You want to lose fat.
You can't cook twice.
You need meals that fit your goals and your household. Dinner can't be two separate projects.
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Feel good in
your body.
Step off the dieting rollercoaster with a personalized plan for how you eat, move and care for yourself. Build practical habits that support your energy, strength and confidence.
Functional nutrition, strength & mindset.
San Diego + virtual coaching.
Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner
BCFNP • PhD Holistic Nutrition • MS Sport Psychology • BS Exercise Science
Your daily life tells a story.
You deserve support that makes sense of your everyday patterns and helps you take the next step.
Does this feel familiar?
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re reaching for chocolate.
You need a boost to finish the day. Then bedtime comes, and you can’t switch off.
You finish a meal and loosen your waistband.
You thought you made a healthy choice. Now you’re uncomfortable and wondering what to eat next time.
You show up for workouts, but feel stuck.
You’re putting in the effort and want a plan that connects food, training and recovery.
You promise yourself you’ll start again on Monday.
A busy week interrupts the plan, and you’re back to searching for another diet.
Let’s make feeling better simpler.
Nourish with purpose.
Build satisfying meals, understand your food patterns and make choices you can repeat at home, at work and when life gets busy.
Build strength for life.
Connect movement, fueling and recovery with your goals. Whole Body Revival includes individualized, progressive strength programming.
Make habits work for you.
Move beyond all-or-nothing thinking and develop a more confident relationship with food and exercise.
Food is our first medicine. Strength is a practice. Sustainable change is a skill.
My simple plan.
A clear way forward.
Choose your support. Make it personal. Practice the habits that fit your life.
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.
I understand how exhausting it is to keep searching.
I’m Dr. Stefanie Basso. Living with Crohn’s disease, a hormonal crash and the demands of single motherhood taught me how exhausting it feels to keep searching for answers.
Coming out in my 30s meant questioning the religious expectations I had tried to meet and learning to trust my own voice. That experience shapes how I coach: with respect for your values, your history and the learned habits you are ready to change.
My education became personal practice as I trained to become a national-level natural bodybuilding athlete. I learned to nourish enough, time meals around my needs, train progressively and take recovery seriously. Learning to work with my body changed how I approached strength—and how I help others build it.
I bring a PhD in Holistic Nutrition, board certification in functional nutrition, a master’s in Sport Psychology and a bachelor’s in Exercise Science, alongside 15+ years as a university kinesiology lecturer and 25+ years in personal training and sports nutrition. My experience includes 2,000 clinical hours at a human movement and performance institute.
Today, I connect nutrition, strength, recovery and behavior coaching so you can practice what you learn in the life you actually live. You do not need a stage goal. Your next chapter deserves strength on your terms.
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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.
Personal support.
In their own words.
"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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
30 Day Discovery
A focused month with personalized lab review and a plan for nutrition, suggested supplements, a workout schedule and stress-reducing lifestyle strategies. Includes two 55-minute appointments. Lab tests and supplement recommendations are a separate cost.
Functional Body Reset System
A 90-day foundation in personalized functional nutrition, recovery and sustainable habits. Includes four 55-minute appointments: an initial session and three progress reviews. Individualized strength workouts are included in Whole Body Revival.
Whole Body Revival
A 90-day experience combining functional nutrition, personalized strength training, recovery and behavior coaching. Includes four 55-minute appointments. An optional fourth month is available through the Elite Graduate extension for an additional fee.
4R Gut Repair Protocol
Remove. Replace. Repair. Revive. A personalized 90-day approach to food patterns, digestive support and sustainable habits. Includes four 55-minute appointments. Build digestive confidence at home, while traveling and when dining out.
Focused online programs
Self-paced lessons + illustrated workbooks.
Start small. Build skills you can use every day.
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Your next chapter can feel stronger.
Your free 30-minute consultation is a conversation about your challenges, goals and how my services may help. If your needs fall outside my scope, we can discuss other appropriate pathways to explore.
No purchase required. This introductory call does not include a personalized plan or lab review.
5151 Shoreham Place, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92122
909-914-0202 · Email Dr. Stefanie
Health & Coaching Disclaimer
Personal coaching to support your health.
Dr. Stefanie Basso holds a PhD in Holistic Nutrition and is a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner. “Dr.” refers to her academic doctorate; her board certification is a separate professional credential. She is not a licensed physician.
Nutrition, strength and mindset coaching provides education and supports healthy habits. Mindset coaching is not psychotherapy or mental health treatment. These services do not diagnose, treat or cure disease and do not replace licensed medical or mental health care. Individual results vary. Consult your licensed clinician before changing medication, supplements or your health regimen.
For medical emergencies, call 911.
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