Functional Nutrition Services for Gut Health, Hormones & Metabolic Health

I’m Candace Dorsey, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and mineral health using Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and functional testing. Through virtual consultations, I work with clients across the U.S. to uncover the root causes behind fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, and stubborn weight changes.

Feel better with personalized functional nutrition, gut health support, and mineral balancing using HTMA testing.

If you’re struggling with digestion, fatigue, hormone imbalances, or stubborn weight changes, you’re not alone. Many people feel like they’re doing everything “right” but still don’t feel well.

At From The Roots, I help clients uncover the root causes behind symptoms using functional nutrition, HTMA mineral testing, and personalized nutrition coaching. Through virtual consultations, I work with clients across the U.S. to support gut health, hormone balance, metabolic health, and long-term resilience.

From The Roots is based in Georgia and provides virtual functional nutrition coaching for clients across the United States.

😴 issues?

painful periods?

🧠 fog?

recurring gut issues?

☕ cravings?

acne or skin issues?

💇‍♀️ loss?

stressed the F out?!

Always 🥶?

Running on🪫?

Spare tire around your waist?

😴 issues? painful periods? 🧠 fog? recurring gut issues? ☕ cravings? acne or skin issues? 💇‍♀️ loss? stressed the F out?! Always 🥶? Running on🪫? Spare tire around your waist?

This is a good fit if you:

  • Struggle with weight gain or stubborn weight that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise

  • Feel bloated, inflamed, or uncomfortable after meals

  • Are exhausted but wired, anxious, or struggle to sleep

  • Experience hormone-related symptoms like PMS, irregular cycles, low libido, or mood swings

  • Have tried multiple diets, supplements, or practitioners with little lasting change

  • Want a root-cause approach instead of symptom management

These symptoms often stem from deeper imbalances in digestion, mineral status, or metabolism.

After 15 years of gut issues and fatigue, Candace helped me uncover infections and mineral imbalances that doctors missed. Within weeks I felt better.
— Tammy P. (advanced support client)

Root-Cause Functional Nutrition for Gut Health and Hormones

A Note on Weight Loss & Body Composition

Clients often come to me feeling confused, frustrated, and disconnected from their body.

Many are also struggling with weight changes or difficulty losing weight — even when they’re eating well and exercising.

Rather than pursuing weight loss alone, we focus on supporting the systems that actually allow your body to release weight naturally: digestion, blood sugar regulation, stress hormones, thyroid function, and mineral balance.

When these foundations are supported, weight loss becomes a byproduct of a body that feels safe, nourished, and regulated.

Over time, clients experience:

  • Steadier, more reliable energy throughout the day

  • Improved digestion with less bloating, discomfort, or food fear

  • A calmer nervous system and better stress resilience

  • More balanced hormones and fewer monthly swings

  • Confidence around food choices without rigid rules

  • Clarity around what their body actually needs

☀️ “Feeling your absolute best” means waking up with energy, trusting your body’s signals, and having a clear path forward — instead of constantly searching for answers.

Functional Nutrition for Gut Health and Hormone Balance

Instead of chasing symptoms, we focus on identifying what’s driving them.

For many clients, that root begins with mineral imbalances — which influence how your body produces energy, manages stress, digests food, balances hormones, and heals.

By using functional testing and personalized guidance, we translate complex data into practical, doable steps that support your body at a foundational level.

This approach is designed to bring clarity, direction, and real relief — so your body can finally respond.

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Testimonial from the advanced support package

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“Just wanted to share my gut health journey in case it can help someone. For almost 15 years I've struggled with severe gut issues. At one point I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease - Crohn's disease - and was treated for several other GI related issues. I thought that was just the way my life was going to be. With the added stressors of life events from 2020 and 2021 my gut health was out of control.

In Feb 2023, I went on a hiking trip with my hiking group. That trip was an eye opener for me as I barely made it up the mountain. I had the worst muscle cramps, had no energy, blood sugar kept dropping along with my usual GI issues. I was in tears by the time I made it to the top. Thankfully on this trip I got to meet my friend Candace who just happened to be a Functional Nutritonal Therapy Practitioner. I decided I needed her help because I was tired of being miserable, always tired/brain fog, and spending my day worrying about .

Candace had me complete this health questionnaire to see which protocol we needed to start with - of course GUT protocol it was!:We did testing and found I had several food sensitivities (included foods I ate on a daily basis ), Candida overgrowth, H. Pylori along with several other GI markers out of range. (Side note did you know you should rotate your probiotics? I didn't hence some of my issues.)

I followed her Gut protocol she put in place and within weeks felt so much better. By the end of my 4 month protocol - I had lost 30lbs and my GI issues resolved. (I do another 4 month protocol just to clear up the last little bit of H. Pylori I had). I have now been able to add foods back into my diet and have not gained any of that weight back and am still feeling great with NO GI ISSUES!! I retested in January and no longer have candida, h. Pylori or any other out of range GI markers.

Yesterday Jeremy and I decided to do a 8 mile hike that was rated hard. I had my personal best time of minutes/mile!! Pic on the left was yesterday. Pics on the right are from this time last year. What a difference a year makes! I highly recommend From the Roots if you are ready to change your health for the better. The best part is you don't have to live in Georgia - she does video calls/work with you remotely, too.”

— Laurie D.

Personalized Functional Nutrition Programs

Because healing often unfolds in stages — and the body responds differently over time — we offer progressive support pathways that deepen lab insight and clinical integration.

Based in Georgia, I work with clients virtually across the United States.

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During our conversation, I will walk you through what to expect and make sure you’re in the right place.

A full breakdown of available services and pricing is provided in the From The Roots Services Guide (PDF) following your call.

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Personal Training Services

In addition to learning how to fuel your body for health and wellness, fitness plays an important role in our overall health.

Whether you are just getting started on your fitness journey or you are looking to dig deeper and challenge yourself to reach new goals, customized personal training services and options are available to meet your needs, goals, and availability.

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The information provided by From The Roots LLC is for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health care provider. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.