Functional Medicine & Polyvagal Health Coaching integrates somatic regulation with evidence-informed behavior change across nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and community. Sessions translate provider recommendations into realistic daily actions while reducing dysregulation that blocks progress. Build capacity, consistency, and long-term well-being.
Polyvagal-informed health coaching applies Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory—the science of the autonomic nervous system—to support clients in regulating stress responses, fostering resilience, and building a stronger foundation for healing and optimal function. In this approach, nervous system awareness becomes central to the coaching process—recognizing that the body’s state of safety or threat profoundly impacts energy levels, behavior patterns, immune function, and overall well-being.
Instead of focusing solely on goals or willpower, this model helps clients identify how their nervous system shifts between states such as fight-or-flight, shutdown, or connection, and teaches tools to navigate these shifts with greater ease. Sessions may include breath regulation, grounding practices, movement, or somatic mindfulness techniques—all designed to gently support nervous system agility. When the body feels safe, clarity, decision-making, emotional regulation, physical health, digestion, and recovery all improve, making meaningful lifestyle changes more sustainable without triggering overwhelm or burnout.
While polyvagal-informed coaching is especially supportive for individuals dealing with chronic stress, trauma histories, autoimmunity, life changes, fatigue, or other conditions where dysregulation plays a significant role, it’s not limited to healing. It’s also a powerful framework for those seeking peak performance. When the nervous system is well-regulated, focus, creativity, adaptability, and resilience all increase. Whether you’re navigating a demanding career, pursuing athletic goals, or striving for personal excellence, optimal performance is directly tied to nervous system regulation. This approach helps you access “flow” states more consistently by anchoring performance in physiological balance and internal safety.
By combining neurobiological insights with compassionate coaching, polyvagal-informed health coaching empowers clients to create change from the inside out—supporting both recovery and expansion.
This approach is ideal for individuals who want to feel more in control of their responses, deepen self-awareness, and create a solid foundation for both health and high performance.
Functional Medicine Health & Wellness Coaching is a personalized, client-centered approach that supports individuals in making sustainable lifestyle changes aligned with their unique health goals, values, and physiology. Rooted in the principles of Functional Medicine, this approach views the individual as a whole person—rather than a collection of symptoms—by focusing on the deeper factors within body, mind, and lifestyle that contribute to health and vitality. It supports healing by addressing underlying causes of imbalance through personalized, practical changes in daily life.
In this practice, coaching is provided by a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach who works one-on-one with clients to support transformation across five key wellness pillars: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and relationships/community. These pillars are foundational to the Functional Medicine model and serve as touchpoints for coaching conversations, goal setting, and behavior change. Clients are guided to identify areas that need attention and to develop practical, meaningful strategies for change tailored to their unique context and capacity.
Coaching sessions are typically structured around active listening, goal exploration, and skill-building. Tools such as motivational interviewing, strength sourcing, and intrinsic motivation techniques help clients clarify their “why,” overcome resistance, and build confidence in their ability to take empowered steps toward lasting change. Rather than telling clients what to do, Functional Medicine coaches co-create personalized strategies that align with a client’s readiness, preferences, and real-world challenges. The coaching process respects each person’s autonomy and draws on their inner strengths and values as powerful drivers of change. Each session offers a structured yet flexible space to explore your vision for health, set achievable goals, and overcome barriers. Coaching sessions are typically held once a week, though frequency can be adjusted based on your needs, goals, and progress.
Importantly, health coaching is a complementary modality—it does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe. Instead, it bridges the gap between healthcare recommendations and everyday life. For clients working with Functional Medicine or integrative practitioners, a coach can serve as a valuable ally in implementing protocols, making sense of complex health information, and maintaining momentum through lifestyle shifts. For those not currently working with a provider, coaching still offers meaningful support in navigating lifestyle changes and taking ownership of their well-being.
Whether you’re seeking support in managing a chronic condition, moving through a life change, steadying energy levels, preventing illness, increasing resilience, or simply feeling more aligned in daily life, Functional Medicine Health Coaching offers a compassionate and evidence-informed partnership to help you move forward—one intentional step at a time.
Who It’s For
What Sessions May Include
Initial Session (110 minutes) - $205 | Follow-up Session (50 minutes) - $150
