Hey, I’m Paola—

I’m a Functional Nutritionist and Detox Specialist, and I’m here to help you unlock your body’s natural ability to heal. Whether you're dealing with gut issues, fatigue, hormone chaos, or you just know something feels off—I’ve got you.

My work centers around mitochondrial health, gut health, drainage + detox, hormones, and circadian biology—all the systems that have been overlooked but are crucial to feeling like yourself again. I don’t believe in band-aid fixes. I believe in real, lasting healing by getting to the root.

But healing isn’t just physical. As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Lifestyle Medicine Coach, I know how much your mind and habits matter too. The small things you do every day? That’s where real transformation starts—and I’ll guide you through it.

My goal? To help you reconnect with your body, feel empowered in your healing, and go beyond what you thought was possible.

When I’m not nerding out on the science of self-healing, you’ll find me hiking in the mountains, practicing yoga, trying new recipes, or traveling somewhere wild. I also create daily content to help you better understand your body—because education is power.

Ready to explore? You can dive into my latest content here.

"In the dance of healing, embrace the basics, shed the unwanted, and let unwavering faith be your guiding light."

- Paola Xhuli, MPH

Advanced Coursework & Clinical Mastery

Education 

  • M.P.H., Master of Public Health — Drexel University

  • B.A., Letters, Arts & Sciences — Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
    Thesis focused on Buddhist approaches to healthcare and the role of Eastern medicine in holistic healing

Certifications & Specialized Training

  • Certified Holistic Nutritionist — American Fitness Professionals & Associates 
  • Certified in Clinician’s Code Foundation Program — Metabolic Fitness by Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND
  • Clinical training in Updates in Mold-Related Illness — Dr. Jill Crista, ND 
  • Clinical training in Are You Missing Mold Illness in Your Patients? — Dr. Jill Crista, ND
  • Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner — Achology 

Current Studies: 

  • MSc in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine (in progress)  

Professional Coursework and Mentorship

🔬 Clinical & Functional Lab Training 

  • Blood Chemistry Interpretation — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND
  • The Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Mastery Training  Program — Dr. Dicken Weatherby, ND
  • Clinical Biochemistry & Lab Assessment — Dr. Marisa Soski, ND

🧠 Mitochondria, Detox & Energy 

  • The Cell Blueprint — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND
  • The Detoxification Course — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND
  • Detoxification & Biotransformation Pathways — Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD
  • Mitochondrial Healng Masterclass — Carrie Bennett, MS
  • Oxidative/Reductive Dynamics & Energy Production — Dr. Marisa Soski, ND
  • The Cell Danger Response & Chronic Disease — Dr. Robert Naviaux, MD, PhD
  • Mold & the Cell Danger Response — Dr. Neil Nathan, MD
  • Quantum Connective Tissue Masterclass  — Carrie Bennett, MS

🦠 Immune, Mold & Infections

  • Identification & Treatment of Dormant Infections — Dr. Bryan Walsh , ND
  • Mold Mycotoxins & Cardiovascular Disease — Dr. Jack Wolfson, MD
  • Immune Imbalances & Inflammation — Dr. Brice Thompson, ND, MS

🎯 Systems & Core Concepts 

  • Quantum Self-Healing Masterclass — Carrie Bennett, MS & Dr. Corey Ghazvini, DOM
  • Photoendocrinology — Dr. Alexander Wunsch, MD, PhD
  • Nutritional Biochemistry Course — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND 
  • Whole Food Nutrition & Supplementation — University of Western States 
  • Pharmacology & Drug-Nutrient Interaction — Dr. Kate Welch, Pharm.D
  • Hormone & Neurotransmitter Regulation & Imbalance — Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND
  • Fatty Liver Masterclass — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND 
  • Evaluating Adrenal Fatigue — Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND

My Personal Journey

 

I want to share something deeply personal with you—because if you're struggling right now, I want you to know you're not alone.

My journey into functional and root cause healing didn’t come from curiosity—it came from desperation. I used to feel strong, grounded, and deeply connected to my body. But in late 2019, everything changed. It began with relentless acid reflux and bloating, then spiraled into extreme fatigue, panic attacks, insomnia, ectopic heartbeats, food sensitivities, and eventually POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

I saw every doctor, ran every test, and was repeatedly told that everything looked “normal.” But I didn’t feel normal. I didn’t feel safe in my own body.

So I became my own advocate. I enrolled in clinical nutrition training, studied functional lab interpretation, and dove into mitochondrial health, gut repair, detox pathways, and circadian biology. Slowly, I stopped chasing symptoms and started asking a deeper question: Why did my body break down in the first place?

That shift changed everything. Healing wasn’t about fixing or fighting—it was about creating an internal environment where my body could finally do what it was designed to do: self-regulate, detox, and repair.

It didn’t happen overnight. There were setbacks. But piece by piece, my nervous system stabilized, my gut began to function again, and the anxiety that once consumed me started to lift. I began to recognize myself again.

Now, I guide others through that same process—those who’ve tried it all and still feel stuck. Because there is another way. A way that’s gentle, personalized, and rooted in biology, not blame.

You have more power than you think. And I’m here to help you reclaim it—one root cause at a time.