You've made the changes. So why don't you feel better?
You've tried eating healthier, changing your routine, and following advice that worked for someone else. Yet the bloating persists. Your energy still dips. Your body isn't responding the way you expected.
When you're putting in the effort but still not feeling your best, it's natural to wonder what you're missing.
You don't need more nutrition rules. You need a clearer path forward.
Food is medicine, but the prescription isn't universal.
No two bodies are exactly alike. That's why we take the time to understand your health history, nutrition, lifestyle, and individual goals before making recommendations.
Together, we'll identify priorities, explore potential contributing factors, and develop practical, personalized strategies grounded in functional nutrition and evidence-informed care.
From targeted nutrition changes to functional testing when appropriate, every recommendation is designed around your needs — not a one-size-fits-all formula.
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Functional Nutrition & Root Cause Care
Move beyond fatigue, bloating, hormone imbalances, and stubborn weight—without the guesswork.
Nutrition is personal. Your care should be, too.
I'm Chelsea Barringer, MS, CHHP, founder of Nutrition Simplified and a Functional Nutritionist with nearly two decades of clinical experience.
I help people move beyond restrictive diets and one-size-fits-all advice to better understand their bodies, make sense of persistent symptoms, and find a more personalized path to better health.
My approach combines functional nutrition, individualized assessment, and practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you focus on what matters most — without adding more complexity to your life.
Because feeling better shouldn't mean spending your life trying to figure out what to eat.
what clients are saying
“Chelsea helped me get back to feeling like myself again without a rigid plan or diet. I’m so grateful I found her when I did. Not only is she incredibly knowledgable, she genuinely cares.”
Ready to feel better?
Let’s look beyond the symptoms, connect the dots, and uncover what your body needs to feel and function at its best.
Based in Portland, Maine. In-person and Telehealth appointments available.