You're smart.

Maybe you've done your own research.
 

Maybe you've gone Paleo, keto, followed SCD, GAPS, and/or committed to autoimmune dietary protocols.

You might have even worked with a nutritionist, doctor, or other practitioner - or more than one.

 You've been diligent with supplements (you might have even researched these too).

Maybe you've even had labs run (or a lot of labs).
 

But...

You're still struggling.

You're losing hope.

Your head is spinning.

Erika is the Winston Wolfe of the Nutrition and Health world. In the movie Pulp Fiction, Winston Wolfe is THE guy you call when you accidentally splatter some guy's brains all over the backseat of your car. Like Erika, he's the go-to expert at fixing even the messiest of problems--only Erika does it with a lot more heart and piercing intelligence. 

I've had serious health problems in the past, and more recently issues with autoimmunity, environmental illness, mercury toxicity, methylation, adrenal fatigue, etc. I have spent close to $10,000 on very expensive Functional Medicine Doctors and MANY MANY tests. I have been diligent in researching, reading blogs, following diet protocols (including Autoimmune Paleo), and seeking new treatments.

I've tried pretty much everything. I've been through three Functional Medicine Doctors, and a few other practitioners, enough that my head felt like it was spinning. What I've realized is that many doctors and other providers don't know what they're doing, or if they do, they've gotten too comfortable and don't do the work. My doctor is one of the best in the country, and at a certain point it became obvious he was just guessing with me.

I got more beneficial, concrete information from Erika than any of the doctors I've worked with.

In my work with Erika, I discovered that what even the "top" doctors and practitioners I was working with were telling me to do was actually making me sicker.

Erika is the expert who cut through all the noise to nail down what was being totally overlooked in my labs and symptoms, and set me on the path to true healing.

JENNIFER KATZ | MANAGER, ZAZEN MEDITATION + WELLNESS CENTER | YOGA + MEDITATION TEACHER, SONIMA FOUNDATION | M.A. HEALTH + SOCIETY

FRIEDO PINTO | ACTRESS

KELLY MOORE | FULL-TIME CAREER WOMAN | YOGI

BEFORE:
Chronic low energy, needed to sleep 10 hours a night and take a nap during the day, adult acne (used "harsh retinoid cream"), digestive problems (sluggish digestion, food would just sit in stomach, bloating), destabilizing hunger ("hanger"), blood sugar swings, mood imbalances (depression, unmotivated).

AFTER:
Has an abundance of energy, only needs eight hours of sleep a night, sleep is restful & good quality, no longer needs a nap during the day, "hanger" has vanished, feels satisfied, no more digestive problems, has a flat belly, skin has cleared up (now only uses soap, water and a moisturizer), strong sense of groundeness & calm, feels a lot lighter.

"[Erika] has improved every facet of my life."

"I don't think I've ever felt physically this great before."

You're a wonder. That's right. Your body, your mind, and all their near-infinite processes you never even see (and likely take for granted) are a wonder. They can also be complicated, and the source of tremendous distress when something goes wrong.

The good news is healing doesn't have to be complicated - when you have the right guidance, and focus on the right things: REAL FOOD, MIND-BODY INTEGRATION, and INDIVIDUALIZED BIOCHEMISTRY.

We all know how important it is to eat real unprocessed food, but not all real food is as nutrient-dense or beneficial as others (and there's a lot of hype to contend with in this department).

Once you have a clear picture of your unique biochemistry (through lab work), and sometimes genetics, you can target your unique nutritional and supplement needs in a way that cuts through years of guesswork, saving you money and unnecessary hoopla, and catalyzing your healing.

It's also important to understand that your biochemistry and even your gene-expression are highly influenced by environmental factors beyond diet, including toxins (from within and without), pathogens, stress and trauma. 

Even if you carry "dangerous" genes, that doesn't necessarily mean they're actively expressed. But they can become active through these  influences.

It's also critical to understand your brain lives in your body, and the way you process stimuli influences countless biochemical processes in your mind-body. This can trigger a stress response that imbalances biochemistry and inhibits cellular detoxification. This can also turn on and off gene expression. Learning how to regulate your mind-body through strategic evidence-based approaches is a crucial component of your healing, and something food or supplements alone cannot achieve.

 What you get

I roll up my sleeves to support your breakthrough. When we work together...

What Is a Functional Approach?

A functional approach investigates the root of imbalances, takes into account a narrower range of optimal functioning in lab results and of the body's systems, and views lab results inter-relationally.  In contrast, a conventional approach does not target the root of imbalances, focusing more on what is truly symptomatic relief, relying on broad reference ranges that often overlook imbalances, and viewing lab results in a more isolated manner from one another. Even seemingly "progressive" approaches that go beneath the surface may still not dig deep enough. Although my approach is veritably functional, according to many of my clients who have previously worked with a slew of functional practitioners, mine is revolutionary and arguably more incisive.

Custom Consulting packages vary in their content from person to person.

However, packages require a minimum multi-month duration commitment to ensure healing, accountability, monitoring and strategic titration of suggested protocols.

Sessions are only part of the process.

It's impossible to heal in one session, just talking about protocol.

Healing requires a skilled investigation into what's going on inside your body. That's my main job, something that happens outside of sessions, and that can require a great investment of time on my part to dig in to your individual panorama of history, symptoms, biochemistry and sometimes genetics.

Healing also requires commitment (your job), as well as a grounded understanding that this is a process of investigation, and the body's unique way of responding must be honored; healing cannot be forced. For this reason, protocols may require titration (a gradual and strategic unpacking over time).

Talk to me.

If you’d like to chat with me directly about my Custom Consulting programming and explore if it’s right for you (on a no-strings-attached complimentary phone call), apply now via the link below.

Erika’s understanding of nutrition science and sustainability is far more comprehensive, in-depth and tasty than that of most physicians, dietitians, nutritionists and other “experts” out there....Erika “gets it.” She’s a critical thinker with tons of research under her belt who cuts to the chase, and has unified ideas that can take us years to learn with tons of trial and error (trust me, I know!).

CHELSEA MCLEAN CASEY | YOGA TEACHER | ENTREPRENEUR | ADVISORY PANELIST + MODEL LIAISON, FASHION WEEK SAN DIEGO

MOLLY ENGLAND | FULL-TIME MOTHER OF THREE | WIFE | FORMER SOCIAL WORKER

BEFORE:
Daily sense of fatigue and depletion, confused about what to eat, moody and irritable (snappy with her kids, felt unable to deal with the daily demands of having a family with three kids), weight loss/gain yo-yo-ing, weight and health problems influenced self-esteem, disappointed in the model she was setting for her children

AFTER:
Feels energized, satiated, uplifted mood, sustainable weight loss, not confused anymore--has clarity and confidence about how to care for herself, feels she is now a better role model for her children, and is able to show up for her spouse

Erika's penetrating research, driven by hunger for the truth beyond fads and band-wagon mentality is delivered in an accessible, illuminating and empowering way.

JULIAN WALKER | E-RYT 500 | CREATOR OF OPEN SKY BODYWORK | AUTHOR OF AWAKENED HEART, EMBODIED MIND: A MODERN YOGA PHILOSOPHY INFUSED WITH SOMATIC PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE

Erika Herman bucks trends and authentically fights for truth. I have been using her techniques and advice for years to cleanse, manage my cravings, energy levels, and weight. Anyone interested in how the body actually works (as opposed to fad-based methods of tricking it short-term), look no further.

JEFFREY NOSANOV | CEO OF  V-SENSE MEDICAL DEVICES | NASA INNOVATIVE ADVANCED CONCEPTS FELLOW | FORMER PROJECT MANAGER AT JPL (JET PROPULSION LABORATORIES)

Erika is a total nerd about everything food and health - she's done the most comprehensive research! I love the way she troubleshoots the human body and human experience; it's insightful, grounded, wise, and approachable - a downright revelation. I feel safe and inspired under Erika's guidance.

HEMALAYAA BEHL | TV HOST OF BOLLY BLAST | FOUNDER + FACILITATOR OF ENLIGHTENED LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS | MOTIVATIONAL TEACHER

I’m 30, 5’3″, active, normally weigh in at a muscular 113 lb, and have no history of disease. So I was obviously shocked when I got pregnant and developed gestational diabetes last year (I was 29 at the time). I had always believed I ate a healthy, well-rounded diet, and according to many experts I was. But the way I was eating wasn’t stabilizing my condition.

Being a health-conscious person, and expectant mother, I wasted no time to work with Erika Herman to set everything straight with my health.

Now, my medical tests show I’m stable. I even get to eat foods I had thought were off-limits, and I enjoy my food in a way I hadn’t before, knowing it’s not only delicious, but good for both me and my baby. The word “diet” isn’t even an appropriate word—"fantasy" is more like it!

Thank you, Erika, for opening my eyes, satisfying my belly with food I love to eat, and ensuring the health of baby and mommy.

UPDATE (6 MONTHS LATER): I gave birth 5 months ago. I've continued with Erika's suggestions, and not only do my doctors say my diabetic condition is gone, but in just 4 weeks post-birth I got back down to my pre-baby weight--and I've kept the weight off with no fuss. I feel energetic, satisfied, and my digestion is off-the-hook-fantastic. I'm in this for life. Thank you, Erika!  

JENNIFER RYAN | EDITOR | HOUSE OF SALT

SCHUYLER GRANT | CO-FOUNDER OF WANDERLUST FESTIVAL | FOUNDER,  KULA YOGA | YOGA TEACHER

Erika helped me break through misinformed and restrictive ideas I had about what is and isn’t healthy. She helped me get back to a way of living and eating that just feels right. Erika explains things in a straightforward and easy to understand manner, with the scientific data to back it all up. Her insights are invaluable!

KATRINA DRABECK | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION

Talk to me.

If you’d like to chat with me directly about my Custom Consulting programming and explore if it’s right for you (on a no-strings-attached complimentary phone call), apply now via the link below.