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      <image:title>Home - I’m Larissa - a functional hormone nutritionist</image:title>
      <image:caption>Helping women balance their hormones, fix their gut and repair their metabolism using a personalized “root-cause” approach so they can feel like themselves again. My process uses cutting edge functional lab testing to uncover hidden imbalances and holistic nutritional methods to restore health - mind &amp; body. Because when you understand the root cause and how it’s all connected, healing becomes simple, aligned and long-lasting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s time to stop chasing symptoms and find out what your body has really been asking for. Beyond the doctors visits that don’t give you the answers you’ve been looking for, the labs that come back normal when you feel anything but, the late night google searches and endless Instagram deep dives… You deserve clarity when it comes to your health. No more quick fixes, restrictive diets, random cleanses or guessing which supplement to try next. When you understand how to connect the dots between your symptoms and body systems, using comprehensive lab data to personalize a plan that includes nutrition, targeted supplementation and realistic lifestyle habits, that’s when you get lasting results.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Larissa Service is a Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner helping women in their 30s and beyond, to take control of their hormones and improve their overall health and wellness. A graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and lifelong learner, Larissa is a dedicated health detective who seeks to uncover the root causes of unexplained symptoms and health challenges. Her approach is both holistic and personalized, using advanced functional testing like the GI MAP, DUTCH, and HTMA to design highly effective protocols tailored to each client’s unique needs. The goal is to empower her clients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their health, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, balanced lifestyle choices, and deep self-care. When she's not working with clients, Larissa loves playing in the kitchen, crafting delicious recipes using fresh, local ingredients from St. Lawrence Market. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling the world and exploring different cultures &amp; cuisines, and finding peace by the water.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My hormone journey started early. From the start, my periods were pretty brutal, and problem skin led to a quick prescription for birth control pills before my hormones even had a chance to regulate. While it masked the symptoms, I had no idea of the nutrient deficiencies it caused or its impact on my gut health. Through my 20’s I struggled with food and body image. Restrictive and low calorie diets, skipping breakfast and surviving on coffee caused further chaos with my hormones and metabolism. When I hit 30 and decided to come off the pill, everything came back with a vengeance - constant anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, hormonal migraines, stubborn weight, adult acne, and nightmare periods that left me in bed for days. Seeking help from healthcare providers only left me frustrated and unheard, with more prescriptions but no real solutions. The stress of a high-pressure corporate life, coupled with the emotional toll of losing my dad, put me on the fast path to burnout. My symptoms worsened with insomnia, exhaustion, heart palpitations, dizziness, new food sensitivities, and even arthritis-like joint pain. All of a sudden everything felt sooo hard. It became too much, and I hit my rock bottom. This was a pivotal turning point that I never expected.</image:caption>
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