Functional Nutrition in Atlanta
At Ranesa House of Wellness, we offer expert Naturopathic and Functional Nutrition care. Mayuri Sobti has been a practitioner of holistic medicine for over 22 years and has helped over 2000 clients achieve good health through her consultations and treatments. She expertly combines the best of traditional Eastern Medicine with cutting-edge, evidence-based nutritional interventions in order to evaluate and treat at the root cause of illnesses.
Mayuri believes that when you provide the body with the right ingredients – correct nutrition, regular elimination of toxins, adequate rest and rejuvenation, and mental & emotional balance – the body heals, repairs, and recovers into good health. This approach to healing leads to lifelong improvement in health and strengthens the body’s systems, rather than applying another bandaid on the symptoms.
What is Functional Nutrition
Functional nutrition is a highly personalized, systems-based approach to health that views food as medicine to address the root causes of disease rather than just managing symptoms. It is an increasingly prominent framework within integrative medicine, focusing on the unique biochemical and genetic makeup of each individual.
Core Principles
Bio-Individuality: Recognizes that there is no "one-size-fits-all" diet; nutritional needs vary based on genetics, lifestyle, and environment.
Root-Cause Analysis: Seeks to identify the underlying imbalances—such as gut dysbiosis, hormonal shifts, or chronic inflammation—that contribute to symptoms like fatigue or brain fog.
Systems-Based Thinking: Views the body as an interconnected web rather than a collection of isolated organs. For example, treating skin issues might involve addressing gut health.
Food as Information: Every bite provides chemical signals that influence gene expression (epigenetics), hormone levels, and the immune system.
Common Practice Tools
Functional Lab Testing: Includes advanced assessments like comprehensive stool tests, micronutrient panels, food sensitivity testing, and hormone/thyroid panels.
Symptom Timelines: Mapping a client's health history from birth to present to identify triggers and "mediators" (factors that keep a condition going).
Elimination Diets: Short-term protocols (e.g., AIP, low-FODMAP) to identify specific food triggers and calm the immune system.
Targeted Supplementation: Strategic use of nutraceuticals (like Vitamin D, Magnesium, or Omega-3s) to support specific biochemical pathways
Areas of Assessment
ALLERGIES
ANXIETY / DEPRESSION
ARTHRITIS
AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS
CHRONIC FATIGUE
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
HYPERTENSION
INFLAMMATION
INSOMNIA
LIVER & KIDNEY HEALTH
METABOLIC DISORDERS
NERVES / BRAIN
PMS / MENOPAUSE
PAIN / FIBROMYALGIA
RESPIRATORY HEALTH
SKIN DISORDERS
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
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Our Functional Nutrition Practice In Atlanta
Gut-Immune Health
The gastrointestinal tract and its unique and complex microbiome play a central role in health and disease. Microorganisms in the gut influence various organs, including the brain, lungs, and heart, as well as body functions such as immunity, energy balance, mood, and metabolism. Optimizing the gut microbiome is often the first place to start when improving overall health.
At our Atlanta Functional Nutrition practice we evaluate for digestive insufficiencies (low hydrochloric acid and enzyme production), leaky-gut syndrome, gut dysbiosis, food intolerances, and chronic inflammation. We specialize in the gut-immune connection, including Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, IBS and other auto-immune conditions. We also offer Microbiome Functional Lab Testing when required.
Inflammatory-Metabolic Health
Chronic inflammation is a fundamental driver for most major chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune conditions. In response to the modern-day inflammatory diet and lifestyle, this is the body's healing response gone wrong. Acute inflammation which is vital for healing injuries turns into chronic, persistent, low-grade inflammation causing widespread dysfunction.
In addition to pain and tissue damage, chronic inflammation leads to metabolic chaos. Inflamed fat tissue releases inflammatory cytokines that disrupt insulin signaling in the liver, muscle, and fat cells. This prevents cells from taking up glucose effectively, leading to higher blood sugar and eventually contributing to metabolic syndrome and the obesity epidemic.
At our practice, we offer customized functional nutrition plans tailored to every individual to address inflammation, metabolsim, and disease prevention.
detoxification Health
In the modern world, we are exposed to a mixture of toxic chemicals daily - environmental pollutants, household/personal care products, agricultural chemicals, heavy metals, processed foods (additives, preservatives), and biological agents (viruses, allergens, mold). Widespread exposure overloads the body’s detoxification pathways leading to immune dysfunction, endocrine disruption, and genetic mutations. Skin rashes to certain cancers are linked to toxin exposure.
Detoxification thus becomes crucial for health because it aids the body’s natural pathways - liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin - in eliminating toxins. At our Atlanta Functional Nutrition practice, we offer a therapeutic nutritional approach that supports liver detoxification by emphasizing whole foods rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, sulfur, and fiber, while reducing processed foods, sugar, and alcohol. Key nutrients include include selenium, glutathione precursors, and omega-3s, supported by lifestyle factors.
Neuro-Hormonal Health
Neuro-hormonal health refers to the crucial interplay between your nervous system (brain) and endocrine system (hormones). Imbalances can significantly affect mood, cognition, energy, and overall brain function, manifesting as anxiety, depression, memory issues, or fatigue. Key hormones like cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, and testosterone play vital roles in maintaining neurological balance, a connection supported by the gut-brain axis (gut microbiome).
At our Atlanta Functional Nutrition practice, we understand that physical and mental symptom often overlap, as described above. Our holistic approach focuses on using functional foods and nutrients (omega-3s, B vitamins, healthy fats, minerals) to support brain function, neurotransmitter production (serotonin, dopamine), hormone balance (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones), and gut-brain axis health. In addition, the plan follows evidence based stratgies like avoiding inflammatory foods and stimulating foods to help the body restore itself.
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Why Choose Us For Functional Nutrition in Atlanta
Functional Nutritionist & Traditional Naturopath
Expert care with over 22 years of experience
Advanced training in herbs and homeopathy
Advanced training in neutraceuticals & functional lab testing
Professional & compassionate healing environment
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Affordable pricing / Accept HSA cards / No gratuity accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of a functional nutrition consultation?
The initial functional nutrition consultation is 1.5 hours long. It includes a detailed intake and assessment, and a comprehensive wellness plan. The client receives a four page customized program with specific diatary and supplement guidelines.
What is the frequency of follow-ups?
The number of follow-ups depends on your health condition, assessment by the practitioner, and treatment plan. In general a three-month plan is created with once a month follow-ups. The follow-ups are a vital part of the healing process because as the healing progresses, the focus changes from supportive to cleansing and back to supportive approaches.
What to expect during an functional nutrition consultation?
The initial consultation includes an
What about Functional Lab testing and Nutraceuticals?
The treatment includes insertion of sterilized and disposable needles into specific points on the body. The sensation varies from a light touch to a pinch. Other treatments like cupping, moxibustion and guasha maybe included (at no extra cost) to enhance the treatment.
Location
Our Acupuncture practice is located at Ranesa House of Wellness in Buckhead, Atlanta.
Ranesa House of Wellness is a welcoming, serene, and holistic oasis in the city, dedicated to providing professional, compassionate, and affordable wellness care to the community. In addition to Acupuncture, we offer Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Functional Nutrition, and Mindfulness practices.
Our team is dedicated to your well-being through your entire healing experience with us.
Ranesa House of Wellness: 3091 E Shadowlawn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
