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Empower Your Health Journey

Functional Nutritionist & Botanical Medicine Expert

Colleen
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Meet Colleen 

Advocate for Whole-Body Wellness

Hey there! I'm Colleen DeSimone, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN, AFMCP your health detective and functional nutrition guru! Inspired by my own triumph over health challenges, I embarked on an exciting journey into functional nutrition and herbal studies. Armed with a Master's in Functional Nutrition and expertise in botanical medicine, I'm on a mission to unravel health mysteries and help you regain your vitality. 

 

As a passionate health detective, I thrive on finding the root causes of symptoms and health issues. Through personalized approaches and cutting-edge knowledge, I create bespoke treatment plans to suit your unique needs and goals. It's all about empowering you to achieve optimal well-being and unleash your full potential!

 

When I'm not geeking out over biochemistry and nutrients, you might catch me leading invigorating yoga and meditation sessions, channeling my energy healing skills as a Reiki Master & Teacher, or tending to my biodynamic garden and bees. My passion lies in weaving together the threads of wellness, exploring how nature, movement, and mindfulness can elevate our lives. Join me on this journey as we cultivate not just our bodies, but our emotional and spiritual well-being, creating harmony within ourselves and the world around us. 

 

So, let's team up and embark on a transformative health adventure together! Get ready to say goodbye to conventional medicine frustrations and hello to a vibrant, energetic, and thriving new you. It's time to nourish your body, mind, and soul!

 

Credentials:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport

  • Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (completion in 2024)

  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

  • FBCA Mastery Functional Blood Interpretation Certified

  • Completed the Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Functional Nutrition Residency Program

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Functional Nutrition from Huntington University of Health Sciences

  • Clinical Botanical Medicine Practitioner from the East West School of Planetary Herbology, specializing in Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments and Formularies

  • Integral Yoga International Certification from Wellbeing International Inc., Maui HI

  • Kriya Yoga Meditation Instructor certified by Self-Realization Fellowship

  •  Reiki Master & Teacher with a lineage tracing back to Dr. Mika Usui

 

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Meet Colleen
Why Naturopathy

Benefits of Functional Nutrition & Botanical Medicine

Specializing in Serving ​

 

Gastrointestinal Conditions
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth 

Intestinal Methane Overgrowth
Intestinal Permeability 
Liver Stagnation or Disease
Food Intolerances and Sensitivities
Gallstones
 

Chronic Conditions
Tick-Borne Diseases - Lyme Disease

Mycotoxins & Environmental Toxicity

Long Covid 
Epstein-Barr Virus
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Heavy Metals 

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome 

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Mental Health Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Disorders

Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Hormonal Conditions
Disorders of the Thyroid 
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 
Perimenopause and Menopause
Adrenal Dysfunction
Insulin Resistance
Non-Diabetic Hypoglycemia
Reactive Hypoglycemia

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Autoimmune Conditions
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis​​​ & Sjogrens Syndrome 

Skin Autoimmune Disorders  

Client Stories

"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Colleen. She has truly changed my life for the better! From our first meeting, her kind and gentle demeanor immediately put me at ease, and it's clear that she genuinely cares deeply for her patients.

What sets Colleen apart is her extensive knowledge and her dedication to getting to the root cause of her patient’s health issues. She always takes the time to listen and understand my concerns, and she has the incredible ability to explain complex concepts and medical situations in easy-to-understand terms. This has helped me stay informed and engaged in my healing process, so I know exactly what’s going on and how we are working to fix it.

Colleen goes above and beyond for me and all of her clients to create an extremely personalized plan tailored to my needs. Her holistic approach not only focuses on symptoms but also emphasizes overall wellness and healing. Her advice and knowledge on nutrition, and what I should be eating more or less of, has been eye opening, to say the least! 

Thanks to her guidance and support, I’ve seen significant improvements in my health and well-being. I saw many doctors before I started working with Colleen, and non of them have helped me as much as she has. I truly appreciate all the effort she puts into her work and the compassion she shows every day. I always tell her that fate led me to her, and I truly believe that!

I highly recommend Colleen to anyone looking for a health practitioner who will genuinely and whole-heartedly invest in their journey to better health."

- Lindsay G.

Explore Our Services

"The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human body with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition." — Thomas Edison

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845-381-6627

wellness.desimone@gmail.com

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