uplevel /ˈəp-ˈlev.əl/ verb 1. To make progress or improve in a specific skill or area of one's life
Prepare to Uplevel
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Julia Pleasant and I am an integrative and functional registered dietitian. I help individuals from all walks of life optimize their nutrition, health, and wellness through a holistic, weight-inclusive, and personalized approach. One of my core beliefs as a practitioner is that YOU are the expert of your own body. I'm simply here to guide, educate, and empower you along your healing journey.
My Philosophy
On Health & Wellness
Health is so much more than just the absence of disease--it encompasses joy, purpose, connection, well-being, balance, and adaptation. As such, each person's health is multidimensional, unique, and constantly evolving. The journey towards healing that most people make is non-linear and deserves to be honored through all of its wanderings. I trust that you are the expert of your own body and look forward to collaborating with you.
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On Diet and Nutrition
Food is one of the most potent tools in the prevention and management of dis-ease. Unfortunately, our western world is rife with dietary dogmas, fads, misinformation, and extremes. I believe that what we should eat comes down to two simple words: REAL FOOD, enjoyed with flexibility, pleasure, and presence.
My Approach
Uplevel Nutrition is your ally in achieving optimal health through nutrient-dense whole foods, targeted supplementation, and bite-sized habit changes. Say goodbye to trendy "cookie cutter" diet fads or gimmicks--as a licensed Registered Dietitian, I provide personalized food and wellness coaching to help you reach your health goals. Our sessions together will incorporate a combination of evidence-based nutrition education, realistic goal setting, strategizing for success, and mind-body techniques. This translates to a whole-body approach to wellness that not only addresses symptoms, but provides a sustainable and life-changing result.
Areas of Expertise
Root Cause Investigation: Identifying underlying causes of symptoms rather than just treating them
Personalized Nutrition Planning: Using food as medicine to support healing and balance
Gut Health: Treating digestive issues like IBS, IBD, & dysbiosis
Mental Health & Mood Support: Addressing blood sugar balance, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation that affect mood and cognition.
Inflammatory & Autoimmune Conditions: Using targeted diet, stress reduction, gut healing, and immune support strategies
Metabolic & Chronic Disease Management: Root-cause resolution for weight loss resistance, fatigue, and inflammation.
