Hey there! I’m Melissa
I help high achievers and entrepreneurs heal digestion and boost detoxification for high energy and healthy weight without the bloat using sustainable and realistic habits.
MELISSA GAUNA
Functional Nutritionist
Growing
Up in Oklahoma
I was a shy kid growing up in Oklahoma with the best of both culinary worlds. Traditional Mexican dishes like “caldo de res” and homemade tortillas combined with the Standard American diet of sugary breakfast cereals and pizza on Fridays. Ever since I can remember, skin and gut issues were my thing- not to mention the pounding headaches.
My mother was into homeopathy and would bring me homeopathic remedies from Mexico for the white patches on my elbows & constipation. The skin and gut troubles only continued as I went to college; as I continued my diet of packaged foods and less and less of my mother’s home-cooked meals.
The Exhausted
Mom
After marrying and moving to Georgia, I had gotten used to my symptoms; painful constipation and worsening eczema. I thought I was doing my part to stay healthy - guzzling soy protein shakes and eating 2 slices of whole wheat toast every morning.
Visits to countless doctors and specialists resulted in multiple prescriptions for ointments and creams for the eczema. Nothing seemed to help, and I remember how desperate I was to find answers after having my first son. The skin itching & burning would get so intense, I would toss the idea around that chopping my hands off may be a viable solution. I was not thinking rationally!!
I know it takes more than willpower to make lasting change. That’s why I developed my A.M.E.N Philosophy to help you reach powerful results:
AWARENESS
MINDSET
ENVIRONMENT
NUTRITION
Discovering
Holistic Nutrition
Jumping from one doctor to the next was frustrating, to say the least.
My sister was taking a nutrition course at the time, and that intrigued me. She’d tell me what she was learning, and I thought it was fascinating how food played a role in one’s health - as I had always assumed disease was mostly genetic and bad luck!
And by the grace of God, that curiosity led me to holistic nutrition. I started reading and learning as much as I could. I was amazed at how foods like wheat, gluten, and dairy could play a role in skin conditions like dermatitis and eczema and lead to something called “leaky gut”!
I started studying holistic nutrition to help myself, but after learning such powerful information on how to help myself; I decided to make it a career & help others like myself, who were desperate for answers and tired of jumping from doctor to doctor.
Overcoming
Autoimmunity
During my holistic nutrition studies, I learned that there was something called “Functional Medicine” which prided itself in a “root cause” approach, not just masking symptoms. That led me to find Dr. Milton in Alpharetta, GA. He ordered comprehensive blood work and discovered my thyroid antibody levels were elevated, which led to a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition I knew nothing about.
My cortisol levels were also through the roof, and I was anemic… all of these things helped explain why I was exhausted all the time. I simply thought it was because I had just had my second child.
Removing my food sensitivities like gluten and soy started improving my symptoms, but I had a long road ahead to heal my digestion and leaky gut. And now, I help others do the same.
Today, I have the honor of helping other women overcome autoimmunity, poor digestion, low energy, and weight gain.
I get to coach high achievers and entrepreneurs by providing a clear roadmap to healing so they can go back to enjoying social events without worrying about embarrassing gas & bloating & stop wasting time & money on quick fixes with no real results.
Health transformations are my jam. It’s what I’m passionate about.
Helping women feel good in their bodies and allowing them to get their life back after refusing to leave the house in fear of “accidents” is why I take my job seriously.
You can’t put a price on a process that allows you to enjoy food again with friends and family without fear of having to run to the bathroom or unbutton your jeans in public.
A Nutrition
Trailblazer
As a Functional nutritionist, I acknowledge that getting healthy takes more than food and diet. That’s why I incorporate lifestyle changes and mindset work to achieve powerful, lasting results.
I also feel honored to partner with like-minded practitioners, including Dr. Homero Salinas, MD, at Adira Health, in order to help the community get healthy while making better food and lifestyle choices.
Not only do my clients resolve digestive issues like gas and bloating, but they also feel energized as they learn to incorporate daily habits that improve detoxification.
I’m grateful that I get to partner with and coach high achievers who refuse to settle for mediocre health.
Are you ready for a health transformation?
Stop looking for quick fixes and invest in yourself for POWERFUL, LASTING results.
To learn how to work with me, click below and tell me about yourself; let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Client Love
IMAGINE ONCE AGAIN BEING THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY…
BUT WITHOUT THE
Bloat
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