Nutritional Consulting In Lake Oswego OR

At Form & Function Chiropractic, we believe that food is one of the most powerful tools for wellness. Our nutritional consulting services are designed to help you understand how your daily choices impact energy, mood, longevity, and overall health. As a certified holistic nutritional coach, Jodi Black works with each client to evaluate current eating habits, identify practical changes, and create a sustainable plan tailored to your goals, budget, and personal preferences, because health should fit real life, not the other way around.

Today’s most common nutrition concerns in Lake Oswego OR, weight management, positive aging, natural wellness, and mental health, all have one thing in common: they begin with how we nourish the body and the brain. Research continues to show that whole-food diets rich in nutrients and low in processed ingredients can help balance weight, reduce inflammation, improve mood, and support graceful aging. Whether your goal is to manage stress, restore gut health, boost energy, or simply feel more like yourself, we’ll meet you where you’re at and move forward at a pace that works for you.

Your initial intake includes a thorough health and diet history and lasts about an hour. Follow-up sessions (30 minutes) serve as check-ins to track progress and fine-tune your plan. After each meeting, you’ll leave with a personalized action plan, from foods to try or eliminate, suggested supplements or herbs, and recommended reading,  to ideas for complementary support such as yoga, bodywork, or mindfulness practices.

We’re here to guide, educate, and support, but lasting change requires teamwork. The biggest transformations happen when patients take what they learn and apply it outside the office, one small shift at a time. We love seeing those changes unfold, whether it’s better sleep, more energy, improved digestion, or a renewed sense of balance.

Our long-term goal is simple: to make Form & Function Chiropractic a trusted local resource for holistic health and nutrition education, helping our Lake Oswego and SW Portland community feel stronger, age better, and live more vibrantly through the power of everyday choices.

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Who This Helps in Lake Oswego OR

• Busy professionals and parents who want steady energy and clear focus
• Individuals learning how to eat for food sensitivities, allergies, or modified diets
• People navigating weight changes, cravings, or blood sugar ups & downs
• Anyone who wants to age well: resilient joints, strong muscle, sharp mind

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What We Do (in plain English)

• Assess the whole picture: goals, symptoms, history, sleep, stress, movement, and food patterns
• Simplify your nutrition: nutrient-dense meals, protein targets, smart carbs, healthy fats, mineral balance
• Personalize habits: hydration, meal timing, recovery, breathing, light exposure, and gentle movement
• Support with targeted supplements only when food and lifestyle won’t cover the gap
• Iterate with you: small changes, measured progress, and realistic accountability

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Our Philosophy (Functional + Primal)

• Ancestral template, modern tools: embrace whole foods and circadian-friendly routines
• Metabolic flexibility: train your body to use both fat and glucose efficiently
• Nervous-system aware: better digestion starts with downshifting stress and improving sleep
• Food quality matters: prioritize minimally processed proteins, colorful plants, and naturally occurring fats
• Individual > ideology: no one-size-fits-all; we tailor to your context, values, and constraints

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Common Focus Areas

• Energy, focus, and afternoon slumps
• Building resilient metabolism and hormonal balance
• Digestive comfort (bloat, irregularity)
• Helping parents build healthy nutrition foundations for kids
• Recovery, soreness, and joint friendliness
• Inflammation-aware grocery and cooking strategies

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What to Expect: First Visit (60 min)

• Intake & Evaluation: Comprehensive questionnaire, goal-setting, and review of your food journal, daily habits, and any recent lab work
• Pattern Review: sleep, stress, movement, digestion, and food timing
• Action Plan: leave with 2-3 simple, targeted steps to start improving right away

Follow-Up 1 (30 min)

• Review findings, introduce your personalized 3-day menu, and outline key lifestyle habit changes with supporting educational material if needed

Follow-Up 2 (30 min)

• Assess progress, troubleshoot barriers, and adjust targets to keep momentum moving forward

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How We Measure Progress

• Daily energy and mental clarity
• Hunger/cravings and meal satisfaction
• Digestion, bloat, and stool regularity
• Training recovery and soreness
• Simple body composition markers you choose to track

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What’s Included

• Intake & Health History – tailored questionnaires, clear goals
• Dietary Review – real habits, honest look, practical tweaks
• Personalized Recommendations – nutrition, lifestyle, and daily rhythm
• Educational Handouts – focused, easy-to-digest resources
• Targeted Meal Plan – custom 3-day menu with simple recipes
• Ongoing Support – email, text, and motivation when you need it

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Optional Add-Ons

• 5-Day Menu with Recipes – personalized plan, easy, nutrient-dense meals
• Kitchen Inspection – pantry refresh, simple swaps, no judgment
• Grocery Store Tour – label decoding, smarter shopping, real-life tips

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FAQs

Do you prescribe diets or treat medical conditions?
We provide nutrition education and lifestyle coaching. We do not diagnose, treat, or replace your medical provider. We’re happy to collaborate with your healthcare team.

Supplements?
Food first. If a targeted supplement makes sense, we’ll explain the why, how, and the expected timeline.

Can this pair with chiropractic and laser care?
Yes. Better nutrition often improves recovery, tissue quality, and overall resilience—complementing your in-clinic care plan.

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Ready to Get Started?

• Book a Nutritional Consult (new patients welcome)
• Bring: recent labs (if you have them), a 3-day food log, and your top 3 goals
• Leave with: a clear, do-able plan for the next 2–3 weeks

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Professional Note & Disclaimer

Nutritional consulting at Form & Function Chiropractic provides education and coaching to support healthy habits. Our nutritional program is not designed to diagnose or treat disease, and this service should not replace medical care. Always consult your physician regarding medications, diagnoses, or major dietary changes.