Functional Nutrition
At Nurture, we believe that true wellness comes from a whole-person approach—one that honors the deep connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term health. Our Functional Nutrition services are designed to help you uncover the root causes of symptoms, rather than just managing them, so you can achieve lasting balance and vitality.
Using a holistic, science-backed approach, we integrate functional medicine principles with practical, personalized nutrition strategies to support your unique needs. Whether you're looking to improve digestion, balance hormones, optimize metabolism, or prevent chronic illness, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take charge of your health.
How to Get Started with Functional Medicine at Nurture
Step One: Free 15-Minute Consultation
Your journey begins with a 15-minute call with Samantha Demesmaeker, RN where you’ll discuss your health concerns, goals, and whether our Functional Nutrition services are the right fit for you. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get a better understanding of how we can support you.
Step Two: Initial Intake Appointment
All clients start with a comprehensive intake session, where we dive deep into your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, and nutrition. This foundational step helps us create a clear picture of your unique needs and determine the best path forward.
Step Three: Choose Your Path
After your intake, you have a few options based on your goals, level of support needed, and personal preferences:
As-Needed Follow-Ups – If you have low support needs or just want occasional guidance and accountability, you can book follow-ups as necessary.
Comprehensive Support Packages – For those looking for structured support and long-term results, we offer three package options designed to provide savings and deeper guidance.
Functional Lab Analysis – If you're not ready to commit to a package but want deeper insight into your health, this is a great standalone option! Learn more about this below.
Why Choose a Functional Lab Analysis?
Many people struggle to get the lab work they actually need to uncover the root cause of their symptoms. Traditional healthcare providers often only order basic panels—such as CBC, BMP, or a chem-10—due to strict insurance guidelines. These tests are valuable, but they may miss critical markers that could explain why you don’t feel your best.
Even when you do get labs done, how often have you heard, “Everything looks normal,” while you still feel far from it? That’s because lab values aren’t standardized—they’re based on a random sample of people who self-report as “healthy,” even though they may not be.
Functional Medicine sees things differently. Instead of just looking for disease, we focus on optimal health ranges—helping you address imbalances while you’re still in the “sub-optimal” phase, long before they become bigger problems. This approach allows us to identify the root cause of your symptoms and create a plan to restore balance, rather than waiting until things fall outside of “normal” lab values.
If you’ve been searching for answers and feel like something is “off” in your body, a Functional Lab Analysis can provide the insight you need to take control of your health.
Functional Nutrition Packages at Nurture
4 Sessions – $550
Save $50 | Must be used within 6 months of purchase.
6 Sessions – $750
Save $150 | Must be used within 6 months of purchase.
8 Sessions – $1,000
Save $200 | Must be used within 8 months of purchase.
All Packages Include:
Ongoing digital communication with your provider for personalized support.
Bi-weekly InBody scans to track metabolic health and body composition.
Weekly Metabolic Reset newsletters with expert insights and strategies.
Discounts on fitness classes and memberships to support your wellness journey.
Monthly educational seminars on nutrition, wellness, and metabolic health.
Access to the Nurture Nutrition textbook for in-depth learning.
Invitation to our private Facebook group (launching June 2025) for community, discussion, and shared success.
Additional Offerings + Add Ons:
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) prescription with expert guidance.
Access to pharmaceutical support tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive functional lab analysis with an easy-to-understand summary.
Personalized Pantry Clear-Out with Samantha to remove hidden obstacles.
Shop with Samantha Experience – a guided grocery shopping session to help you select the best ingredients and simplify meal prep.
All packages require an initial visit prior to purchasing.
Meet Our Functional Medicine Nurse & Nutritionist
Samantha is a Registered Nurse and Functional Medicine Consultant dedicated to bridging the gap between allopathic and functional medicine. Through nursing school, she witnessed the impact that environment, nutrition, and lifestyle have on long-term health. After working in health care for nine years, she saw firsthand how many chronic illnesses could be improved—or even prevented—through intentional changes in diet and daily habits. This realization inspired her to expand her expertise beyond conventional medicine and pursue training as both a Functional Medicine Nurse and a Functional Medicine Nutritionist.
As a Functional Medicine Nurse and a Functional Nutritionist, Samantha takes a root cause approach to demystifying symptoms. She believes in the innate self-wisdom and intuition that each individual possesses and sees these as invaluable tools in the healing process. Her mission is to listen, validate, and guide her patients toward understanding their bodies while equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to support their own health. She is a firm believer that food is medicine and that true wellness is achieved through empowerment, not dependence.
Samantha Demesmaeker, RN (she/her)