OUR TEAM
Ellen Hintz
Owner & CEO, Head of Research & Content Creation
FORMAL EDUCATION
MS Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine
University of Western States - 2022
BS Biology, Cell + Molecular Specialization
University of South Dakota - 2018
Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Nutritional Therapy Association - 2020
Autoimmune Protocol Certified Coach
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
working as Nutritional Health Coach
2019-2021
10+ years navigating personal health issues
experience teaches what a textbook never can
guiding content + curriculum development
for several programs, organizations, + practitioners
fangirling Joanna Gaines
the rest of my graphic design expertise is instinct
FAVORITE THINGS
The Lord
being a mom
nature
herbal medicine
gut microbiology
avocado toast
horses
white flowers
hiking + kayaking
matcha lattes
intellectual conversation
acoustic folk music
thrifting
DIY projects
sunshine
Grace Liffrig
Content Editor, Functional Nutrition Consultant
EDUCATION + QUALIFICATIONS
BA Philosophy + Religion
Hillsdale College - 2020
Functional Nutrition Consultant
Integrative Health Clinic - present
serving as personal chef + dietary consultant
writing + copy-editing
navigating personal health issues
5+ years of managing Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (experience teaches what a textbook never can)
FAVORITE THINGS
Jesus
adaptogenic herbs
Italian Swiss culture
periwinkle-colored skies at dusk
85% dark chocolate
historical novels
dancing the Argentine tango
conversations over tea
nautical films
the color palette of New Mexico's landscape
philosophical ideas
Chopin's piano nocturnes & Beethoven's symphonies
rock-climbing
light streaming through leaves