Believe in The Power of Food
Hi there, I’m Aya
I'm a Functional Nutrition Counselor who is passionate about the health and well-being of our community, especially our children.
𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝒾𝓃...The Power of Food
My journey into Functional Nutrition began while supporting my daughter through her developmental challenges. I learned how deeply the body and mind are interconnected, and how individual differences and various factors profoundly influence health. By holistically addressing her gut-brain health, diet, environment, and emotional well-being, I was able to support her growth and development.
Now, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned. The choices we make in food and lifestyle can truly transform health. Let’s take this journey toward balance and growth together, one step at a time!
My Story really began when I started realizing, I'm not seeing my daughter as “a whole person.”
Hello and welcome! My name is Aya, and I’m a mom to a 14-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. Our journey began when my daughter was just three years old, facing developmental challenges that ranged from speech delays and difficulties with social interaction to sensory issues, learning disabilities, ADHD and autism . Over the years, we’ve navigated countless therapies, treatments, and guidance from doctors and specialists—all of which provided pieces of the puzzle but often felt disconnected, failing to address the root cause, nor seeing her as a whole person.
At one point, we realized that we were being swept up in a whirlwind of "recommended solutions" without truly focusing on what mattered most: our daughter. That was the turning point that led me to discover the power of Functional Nutrition.
Through my research into brain function and behavior, I learned about the profound connection between what we eat and how we feel—the gut-brain relationship. This realization inspired me to deepen my understanding and become a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. I finally found the holistic approach we needed:
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Everything is connected: The body functions as a whole, and symptoms are just the surface of deeper connections.
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All things matters: Many influences shape our health—nutrition, environment, and mental well-being all play a role.
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We are all unique: Every individual has their own story, needs, and responses.
By shifting our focus to supporting my daughter holistically—addressing her gut health, brain function, diet, environment, and emotional well-being—we’ve seen transformative changes. Together, we’ve moved away from fragmented diagnoses to a more connected and personalized approach that centers on her.
Functional Nutrition : More focus on real, whole foods and honor her bio-individuality.
The first step was to reduce inflammation in her body. We eliminated wheat, limited dairy and sugar, and shifted away from processed foods to meals prepared with whole ingredients like fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. At the same time, we focused on incorporating a variety of foods into her diet while understanding her bio-indivisuality: we identified foods that her body was sensitive to and removed them from her meals.
Empower
You and Your Children to lead a Bright Future
Our Health Journey Continues...
Now that my daughter is in high school, our family continues to support her wholeheartedly as we navigate new stages of her growth, facing challenges and difficulties along the way.
I believe each of you also has your own unique health journey. You may be worried about your child’s development or feel uncertain about the future. But before anything else, it’s important to take care of yourself. Awareness is the first step. Start by understanding your current state and recognizing the unique ways your body functions.
By loving and caring for yourself, you can transform that energy into a positive force to support your child’s growth. Let’s take this journey of change and progress together!
