Meet, Ally
A Functional Nutritionist passionate about helping you feel the best you can from the inside out.
Providing individuals the power to be well, the power of a quality of life, the power of longevity, and the power to truly understand the body that is uniquely theirs.
She has the know-how
Allison DeFlumeri originally from New Hampshire has grown up as a summer resident of the state of Maine enjoying the vibrant arts community. She has been a full-time resident since her undergraduate education and simply agrees that Maine is the way life should be.
She has earned her Master’s in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Connecticut. She has an advanced understanding of nutritional biochemistry, botanical medicine, genetic influence, vitamins and minerals, diagnostic testing, and physical manifestations of nutritional deficiency.
She has also earned a Bachelor’s of Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies from the University of New England Biddeford, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco. This background provided her with hands-on training in physical fitness, as well as general health and well-being.
Through her education, she holds the belief that the body has the capability to heal itself with the correct nutrition, lifestyle, and environment. Each of these components is unique for each individual, thus all recommendations are created uniquely to meet the needs of each specific client.
She is capable of making individualized recommendations for all stages of health and well-being, mental or physical. Let her help you be the healthiest, happiest, and best you! Invest in yourself and let her help you reach your personal wellness goals!
Education
Masters of Nutrition University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Connecticut
Bachelors of Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies University of New England Biddeford, Maine
She’s been there too
For those of you that don’t know me, I have not always been the picture of health. I was born into a wonderful family but came premature and was bottle-fed with poor nutrition for most of my infancy and adolescent life. This left me morbidly obese, mentally unwell, and even wheelchair-bound. I was told my mobility would be limited for the rest of my life. I was sick of being a fat kid and the crippled kid. I tried eating next to nothing, exercising anyway I could, and even participating in unhealthy food behaviors ~ of course, none of this worked. I didn’t truly begin to make changes until the end of high school where I begin to choose what I would go and study in college.
As I became more educated, I began implementing more appropriate tools. As my understanding of the field expanded, I began working with a functional MD who provided insight into gut health, hormonal balance, and the importance of nutrition. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t simply being fed medications and dealing with the side effects. I was being taken off medications and feeling better!
With my education, botanical medicine, and lifestyle changes I have gone from depressed and anxious to proud and grateful; I have gone from morbidly obese to a figure that I am proud of; I have gone from crippled to an athlete! I can honestly say functional nutrition has changed my life and has made me a better person; A person I am proud to be. I truly believe that everyone deserves to be happy in their skin, I’m simply thankful to be part of their journey!