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Michelle here! If you’ve been wondering what actually happens when you work with a functional medicine nutritionist, this post walks you through exactly what to expect. At HartsSpace, we combine functional nutrition, root-cause exploration, and mind-body eating coaching to help you understand your symptoms, transform your relationship with food, and feel at home in your body again. This approach is different from a typical nutrition appointment because it looks at the whole p

The holiday season can bring so much joy: connection, celebration, comfort foods, and memories. It can also stir up old patterns and emotions around food, body image, and self-worth. Whether you want to fully embrace the holidays with no guilt or stay grounded in your health goals, the truth is there is no one right way to approach this season. At HartsSpace, we recognize that every person’s relationship with food and body is unique, especially during the holidays. You can re

At HartsSpace, we understand that how someone eats on the outside  isn’t actually what matters most. What matters is how someone feels  about their eating. Their relationship with food, their body, and themselves. We know this is a tricky topic and there is a ton of nuance and considerations and if you're wondering where we stand, this is it in a nutshell. Here's the thing: one person might appear to have the “perfect diet” but feel trapped by rigid rules or guilt if they str

Katie Hart: MS, LMHC, CN A blog about my journey into natural medicine, mind body medicine and what I have learned in practice with Hartsspace ans people through the years. A blessed journey! When Dr. Avery asked me to participate in this blog project, I’ll admit I had a moment of hesitation. My concern wasn’t about whether I had something to say, but rather that I might have trouble narrowing down all the scopes of practice we offer at Hartsspace and the many personal pass

🌿 Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM for Hartsspace Accountability Group (HAG)!  🌿 ✨ This week (9/27): Build Your Fall Fitness Plan  ✨ Shift...

Tiffany Jones (Athena founder/owner) Hi all! In case you don't know me, I'm Michelle, one of the nutritionists and a mind-body eating...

Movement for Mental Health: How Science and Spirit Align For years, I treated exercise like a box to check. I’d push through a workout...

When most people hear the term “eat the rainbow” , they think of colorful fruits and veggies on a plate. Yes, that’s part of it, but what...

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel the quiet ache of disconnection—disconnection from nature, from each other, and even from...

But 10 years ago, I added something new: a Garmin wearable. I originally just wanted to track my movement and sleep. What I didn’t expect was how deeply motivated and curious I would become about the inner workings of my body — my heart rate, stress response, VO₂ max, sleep cycles, and recovery patterns.

You don’t have to summit a mountain to reconnect with yourself. Around here, just a short drive and a steady walk can shift your whole...

Burnout recovery does not have to mean quitting your job or stepping away from your responsibilities. Healing often starts by learning...

In this post, Karin Lund, MS, CN explores the emotional power of embodied movement. Through a raw moment in the boxing gym, she shares how trauma, breath, and rhythm intersect — and how coming home to the body can begin in the most unexpected places. This is a story about release, recovery, and learning to feel again through movement.

At HartsSpace, we believe healing happens in community. This blog explores the power of showing up, sharing real stories, and finding support through connection. Featuring reflections from Katie Hart, a story spotlight from Sue, and a podcast episode with Stefanee McDonald on building a business in Olympia, this post reminds us that growth is possible when we feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Karin Lund, MS. CN “The answer comes down to one simple question: How safe do we feel?” – Stephen Porges If you’ve ever found yourself...

Book Review by Karin Lund, MS, CN : food, body & love: but the greatest of these is love by Dr. Kari Anderson As a nutritionist...

Our Summer Day Retreat was a beautifully orchestrated day filled with nature, movement, nourishment, and practical wisdom. Here's a...

Amidst the exhilaration of summer, it's vital to align our health practices with the seasonal shifts that influence our overall well-being.

Welcome back to the HartsSpace Mental Health and Nutrition newsletter! Last month, we talked about detoxification and how our bodies...

In our hectic modern lives, it's easy to become overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, and the constant barrage of toxins from our environment...