why i do what i do
Hi! 👋 I'm Kara Horton, A Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, wife, mom of two, and lifelong fitness enthusiast. Despite looking healthy and doing everything “right,” I spent years dealing with unexplained symptoms doctors couldn’t explain. My labs were normal — but I felt anything but. That disconnect is what changed everything.
When “Normal” Wasn’t Enough
Chronic joint pain, inflammation, eczema, brain fog, fatigue, and severe bloating became my daily reality. I was exhausted, frustrated, and tired of being dismissed — until I turned to functional lab testing and finally uncovered what was actually driving my symptoms. This wasn’t about doing more. It was about addressing the root cause.
How My Experience Shapes My Work Today
Through personalized functional lab testing, nutrition, and a step-by-step approach, I was able to restore my health, rebuild my energy, and feel like myself again. That experience is the foundation of the work I do today.
My Background is Rooted is Fitness & Nutrition.