Marnie Lawler - Functional Nutritionist

Marnie Lawler - Functional Nutritionist As a Functional Nutritionist my goal is to help attain optimal health by uncovering the root cause of your symptoms using functional testing.

What Is Health was created out of a true desire to help people live life to their fullest potential. I am passionate about empowering my clients to regain their health through diet and lifestyle changes... everyone should be given the ability to achieve their personal goals. My approach comes from my Functional Nutrition Training and my Personal Experience dealing with adrenal fatigue, gut issues

(a parasite and low enzyme output), hormonal imbalances (estrogen dominance), brain fog, fatigue and several anemia’s (iron, B-12, folate and B-6). By changing my own diet, performing diagnostic testing and addressing my stressors, I have been able to overcome these issues. But, it took me a VERY LONG time. I would like to make this easier for everyone, NO ONE should have to struggle the way I did, for as long as I did. I specialize in digestive disorders, thyroid and autoimmune and conditions and hormonal issues. Through a combination of customized nutrition, laboratory testing, and high quality targeted supplements, we’ll work together to restore your body’s balance and vitality. What does that mean? To begin with, generic diets and protocols have their place, but they rarely take you the distance. They are not targeted to the unique person that you are, and they do not honor your bio-individuality. Let’s face it, that’s why when your best friend discovers a diet that works for her, does not create the same results for you. You have your own set of circumstances, biochemistry and unique physiology that comes into play. Often, in order to determine what your body needs, I lean on lab testing – using only what gives us the most pertinent information. This will be used to sculpt a diet and healing protocol that gives your body exactly what it needs and removes anything that’s getting in the way of your healing. This is challenging work, no doubt, and I understand that when I ask you to make modifications to your diet or daily activities to get results, you are the one who has to make the hard changes. But I promise, as my slogan says, “Your Health, My Mission,” I will be by your side to help guide, be your support, your troubleshooter and cheerleader! Nothing will be left unturned to get to the root of your issues, and you will NOT BE ALONE!

Getting it in… with supervision 🐶Deep breathing.Mobility.Slowing things down.When you calm the nervous system, you suppo...
04/27/2026

Getting it in… with supervision 🐶

Deep breathing.
Mobility.
Slowing things down.

When you calm the nervous system, you support so much!
✔️your gut
✔️your hormones
✔️ your immune system
✔️ your recovery

Not every workout needs to be intense.
Your body needs this just as much as the hard workouts.

What’s sitting on my counter right now? Cilantro + parsley — two underrated healing foods.These aren’t just for flavor… ...
04/18/2026

What’s sitting on my counter right now? Cilantro + parsley — two underrated healing foods.

These aren’t just for flavor… they support your body in ways most people don’t even realize 👇

🌿 Cilantro
– Supports detox pathways (especially heavy metals)
– Helps reduce inflammation
– Supports blood sugar

🌿 Parsley
– Rich in vitamins C, K, and folate
– Supports kidney health + fluid balance
– Helps reduce bloating

👉 What I love most?
These are simple, accessible, and easy to add to meals.

Toss them on:
• eggs
• salads
• grilled meats
• roasted veggies
• marinades like chimichurri
• guacamole
• homemade salsa
• rice bowls
• soups + stews

Small additions = big impact over time.

This is exactly how I teach my clients to upgrade their nutrition — not by doing more… but by doing better.

💫 Want to learn how to use food to support your body at a deeper level?

Start with what’s already in your kitchen.

Most people don’t realize how much their everyday choices are either supporting their body… or slowly working against it...
04/16/2026

Most people don’t realize how much their everyday choices are either supporting their body… or slowly working against it.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being intentional.

Because what I see every day in my practice is this:

👉 Low energy
👉 Hormone imbalances
👉 Gut issues
👉 Inflammation

…often don’t start overnight.
They build over time from small, repeated choices.

The good news?
Those same daily choices can rebuild your health.

✔️ Balanced blood sugar
✔️ Enough protein
✔️ Nutrient-dense foods
✔️ Supporting digestion + gut health

These are the foundations that change everything.

You don’t need extremes.
You need consistency.

✨ Your body is always listening to what you give it.

If you’re ready to understand what your body needs → let’s figure it out together.

👉 Book a free 15-min consult (link in bio)





04/12/2026

Strong legs predict a longer life 🚀

Not BMI.
Not weight.

Muscle matters. Strength matters. Function matters.

What’s one simple exercise you do regularly to build leg strength?

There is a growing body of research showing that something as simple as your walking speed can tell us a lot about your ...
04/11/2026

There is a growing body of research showing that something as simple as your walking speed can tell us a lot about your overall health.

Faster walking speed has been linked to:
• Better cardiovascular health
• Lower risk of chronic disease
• Increased longevity

And what I love most about this?

👉 It’s simple
👉 It’s free
👉 It’s something you can track and improve

You don’t need a complicated plan to start improving your health.

Sometimes, it starts with something as basic as… walking with a little more intention.

Try it this week and see how you feel.

Fluffy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites 🫐🥞If you’re always rushing in the morning or finding yourself hungry an ho...
03/29/2026

Fluffy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites 🫐🥞

If you’re always rushing in the morning or finding yourself hungry an hour after breakfast… this is for you.

These are:
✔️ High in protein
✔️ Easy to meal prep
✔️ Support blood sugar + energy
✔️ Actually taste GOOD (important 😊)

I’m always telling clients — your day starts with your first meal.

When you lead with protein + nutrients, everything else (energy, cravings, focus) becomes easier.

These are one of those simple, repeatable options that just work.

Make a batch, keep them in the fridge, and you’ve got breakfast or a snack ready to go.

🔗 Link to the full recipe is in my bio on my blog page ☝️

You don’t just burn energy in workouts.You burn it in:– decision making– stress– overthinking– pushing through when you’...
02/28/2026

You don’t just burn energy in workouts.

You burn it in:
– decision making
– stress
– overthinking
– pushing through when you’re exhausted

Training hard is important.
Recovering intentionally is just as important.

Your nervous system feels everything.

Listen to your body. 💫





People often think I’m “just” a nutritionist.And yes — food matters 🥦🍳But what I actually do goes much deeper than meal ...
02/26/2026

People often think I’m “just” a nutritionist.

And yes — food matters 🥦🍳

But what I actually do goes much deeper than meal plans.

When someone has high cholesterol, I don’t just look at the LDL number.
I ask **why** 🔎

Is insulin driving it?
Is there underlying inflammation?
Is the thyroid sluggish?
Is the liver overwhelmed?
Is chronic stress shifting lipid patterns?
Is gut dysfunction impairing metabolism?

Two people can have the exact same cholesterol number… and completely different root causes.

And a statin is not the resolution for every single person with high cholesterol 💊

I use functional testing and comprehensive blood work 🧪 to assess the person in front of me — not just a number on a lab report.

Because when we understand the **why**, the plan becomes intentional and individualized.

This is what functional nutrition looks like:

✨ Connecting systems
✨ Looking upstream
✨ Respecting physiology
✨ Building foundations

Food. 🥗
Hormones. 🔁
Detox pathways. 🌿
Blood sugar. 📊
Muscle. 💪
Stress. 🧠
Sleep. 😴

It’s all connected.

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you don’t feel normal…
Or you’ve been handed a prescription without a deeper conversation…

Let’s look at your body differently 🤍

Free 15-minute consult — link in bio.

02/12/2026

We have been conditioned to believe that more cardio = better results.

For women, especially 35+, that is not always true.

What we need is strategic intensity.

Short sprint intervals:
✔ improve insulin sensitivity
✔ stimulate growth hormone
✔ preserve lean muscle
✔ support metabolic flexibility

Muscle is your metabolic organ.

Two sessions per week is ideal.
Even once a week still drives adaptation.

This is how we train for longevity — not exhaustion.

We often think about going to the gym to lose weight or build muscle.And yes — these can be a great side effect.But here...
02/05/2026

We often think about going to the gym to lose weight or build muscle.
And yes — these can be a great side effect.

But here’s something we don’t talk about enough 👇

Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to support your brain.

When you lift weights, walk, run, or move your body, you increase BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) — often called “fertilizer for the brain.”

BDNF is associated with:
• improved memory & learning
• better focus and mental clarity
• mood support & stress resilience
• protection against age-related cognitive decline

In other words…
You’re not just training your body — you’re training your brain.

Move for strength.
Move for longevity.
Move for your brain. 🧠💪

01/24/2026

Squats aren’t one-size-fits-all.

This kettlebell curtsy squat hits glutes, inner thighs, quads, core—and shoulders 💪 while improving balance and hip stability ⚖️

Changing your movement pattern = changing your results.

Train smarter. Move better. Feel stronger. 🔥

✨ Nutrition guidance is finally catching up to what bodies have been telling us all along.For years, the focus was on ca...
01/11/2026

✨ Nutrition guidance is finally catching up to what bodies have been telling us all along.

For years, the focus was on calories, portions, and restriction.

While those tools have their place, they often miss the bigger picture:

👉 how food actually interacts with human biology.

What’s encouraging to see now is a shift toward something our bodies have been telling us for decades —
food quality matters more than numbers alone. 🥗

When we center meals around:
🥕 whole, minimally processed foods
🍎 vegetables & fruits
🍗 quality protein
🥑 healthy fats
🫙 fermented & fiber-rich foods

…we create a foundation that supports metabolism, gut health, immune balance, and long-term resilience.

From a functional lens, this way of eating supports:
✔️ stable blood sugar
✔️ metabolic signaling
✔️ gut microbiome diversity
✔️ immune balance
✔️ long-term resilience

🚫 Less restriction
➡️ More nourishment

And that’s where real, sustainable health changes happen.

It’s about building a foundation your body recognizes, responds to, and can adapt to — with room for individuality.

✨ Real food isn’t a trend.
It’s the starting point.





Address

51 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA
01929

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19788351733

Website

http://wwwdrinkLMNT.com/marnielawler

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