Meet Serena
Hello there! My name is Serena Olson. I am a former Personal Chef turned Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Certified Virtual Personal Trainer.
My background blends culinary expertise with a deep understanding of specialized dietary needs—ranging from diabetic to vegan protocols. I’ve had the privilege of teaching kids’ cooking classes and working closely with children who have food allergies and sensitivities, giving me valuable insight into the real-life challenges that come with dietary change.
My own journey with digestive issues deepened my commitment to understanding how food affects the body and fueled my passion for using nutrition as a powerful tool for healing.
Heal the roots, don’t just mend the branches.
I believe true wellness is built at the intersection of nourishment and movement. Food fuels the body—but strength, mobility, and consistency sustain it. By combining functional nutrition with personalized fitness programming, I help clients improve digestion, reduce inflammation, loose weight balance blood sugar, build strength, and feel confident in their bodies.
With a holistic and compassionate approach, I empower my clients to understand the “why” behind their health struggles—including insulin resistance, inflammation, weight loss resistance, and hormonal imbalance. I create personalized nutrition and movement strategies that support long-term wellness, not quick fixes.
Through professional yet gentle guidance, you’ll make sustainable changes that help you feel your best—naturally.
Ready to take the next step toward a healthier, stronger, more vibrant you? Reach out today to begin your journey.
The Functional Nutrition Approach
Root Cause. Real Change.
APPROACH:
Functional Nutrition is a personalized, science-based approach that looks at the whole person—not just symptoms. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all solution, I start with a detailed initial comprehensive assessment focused on your health history, current symptoms and lifestyle patterns. What’s at the root of your health challenges?
Whether it’s fatigue, stubborn weight, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalance, Functional Nutrition works to uncover and address the underlying causes.
It’s about more than just what you eat. We explore how your food, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep, environment, and even mindset influence your health. By connecting the dots, we create a customized nutrition and lifestyle plan that supports your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.
HOW FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION COUNSELING CAN HELP YOU:
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Understand your unique triggers (instead of guessing what’s “wrong”)
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Improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and balance hormones
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Boost energy, clarity, and resilience
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Feel empowered—not overwhelmed—when it comes to your health
If you're tired of chasing symptoms and ready to feel better from the inside out, the Functional Nutrition approach could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Let's work together to support your body—at the root.
No quick fixes, crash diets or medical advice / diagnoses. Each wellness plan is tailored to your unique health goals. Everything is connected and everything matters!
Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, I customize your plan to fit your specific physiology. Here’s why personalized care is crucial for your well-being:
Custom Nutrition Plans --- Overcome Weight Loss Challenges --- Accountability and Motivation
Behavioral Change and Habit Building --- Increased Knowledge and Confidence --- Support for Special Dietary Needs
Adaptable Lifestyle Changes --- Emotional and Psychological Support
Through these practices, I will assist you in discovering what suites YOUR body and YOUR lifestyle, rather than adhering to a pre-designed self-guided program.
Discovery Call
During this FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call we will explore your existing health challenges and determine the most effective path to reach your goals.
FREE
Accountability Membership
Choose your focus:
Nutrition
or
Virtual Personal Training
Included each month:
One 20-minute personal coaching call
(scheduled)
Email check-in & support
Monthly nutrition or fitness resource
Personalized goal setting
Accountability to help you stay consistent
No new program every month. No overwhelming amount of information. Just personalized support to help you keep moving forward.
$100/mo.
Premier Counseling Package
Upon submitting your detailed intake form, you will receive a comprehensive one-hour assessment, followed by a summary and recommended protocol for your next steps. Additionally, you will have Three 30-minute follow-up sessions to review your progress and discuss future actions.
$375
Lab/Symptom Review
Need answers? If you are not feeling 100% and have been through a few different health professionals without any answers, let me help. I’ll use a functional nutrition approach to assess any lab results or reported symptoms and help build a health improvement protocol that we will work through together.
This can be an add-on service to the Preliminary Case Review or sold separately. (Pricing will vary depending on complexity and quantity of tests.)
$75+
Nutrition Coaching Calls
To continue focus on education, habit changes, menu planning, functional nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and disease preventions / intervention, and personized guidelines for your health and goals. Can be conducted via phone or video chat. Offered when added on to the Premier Case Review. This includes Four 30-minute follow up coaching calls.
$200
Custom Meal Planning
More than a meal plan—it's nutrition tailored to YOU!
Custom meal plan with Preliminary Assessment and one Follow-up Session. Includes 14 days of 3 meals per day plus snack options that you can mix and match throughout the month, specific to your dietary needs.
Ideal for supporting inflammation, digestive health, blood sugar balance, and overall wellness—not just calorie counting.Price is discounted when added to any service.
$200
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Virtual Personal Training
We start with a 4-week personalized training build. After that, you have the option to continue with Four 30-minute accountability sessions to stay consistent and keep progressing.
Step 1: 4-Week Custom Build $200
Step 2: 4-session Accountability Package $120
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Phone
Address
Lincoln, CA, USA 95648