HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) is a non-invasive test that helps us understand mineral patterns that influence energy production, stress response, digestion, and hormone signaling. Because minerals act as “spark plugs” or key drivers of many physiological processes, imbalances in mineral patterns can contribute to fatigue, burnout, blood sugar issues, and hormone-related symptoms — even when standard blood work appears normal.

HTMA measures minerals and toxic metals stored in the hair, providing a picture of your minerals over the previous 2–3 months. This differs from blood tests, which reflect a single moment in time. HTMA does not diagnose medical conditions; instead, it helps us identify functional patterns so we can make targeted nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle adjustments.

HTMA is a core part of this program and is completed by all clients. We typically run the test twice — once early on to establish a baseline and guide your plan, and once near the end to assess progress and create a clear maintenance plan.

Testing is completed at home using a mailed kit from Trace Elements that includes instructions, forms, and prepaid return envelope. Once results are available, we create a detailed plan for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements if needed. We use a food first approach and provide simple recipes to help you incorporate the recommendations. We then use targeted supplementation if needed.

With Insurance: $660 (or $165 per month). Biweekly 1:1 sessions separately billed to insurance.
Without Insurance: $1600 (or $400 per month) Includes 7 biweekly 1:1 sessions.

*If using health insurance, we will bill your insurance after each session and you are responsible for any fees not covered by your plan such as deductibles, copays or coinsurance.
Many plans have $0 copay nutrition visits, but not all. You need to verify your coverage by calling yourself and using this script. Reach out to me if you need assistance with this verification.

Optional Lab Add Ons:
If you would like additional functional testing beyond the 2 HTMAs, we can make a recommendation for what to include based on your initial consult. You receive these tests at cost to keep them accessible.

DUTCH Complete Hormone Test: $310
GI-MAP Stool Test: $330

The program is designed to easily fit your schedule. The materials are streamlined and provided gradually. Expect about 20-40 minutes a week to go through the Vitality Workbook and the check ins. One-on-one sessions are 45 minutes every other week. Any nutrition or lifestyle goals we set together will be customized to be achievable for you and the time you have available.

Yes. I am in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Select Health, Pacific Source, Mountain Health Co-Op.

Insurance can only be used for the one-on-one sessions. There is a cash pay component even if you use insurance to cover the cost of the between session services that insurance will not pay for.

If I am out of network with your plan, I can provide a superbill, which is a document detailing the service provided that you send to insurance yourself for potential full or partial reimbursement.

Yes, the payment processor accepts HSA/FSA. Occasionally these payments get declined, so check with your HSA/FSA provider.

Yes. We will have you enter recent lab results into the intake forms and we will discuss labs as part of the initial assessment session. If appropriate for you, I’ll suggest specific labs that you can request through your primary care provider.

The one-on-one sessions are where we do the deep personalization of your nutrition and lifestyle plan. About every two weeks is ideal to move through the program phases together. We review the work you’ve done on your own in the Vitality Workbook, troubleshoot challenges, guide educational discussions and make and adjust goals. Every client has a unique-to-them plan throughout and the ability to quickly pivot if the plan isn’t feeling great.

Most of my clients already eat a pretty balanced diet, however nutrition often causes significant stress and confusion. I always cover the foundations of nutrition with clients, layering in specific goals based on hair mineral test results, health conditions or symptoms. Clients may have specific food intolerances that may need to be explored. Often we’re optimizing a client’s eating to support healthy metabolism, hormones and gut health, which is highly personalized compared to general healthy diet advice. I also focus on creating a personalized balanced meal planning system, as this makes healthy eating simpler and more achievable.

This is not a program designed specifically to target weight alone. We focus efforts on whole foods, balanced meals, smart activity, nervous system regulation, gut health strategies and improving energy and daily bothersome symptoms. Often weight loss does occur in clients along with overall feeling more energy, less stress and balancing minerals and the gut, especially after digging into functional testing.

This is nutrition and lifestyle care provided by a Registered Dietitian. It is not therapy or medical treatment, and it does not replace care from your physician or mental health provider. Complete an application and we can find out if we’re a good fit to help you feel better.

The program was designed from years of experience and with client’s long-term success in mind.

We cannot guarantee any specific health outcomes. Our bodies are complex and the program consistently sees positive changes in client’s health but we cannot promise any specific issue goes away. We do promise to show up consistently and with empathy to provide supportive guidance through any challenges.

This is a lifestyle program and does require clients to be open to change, which can feel difficult or uncomfortable. Our job is to make change feel doable and not overwhelming, but it does still require putting in the work. If you are not interested in working on stress, lifestyle, and mindset, this is not the program for you.

We only accept clients who are a good fit and that we feel we can successfully support to achieve their goals. The application and a discovery call with Kelsey are steps that can answer any questions or worries about your specific situation.