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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

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

I'm a Functional Nutritionist who specializes in digestive relief, clearer skin, better sleep, hormonal balance, and improved mental clarity. I take a foundational, food-first approach to help clients create meaningful, lasting changes in their health.

I also believe that true nourishment goes beyond what's on your plate—it’s deeply tied to your relationship with food and your body. As a weight-neutral practitioner, I support clients in breaking free from outdated diet culture and stepping into a more empowered, intuitive approach to wellness.

When I’m not working with clients or geeking out on the latest nutrition research, you can find me walking in the woods with my pup and my partner Ben—or planning my next delicious meal.


JULIET

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST

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.





Through The Nutritional Zest Way, you will:

* 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

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My passion
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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 Wellness Solutions

Functional lab 
testing and results interpretation