SAVOR
HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
Functional Nutrition Counseling
for a Sweet and Savory Life
Everyone deserves a vibrant life!
Not feeling your best? Suffering with unexplained symptoms? Trying to manage a chronic illness?
Let’s partner to discover the sustainable
dietary and lifestyle plans that can bring balance, harmony and optimal function to your body.
Embark on your wellness journey today
and begin to savor all of life’s moments.
What is Functional Nutrition Counseling?
Practicing within the frameworks of Functional Medicine, a Functional Nutrition Counselor (FNC) works in collaboration with their client to systematically uncover the root causes behind their signs and symptoms. Rather than treating symptoms, we look to understand the reasons WHY you are not feeling your best.
Whether you suffer from brain fog, bloating, fatigue, weight issues, diabetes, heart disease or other chronic illness, our work together focuses on shifting the soil in which the roots of dis-ease exist.
What does shifting the soil mean?
In nature, the health of a tree begins with the health of the soil nourishing its roots. The FNC understands that our lifestyle circumstances, dietary choices and environmental exposures contribute to the health of our “soil” which has profound influence on digestion, inflammation and genes - the 3 roots of disease. Tending to diet and lifestyle factors allows for a shift in the soil which can heal the digestive system, reduce inflammation and influence the expression of signs, symptoms or disease, helping you FEEL better!
As your Functional Nutrition Counselor, I will listen to your unique story, consider all of your life circumstances and together we will work to uncover what is going on within your body causing your particular signs, symptoms or disease. This approach is not a quick-fix and we do not use one-size-fits-all protocols.
Through discussion and education you will develop an understanding of your body, it’s functions, and the beautiful, intricate, interconnectedness of your biological systems. Our work together will help you develop an awareness of your body’s signals in response to your life.
Tuning in and tracking your responses to modifications in diet and lifestyle allows for self-discovery, empowerment and helps to illuminate the best path forward in your journey toward wellness. This self-awareness becomes the catalyst for healing and sustainable health.
Hello! I’m Lisa, a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, seasoned Registered Nurse, healthy cooking enthusiast and the founder and owner of Savor Health and Wellness LLC.
As a RN for 37 years and caregiver to my father who bravely battled Parkinson’s disease, I have witnessed much human pain and suffering. When my own health began to decline nine years ago and conventional medicine did not bring resolution, I sought the care of a naturopathic physician. It was through her holistic and personalized care that my health transformed for the better.
That experience sparked a desire to learn more about “alternative” healthcare modalities and unleashed a passion for food as medicine. Through research and experimentation in the kitchen and beyond, I continued to experience many benefits in my overall health and found resolution to long standing bloating, fatigue and brain fog issues. My husband also reaped many benefits including reduced joint pain, increased energy and weight loss.
Fueled by the energy of our success and the desire to offer relief to those affected by illness and chronic disease, I enrolled in an incredible certification program with the Functional Nutrition Alliance. This Full Body Systems program not only aligned with my beliefs in food as medicine but also facilitated a deeper understanding of the complex, interconnectedness of our body systems and the effects of food, nutrition and nourishment of all types on our unique physiological beings. This was unlike anything I experienced in my decades of training or work as a RN in conventional healthcare and my view has shifted.
My perspective as a practitioner is no longer reactive and disease focused, but rather proactive and health focused. Armed with an arsenal of clinical nursing experience, the knowledge, tools and frameworks of Functional Nutrition, a love of cooking and sharing healthy meals, I feel uniquely poised to serve those who struggle with symptoms of chronic illness as well as those who simply wish to feel better and more spirited in their bodies.
I strongly believe in the power of every individual to bring harmony and balance to their body. I believe in food as medicine. I believe food and all forms of self nourishment are keys to hope and healing. I believe everyone deserves a sweet, savory and vibrant life.
Services
1:1 Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling
via Healthie Platform (HIPAA compliant telehealth)
Through comprehensive intake tools, collaborative discussion and empathetic listening we will dive deep into your story, to uncover and understand your unique life circumstances which have brought you to your current state of being. Together we will formulate a tailored diet and lifestyle plan which will set you on a path toward balance and vitality.
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1:1 Culinary Nutrition Counseling
available to local clients (Cheshire, CT and surrounding towns)
Gain practical Functional Nutrition
insight and inspiration in the kitchen.
Choose a high level 2 session package or in-depth 4 session package both with an on-sight meal prep collaboration
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Functional Nutrition Group Education
available locally (Cheshire, CT and surrounding towns)
Education and discussion regarding the Functional Nutrition approach
to health and wellness provided to
small or large groups.
Also available to provide
healthy cooking demonstrations
as well as education on a variety of
health promoting topics
A commitment to yourself, your goals and the process
will reveal all that’s possible for you.
I will be your partner, your cheerleader and your guide.
Interested? Need more information?
Begin your journey
Book a Free 20 minute call:
Lisa Berardi BSN, RN, CFNC
Cheshire, CT 06410
Client Reviews
- Lori, client’s spouse...
I’ve been with Curt for 35 years and this is the first time he’s shown any interest in how food affects his health. He really is interested in finding out what causes/triggers inflammation for him.
You have truly made a difference! In three months he has lost 13 lbs. Things are really starting to sink in and he is actually reading labels.
It’s all about your approach. You have this way about you that is non-judgmental, caring and truly genuine.
2024 Savor Health and Wellness LLC
Working with Lisa is an all around wonderful experience.
Her approach is inquisitive, genuine, and non-judgmental. She not only listens intently but also asks the right questions, guiding me through my journey with care and understanding.
Lisa's support is not just reassuring; it's empowering. She strikes the perfect balance between nurturing encouragement and firm accountability, ensuring progress without pressure.
What truly sets her apart is her adaptability—she tailors her methods to suit my individual needs and preferences, making the entire process feel personalized and effective.
During my journey towards better gut health, Lisa was an invaluable resource. Not only did she help me identify problematic foods, but she also equipped me with practical strategies for ongoing management.
Her dedication to my well-being is unmatched; I've never experienced such comprehensive, one-on-one guidance before. -Kacey
2024 Savor Health and Wellness LLC
The universe was working with me to find Lisa!
She is so compassionate and kind. She supports my emotional and physical well being and really took the time to find out about my history of GI issues from childhood to now.
Her background as a nurse is so helpful and insightful. It is like having the best of both worlds - her knowledge from many years of being a nurse as well as her focus on nutrition and support of emotional health.
She goes out of her way to find times to meet with me, either virtually or in person, and I appreciate that she gives me an Action Plan after we have met that details our time together and outlines the things to work on.
We recently met to cook together also. She is an excellent cook and shares her knowledge of cooking and healthy recipes. Yum, love the tomato soup and bread we made and the chocolate brownies with avocado and sweet potato are out of this world!
So grateful to have met you! -Anne
2024 Savor Health and Wellness LLC