say goodbye to guilt, perfectionism, and restrictive diets, and embrace a balanced, sustainable relationship with food.
A positive Nutrition Mindset means tuning into how food makes you feel—physically and emotionally—and making choices that support your long-term well-being. It’s about honoring your cravings, listening to your body’s signals, and realizing that food is not the enemy, but a vital source of nourishment.
The “Food First” philosophy is centered around the idea that optimal health begins with the food we eat. It emphasizes nourishing your body with whole, nutrient-dense foods before turning to supplements or medications. By focusing on a balanced, whole-foods-based diet, you can provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs to thrive. This approach helps prevent health issues, supports long-term wellness, and empowers you to take control of your health through mindful, intentional eating.
During your initial appointment, Karen will assess your nutrition and wellness goals, then recommend a tailored plan and meeting frequency to best support your needs. She will create an individualized program that aligns with your goals.
During your initial appointment, Karen will review your goals, medical history, and past experiences to create a starting plan. Afterward, she will refine the plan, explore testing options, and determine the best pathway to help you achieve your goals.
Once you are an established patient, you may reach out to Karen through her secure electronic medical records.
Yes. Appointments may be scheduled through the online scheduler. If this is challenging for you, you can reach out to Karen’s assistant to help with setting up your appointments.
Functional nutrition focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. By looking at factors like diet, lifestyle, nutrient deficiencies, and stress, it creates personalized plans for lasting wellness. This approach often includes advanced lab testing, such as food sensitivity, gut health, and micronutrient testing, to uncover underlying factors and tailor a holistic plan that supports health from the inside out.
With a Nutrition Mindset, making health-conscious decisions becomes effortless, without stress or shame. It’s about progress, not perfection, and creating lasting change through small, mindful steps that lead to true, lasting wellness.
Lab testing offers valuable, objective data that allows us to create a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your unique biology. By addressing the root causes of health concerns through functional nutrition, we focus on achieving long-term wellness—not just masking symptoms. This approach helps uncover underlying factors and supports lasting, sustainable health.
Karen recommends quality supplements based on her years of experience, focusing on fewer products at the lowest cost for the best results. Quality supplements ensure effectiveness, safety, and optimal health benefits without harmful additives.
Supplements may be re-ordered through the Fullscripts app. Once you are a patient, Karen will ensure that your quality supplements are available for purchase at a discounted price.
This depends on the individual test. Karen will share with you ahead of time your testing options and costs for these tests.
Yes. Visits may be via Karen’s online secure video link and also in person at her Lake Forest office.
No. Karen is an out-of-network registered dietitian.
Yes. You will be provide invoice receipts that you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement depending on your insurance plan.