Michelle Benson

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 person — biology,...

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 read more about our...

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 stray from them....