Nice to meet you!
Hi! I’m Elise.
Your #FriendlyNeighborhoodNutritionist
I was born, raised, and now reside in southeast Michigan. I’m a mom to the best little boy in the world and a happily-married wife, working as both the sole founder of Nutritional Foundations as well as a contract nutritionist in academic settings and one-on-one client teams.
I love to learn, and I love to SHARE what I learn! I’m known for my relentless optimism and thirst to bring health and happiness to others.
I’ve earned a Bachelor of Science in General Biology from the University of Michigan in 2012 and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Oakland University in 2018 with emphasis on health behavior and health education. I’m a certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association (FNTP). I’ve most recently become certified as a Restorative Wellness Practitioner for GI health and function as well as functional blood chemistry. These distinctions allow me to run and interpret different kinds of functional tests from a nutritional perspective for clients.
And as great as that all sounds, and as hard as it all was to accomplish… that’s STILL not why and how I do this work.
I started Nutritional Foundations because I’ve seen what this work can do for myself and my family and friends. I’ve watched lives transform and health struggles diminish or disappear. The results speak for themselves and I think we all should have the chance to experience it.
I specialize in digestive function, hormone balancing, and holistic health, and offer many adjunct services to my clients, but I also encourage you — the client — to be an active participant in this journey. I am not here to save the day, or just “tell you what to do", and there’s no magic bullet to resolve all your health problems. If you’re dedicated and ready to find freedom from diets and forced exercise and crappy sleep, we can build that future together. It won’t be an overnight fix, but through the goals we curate, one day at a time, you will feel at-home in your body and mind.
When I’m not helping clients achieve their health goals, I can be found boating on my Four Winns Horizon, lifting heavy weights, or celebrating life with my loved ones. I’m an active member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and National Association of Nutrition Professionals, continuing my education in both fields of research and nutrition. I’m trained in the hands-on Functional Clinical Assessment and muscle testing. I also offer essential oils and discounted supplements through my capabilities as a nutritionist. It’s a big ol’ comprehensive place to find wellness, and it’s full of relatable history. I’ve lived it, and can help you get unstuck.
