Functional Nutrition Therapies

Get to the Root of Your Most Nagging Symptoms

Fatigue. Bloating. Brain fog. Stubborn weight gain.

It feels like your body is waving red flags, but every time you leave the doctor’s office you hear: “Everything looks fine.”

Except… it doesn’t feel fine.

You’re still exhausted. Still bloated. Still stuck in a body that feels foreign to you. And deep down, you know something isn’t adding up.

Here’s the truth: those symptoms aren’t random. They’re connected. And they’re your body’s way of saying: please pay attention.


Why Root Causes Matter

Most women who come to us have been told their labs are “normal.” But normal doesn’t mean optimal. And “you’re fine” doesn’t explain why you can barely make it through the day without another cup of coffee.

Traditional medicine is great at finding disease. But it’s not designed to find the subtle imbalances—thyroid issues brewing under the surface, hormones swinging out of rhythm, a gut that’s inflamed and overworked—that can hijack your energy, your weight, and your mood.

At Chews Food Wisely, we don’t stop at “normal.” We dig. We connect the dots between your thyroid, hormones, gut, and metabolism. Then we hand you a plan that doesn’t just slap a Band-Aid on symptoms—it rewires your foundation.


What Makes Our Approach Different

You don’t need another extreme diet. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life. You need a personalized plan that works with your body and with your actual lifestyle.

Here’s how we help:

  • Thyroid Support: We optimize the very gland that runs your metabolism, mood, and energy. Think nutrients like iodine, zinc, selenium + strategies to cool inflammation so your thyroid can finally do its job.
  • Hormone Balance: From PMS to perimenopause, we use advanced testing (like DUTCH and HTMA) to figure out where your hormones are off track, then give you nutrition strategies that feel doable—not overwhelming.
  • Metabolism Reset: Doing “all the right things” but nothing’s changing? We uncover blood sugar issues, stress hormone surges, or low thyroid function that block weight loss—and create a realistic plan to break through.
  • Gut Healing: Your gut is the command center for your immune system, hormones, and thyroid. When it’s inflamed, everything suffers. We use food-as-medicine and microbiome testing to calm things down and restore balance.

This is not a one-size-fits-all “eat this, not that” handout. This is root-cause nutrition, personalized to you.


The Tools We Use

We don’t guess. We test.

That means using advanced labs to uncover what’s really going on:

With real data, we build a plan that’s strategic, not generic.


Why Women Choose Chews Food Wisely

Because you’re tired of feeling dismissed. Because you want more than quick fixes. Because you’re ready for someone who listens, validates, and explains what’s happening in your body with clarity.

At Chews Food Wisely, we combine compassion with science. We don’t just tell you what to do—we walk with you, step by step, as you actually do it. Our goal? That moment when you realize you finally feel like yourself again. (See what others have to say about their experience with CFW!)


✨ You don’t have to keep guessing why you feel “off.”
✨ You don’t have to dread another doctor visit that ends with “your labs are normal.”
✨ You can feel energized, balanced, and confident in your body again.

Let’s uncover the real reason behind your symptoms—and create a plan that helps you thrive for life.

đź’Ś Apply today to work with our team of expert functional dietitians.

Meet Nicole Fennel Functional Dietitian

Hey There, I'm Nicole!

Nicole Fennell is a functional nutrition Dietitian—and a fellow Hashimoto’s patient—who understands firsthand the challenges of living with thyroid hormone imbalances and immune system dysfunction. Her approach to managing chronic disease and stubborn symptoms focuses on building the body up with enjoyable and realistic nourishment rather than breaking it down with restrictive, unrealistic, short-term diets.

With a real-food philosophy, Nicole emphasizes the power of nutrition, movement, and peace of mind in both disease prevention and long-term health. Outside of her work, she loves staying active with her husband and three kids, lifting weights, practicing yoga, walking, cooking, enjoying good food, and spending time outdoors.
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Whether you’re dealing with exhaustion that never ends, a Hashimoto's diagnosis, thyroid issues, hormone imbalances, painful PMS, or stubborn acne that just won’t quit—please know you’re not alone. At Chews Food Wisely, we’re all about connecting the dots between your never ending list of symptoms and personalized nutrition solutions that last.

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