What is Nutritional Therapy?
As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I’m trained to match symptoms to the body’s many systems. This knowledge helps me pinpoint which of your biological systems need nutritional support. Taking into consideration your unique biochemistry, I create a Customized Therapeutic Food Plan to guide you as you take steps toward better health. The specific foods and nutrients detailed in this food plan help support and strengthen weakened areas of the body. This gives the body the building blocks to heal damage and restore health.
This process can take a few months, a year, or even longer. As systems are strengthened and symptoms begin to decrease, I continue to align your Customized Therapeutic Food Plan with the restoration happening inside your body.
What to Expect
After you purchase a nutritional therapy package for either yourself or your child, your first step will be to fill out a few forms. If you choose the Nutrition Tune-Up, the forms will be less extensive. If you choose a more comprehensive package, I will ask you to provide a medical history, fill out a Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (more than 300 questions), and keep track of the food you eat. Once I receive the completed documents, I will send you a link to schedule your first nutritional therapy session. This first session marks the beginning of the package duration (except for the Nutrition Tune-Up). For all calls, you have the option to choose either video-conferencing (Zoom) or phone.
During your first session, I will give you time to share more details about you or your child’s health journey. I dig deep and ask many questions so I can understand all the factors which may be causing unresolved symptoms. As we collaborate on how you want to implement your Customized Therapeutic Food Plan, I will provide as much guidance and support as you need. I am 100% committed to your success!
Shari has been instrumental in changing the way I look at nutrition and how to be and stay healthy. I found Shari to be attentive to where I am at currently and what my goals are. She knows how to ask the right questions to develop the right plan specifically for the individual. Her suggestions have made a difference in my life regarding the clear direction on what specific supplements I need, to the guidance in making delicious and healthy food. I would highly recommend Shari if you need help in making lifestyle changes.
Betty T. | Washington
Shari took my hand and walked me, nutritionally speaking, through a difficult period of my life. Thanks to her knowledge of nutrition, born of hours of tireless research, Shari’s recommendations lessened the severe psychological effects I experienced from a high dose of prednisone I was given for poison ivy. With Shari’s expert guidance, I also changed my diet to include more vegetables and less sugar. This has had a dramatic impact on me. I now have more energy and sleep better at night. I also lost weight without even trying!
Joann S. | Kansas
Shari is the absolute best. She takes a holistic approach to help you achieve your goals. It’s not just that Shari has a deep understanding of the chemistry of the human body. Her patience, ability to effectively communicate, and genuine empathy set her apart. Moreover, Shari will train you, and this knowledge will stay with you for a lifetime. Since working with Shari, I feel so much better, have lost a lot of weight, have no more stomach issues, and have a lot more energy. Thank you, Shari, for helping me so much!
Steve S. | New Jersey
I came to Shari when I developed prurigo nodularis, and I worked with her for over a year. She identified specific foods which were affecting my skin and helped me to implement a more appropriate eating plan. In fact, one of the best things I learned from Shari was to how to eat well. No more cereal for breakfast! I learned to make meats and veggies, and quick-freeze individual portions so I could heat and eat before work. Shari has been a blessing to me.
Renee T. | Texas
I highly recommend the expert services of Shari Gilford, NTP. Shari used the information I gave her about my health and eating habits to put together a “bio-individual” profile and recommendation summary for me. Shari has developed a greatly motivating way to help her clients learn sustainable lifestyle skills toward better health… and is so articulate in sharing her wisdom. I have learned so much from her, and am eager to encourage others to engage with her services! She provides very clear instructions in a friendly but professional way, with an open, collaborative style of interaction.
Julie T. | Washington
The Nutritional Evaluation Process
Prior to your appointment, I will:
🔵 Review your 4-day Food & Mood Journal, Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire, health history, and current medications and supplements.
🔵 Analyze your nutritional questionnaire data and relate the data to your health goals.
🔵 Examine which systems and functions of your body need nutritional support.
🔵 Research possible nutrient deficiencies caused by medications you take.
🔵 Compose follow-up questions based on the information you provided.
🔵 Review the efficacy of current supplements and evaluate if additional supplements may be necessary.
🔵 Prioritize nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.
🔵 Outline information to cover during our sessions.
🔵 Create your Customized Therapeutic Food Plan document.
🔵 Collect pertinent resources to share.
NOTE: For the Nutrition Tune-Up, you will only be required to fill out a simple Health Survey and Food Survey instead of a comprehensive Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire and 4-day Food and Mood Journal.
My Training and Certifications
Nutritional Therapy Association
The Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program is uniquely based on a foundational holistic approach to nutrition which honors the bio-individuality of our bodies. The program teaches specific tools for assessing the body’s nutritional deficiencies using the body’s innate intelligence, thoughtfully prepared whole foods, and lifestyle factors.
BioIndividual Nutrition Institute
Continuing Education
CKD Deep Dive by Kidney Nutrition Institute: Training in supplements, gut health, and a functional/integrative approach to chronic kidney disease.
Contact
Shari Gilford, NTP
shari@fulltablenutrition.com
(503) 451-0402
Full Table Nutrition
PO Box 33627
Portland, OR 97292
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