Nutrigenomic Care with Shannon...
Genetic Informed Nutrition,
Genetic Informed Healing
Not a protocol. Original research into your DNA.
Stop guessing and start healing smarter. I don't hand you a template — I research your unique genetics, biochemical pathways, and lab work to build a plan that exists for no one else. Your genes are the beginning of every success story: the precise, personalized roadmap to resolve chronic issues at their root.
My practice
Why
Nutrigenomics
Most health advice is built for the average person. But you are not average — you are genetically unique, and what works for someone else may actively work against you.
Nutrigenomics is the science of understanding how your specific genes interact with food, nutrients, lifestyle, and environment. It isn't guesswork and it isn't a one-size-fits-all protocol. It is a precise, personalized map of exactly how your body works — and exactly what it needs to function at its best.
This is why two people can eat the same diet, take the same supplements, and have completely different outcomes. Your genes determine how you metabolize nutrients, clear toxins, regulate hormones, produce energy, and manage inflammation. When we work with your biology instead of against it, everything changes.
Beyond single genes
Why Chronic Illness Is Never Just One Thing
Chronic illness almost never comes from a single gene or a single pathway. It appears where several of your biochemical systems strain at once, each influencing the others. Methylation gets the most attention, but it's only one intersection on a much larger map. Real answers come from reading the whole map — how your specific genes handle detox, inflammation, hormones, energy, and mood, and where those pathways collide to create the symptoms you actually feel.
Methylation — Activating B vitamins, building neurotransmitters, repairing DNA. One piece, not the whole picture.
Detoxification — How efficiently Phase I/II and glutathione clear toxins, hormones, and waste.
Histamine & mast cells — How well DAO, HNMT, and MAO clear histamine, a hidden driver of palpitations, gut, and skin symptoms.
Inflammation & immune balance — The genetic tendencies that keep the immune system on high alert.
Oxidative stress — Cellular defense through SOD, catalase, and the NRF2 pathway.
Mitochondrial energy — How efficiently your cells make energy; a root of fatigue and brain fog.
Hormone metabolism — Processing estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid (COMT, CYP enzymes).
Neurotransmitter balance — Building and clearing dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline.
Nutrient absorption — How you use B12, folate, iron, and vitamin D.
Gut ecology — How the microbiome and gut lining shape digestion, immunity, and inflammation.
When we see how your pathways interact — not one gene in isolation — the reason behind your symptoms finally makes sense. That's where lasting healing begins.
Trusted expertise
How It Works
A simple, three-step process to transform your health from the inside out.
Discover & Test
We start with a free 30-minute discovery call to explore your symptoms, health history, and goals. If we're a great fit, you'll order your 3x4 Genetics kit, submit any existing lab work, and your DNA analysis begins. Processing takes 3–4 weeks — during which the groundwork for your personalized protocol is being laid.
Your Blueprint Session
Once your results are ready, we meet for a 90-minute Genetic Analysis Session — the heart of the process. This is where everything clicks into place: you'll finally understand the why behind your symptoms, and leave with a comprehensive, personalized nutrigenomic protocol built specifically for your biology.
Implement, Adapt & Thrive
You begin your protocol with three months of full support behind you. As you move forward, you'll have access to ongoing guidance, interpretation of any new test results, and adaptations as your needs evolve. Real healing isn't linear — and having someone in your corner long enough to see it through makes all the difference.
This is research, not a protocol off a shelf. Every plan I create is built from the ground up around your DNA, your labs, your symptoms, and your history. No two are alike, because no two genomes are alike.
A Different Approach to Health
If you've been told your labs are normal but you still feel terrible — or you've accumulated diagnoses without ever getting real answers — you're exactly who this work is designed for.
My approach starts from the inside out. By understanding your unique genetic blueprint alongside your labs, symptoms, and health history, we can finally identify why your body is struggling and build a plan that is specific to you — not a generic protocol designed for everyone and working well for no one.
This is the work I do:
Here's what makes this different: one person, a whole lot of hours, and every lab you can find. I read seven to ten years of your records, decide what testing we still need, then weave your labs, genetics, and organic acids together over the weeks that follow — until the root that no single appointment ever caught finally comes into view.
None of these are your actual problem. Let's figure out what's really causing them.
Credentials & training
Credentials & Certifications
Dually licensed in mental health and certified in integrative nutrition and genetic analysis — a rare combination that lets me treat the whole person, biochemistry and mind together.
The mind-body advantage. As both a licensed clinical counselor and a genetic nutrition practitioner, I don't stop at your biochemistry. Mood, stress, and nervous-system health are written into your genes too — and treating them together is where durable change happens.
Licenses
State-licensed clinician trained to treat the emotional, relational, and nervous-system side of chronic illness that most nutrition practitioners can't address.
Advanced clinical mental-health training, giving your protocol a genuine mind-body foundation.
Certifications
IFNCP Certified PractitionerCertified by the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), with rigorous training in functional medicine principles — exploring how genetics, environment, and lifestyle interact to shape your health.
3x4 Genetics Elite PractitionerCompleted specialized 3X4 Genetics Elite Practitioner Training, providing advanced education on interpreting genetic results through biological pathways for truly personalized nutrition strategies.
G.E.M.M. Accredited ClinicianCertified in Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation (G.E.M.M.), with advanced strategies for optimizing gut microbiome health and metabolic function through targeted nutritional interventions.
Success Stories & Testimonials
After six months of doctor visits, blood work, hormone testing, a cardiology referral, heart monitoring, EKGs, and an echocardiogram, I still had no answers for my ongoing heart palpitations and other random symptoms. Every test came back "normal," but I didn't feel normal. Shannon helped me and my doctor realize that my symptoms were related to histamine. She explained my genetic pathways in a way I could actually understand and showed me that my slow DAO and HNMT genes were inefficient at clearing histamine. My doctor agreed to test my histamine levels, and once we confirmed the issue, Shannon created a targeted plan to support histamine regulation and collagen building. Within days of starting the protocol, my palpitations resolved. She also helped me understand my hip pain and why I ultimately needed hip surgery. I now have a detailed, personalized PDF plan that I can share with my doctor and use to guide my recovery based on my unique genetic vulnerabilities. Now I know exactly how to support my genetics and maintain a happy, healthy life.
Kim B.When I started working with Shannon, I had already seen multiple doctors, completed extensive testing—including a colonoscopy—and tried every medication that was recommended. Despite all of that, I was still experiencing severe digestive distress after nearly every meal and was steadily losing about a pound each month. I was exhausted, frustrated, and felt like no one could explain the underlying triggers in my body. Shannon approached things differently. She knew exactly what additional testing to pursue and, just as importantly, took the time to clearly explain the results to me in a way I could truly understand. For the first time, I understood why my symptoms were happening. She walked me step-by-step through what to eat, what to avoid, and which supplements were appropriate for my specific situation—not a generic list, but tailored to my body. She also provided a detailed personalized PDF that summarized my unique needs and gave me a clear plan I could follow daily and share with my doctor. I began noticing improvement within a week. Over the next few months, my symptoms resolved completely, my weight stabilized, and I finally felt normal again. I now feel confident managing my health because I understand what my body needs and why. I'm incredibly grateful for the clarity and direction Shannon provided.
Esther M.I have struggled with Crohn's disease since the age of 19, but since undergoing genetic testing four months ago, Shannon has become an invaluable partner in my healing. Her knowledge and guidance have truly helped me take meaningful steps toward a better, more informed path forward. What I appreciate most is how accessible she is — I can reach out with questions or concerns at any time, and she is always quick to respond with thoughtful, thorough answers. Beyond her expertise, Shannon's kindness and genuine support have been indispensable. She has spent hours developing personalized guidelines for me and has met with me several times to carefully explain what supplements to take, what labs to run, and why each step matters. I never feel rushed or dismissed — she makes sure I fully understand the process. I'm already seeing great results, which gives me so much hope and confidence moving forward. I'm incredibly grateful for her dedication and look forward to continuing this journey with her support.
Alexis W.