About Amy Papa

My journey to becoming a Health Coach and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner began with my son.

At just 9 years old, my son was diagnosed with GERD. The gastroenterologist told me that my son would likely need repeated esophageal dilations and lifelong medication. This treatment plan was unacceptable to me. Deeply disappointed and frustrated, I decided to take things into my own hands and embarked on a journey of discovery.

After months of research—reading books, watching videos, and speaking with others—I discovered Functional Medicine. As I was reading about Functional Medicine, I instinctively knew that this would the key to help solve my son’s health issue. Fortunately, I found an exceptional Functional Medicine practitioner who guided us through the healing journey with diet and nutrition. As a result, not only was my son’s acid reflux put well under control, but his iron deficiency anemia, restless leg syndrome, ADHD, and other health issues also disappeared! I was in awe—it felt like a miracle!

However, at the same time, I was puzzled. I kept wondering how come a health condition that would require lifelong medication according to conventional medicine could be resolved within a short period of time with diet and nutrition? My curiosity grew quickly, and I became eager to learn more. I wanted to uncover how food and nutrition could have such a profound impact. I also questioned why my parents, despite eating what seemed healthy and living what seemed like a healthy lifestyle, still were suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease. I wondered why chronic diseases were becoming so prevalent and whether I could alter my own trajectory, which seemed destined for poor health.

On a mission to find an answer, I took foundational nutrition courses from Harvard and Stanford, because I wanted to know what the world’s leading institutions were teaching about nutrition. What I learned opened my eyes. For the first time, I understood what nutrition truly was: nutrition is the foundation of a healthy, vibrant life.

I then kept going and completed a training program with Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and became a Certified Health Coach. Two years later, I trained under the world-renowned Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nakayama and earned my certification as a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner.

As I was learning, I applied what I learned on myself, and it completely transformed my life. Before, I had constant aches and pains, standing up from a squat was challenging for me, and I was plagued by brain fog throughout the day. Frequent colds and flus, pre-diabetes, Bell’s Palsy, infections, and chest pain which resulted in ER visit occurred one after another. It was not fun at all!

But after implementing a healthy diet and lifestyle that was personalized for me, I regained my health and vitality. I felt at the best of myself in a long time! I could play sports with my kids for hours and felt fantastic! I could chase my kids on the playground without worrying about my knees! I no longer had tooth sensitivity! I didn’t need an afternoon nap to get through the day any more! I had a sharper mind and my productivity soared!

And the results are long-lasting.

While I am helping clients resolving their health issues I have never stopped learning. Clients’ successes are my inspiration to keep advancing my knowledge and training. The more I learn the more passionate I have become about what I am learning! I am now an Amen Clinic Licensed Brain Health Trainer, as well as a certified practitioner for ADHD, biological model for suicide prevention, anxiety and depression, Anorexia Nervosa, and OCD.

It is my mission to empower others with the knowledge and tools to reclaim their health and live vibrantly. Your health journey doesn’t have to be a struggle. Let me guide you toward a healthier, happier version of yourself.

Learning about nutrition and taking control of my health is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life and I believe it will be yours too!

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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open. – B.K.S. Iyengar

Client Feedback

"I can’t thank Amy enough for her help. I was struggling with depression and a completely disrupted sleep schedule, and nothing seemed to work. Through her guidance, we made some changes to my diet and now my sleep schedule is all normal, and I no longer experience symptoms of depression."

----Katherine

"Working with Amy has been life-changing! For years, I dreaded spring because of my severe seasonal allergies—I couldn’t even step outside without sneezing uncontrollably or dealing with itchy eyes. Through personalized approach, we discovered the root causes of my allergies and addressed them with targeted dietary changes and natural supplements. Now, I can enjoy the outdoors in spring without any fear! "