Why Nothing you've tried has worked
Most programs only focus on one thing (just diet, just fasting, just exercise). But insulin resistance is multifaceted—and if you don’t address all of its root causes, you’ll stay stuck.
✅ Quality nutrients
✅ Therapeutic nutrition
✅ Appropriate exercise & physical movement
✅ Great sleep (quality, quantity, and timing)
✅ Stress handling and resilience
✅ Functioning detoxification and elimination systems
✅ Resolution of underlying infections
Just to name a few...
How Do We Know This Will Work for You? We USE DATA—Not Guesses.
Unlike programs that rely on trial and error or one-size-fits-all plans, LIFER™ is a science-backed system based on real data so you can track measurable improvements. We start by evaluating the lab test results you've already received. Even if everything was "normal", there is a lot of information we can gather on subtle imbalances and trends long before they become diseases. This informs us where you might have nutrient deficiencies, underlying infections, simmering inflammation, or even autoimmune challenges contributing to your current symptoms.
Your program may also involve comprehensive lab testing to identify the real blockers to your success. That may look like:
✅ Comprehensive Blood Panel – Examines insulin function, inflammation, and metabolic health markers at a deeper level.
✅ Salivary Adrenal Test – Identifies cortisol imbalances that keep blood sugar and insulin high.
✅ Additional testing (if needed) – Hormones, gut health, genetics, or autoimmunity, depending on your symptoms and needs.
No more guessing. No more frustration. We take a data-driven approach so your plan is customized for YOUR body.
LIFER™ Program
→ It’s not about having the “right” genetics.
→ It doesn’t have to be complicated.
→ It can be personalized, based on your data.
→ And you can maintain those amazing results for life.
I’m Andrea Nicholson, a former crime scene investigator, turned Functional Health Practitioner, dedicated to helping people like you identify and eliminate the cause of fatigue, stubborn weight, digestive issues, and inflammation.
With my unique blend of investigative expertise and a functional approach, I offer personalized health consultations designed to address your specific needs.
I’ll be your personal Functional Health Investigator!
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What Makes LIFER™ Different?
🚫 No calorie counting
🚫 No arbitrary food eliminations
🚫 No complicated meal plans
This isn’t another "diet." LIFER™ is a science-backed, personalized coaching program that helps midlife men and women fully reverse insulin resistance, lose stubborn weight, and regain energy—without medications or restrictive diets.
We take the guesswork out of healing by tracking real health markers so you can SEE and FEEL your body improving.
It all begins with a deep dive comprehensive intake session.
READY TO FINALLY SOLVE THE TRUE PROBLEM?
(without unnecessary medications)
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
You don’t have to settle for feeling fine.
Don’t waste any more years trying to piece all the answers together on your own, like I did.
Get on the fast track now.
When you have a solid, personalized plan based on your data, you won’t have to continue…
♦︎ Trying to make it through the day fighting hunger on your low calorie diet
♦︎ Searching Google or social media for generic, conventional advice
♦︎ Buying tasteless, pre-packaged diet foods
♦︎ Trying to convince your doctor that something is not right with your health
♦︎ Constantly starting new plans because the last one wasn’t sustainable
♦︎ Being confused about what foods you really should be eating
♦︎ Following online “influencers” who may not have any training in what they’re selling you
♦︎ Relying on long term unnecessary medications or supplements for symptoms
What you will have is…
♦︎ Confidence in exactly what actions to take every day for your ideal health
♦︎ A simple, doable plan of action that doesn’t disrupt your entire life
♦︎ Insights into the underlying imbalances in your body and how to fix them
♦︎ More time in your day to actively participate in life
♦︎ Naturally vibrant health, positive moods, and exuberant energy
Where you are right now is the perfect place to start.
And now is the time.
This program is for you if you...
⎷ Want to work smarter, not harder on finally fixing your health and achieving health goals
⎷ Want to be able to confidently say “yes” to every adventure invitation
⎷ Want to feel empowered and certain about how to live symptom- and worry-free
⎷ Want to know exactly what foods make you feel amazing and which foods to avoid
⎷ Want to have an expert in your back pocket to help you uplevel your entire life
Find out what your personal roadmap.
Click the button below to begin with a comprehensive intake.
How do I learn more or get started?
If you're not sure if the comprehensive intake is right for you, schedule a free consultation with me here. This free, no-obligation call will give you the opportunity to see if I am a good fit for you as well.
If so, we'll discuss the details of the next step.
Do you take insurance?
I do not accept insurance. Depending on your plan, you may be able to use HSA money for my services.
I don't live near you. Can I still work with you?
Yes! Thanks to the power of technology, my practice is entirely virtual. All sessions are conducted via phone or video call. I work with clients from all over the US and abroad.
Will you be telling me exactly what to eat?
Nutrition is one key aspect to achieving ideal health, but it’s only one piece. No matter how great someone’s diet is, if they’re being drained by stress load or living in a toxic environment, the body won’t rebalance. Throughout this process, we will focus on all aspects of health.
I will not provide a specific meal plan. Meal plans don’t work. If they did, everyone would already have the perfect plan. Most people never follow them and they don’t teach you WHY to eat those specific foods. They merely make you dependent on me and the meal plan. That is not a sustainable way to lasting health.
I’d rather teach you how to create your own plan, so you never need to rely on anyone else to tell you what to do. I will give you the tools and resources you need to create that plan for yourself. I want to enlighten, empower, and educate you to take control over your own health.
I’d rather teach you how to create your own plan, so you never need to rely on anyone else to tell you what to do. I will give you the tools and resources you need to create that plan for yourself. I want to enlighten, empower, and educate you to take control over your own health.
Will I have to give up all of my favorite foods?
Not likely, but that really depends on what your favorite foods are. If you are consistently consuming foods that are causing you inflammation, the only way to remedy that is to stop eating those foods.
You may be able to add your favorite healthy foods back in when your body is back in balance, but if you add processed and refined foods back in, you’ll most likely end up dealing with all of your current symptoms again (plus more).
When we focus on re-balancing your body, we need to pay close attention to how certain foods are reacting for you. This may lead us to determine that certain foods should be limited or removed for you to achieve and maintain optimal health and digestion. Some foods, even healthy foods, just don’t work for some people.
You may be able to add your favorite healthy foods back in when your body is back in balance, but if you add processed and refined foods back in, you’ll most likely end up dealing with all of your current symptoms again (plus more).
When we focus on re-balancing your body, we need to pay close attention to how certain foods are reacting for you. This may lead us to determine that certain foods should be limited or removed for you to achieve and maintain optimal health and digestion. Some foods, even healthy foods, just don’t work for some people.
How long will it take?
Everyone’s journey is unique to them. Many clients see rapid relief from their most frustrating symptoms, true healing takes time. Some clients are able to resolve their underlying causes in a couple of months, others can take years of unraveling and repair. These disease dynamics don't develop over night and they take time to fully heal as well.
The process is fully customized to you – so the speed of the protocol depends on your current health, goals, and your willingness/ability to implement the strategies. The length of healing time varies by your unique situation.
The process is fully customized to you – so the speed of the protocol depends on your current health, goals, and your willingness/ability to implement the strategies. The length of healing time varies by your unique situation.
All of my packages are 3 month minimum. Most clients work with me for 6-12 months to fully address their health challenges and create a life long plan (LIFER™!).
Will I lose weight?
Weight loss is generally not my primary focus, but many clients do lose extra weight. When weight loss is difficult, there’s a reason. The body is holding on to the fat for protection and survival. We have to identify why it’s perceiving danger. The body will naturally release the weight when it feels safe to do so. This is healthy and sustainable weight loss done the right way! I do not subscribe to tirelessly tracking, weighing, or counting foods/macros/calories or eliminating entire food groups over the long term.
Why is weight not my primary focus? Weight alone isn’t disease causing. You can have diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, heart disease, and every other chronic condition and not be overweight. These conditions also don’t improve simply through losing weight. My goal is to help you reverse these conditions, regardless of weight (though most do lose weight along the way as their health improves).
Why is weight not my primary focus? Weight alone isn’t disease causing. You can have diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, heart disease, and every other chronic condition and not be overweight. These conditions also don’t improve simply through losing weight. My goal is to help you reverse these conditions, regardless of weight (though most do lose weight along the way as their health improves).
Will I have to take supplements?
Most likely I will recommend the temporary use of therapeutic supplementation as a part of your protocol to provide rapid relief and aid in the healing process. Those recommendations will come directly from the data gathered from you and your functional lab test results and/or technologies.
Most of the recommended supplements will be taken for a short period of time in an effort to rebalance your body. I only ever recommend pharmaceutical-grade supplements and rigorously tested products. I am not affiliated with any specific manufacturer, so I recommend the best of multiple companies for your unique needs.
Most of the recommended supplements will be taken for a short period of time in an effort to rebalance your body. I only ever recommend pharmaceutical-grade supplements and rigorously tested products. I am not affiliated with any specific manufacturer, so I recommend the best of multiple companies for your unique needs.
How is working with you different than working with my doctor?
It is entirely different and complimentary! I am not a medical professional and as such, I do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications.
The LIFER™ Method is focused on empowering you to optimize your health through targeted nutrition, proper physical movement, quality rest, managing stressors, and creating an overall healthy life.
You’ll have SO MUCH more time with me in sessions than you’ll ever have with your doctor, so you’ll get your questions answered, understand your lab results, and be a part of developing the perfect plan of action for YOU.
The LIFER™ Method is focused on empowering you to optimize your health through targeted nutrition, proper physical movement, quality rest, managing stressors, and creating an overall healthy life.
You’ll have SO MUCH more time with me in sessions than you’ll ever have with your doctor, so you’ll get your questions answered, understand your lab results, and be a part of developing the perfect plan of action for YOU.
Through this journey...
★ You’ll learn everything you need to know to finally get lasting results and stop constantly fighting your health.
★ You will learn how to make strategic decisions, evaluate your plans, tweak when needed, and prepare for a whole new life.
★ You will find peace with food choices, sustainable habits, and lasting personal beliefs about what you are capable of accomplishing.
★ You’ll have access to my decades of education, training, and coaching to help you reach your goals in the most efficient and effective way.
★ You will have personal coaching sessions for education, support, and accountability all along the way.
★ You’ll achieve your goals with ease and maintain them like a pro.
Copyright Andrea Nicholson, MS, BCHN®️
