Meet Jessica
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Functional Nutrition Therapy
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Registered Herbalist
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Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
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Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner
“ The principle behind Native Leaf is to incorporate Southwest regional plant medicine- it's long established & modern applications in my practice of Phytotherapy, Nutrition, handmade personal care items & liniments.”
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Did you know that there are about 3,614 native plants in New Mexico alone, and many of them have medicinal properties or are edible? The Southwest region extends through Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, & Utah. Texas and Oklahoma are often considered part of the southwest climatically as well. That leaves a wide variety of historically medicinal plants that can generally be used to aid us in many of the common ailments we experience today. I use both science based and traditional approaches in my practice promoting the responsible use of herbal medicine.
As often as possible these herbs used are wild crafted or locally sourced to support sustainable practices.
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Why Nutrition Therapy?
It can help with a myriad of ailments, Listed here are just some of the most common.
Digestion
Digestion is so important because your body needs nutrients from the things you eat and drink to work properly and stay healthy. High quality, Ethically sourced Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water are all contain necessary nutrients to survive. Your digestive system breaks them down into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair. This really is the foundation to good health.q
Fatigue
Tired, irritable, and burned out?
Your NOT alone!
Adrenal fatigue is a condition that affects thousands of people every year, Yet for some reason, it’s one of the hardest conditions for doctors to get a handle on. You will likely have been struggling with the problem for years before you get to a doctor who manages to notice the symptoms with a legitimate diagnosis, That is if your lucky to have a doctor that addresses it at all! Proper nutrition and mineral supplementation naturally addresses Adrenal Fatigue, I can help you with that!
Overall Health
Achieving overall health is extremely important in order to experience a higher quality of life. Optimizing your nutrition significantly reduces the risk of obesity, chronic disease, inflammation & even seemingly minor illness like common viruses. There is growing evidence for the potential immune-enhancing benefits of many micronutrients and vitamins.
With speedier recovery times, more energy and clarity of mind, No wonder there's so much hype to a healthy lifestyle! Proper nutrition isn't necessarily that clear cut and It's not a one size fits all program. Nutrition Therapy is fully customized to your bodies needs based on assessment. It can help you get out of your deficit, find your natural baseline, reach it, and get you quickly achieving your wellness goals. Avoiding costly healthcare in the future.
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Weight Loss
Simply put-When our bodies are properly nourished, excess weight tends to naturally melt away. Even with minimal physical activity! Oddly enough, in the same way people that are malnourished can put on just the right amount of weight when consuming the ideal nutrients for them.
I tell all of my clients that our main focus should not be to lose weight,YET, but to get back to a state of vitality that once achieved, is prime real estate to incorporate personal weight loss goals. Your body needs to escape the trenches of deficiency in order to optimize the output you will need for physical exertion. You don't run your car on E! You just won't get very far. So it just makes sense to focus on "filling up the tank first." It's the ideal way to achieve the long term goal- and, You're body will thank you! Let me guide you in the right direction.
"Eating well is a form of self respect"
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NE Heights
Albuquerque, NM 87112