I’m Denise Nieuwenhuis, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor with a lifelong curiosity about the body’s remarkable capacity for renewal and resilience. That curiosity began early, shaped by years of recurring illnesses, fatigue, and ongoing digestive struggles that never seemed to have clear answers. Even as a young person, I sensed that my body was asking for deeper support, long before I understood how all the pieces fit together.

In adulthood, things intensified after episodes of food poisoning, lingering digestive imbalances, and eventually a resistant bacterial infection that became a turning point. I began researching everything I could relating to nutrition, soil health, gut function, food quality, and how the body’s internal systems work together. Learning about leaky gut, food sensitivities, and the impact of inflammation helped me finally understand the root of my symptoms. With the support of functional testing, nutrition shifts, and strength training, my body began to respond. But the real transformation came when I found Full Body Systems, a program that pulled together everything I had been seeking and ultimately led me to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor in 2024.

Today, through Nourish to Flourish, I help individuals uncover the root causes of their symptoms and support the body’s God-designed ability to repair, renew, and rebalance. I believe deeply that progress can happen at any age when the right conditions are in place. Restoration isn’t instant, but with consistency, nourishment, and an understanding of the gut’s role in overall health, the body often responds far more quickly than we expect. My own journey is still unfolding, and I’m honored to walk alongside others as they begin theirs.