Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Functional Medicine Partner in Irvine, CA
A Living Balance is a functional medicine nutrition practice dedicated to helping clients prevent and reverse chronic diseases through personalized lifestyle interventions. Founded in 2008, our approach focuses on identifying root causes of health issues, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and environmental toxicity. Our expertise combines 15+ years of clinical experience with certifications from the Institute of Functional Medicine, enabling us to develop tailored protocols that integrate dietary changes, lab work analysis, and hormone therapy.We emphasize whole-body wellness, offering virtual consultations and in-person services in Irvine, California. Our commitment to client-centered care is demonstrated through comprehensive support programs, discounted functional testing, and evidence-based strategies that empower individuals to achieve optimal health at any age.
Services
Functional Medicine Consultations
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Digestive Health Programs
Lab Work Analysis
Metabolic Health Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of functional medicine experience with personalized protocols
- Comprehensive approach addressing root causes of chronic disease
- Discounted functional medicine testing and lab work analysis
- Virtual appointments available nationwide with secure client portal
- Specialized expertise in hormone replacement therapy and digestive health
Associations and certifications
- Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
What people say
Feel better
Lost belly fat
Improved energy
Healing crisis resolved
Personalized guidance
Services
Functional Medicine Consultations
Our functional medicine consultations provide comprehensive evaluations to identify root causes of chronic conditions. Through detailed health history reviews and lab work analysis, we develop personalized treatment plans addressing digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and environmental toxicity. Clients receive tailored dietary recommendations and lifestyle interventions designed to promote long-term wellness and disease prevention.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Specialized hormone replacement therapy programs address menopausal symptoms, thyroid disorders, and adrenal fatigue. We combine lab testing with personalized hormone optimization protocols to improve energy levels, sleep quality, and metabolic health. Our approach emphasizes bioidentical hormones and continuous monitoring to ensure safe, effective treatment outcomes for both men and women.
Digestive Health Programs
Targeted digestive health programs focus on healing leaky gut, SIBO, and autoimmune conditions through elimination diets and targeted supplementation. Our protocols address food sensitivities, microbial imbalances, and inflammatory triggers while restoring digestive function. Clients benefit from stool testing, peptide therapy, and customized probiotic regimens to support long-term gastrointestinal wellness.
Lab Work Analysis
Comprehensive lab work analysis evaluates 75+ biomarkers to assess metabolic health, hormone balance, and nutritional status. We offer discounted functional medicine testing including DUTCH hormone panels, GI Effects stool analysis, and NutrEval assessments. Our detailed reports include personalized protocols with dietary recommendations and targeted supplementation strategies based on individual test results.
Metabolic Health Coaching
Metabolic health coaching programs focus on reversing insulin resistance and preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modifications. We combine continuous glucose monitoring with personalized nutrition plans to optimize blood sugar control. Clients receive ongoing support for weight management, cardiovascular health improvement, and energy optimization through evidence-based dietary interventions and targeted supplementation.
People
Cindy Dupuie
Functional Medicine Nutritionist
Certified functional medicine practitioner with 15+ years experience in chronic disease reversal. Holds BS in Dietetics and IFM certification since 2008. Specializes in hormone balance, digestive health, and environmental medicine. Developed successful protocols for autoimmune conditions and metabolic disorders.
Questions
What functional medicine services do you offer?
We provide hormone replacement therapy, digestive health programs, lab work analysis, and metabolic health coaching through both in-person and virtual consultations.
Do you accept insurance for services?
Our nutrition counseling services aren't covered by insurance, but we offer discounted cash prices for functional medicine testing and lab work analysis.
How do virtual appointments work?
Virtual consultations use secure telehealth platforms with pre-visit questionnaires and post-visit protocols delivered through your encrypted client portal for convenient remote care.
What chronic conditions do you treat?
We specialize in hormone imbalances, digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, metabolic syndrome, and environmental toxicity using personalized functional medicine approaches.
Can you work with my current doctor?
Yes, we collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to provide complementary care while respecting your existing healthcare relationships and treatment plans.
