Brain & Mental Health | Hygge Holistic Wellness

Brain & Mental Health

A clearer mind starts with
understanding your biology

Functional nutrition support for ADHD in children and adults, anxiety, depression, brain fog, and cognitive decline — addressing the nutritional and biological roots that conventional care often leaves unexplored.

Does any of this sound familiar?

Whether it's your child struggling to focus at school, your own mind that won't quiet down, or a fog that's been sitting over you for months — these aren't character flaws. They're biological signals worth investigating.

  • Your child has been labeled "difficult," "disruptive," or "spacey" — and you sense there's more going on beneath the surface.
  • You or your child received an ADHD diagnosis and a prescription, but no one talked about diet, nutrient status, or gut health.
  • Anxiety or depression shows up persistently, and existing care alone hasn't moved the needle the way you'd hoped.
  • You're experiencing brain fog, word-finding difficulty, or memory lapses that worry you — and you want to be proactive, not reactive.
  • You're watching a parent navigate cognitive decline and want to understand what you can do now to protect your own brain long-term.

The brain is a biological organ. Feed it, support it, and reduce what's inflaming it — and it responds.

Area of Special Focus

ADHD — in children and adults

ADHD is one of the most over-medicated and under-nourished conditions in modern healthcare. Medication can play a role — but it was never meant to be the whole answer. Research consistently links ADHD symptoms to nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, blood sugar instability, and neuroinflammation. These are addressable. This is where functional nutrition shines.

Young Children & Toddlers

Early intervention changes everything

For young children — even toddlers showing signs of hyperactivity, sensory sensitivity, or attention difficulties — nutritional foundations matter enormously. Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins are critical for developing brains. Gut health and food sensitivities (particularly to gluten, dairy, and artificial additives) are frequently overlooked but commonly implicated. Addressing these early can meaningfully shape a child's developmental trajectory.

Older Children, Teens & Adults

Beyond the diagnosis — addressing the biology

For older children, teens, and adults living with ADHD, a functional approach investigates what's driving inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation at the biochemical level — dopamine and norepinephrine precursor availability, blood sugar swings that impair executive function, chronic neuroinflammation, and the gut-brain axis signaling that shapes mood and focus every single day.

A note for parents: This program works alongside existing care — including medication and behavioral therapy where applicable. The goal is to address what those approaches don't: the nutritional and biological terrain in which your child's brain is growing. We collaborate with your child's existing providers whenever it's relevant and helpful.

Other conditions I work with

Mood

Anxiety & Depression

Neurotransmitter production depends on specific nutrients, a healthy gut microbiome, and stable blood sugar. Addressing these biological foundations supports what therapy and medication alone often cannot.

Cognition

Brain Fog & Memory

Persistent fog, poor word recall, and concentration difficulties often point to neuroinflammation, nutrient depletion, blood sugar instability, or disrupted sleep — all addressable through targeted functional nutrition.

Prevention

Cognitive Decline & Alzheimer's Prevention

Emerging research identifies inflammation, insulin resistance, and specific nutritional gaps as major drivers of Alzheimer's risk. Proactive nutritional strategies in your 40s, 50s, and beyond can meaningfully protect long-term brain health.

The Program

The Brain Balance Program

Mental and cognitive health are not separate from physical health — they are expressions of it. This program investigates the nutritional, inflammatory, gastrointestinal, and metabolic factors shaping how your brain — or your child's brain — functions every single day.

Using advanced functional testing, personalized nutrition and herbal protocols, and targeted lifestyle strategies, we build a plan that addresses the biology beneath the symptoms. Whether you're a parent seeking answers for a young child, an adult navigating ADHD or mood, or someone being proactive about long-term cognitive resilience, this program meets you exactly where you are.

How it works

01
Assess
Map the biology behind the symptoms

Functional testing evaluates nutrients critical to brain development and function — iron, zinc, magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins — alongside inflammatory markers, gut microbiome health, blood sugar patterns, and neurotransmitter metabolites where indicated.

02
Nourish
Give the brain what it's missing

A targeted nutrition and supplement protocol — calibrated for the individual, whether child or adult — addresses specific deficiencies, removes inflammatory dietary triggers, and provides the raw materials the nervous system needs to regulate itself.

03
Sustain
Build lasting neurological resilience

Gut-brain axis support, herbal adaptogens and nervines, sleep and lifestyle strategies, and a long-term maintenance plan — so the improvements hold and the brain continues to thrive well beyond the program.

What's included

Comprehensive intake — individual or family Full developmental, dietary, and health history for pediatric cases; complete adult health and symptom history for individual clients.
Functional neurology & nutrient lab panel Advanced testing for brain-critical nutrients, inflammatory markers, gut health, organic acids, and neurotransmitter metabolites where applicable.
Personalized brain-supportive nutrition plan Dietary strategies targeting neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter support, blood sugar stability, and gut-brain axis health — adapted for age.
Custom herbal & supplement protocol Evidence-informed botanicals and nutraceuticals with pediatric-safe options for children and age-appropriate formulations throughout.
1:1 coaching & provider collaboration Regular sessions to track progress, adjust protocols, and coordinate with pediatricians, psychiatrists, or therapists where applicable.
Unlimited messaging support Questions answered between sessions — especially valuable when navigating dietary changes for a child and needing real-time guidance.

This program is for you if…

  • You're a parent of a toddler or young child showing signs of hyperactivity, sensory sensitivity, or attention difficulties and want to explore nutritional root causes
  • Your child has an ADHD diagnosis and you want to understand what dietary and biological factors may be amplifying their symptoms
  • You're an adult with ADHD who has never had the nutritional and biological side of the condition properly addressed
  • You're navigating anxiety or depression and want to explore the gut-brain and metabolic drivers alongside your existing care
  • You're experiencing brain fog, memory concerns, or cognitive changes and want functional answers — not just reassurance
  • You want to be proactive about long-term brain health and reduce your risk of cognitive decline before symptoms become undeniable

Your brain — or your child's — deserves a fuller picture.

Start with a free 20-minute discovery call to share your history and explore whether this program is the right fit, or join the Brain Balance Program and let's get to work.