A functional nutrition practice rooted in the belief that your body is designed to heal and thrive.
About Osa
osa integrative health
Background and Philosophy of Care
Welcome. I’m Becky, and I’m so glad you stopped by!
My Background
I received my training at University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, where I completed a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, and I stay up to date on the latest research and innovative testing and treatments with continuing education classes, functional testing trainings, and good old-fashioned research paper-reading. I currently see clients in the greater Portland metropolitan area and elsewhere virtually.
Before I found functional medicine, I was passionate about all things food, having been raised in my family’s restaurant and having a first career in the culinary world. When my husband and I encountered health challenges and experienced firsthand both the benefits and limits of the conventional care model, we then were fortunate to experience the life-changing difference of utilizing a functional medicine-informed, personalized nutrition approach in addition to conventional care.
I found functional medicine through the intrepid work of Dr. Terry Wahls. It was then that my curiosity around food evolved into a passion for our relationship with food and the essential, complex, and often underestimated roles that nutrients play in the functioning of our bodies. In my work, I utilize evidence-backed, food-first approaches that work with–rather than against–your body’s amazing biochemical pathways and innate healing abilities, to ultimately restore and optimize physiological function. I help my clients to stop chasing all the shiny objects out there and to instead discover what works for them based on their unique health history, genetics, preferences, and personal goals.
I have found that the experience of being unwell invites us into new relationship with ourselves and is ultimately a pathway for growth and renewal. I believe relationships are central to our human experience, and how we relate to ourselves has a huge impact on our relationships with everyone and everything else in our lives.
I take a “both/and” approach rather than an “either/or” approach when it comes to conventional and alternative care. I believe that all providers want the best for their patients, and we all have different toolboxes with which we work. Therefore, I think it is in the best interest of patients for providers to collaborate to bring our patients truly holistic care.
I respect you as the expert on your own body, and I work hard to provide you with all the information available to make informed decisions about your care.
I primarily serve adults 35 and better (although I can also see teens!) and I have special interests in cognitive health, hormonal balance, cardiometabolic health, and mental-emotional well-being. Please consider booking a complimentary Discovery Call to learn more about how I would approach your unique health needs and how I can integrate into your care team. If I do not feel like I can help you, I do my best to refer you to someone who can.
A little more about me…
I am a mother of two and a spouse to my partner of 19 years. I love being outside, whether it’s running, cycling, camping, hiking, swimming in open water, playing at the beach, or enjoying just being still in the natural world.
I am an unapologetic chocolate lover, and have been known to eat nut butter straight from the jar. I also care deeply about environmental sustainability and creating a hopeful future for our children and all the world’s creatures.
I believe that our pursuit of health is part of a greater journey back to ourselves, and embarking on that voyage is sacred work. My vision for Osa is that each person I meet garners new hope and awareness of possibilities for healing and growth that may previously have been hidden.
I’d love to learn more about you and what brought you here.
Our bodies are nothing short of miraculous, and it is through them that we experience the world. When our bodies’ functioning is disrupted by various imbalances, conditions, or disease states, our experience of the world is also profoundly changed. At Osa we believe that tuning in to what the body is saying and responding with care and intention is a cornerstone of health.
When we listen well to the messages our bodies send, we open up opportunities for healing and growth. Often what we initially perceive as bothersome symptoms or signs of brokenness are in reality signals that our bodies are doing the complex work of trying to find balance and adapt as best as possible to keep us alive. When we turn toward ourselves with compassion, curiosity, and openness, we give ourselves opportunities to reframe our experience of health challenges, to work with our bodies rather than against them, and to change the trajectory of our health.
The personalized nutrition and lifestyle medicine approach I take is inherently participatory because your health is yours. I am here to support you on your journey with evidence-based recommendations that are individualized to your unique health history and current needs. Ultimately, I respect that you decide what is right for your body. I recognize the challenge of implementing nutrition and lifestyle changes, and I believe my clients can do hard things when they have a solid understanding of the rationale behind them and have the support they need to sustain them.
I strive to help you gain freedom from the health noise and get you on a path to lasting well-being. If you are motivated to create change and are committed to reclaiming ownership of your health, I am here to answer your burning questions, create a plan that fits your unique needs, and build you up every step along the way.
Why the bear?
Osa (“bear”) is my spirit animal and a guiding presence in my life and my work. She is a symbol of the strong, protective care I strive to provide and also the fierce and wild spirit within you that always has your best interest at heart. I hope that the bear provides a sense of comfort and protection to all who encounter her here on the website and elsewhere in communications from Osa Integrative Health.
