ABOUT US

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NUTRITION

Annika Rockwell, RD, LN

As a Licensed Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian with over 28 years of experience, I specialize in integrative nutrition, functional medicine, and Medical Nutrition Therapy to uncover and treat the root causes of your health conditions.

A significant focus of my practice is guiding women through perimenopause and post-menopause. If you are struggling with stubborn weight gain, low energy, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruptions, or sudden gut health changes in your 40s and 50s, please know this: your symptoms can radically improve with the right plan.

My Approach 🥦🍓💪🔬

I partner with you to co-create personalized, evidence-based blueprints that integrate nutrition, targeted supplements, strategic exercise, and sustainable lifestyle shifts. Our collaborative work includes:

Data-Driven Personalization: Tailoring recommendations to your unique health history, symptoms, advanced lab testing, and real-time biometric data.

Root-Cause Investigation: Digging deep to find the underlying "why" behind your symptoms rather than just masking them.

Empowered Healing: Guiding you through a collaborative, supportive journey where you are an active participant.

Lifelong Tools: Equipping you with the practical knowledge, resources, and confidence to maintain and enhance your long-term well-being.

Areas of Expertise 🍴🥗🧪

- Designing custom nutrition, supplement, and exercise programs optimized for weight management, metabolic health, and cognitive wellness during the menopausal transition.

- Interpreting complex functional medicine labs and translating them into clear, actionable insights.

- Identifying subtle nutritional imbalances and naturally rebalancing your biochemistry.

- Specialized dietary therapies, including the Low-Oxalate Diet for kidney stones and mitochondrial dysfunction.

- Simplifying complex protocols to fit your life (Low-Carb, Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Salicylate, Low-FODMAP, Low-Histamine, Low-Lectin, etc.).

Comprehensive Health Assessment ⌚

To build a true 360-degree view of your health, my recommendations synthesize data from premium, modern sources:

- Advanced Lab Testing: Detailed analysis of blood, urine, stool, and/or saliva.

- Wearable Technology: Integrating metrics from your Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), Oura Ring, Whoop, or smartwatch.

- Nutrient & Lifestyle Tracking: In-depth food log and dietary analysis.

- Biometric Screening: Multi-factor body composition tracking.

Recent Certifications & Continuing Education 📜

- Institute of Women’s Health (IWH): Menopause Management & Hormone Bootcamp (2026)

- The Menopause Society: Active Member (2026)

- Certification in Menopause Hormone Literacy: (QSI, 2023-2024)

- Advanced Lab Testing Coursework: The Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine (2023-2024)

- Certified BioIndividual Nutrition Practitioner: Bioindividual Nutrition Institute

Educational Background 🏦

- B.A. in Psychology/Pre-Medical – Swarthmore College

- B.S. in Dietetics & Nutrition – Keiser University (Graduated Valedictorian)

- Dietetics Residency & Internship – Endocrinology Focus, Cleveland Clinic of Weston

My Personal Journey 🤸

My passion for functional medicine isn't just professional—it’s deeply personal. Over the last 30 years, I have successfully navigated and overcome a complex array of my own chronic health challenges, including:

- Autoimmune thyroid disease

- Blood sugar imbalances and prediabetes

- Chronic fatigue paired with adrenal and cortisol dysfunction

- Oxalate sensitivity, systemic inflammation, and kidney stones

- Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)

- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and severe menstrual cycle irregularities

- Perimenopausal weight gain, anxiety, and depression

By identifying and addressing the root causes of my own symptoms, I entirely transformed my health and reclaimed my vitality. This first-hand experience drives my unwavering commitment to helping you do the exact same using a food-as-medicine approach.

Beyond the Clinic (My Free Time) 🧘💃✨

When I’m not deep in the data designing client nutrition programs, I practice what I preach by staying active and connected to my community. You can usually find me:

- Pushing my limits at OrangeTheory strength classes a few days a week

- Tearing up the dance floor at Danz Insanity or challenging myself in Salsa classes

- Finding center at Midtown Hot Yoga or logging miles around Lake Johnson in my weighted vest

- Volunteering and connecting with friends at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh

Let me help you become the healthiest, most vibrant version of yourself, free from debilitating symptoms and ready to live life to the absolute fullest! 🎆🎉

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Julie Matthews, MS, NC

Julie is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher who earned her master’s degree in medical nutrition, with distinction, from Arizona State University. After struggling with her weight starting in her teens, she successfully achieved her weight loss goals by understanding her unique nutritional and biochemical needs. This transformative experience has fueled her passion for teaching adults and children how to personalize their nutrition for metabolic health and effective weight management.

For over 20 years, Julie has specialized in complex neurological, digestive, and immune conditions, most notably autism. Her approach, based on the BioIndividual Nutrition® needs of each person, is backed by scientific research and extensive clinical experience. She is also an expert an pediatric nutrition and has authored books as well as published research papers.

Julie frequently presents at leading professional conferences in the US and abroad and is the co-founder of Nourishing Hope and the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute. She runs a private nutrition practice in San Francisco, California, and supports families and trains clinicians globally through her nutrition learning tools and professional training courses at NourishingHope.com and BioIndividualNutrition.com.

Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS

For 30 years, Dr. Jonny has been writing books, featured on radio shows, and speaking at conferences as an expert on the topic of nutrition, weight loss, and wellness. Jonny is the scientific advisor for Rockwell Health LLC, and the best-selling author of 15 books including "The Great Cholesterol Myth", "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth", "Living Low Carb", "The Most Effective Ways To Live Longer", and the blockbuster weight-loss program, "The Metabolic Factor".

A board-certified nutrition PhD with a masters in psychology and 6 personal training certificates, Jonny's no-nonsense, myth-busting approach has made him a popular guest on television including “Dr. Oz”, “the Doctors”, ABC-TV, MSNBC-TV, CNN, CBS-TV, CBN, Fox News, NBC-TV and on morning shows across the country.

A prolific writer, Dr. Jonny has written for The New York Times, Forbes, The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post, Vanity Fair Online, Men’s Heath, Prevention, and dozens of other print and online publications. He recently appeared in the documentary, “The Big Fat Lie,” narrated by Dr. Mark Hyman, about the origins of the dietary guidelines in America.

Update: Jonny Bowden is now offering his "Power Coaching Sessions" again as well as "Cholesterol Coaching"! It's a Functional Medicine coaching deep dive into your life and labs focusing on nutrition, supplements, movement, stress management, sleep and relationships. > Learn more HERE <