OUR TEAM
Hi! I’m Colleen. I’m a Functional Nutritionist and holistic health advocate who knows what it’s like to feel not like “yourself,” and stressed out over all of the health info out there. I've been broken too.
For years I lived in a state of constant stress and ignored my body’s cues for what foods it really needed. Eventually, my body broke down.
I could barely make it through my day. I called it “living in survival mode”.
Digestion was also a nightmare and I was constantly bloated—my stomach would pop out so much after a meal that I couldn’t fit into my clothes. And, even though I was barely eating, I started gaining weight. A lot of it. My thyroid began failing, and I developed a goiter and hypothyroidism, and was an anxious, mental wreck in a constant brain fog.
I went to countless doctors – no one could help me get to the root of my problem and suggested countless band-aid approaches with medication, generic diet plans, or, even worse, told me there was nothing wrong with me and to get over it. In short: I know what it's like to feel miserable and broken.
It was only through functional nutrition and lab testing that I was able to heal.
With the years of education I received, plus my personal experiences, I developed the Nutritional Zest Way that has yielded amazing results with the countless individuals we've worked with.
Colleen
FOUNDER & FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST
I'm a Functional Nutritionist and love helping my clients find data-driven solutions to improve their health. As a former Civil Engineer and Research Scientist, I use my science background to combine the best of evidence-based nutrition with a holistic approach.
I struggled with my health throughout my 20s - I was desperate for answers to help my chronic constipation, digestive issues and adult acne. After trying all the conventional approaches and feeling failed by mainstream medicine, I went back to school to study holistic nutrition to finally get to the root cause of my health issues.
Through my years of nutrition education & working 1:1 with clients, I've gained the tools to help people figure out what foods are right for their body and utilize targeted lab testing to identify internal triggers. With simple sustainable action steps, I help clients easily maintain optimal health from the inside out.
When I'm not geeking out about nutrition or wellness, I spend my time hiking and traveling with my husband, working up a sweat in a hot yoga class or lifting weights, making jewelry, or cooking up a delicious nutrient-dense meal.
Daina
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST
I’m a Functional Nutritionist and master nutritionist therapist practitioner with a deep belief in root-cause healing and personalized, data-informed care. My approach focuses on restoring balance across gut health, hormones, metabolism, and inflammation, always considering lifestyle, stress, and individual biochemistry.
My work is deeply personal. I’ve navigated my own health challenges, including SIBO, endometriosis, fibroids, and years of hormonal imbalance. After feeling frustrated by conventional approaches that addressed symptoms rather than causes, I used my education and clinical training in functional nutrition to uncover what my body truly needed. Through targeted support, nourishment, and lifestyle alignment, I was able to bring my health back into a balanced, sustainable state.
Now, I help clients do the same. I combine functional testing, food-as-medicine principles, and realistic nutrition strategies to help people feel more grounded, energized, and connected to their bodies. My goal is to create clear, supportive plans that meet clients where they are and help them move forward with confidence.
stacy
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST
Hi! I’m Antonette, and I’m the Client Coordinator at Nutritional Zest. I’m grateful to be part of a team that’s passionate about helping others create balance, vitality, and lasting wellness.
I’m here to guide and support you every step of your wellness journey. I believe that small, mindful habits can create meaningful change, and I love empowering clients to make choices that bring balance and vitality to their lives.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two children — my energetic son and our sweet baby girl. I also love organizing, hiking, hanging out with friends, exploring new places, and unwinding with a good series after a busy day. Like many moms, I’m constantly learning to balance family, work, and self-care — and finding joy along the way.
Antonette
Client Coordinator
HI! I’m Erica and I am the Client Coordinator at Nutritional Zest. I am excited to be a part of the team, assisting all of you on your wellness journey!
I strive to live a holistic lifestyle and have suffered with chronic health issues made better with lifestyle changes, a clean diet, supplementation, physical and mental health, and dedication!
I spend a lot of my free time hanging out with my 2 children and husband, exploring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I also enjoy hiking with friends, foraging, studying herbalism, reading the next great novel, gardening, yoga, and taking care of my growing collection of indoor plants!
ERICA
Client Coordinator
At Nutritional Zest, we don’t just chase symptoms — we rebuild health from the ground up.
After overcoming my own battles with gut issues, hormone crashes, and burnout, I created The Nutritional Zest Way — a proven system that’s helped hundreds reclaim their energy, restore their gut, and feel alive again.
Because real healing isn’t about trying harder — it’s about working smarter, getting the right support, and finally giving your body what it’s been asking for all along.
- Stop guessing and start knowing — with powerful functional labs that reveal what others miss
- Feed your body like it deserves — no more second-guessing, no more settling
- Heal the gut, rebalance hormones, ignite your metabolism — and finally feel like yourself again
- Break the cycle of endless diets and quick fixes — and step into real, lasting freedom
- Reset your energy and resilience by mastering stress, movement, light, and daily rhythms
- Rewrite your relationship with food — no more guilt, fear, or “starting over” on Monday
- Build a life and body you’re proud of — vibrant, powerful, and fully aligned with who you are becoming
The Nutritional Zest Way
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You deserve more than "just getting by." You deserve to feel good — like, REALLY good.
My passion
for holistic nutrition grew from my own personal health journey.
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Education
Nutritional Therapy Association
Nutritional Therapy Institute
BioIndividual Nutrition Institute
Holistic Peptide
Practitioner
Focus on nutrition science and therapeutic diet application
Peptide therapy
Restorative Health
Institute
Functional lab
testing and results interpretation