Do you train consistently and prioritize your nutrition, yet still struggle with bloating, low energy, poor recovery, or stubborn progress?
If this sounds familiar, you’re NOT broken!
You may simply be dealing with a mismatch between what your body needs and what its currently receiving.
This can show up as:
Chronic bloating or digestive discomfort
Brain fog or low energy
Food reactivity
Stalled body composition
Feeling “off” despite being told your labs are “normal”
This is where my work comes in…
I help motivated, health‑driven individuals improve gut function, metabolic health, and day‑to‑day energy by identifying and correcting the key inputs driving their symptoms.
How the Process Works:
After assessing your lifestyle patterns, nutrition, training load, recovery, and stress, I guide you through strategic changes that prioritize foundational inputs to address your primary concerns before reaching for tools meant to manage symptoms.
Clients who do best with my coaching:
Take ownership of the process.
Apply recommendations consistently.
Stay engaged even when life gets busy or stressful.
Gut, metabolic, and hormone‑related improvements depend on sustained inputs over time. Short bursts of effort followed by long breaks, frequent “resets,” or waiting to “get back on track later” tend to stall progress.
This is NOT passive coaching! It is a collaborative process that relies on consistency, honest communication, curiosity, a willingness to look beyond surface-level solutions, and follow‑through. For people who are ready to engage at that level, my coaching approach works exceptionally well.
"To become the person you want to be you have to start living their life now."
How You’ll Feel
FIT, STRONG, & UNSTOPPABLE!
Your Coach.
Hi, I’m Dacie, a microbiologist and strength-focused functional nutrition coach. I hold a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis from the West Virginia University School of Medicine and bring six years of post-doctoral experience specifically in gut microbiology and immunology.
My coaching background includes NASM certifications in Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, and Women’s Fitness, along with a certification as a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, and specialized training in Functional Nutrition and Metabolism.
As a full-time scientist, coach, and business owner, I understand how demanding life can be and how deeply stress can affect your health and quality of life.
Im Just Like You.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck in a body and life that doesn’t feel like your own. Over 11 years ago, I was working long hours, I was 50 pounds overweight, dealing with health issues, and lacking confidence.
A photo on my 32nd birthday was the wake-up call I needed. I committed to strength training, improving my nutrition, and began rebuilding my health from the inside out.
That decision changed everything. I not only lost the weight, but I also built confidence, improved my health, and created a stronger, more resilient body. Since then, I’ve also navigated gut issues, hormone issues, and the effects of stress, which is why I understand how deeply these challenges can affect your life.
My Approach.
During my own weight loss journey, I quickly realized how much misinformation exists in the health and fitness space. That experience, combined with my background in biomedical sciences, showed me I was uniquely positioned to help others improve their health in a more thoughtful, sustainable way.
I coach at the intersection of physiology, systems biology, real-world behavior, and long-term results. Rather than chasing trends, I focus on understanding why your body is responding the way it is and how to restore function with clarity and precision.
Science-guided. Practical. Precise. Approachable. My goal is to help you reclaim your health in a way that is both effective and enduring.
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