Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s nutrition based on your DNA. A simple nutritional genetic test reveals your predispositions, including your nutrient needs, food intolerances, and how your body handles caffeine, fats, hormones and inflammation (and way more!). Most nutrition advice is designed for the average person. Genetic nutrition shows what your body needs, backed by published research.
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For many women, yes. But weight isn’t where we start. When your gut, hormones and metabolism are back in balance, your body starts responding again, and a healthy weight follows.
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No. I add before I take away. There’s no calorie counting, and no cutting out food groups unless your genetic results or comprehensive intake tell me otherwise, like if you’re dealing with significant gut issues. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or anything in between, your plan is built around how you already eat.
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Yes. Your kit is identified by a barcode, so the lab never sees your name, and I’m the only one who can link it back to you. Results are sent using 256-bit encryption, and your genetic information is never shared without your written consent unless required by law. Your sample is stored anonymously so you can add new tests later without another sample, and you can ask me to have it destroyed at any time. In Canada, the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act also means no one, including insurers and employers, can require you to share your results.
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It’s included in your program. I send you a kit, you collect a simple saliva sample at home and mail it to the lab. Results come back in about 3 to 4 weeks, and we start on your tailored foundations while you wait.
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Those tests are designed for ancestry and general traits. Nutritional genetic testing looks specifically at genes linked to nutrition, body composition and specific health markers, backed by published research, and gives clear recommendations I can build your plan around.
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Both include your genetic testing and a full 12-week plan. Standard gives you a weekly group call with me and tools to track on your own. VIP gives you weekly 1:1 calls, and I check your tracker daily so we can adjust as you go. I only recommend supplements where your results show a real need.
If the full program isn’t the right fit, I also create custom options, including a self-guided genetic program. Book a free discovery call and we’ll find what works for you.
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The Decode Method is $1,999 for Standard and $3,499 for Premium. Some extended health plans cover services from a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, so check with your provider, and I’ll give you receipts to submit.
If the full program isn’t the right fit, I also create custom options, including a self-guided genetic program. Book a free discovery call and we’ll find what works for you.
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Absolutely. Everything is virtual, and I work with women across the globe. Test kits ship straight to your door.
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Yes, absolutely. This works alongside your medical care. I don’t diagnose, treat medical conditions or prescribe. With your permission, I’m happy to collaborate with your doctor or other practitioners. If you’re on HRT, we’ll build your plan around it, and if you’re considering it, I can refer you to a prescribing practitioner I trust.