Understand your body's root causes.
Build your strength.
Reclaim your life.
Personalized functional nutrition, progressive strength training and behavior coaching to help you improve digestive comfort, support your energy and build a stronger body through midlife.
With Dr. Stefanie Basso, your health history, daily habits and goals shape a plan you can use in real life.
In-person in San Diego + virtual coaching
Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner • PhD in Holistic Nutrition • Master’s in Sport Psychology • Bachelor’s in Exercise Science
When your body changes, your strategy should evolve.
You may be eating carefully, exercising consistently and still wondering why you feel exhausted, uncomfortable or disconnected from your body. Let’s look at the patterns together.
Recognize your patterns
Energy that fades too soon
Afternoon crashes, restless nights or the feeling that you are always running on empty.
Digestion that feels unpredictable
Bloating after meals, digestive discomfort or uncertainty about what to eat.
Strength and body changes
Less muscle, stubborn body fat or a routine that no longer supports your goals.
Too much to carry
Work, family and stress leaving little room for the habits that help you feel well.
Connect the dots. Rebuild your strength & energy.
Physiology /
Understand the root cause
Explore your health history, digestion, energy, recovery and nutrition patterns. When appropriate, laboratory information adds context to a personalized plan and helps identify questions to discuss with your medical clinician.
Performance /
Build your strength
Use progressive strength training, adequate nourishment and purposeful recovery to build muscle, improve physical capacity and support your body-composition goals.
Behavior /
Make it your life
Practice habits that hold up through demanding weeks, travel and meals with friends. Build confidence in your choices and a plan you can return to without starting over.
Food is our first medicine. Strength is a practice. Sustainable change is a skill.
I know what it means to feel exhausted and keep going.
I’m Dr. Stefanie Basso. Years of living with Crohn’s disease, a hormonal crash and the demands of single motherhood taught me how exhausting it can feel to keep searching for answers.
My experience includes 2,000 clinical hours at a human movement and performance institute known as California’s first “Movement Hospital.” I bring 15+ years as a university kinesiology lecturer and 25+ years in personal training and sports nutrition.
Today, I connect functional nutrition, progressive strength training and behavior coaching to help midlife women build capacity, confidence and habits they can sustain. Your history deserves to be heard. Your plan should fit the life you actually live.
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Better questions.
More personal insight.
Your symptoms, routines and health history come first. When testing is appropriate, existing bloodwork and selected functional tests can add information that helps guide nutrition and lifestyle conversations.
Lab ordering, testing fees and personalized lab review are separate from the 30 Day Discovery purchase. Testing recommendations and fees are discussed before you decide.
01 / Review what you already have
Share relevant results and recommendations from your medical clinician through the agreed private process.
02 / Choose testing with a purpose
Discuss which tests may be useful, what each test measures and how the results could influence your next steps.
03 / Turn information into action
Connect findings with practical nutrition, training and recovery priorities, while coordinating medical concerns with your licensed clinician.
A clear starting point.
A plan that evolves with you.
Begin with a conversation. Build your foundation. Practice the skills that support the life you want.
01 / Start with a conversation
Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals, questions and the level of support that fits your needs.
02 / Build your personal foundation
Complete your intake and assessment. Together, we identify priorities and establish a practical starting plan.
03 / Practice, review and refine
Apply the plan to your real life. Track progress, discuss challenges and adjust your next steps with the support included in your program.
Choose the support for your next chapter.
Your starting point and the support you need are personal. We will discuss the best fit during your consultation.
30 Day Discovery
A focused month to establish your personalized nutrition and lifestyle direction. Includes two 55-minute appointments: a Week 1 orientation and an end-of-Week 4 Summary & Coaching session. Lab ordering, testing and personalized lab review are separate.
Functional Body Reset System
A focused month to establish your personalized nutrition and lifestyle direction. Includes two 55-minute appointments: a Week 1 orientation and an end-of-Week 4 Summary & Coaching session. Lab ordering, testing and personalized lab review are separate.
Whole Body Revival
A focused month to establish your personalized nutrition and lifestyle direction. Includes two 55-minute appointments: a Week 1 orientation and an end-of-Week 4 Summary & Coaching session. Lab ordering, testing and personalized lab review are separate.
4R Gut Repair Protocol
A focused month to establish your personalized nutrition and lifestyle direction. Includes two 55-minute appointments: a Week 1 orientation and an end-of-Week 4 Summary & Coaching session. Lab ordering, testing and personalized lab review are separate.
Prefer a focused online starting point?
Explore five online programs designed around specific nutrition, strength and lifestyle goals.
GutStrength 7: Seven lessons and an illustrated workbook to help you explore food choices, portions and digestive patterns. Build a supportive routine, one meal at a time.
The Revival Cleanse 14: A nourishment-focused reset. Learn what to add to your plate, build restorative routines and step beyond all-or-nothing thinking with a guided workbook.
Rebalance Her 14: Fourteen days of nutrition, strength, sleep and mindset lessons for midlife. Use the workbook to turn confusing symptoms into clearer questions and practical next steps.
The Abundant Plate 30: Learn how to eat more while working toward fat loss and muscle building. Thirty lessons, recipes and an illustrated workbook make protein, portions and satisfying meals practical.
MuscleGuard 30: Learn to prioritize protein, fuel resistance training and stay nourished when appetite is low. Thirty daily lessons and a guided workbook help you build a routine that supports muscle and strength.
Prefer personalized support? Explore private coaching with Dr. Stefanie. Connect functional nutrition, progressive strength training and behavior coaching in a plan shaped by your history, goals and everyday life.
Notice your body’s signals.
Progress you can recognize in real life.
Your goals guide what we track. Alongside appropriate measurements, we look at the changes that matter in your everyday life.
Energy and recovery
Your daily energy patterns, sleep experience and ability to recover.
Strength and capacity
Progress in training, movement confidence and the activities you want to enjoy.
Digestive patterns
Changes in the symptoms you report and the food routines that work for you.
Confidence and consistency
The habits you can sustain through real-world challenges.
TESTIMONIALS
"People asked me for years if I was pregnant. The issue was I never wa; I just had a bloated belly I couldn't figure out. Stefanie helped restore my gut health, lose weight and I finally have confidence & a better approach to food that I can sustain."
Julie T. ~ California
Your questions, answered.
Who is this coaching for?
My practice focuses on midlife women who want personalized support with nutrition, strength, recovery and sustainable behavior change. We begin by discussing your goals, health history and whether coaching is an appropriate fit.
Do I have to complete laboratory testing?
Testing is considered when it is appropriate to your situation. We can begin by reviewing your history and any relevant results you already have. Recommended tests, ordering arrangements and separate fees are discussed before you proceed.
Can we work together virtually?
Yes. Coaching is available virtually and in person at my San Diego practice. We will confirm the format that fits your program and circumstances.
Will I have to follow a restrictive diet?
Your plan is individualized. We focus on adequate nourishment, practical food choices and strategies you can use consistently. Any suggested adjustments should have a clear purpose and be reviewed as your needs change.
What if I travel or my routine changes?
Those situations are valuable opportunities to practice. Dr. Stefanie encourages coaching through travel and changes in routine so you can build confidence applying your skills in real life. One program pause is available for an unexpected emergency under your service agreement.
Is coaching a substitute for medical care?
No. These services provide nutrition, fitness and lifestyle education and coaching. They do not diagnose, treat or cure disease and do not replace care from a licensed medical clinician.
Your next chapter can feel stronger.
You do not need every answer before you begin. Let’s talk about what you are experiencing, what you want to change and the support that could help you move forward.
Complimentary • In-person or virtual • A conversation about fit and next steps
5151 Shoreham Place, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92122
909-914-0202 | drstefaniebasso@gmail.com
Your wellbeing comes first.
Personal coaching to support your health.
Dr. Stefanie Basso holds a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. “Dr.” refers to her academic doctorate; she is not a licensed physician.
Nutrition, strength and behavior coaching complements medical care. It does not diagnose, treat or cure disease. Individual results vary. Consult your licensed clinician before changing medication or beginning a new health regimen.
For medical emergencies, call 911.