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Welcome, we are so glad you found WHOLE AXIS 

Whole Axis is a nutrition and wellness practice that supports whole-body health by strengthening the gut–brain axis and the systems it influences, including digestion, mood, energy, hormones, and metabolic health.

We work with adults and families, including neurodivergent individuals, to improve digestion, energy, mental health, mood, learning, metabolic regulation, and overall resilience using personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies that adapt across different stages of life.

Our Philosophy

The body is designed to work as a connected system

Gut health and brain health are deeply intertwined

 

Symptoms are signals, not failures

 

Nutrition should support regulation, resilience, and long-term health

Healing looks different at different stages of life

We work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique physiology, history, lifestyle, and goals and build strategies that support real life, not continued diet culture or perfection. We intentionally move away from rigid diet culture and extreme protocols. Our work prioritizes nourishment, regulation, and sustainability over restriction or perfection.

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Targeted Nutrition Supporting the Brain–Gut Connection for:

  • Lyme Disease

  • Autoimmunity

  • PANS/PANDAS

  • Digestive disorders in adults and children (IBS, IBD, acid reflux, leaky gut, bloating, etc.)

  • Skin Issues

  • Hair loss

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Anxiety

  • OCD

  • Depression

  • Blood Sugar Regulation

  • Brain Fog

  • Perimenopause/Menopause

  • Hormonal changes (including puberty and midlife)

  • Unexplained weight gain or weight loss

  • Sleep Issues

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Our mission is simple.

At Whole Axis, we take a whole-body approach to health, grounded in the understanding that the body does not function in isolated parts. Our work is informed by the science of the gut–brain and HPA axis, which play a central role in how we feel, think, digest, regulate weight, respond to stress, and move through different stages of life. When communication between the gut, brain, nervous system, and endocrine system is disrupted, symptoms often emerge across multiple areas at once, including digestion, mood, focus, hormonal balance, metabolic regulation, energy, sleep, and neurodivergent traits. Rather than chasing individual symptoms, we focus on supporting the body as an integrated system. Nutrition anchors our work, but sustainable health involves more than diet alone. We take a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle support, targeted supplementation when appropriate, functional lab insights, movement and exercise guidance, stress regulation, and environmental influences that affect how the body adapts over time. We offer personalized, functional nutrition and lifestyle support for adults and families seeking meaningful, lasting improvements in health. We work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique physiology, history, lifestyle, and goals, building strategies that support real life rather than continued diet culture or perfection. Our approach intentionally moves away from rigid rules and extreme protocols, prioritizing nourishment, regulation, and sustainability as foundations for long-term health.

Insights and education starts here.

Dive into our blog for the latest research, tips, and recipes that support a whole-foods diet. Learn how nutrition can be your ally in managing chronic diseases and neurological challenges. Because knowledge is the first ingredient in the recipe for health.

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Sara Maier, Owner of BellyBrain Nutrition

Sara Maier

Owner/Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP)

My story of becoming a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP) began after a decade-plus of health struggles in my family. Having walked through these challenging health crises, it has become my life’s mission to help others suffering from similar chronic illnesses and/or neurodevelopmental challenges.

"Working with Sara has been a game-changer for my daughter's health. We were at a loss before we found her help. Her expertise has made all the difference. She personalized a nutrition plan that addressed my daughter's specific needs, making it both practical and sustainable for our family. Under her guidance, my daughter's health improved significantly. Her energy levels soared, and her digestive issues diminished. Today, my daughter has the tools and knowledge to make informed choices about her nutrition and overall health. Sara is not just a nutritionist; she's a true healer who has transformed our lives for the better."

Adrianne C.

Alexa Young, CA

Let’s work together to support your whole axis

Let’s work together

Contact us to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future. Schedule a no-obligation intro call to learn more.

Services

We set you up for success and support you along the way.

Our coaching supports meaningful progress in your health by focusing on the systems that influence how you feel and function.

 

We begin with a comprehensive review of your health history, lifestyle, and movement patterns, using validated assessment tools to identify where support will be most impactful.

 

Full Nutrition

Assessment  

 

Supplement Consultation

 

6 & 12 Week

Consult Bundles ​

 

Foundational Health Package

 

Environmental Exposure Reset

 

As-Needed Private Zoom Consultation

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