About

Meet Paola

As a Functional Nutritionist and Detox Specialist, Paola is passionate about unlocking your body's incredible ability to heal and regulate itself. With a focus on mitochondrial health, gut health, drainage & detox, hormonal imbalances and circadian biology she offers a holistic approach to tackle health issues and symptoms.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, Paola will help you uncover the missing pieces. Her mission is to guide you towards unparalleled health, exceeding the possibilities you once envisioned.

But Paola's expertise doesn't stop here. As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Lifestyle Medicine Coach, she understands that lasting change comes from small, consistent steps. She'll guide you through proven behavioral change techniques that demonstrate how even tiny daily changes can make a tremendous impact on your health and well-being.

Paola believes that your journey to health is as unique as you are. That's why she's committed to creating personalized health protocols that target the root cause of the issue, not just the symptoms. Her approach is compassionate, supportive, and understanding of your individual needs.

In her free time, Paola is hiking in the wild, practicing yoga, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring the world. She creates and shares educational content daily to raise awareness about gut inflammation, environmental toxins, detoxification, and the best ways to optimize health. Explore her content here.

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

~ Paola Xhuli, MPH

Education

M.P.H Master of Public Health, Drexel University, 2020
B.A. Letters, Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, 2016

Qualifications

Certified Holistic Nutritionist, American Fitness Professionals & Associates, 2020
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Specialist, ODX Academy, 2020
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner, Achology, 2020

Continuing Education in Functional Medicine & Nutrition

MSc student Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Cell Blueprint, Dr. Bryan Walsh
Evaluating Adrenal Fatigue, Dr. Bryan Walsh
Identification & Treatment of Dormant Infections, Dr. Bryan Walsh
Mold Mycotoxins and their Influence on Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Jack Wolfson
Mold & the Cell Danger Response, Dr. Neil Nathan
The Cell Danger Response, Healing Cycle & Chronic Disease, Dr. Naviaux
Eudaimonia & Wellbeing, Dr. Bryan Walsh

My Personal Journey

I want to share something deeply personal with you because I know that you're not alone in your struggles. I've been through it too – grappling with chronic IBS, dysbiosis, mold toxicity, chronic anxiety, debilitating panic attacks, fatigue, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, POTS, and nervous system dysregulation. It was a challenging road, and at times, I felt lost, wondering if anyone truly understood what I was going through.

I wanted to quit many times because nothing I did seemed to make things better.

I spent two years seeing every doctor under the sun. Conventional medicine seemed to offer no real answers, leaving me feeling that it was all in my head. But my journey took a turn when I decided to dive deeper into understanding the root causes of my physical and mental health issues.

Up to this point, the concept of "root causes" was a completely new approach to understanding health and recovery.

As I trained to become a Functional Nutritionist and conducted targeted research on gut imbalances, detoxification, and circadian biology, I discovered that true healing wouldn't come at the doctor's office; it required daily investment in my well-being. I started exploring alternative solutions that addressed the underlying causes of my symptoms, making changes to my lifestyle, diet and mindset.

With each step, I peeled back the layers, uncovering the root causes and rebuilding my bodily systems to create an environment that didn't welcome disease. It took time, but my symptoms gradually reversed, and I experienced natural healing taking place within.

I knew I had to share this wisdom and the tools I learned with others who might be suffering from similar ailments, searching for relief but finding no answers despite trying every health trend, diet, supplement, and doctor available.

You see, I believe you have more control over your health than you may realize. In a world where the quality of life is declining, chronic illnesses are on the rise, and our bodies seem to age faster than ever, I want to empower you to transform your health and navigate your healing journey like a pro.

Let me be your guide on this path of discovery and healing, as we work together to unlock your body's innate ability to thrive and achieve a life of vitality and well-being. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter, healthier future.