Where nourishment meets inner wisdom.
Where nourishment meets inner wisdom.
About Frankly Nutritious
About Frankly Nutritious
As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I guide people in understanding their nutritional needs and building sustainable habits through real food, practical education, and personalized guidance, without sacrificing enjoyment or following someone else’s formula.
My story
I’m a former yo-yo dieter turned Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (and a well-known professional living room dancer), and honestly? I’m probably a lot like you.
I grew up in a smaller city on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, dancing to loud music in people’s living rooms, posing for my mom’s 35mm camera, taste-testing every trendy snack I could get my hands on, playing video games until I beat “just one more level,” and reading A LOT of books.
I was always self-conscious next to the kids around me. As I got older, the “perfect” bodies in magazines, on TV, and in the way the people around me talked about their own bodies sank in deep. For years I hated my body and felt like I was never enough - no matter what I ate, how hard I pushed myself exercising, or what that scale said.
After college, the yo-yo dieting got worse. Then a routine checkup came back with a few clinical labels attached, and they felt deeply personal. So I did what I knew: ate less, worked out harder, and kept hunting for the “perfect” diet, workout, and body. (Spoiler alert: “perfect” anything doesn’t exist!)
“I no longer felt the burden of needing to be ‘perfect’ in order to be healthy.”
Things started to shift when I borrowed a book about the Paleo diet from my Nana. Eating real food that actually fuels your body, instead of diet shakes and bars? It made so much sense. Paleo came and went as a fad, but the basics stuck, and so did my curiosity.
Life took me through jobs in technology, medical billing, education, and construction (versatile, I know!), but nutrition kept pulling me back. I kept reading and researching, earned a few holistic health certifications, and started coaching. Then I found the Nutritional Therapy Association: whole foods, listening to your body’s natural signals, and recognizing that every person is truly unique. It was a breath of fresh air.
Becoming an NTP changed how I take care of myself, too. These days I live in Southern California with my husband and two kitties, and yes - I still dance to loud music. My checkups look great, I’ve stopped calling foods “good” or “bad,” and exercise is no longer punishment, but a way to honor my body. And let’s be real - I’m still human: my weight fluctuates, I eat “unhealthy” foods sometimes, and I don’t exercise every day (and that’s okay!).
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. I’d love to help you find your own version of balance!
True health is all about balance. Most importantly, it’s about being kind to yourself.
Mission
To guide people in reconnecting with what their bodies truly need, and to empower them to do so through real food, personalized nutrition, and sustainable wellness that honors their individuality.
Vision
A world where people feel informed, empowered, and connected to their bodies, where food is a source of nourishment and enjoyment rather than stress or shame, and where wellness is approached with curiosity, individuality, and balance.
What I believe
Honest communication and realistic expectations over exaggerated promises.
Food and wellness should leave room for pleasure, humor, and connection.
There is no universal blueprint. Guidance should fit your needs, preferences, and life.
The goal is knowledge and confidence, not dependence on a practitioner or program.
Food supports your body, and also enjoyment, culture, creativity, and community.
Sustainable wellness comes from realistic choices, not rigid rules.
Learning about your body should invite questions and exploration, not fear.
Nutrition education should be understandable and useful in everyday life.
Franky is a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association and also holds a BA in Media & Cultural Studies with a minor in English.
Nutritional therapy is educational and supportive. It doesn’t diagnose or treat medical conditions, and it works alongside the care you receive from your healthcare providers.
For you
Personalized guidance built around your goals, preferences, and everyday life.
For your group
Practical, engaging nutrition education for teams, communities, and groups of every size.