Hi, I'm Cortney.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner & Founder of By Design Functional Wellness
My interest in holistic health began long before By Design.
With a background in massage therapy and a lifelong interest in natural and holistic wellness, I’ve always been fascinated by the body and its remarkable ability to adapt, compensate, and heal.
But eventually, that interest became personal.
As a mom navigating complex health concerns—both my own and within my family—I experienced the frustration of knowing something wasn’t right while struggling to understand why.
I had symptoms. I had pieces of information. I had tried different approaches.
What I didn’t have was a way to connect the dots.
Then I Found FDN
For the first time, I was able to look at information on paper and begin seeing patterns that helped explain why my body was responding the way it was.
It changed the questions I was asking.
Instead of only asking:
“What can I take for this symptom?”
I began asking:
“What might be contributing to this pattern—and what does my body need in order to function more effectively?”
That shift ultimately led me to become a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and create By Design Functional Wellness.
Why "By Design"?
I believe God created the human body with remarkable intention and intelligence.
Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems to silence, I believe they can provide valuable information about where the body may be struggling and where additional support may be needed.
By Design exists to help you slow down, look at the bigger picture, identify patterns, strengthen the foundations of health, and create a more intentional path forward.
This isn’t about chasing perfect health.
It’s about learning to better understand and support the body you were designed with.
