Hi, I’m Christelle.
A functional health practitioner guiding people with chronic conditions on a journey back to optimal health, energy, and freedom.
My work is about helping you find a path back to health.
My journey into functional wellness began in my late twenties when I decided to come off the birth control pill after more than a decade. Previous attempts had left me with debilitating withdrawal symptoms, but this time I was determined to support my body naturally. Living in France and working as a corporate coach, I was inspired by the parallels between personal transformation and physical healing. I immersed myself in nutrition, ancestral health, and lifestyle medicine… and to my surprise, my cycles returned smoothly. For the first time, I realized my body wasn’t broken; it simply needed the right support!
One of the books that profoundly influenced me was Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston A. Price. His observations of traditional cultures revealed how quickly health declined when nutrient-dense ancestral diets were replaced by processed foods. His work showed me that health is not simply determined by genetics or chance, but shaped by the relationship between the body and its environment.
When supported with the right foundations, the body has an extraordinary capacity to heal, adapt, and express its full potential.
2012 – Off the pill. Feeling immense relief!
As I continued exploring these topics, I found myself revisiting questions that had stayed with me since childhood. My father died suddenly when I was twelve from a pulmonary embolism linked to silent atherosclerosis. At the time, I was told it was simply bad luck or genetics. Years later, through the lens of functional medicine, I began to see a much more complete picture - one shaped by chronic stress, lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental influences.
My father's death became one of the defining influences in my work. It taught me that chronic illness cannot be understood through a single diagnosis or isolated symptom, but only by seeing the whole person and the life that shaped their health.
After moving to California and completing my Functional Nutritional Therapy training, my own health took an unexpected turn. Despite eating well, exercising, sleeping, and doing everything I believed was "right," I developed severe histamine intolerance, debilitating insomnia, and eventually an autoimmune condition. It was deeply frustrating.
The turning point came when we discovered toxic mold in our home. It was the missing piece no one had considered. After remediating our home and working with a functional practitioner who used advanced laboratory testing, I finally began to understand what was driving my symptoms. Addressing those underlying imbalances allowed me to recover and eventually bring my autoimmune condition into remission.
This experience expanded my understanding in a profound way.
Restoring health also depends on asking better questions and having the right tools to uncover what cannot be seen on the surface.
With my husband in London, 2019 - before we discovered the hidden factors behind my symptoms. Interestingly, I always felt better when traveling.
My experience deepened my commitment to understanding the complexities of chronic illness and led me to further training through Autoimmune Wellness and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, with a focus on complex immune conditions.
Today, I combine a comprehensive understanding of each person's health history with targeted functional testing to uncover the underlying patterns contributing to their symptoms. No two individuals follow the same path to illness, and no two healing journeys look alike.
My approach is centered on looking beyond symptoms to understand the interconnected factors affecting health, and creating personalized strategies that support the body’s innate capacity to restore balance.
With my mum and brother, 2024 - feeling healthier, more like myself, and able to fully enjoy the moments that matter!
I care because I've been there.
I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, defeated, and exhausted. What started as a desire to solve my own health issues, and better understand the mysterious nature of my father’s early passing, led me to discover my life’s purpose. I love helping clients uncover hidden health clues and guiding them toward better health. It is deeply fulfilling work and I look forward to helping you feel your very best!
In this ever-evolving field, I make sure to stay up-to-date in the knowledge I share with you.
Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP)
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach
Let’s demystify the way our bodies work.
While we can’t always anticipate a diagnosis or a flare-up, understanding how to work with our bodies gives us greater freedom to create the life we want to live. That’s the work I am passionate about sharing with my clients!
“Christelle has been kind, empathetic and understanding. She customized an approach based on my goals and comfort level and was a constant source of encouragement.”
Vanessa Hamilton, coaching client
Let’s find out what your body is trying to tell you.
Work with me to investigate the root causes of your condition and make the changes that address them once and for all.