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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional Nutrition emphasizes the importance of high-quality foods and phytonutrient diversity in addressing clinical imbalances and promoting individuals toward the highest expression of health. Advanced nutrition assessment and a thorough review of the history lead to a personalized therapeutic intervention designed to promote optimal health and prevent diet- and lifestyle-related diseases.

 

2. How can I know if any of these programs is a good fit for me?

When resolving or improving chronic complex health issues, please first acknowledge that it's a journey, and there is no magic pill. We take a comprehensive root-cause healing approach by investigating and addressing underlying inflammatory triggers, such as toxic overload, toxin exposure, food allergies, food sensitivities, genetic weaknesses, and hidden infections. This process requires time, patience, determination, resilience, commitment, and, often, financial means. Our comprehensive service would not be a good fit if you miss many of these elements and are looking for a shortcut method.

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If you answer "Yes" to all the following questions, you are considered a good candidate.

  • Are you ready and committed to receiving the guidance and doing the necessary work to address your health issue(s)?

  • Do you believe in the power of nutrition? 

  • Do you believe your body can heal if given what it needs?

  • Are you willing to make dietary changes and commit additional time to home meal preparation?

  • Are you willing to implement a nutritional supplement regimen to optimize your health?

  • Are you receptive to standard and, in some cases, advanced lab testing to help uncover the root causes of health issues?

  • Are you willing to follow through with remedial protocols to address nutrition and health imbalances?

  • Will you adhere to the recommended dietary and lifestyle changes?

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3. Do you accept health insurance?

Currently, not (as of October 2025), although this may change in the near future. Please come back and check the updated information in a couple of months. However, we can provide receipts for insurance reimbursement. We also accept HSA/FSA health cards and provide receipts for them.

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4. Are the sessions conducted in person or through video?

All sessions are currently conducted via a secure telehealth platform. 

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5. Are these programs refundable?

The purchased consultation sessions and lab fees are non-refundable.

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6. Is lab work ordered by your clinic covered by insurance?

No. However, we offer special pricing for conventional labs, which can result in significant savings compared to insurance pricing. As for functional lab tests, the requirements vary by laboratory. Some functional laboratories handle insurance claims, but many don't.

 

7. Do you guarantee that your clients will resolve the health issues they visit you for?

No healthcare provider can and should make guarantees. You are entirely responsible for your decision. Therefore, we highly encourage you to only undertake this work when you are fully ready. We can ensure that we always listen carefully to your needs and do our best to deliver personalized, detailed, thorough, and comprehensive nutritional care. This has been our number one goal, which we strive to achieve with every client.  

 

Many considerations are involved in this process, including health history intake, lab analysis, functional lab recommendations, genetic assessment, diet and supplement protocol design, and lifestyle interventions. We aim to support our clients in achieving a significantly improved state of health. We work diligently in the trenches daily, but unfortunately, other factors also contribute to the outcome. These include the progression of the health condition, client compliance, job-related and personal life situations, finances, beliefs, and support systems. In our practice, there is no tolerance for blaming either party, regardless of the outcome.

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8. Who are the candidates for the program?

This program can be a life-changing experience if you are someone who has chronic gut disorders, thyroid disease, sex hormone imbalances, liver/gallbladder disorders, and metabolic disorders.​

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8. What is a "CNS" nutritionist?

Jenny Noland is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). "Nutritionist" is a broad term that encompasses individuals with diverse training and credentials. The "CNS" is an accredited certification that distinguishes advanced nutrition professionals, enabling them to practice medical nutrition therapy and other aspects of nutrition care in many states in the US.  Authority to provide MNT varies by state. The CNS professionals are advanced nutritionists and licensed healthcare providers with specialized training in nutrition, including:

  • Master's or Doctoral degrees in nutrition

  • MD, DO, DC, DDS, DNP, ND, PharmD, RD, and others

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The CNS credential is administered by BCNS, the certifying body of the American Nutrition Association. For more details, please visit https://theana.org/sites/default/files/pdf/CNS%20Sell%20Sheet_Aug2020.pdf. 

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9. What are the differences between CNS nutritionists and RDs (registered dietitians)?

  • Education:

    • CNS credential requires a minimum of an MS or a Doctorate degree in clinical nutrition or a related healthcare field.

    • RD credential requires a minimum of a BS in dietetics or nutrition.

  • Training:

    • CNSs are trained to have diverse experience and training in personalized nutrition, functional medicine, nutrition science, assessment, intervention, monitoring, public health, and practice management.

    • RDs are trained to have experience and training in dietetics, food service, management, and nutrition care for individuals and groups.

 

10. What is a Board-Certified Nutritional Genomics Specialist (CNGS)?

Jenny Noland is also a Board-Certified Nutritional Genomics Specialist (CNGS). This credential identifies a nutritionist as a trained professional in Nutritional Genomics (the sciences of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics). 

 

The CNGS is a specialty certification credentialed by BCNS, the certifying body of the American Nutrition Association. Earning this credential requires completing the nutritional genomics training program, passing the board exam, and applying nutritional genomics science in clinical practice.

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11. What is a Board-Certified Ketonutrion Specialist (CKNS)?

Jenny Noland is also a Board-Certified Ketonutrition Specialist. The CKNS certification designates a nutritionist as a trained professional in the field of the Ketogenic Diet.

 

The CKNS is a specialty certification credentialed by BCNS, the certifying body of the American Nutrition Association. Earning this credential requires completing the advanced ketogenic nutrition training program, passing the board exam, and applying the principles of the ketogenic diet in clinical practice.

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12. Do you work with children?

We currently only work with individuals who are 18 years of age and older. 

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