Functional medicine is an approach to health that considers how different systems and influences within the body may relate to one another. Rather than looking at each symptom completely in isolation, it considers the broader health picture, including health history, nutrition, lifestyle, environment and other individual factors.

My work uses many of these same whole-person principles through a functional nutrition approach, with a focus on nutrition, testing, symptoms and individualized wellness support.

Functional medicine is a broader healthcare approach that may include medical diagnosis and treatment when practiced by an appropriately licensed medical provider. Functional nutrition focuses specifically on how nutrition, lifestyle, health history, symptoms and testing may help us better understand and support your individual health needs.

My role is to look at the bigger picture through nutrition and testing while working within my scope and alongside your medical providers when appropriate.

Alane is a functional medicine holistic practitioner; she is not a primary care doctor. She can run labs to identify whether there may be a diagnosis of dysautonomia. 

My work focuses on personalized nutrition, lab testing guidance and individualized wellness support. 

You don’t have to choose one or the other. Many of the people I work with already have a primary care provider or one or more specialists.

My role is different. I have the time to look closely at your health history, nutrition, symptoms, previous testing and the questions you still have. My work can complement the medical care you’re already receiving rather than replace it.

This is something I hear often. Normal test results don’t mean that what you’re experiencing isn’t real. They simply mean the testing you’ve had hasn’t necessarily explained everything you’re feeling.

I like to start by reviewing what has already been tested rather than automatically ordering more. We can look at your results alongside your symptoms, health history, nutrition and other factors and determine whether anything else reasonably deserves a closer look.

Yes. When appropriate, I can help arrange traditional bloodwork and specialized functional lab testing based on your symptoms, health history, previous results and the questions we’re trying to answer.

I don’t believe in testing simply because a test is available. I want to understand what we’re looking for, why we’re testing and how the information could help guide your next steps.

No. Some people come to me with an established diagnosis and years of medical records. Others know something doesn’t feel right but haven’t received a clear explanation yet.

You don’t need to start over, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before you come in.

Bring your previous labs, diagnoses, medication and supplement list, symptoms and questions. We’ll start with what you already know.

I work with a wide range of nutrition and whole-body health concerns, including weight and metabolic health, hormone and menopause concerns, thyroid and nutrient issues, digestive health and food reactions.

I also frequently work with people navigating complex or persistent symptoms, including those associated with dysautonomia and POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Lyme-related concerns and unexplained symptoms.

When medical diagnosis or treatment is needed, my work is designed to complement, not replace, appropriate medical care.

Yes. I see clients in person at Nutritionally Yours in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving the greater Atlanta area, and virtual consultations are also available.

During your initial consultation, we’ll talk through your symptoms, health history, nutrition, previous testing and what you’ve already tried. From there, we’ll determine what may deserve a closer look and develop an individualized plan.