Nutritional Counseling in Laguna Beach, CA
At Health in Balance, our nutritional counseling focuses on uncovering the root causes of your symptoms and restoring balance to your body. Using applied kinesiology (muscle testing) and, when appropriate, functional lab analysis, our providers can determine:
- Foods your body reacts negatively to, including sensitivities or allergies
- Supplements your body needs to restore chemical and nutritional balance
- Hidden imbalances in your organs or systems contributing to fatigue, digestive issues, or chronic discomfort
By identifying exactly what your body needs, our approach helps you feel energized, supports healing, and improves overall function.
What is Nutritional Counseling?
Nutritional counseling at Health in Balance goes far beyond general diet advice. Through muscle testing, lab analysis, and functional assessment, our providers can pinpoint imbalances in your body—ranging from viral infections, H. pylori, or dehydration, to liver stagnation or other organ dysfunction. This allows us to tailor dietary guidance and supplementation specifically to your body’s needs, helping resolve the root cause of symptoms rather than just masking them.
Conditions We Can Help treat With Nutritional Counseling in Laguna Beach
Patients often turn to nutritional counseling when they’re experiencing chronic symptoms or want targeted support for overall health. Some of the issues we address include:
Digestive Imbalances
Identify food sensitivities, bacterial or viral imbalances, and gut inflammation contributing to bloating, reflux, or IBS.
Fatigue & Low Energy
Restore nutrient balance and organ function to support sustained energy.
Immune System Support
Pinpoint deficiencies or triggers affecting immunity and overall resilience.
Inflammation & Joint Pain
Reduce systemic inflammation through dietary adjustments and supplements.
Organ Function Optimization
Muscle testing can reveal imbalances in liver, kidneys, adrenals, or other systems affecting overall health.
Children’s Wellness
Assess nutrient needs, sensitivities, and overall balance to support healthy growth and immune function.
Acute Illness Support
Help the body respond to viral or bacterial challenges with targeted nutrition and supplementation.
Advantages of Nutritional Counseling With Health in Balance
Nutritional counseling can help alleviate a variety of pains and conditions you may be experiencing. At Health in Balance, we work to provide comprehensive care to help you live a balanced and pain‒free life. Some of the advantages of nutritional counseling include:
Targeted, Personalized Care
Each session is tailored to your unique needs, based on muscle testing, lab analysis, and your symptoms.
Identify Root Causes
Focuses on why symptoms are occurring rather than just treating them.
Optimize Body Function
Supports organ systems, immunity, and chemical balance to improve overall wellness.
Safe, Non-Invasive Guidance
No diets, calorie counting, or invasive interventions—just precise, evidence-based recommendations for your body.
Why Choose Health in Balance for Nutritional Counseling?
Our providers combine 35+ years of applied knowledge with advanced techniques like muscle testing, ICAK, and functional lab analysis to determine exactly what your body needs to function at its best. Every plan is individualized, science-based, and designed to resolve underlying imbalances contributing to your symptoms.
Take control of your health and restore balance to your body—schedule a nutritional counseling appointment with Health in Balance today.
FAQs About Nutritional Counseling
What is nutritional counseling at Health in Balance?
Nutritional Counseling, known in-house as a “Biochem” visit, is a process where our providers use muscle testing, lab analysis, and/or functional assessment to identify foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes that optimize your body’s function and resolve symptoms for the long-term.
Who can benefit from nutritional counseling?
Anyone experiencing chronic symptoms, digestive issues, fatigue, organ imbalances, chronic inflammation, or nutritional deficiencies can benefit. Nutritional counseling is also ideal for children needing wellness support or individuals recovering from illness.
How do you determine what my body needs?
Through applied kinesiology (muscle testing) and, if necessary, lab work, our providers test for sensitivities, deficiencies, and organ or system imbalances to provide targeted recommendations.
Do I need to follow a specific diet?
Not at all. Our focus is on personalized guidance based on your body’s needs, not generic diets or calorie restriction. Recommendations are tailored to restore balance and support your overall wellness.
Is nutritional counseling safe?
Yes. All testing is non-invasive, and recommendations focus on natural, safe foods and supplements that support your body’s unique needs.
What is muscle testing?
Muscle testing, using the Integrative Assessment Technique (IAT), is a gentle, non-invasive way to see what your body needs to function at its best. Think of your body like an iPad running apps—tapping specific points on the body, similar to acupuncture meridians, reveals “error messages” where something is off.
We also use vials with foods, supplements, or pathogens to see how they affect your body. A weak muscle signals stress, helping our doctors identify causes of symptoms and what’s blocking your body’s healing. This helps guide personalized recommendations for foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes to support your overall health.
OFFICE HOURS
Mon: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tues: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thurs: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Massage Only)
Sun: Closed