Ruth Etches
Practice Information
- Consultations Online
- Consultations by Phone
Information for Patients
Description of My Practice
I am a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a special interest in gut and brain health. I support children, teens and adults with neurodivergent conditions, mood disorders, neuroinflammation, brain fog and neurodegeneration / memory worries. I also support with digestive disorders such as IBS, indigestion, reflux & SIBO.
Type of Care I Provide
- Nutrition Professional
Practitioner Type
- Nutrition Professional
From the practitioner: About My Practice
I am a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a special interest in gut and brain health. I support children, teens and adults with neurodivergent conditions, mood disorders, neuroinflammation, brain fog and neurodegeneration / memory worries. I also support with digestive disorders such as IBS, indigestion, reflux & SIBO.
My practice is virtual so I am able to consult with you regardless of location. I am passionate about digging deep to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and to educate and empower you to reclaim control of your health. I offer a free initial 30 minute discovery call to discuss your health concerns and explain how I can help.
Health Concerns
- Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
- Dementia & Cognitive Decline
- Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
- Gut & Microbiome Health
- Immune Health & Autoimmunity
- Infections & COVID-19
- Mental Health
- Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
- Pediatric Health
- Toxins & Detoxification
- Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health
Medical Specialties
- Functional Medicine
- Genetics/Genomics
- Health Coaching
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Nutrition
- Pediatrics
Medical Conditions
- Aging
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autoimmune Disease
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Stress-related Conditions
Languages Spoken
- English
Graduate School Education
Nutritional Therapy Diploma
Professional Associations
BANT, ANP, CNHC
IFM Coursework
- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
- Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
- Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
- Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
- GI Advanced Practice Module
- Hormone Advanced Practice Module
- Immune Advanced Practice Module