Build lasting habits and heal from the inside out, with the help of an expert and certified Bay Area Nutritionist.
Healthy eating should not feel like a full-time job. If you are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, frustrated by symptoms, or tired of starting over with another rigid plan, personalized nutrition coaching can help you find a clearer way forward.
I’m Shanti Pappas, NBC-HWC, a board-certified health coach with advanced functional medicine training. Since 2010, I have helped clients in San Francisco and across the United States understand their patterns, make practical changes, and build a more sustainable relationship with food and their bodies.
My approach goes beyond handing you a meal plan. We look at your health history, symptoms, eating habits, energy, digestion, sleep, stress, lifestyle, and goals. Then we create a plan that is personalized, realistic, and designed to evolve as you do.
My San Francisco Nutrition Plans and Coaching are ideal for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food, manage a health condition through diet, or optimize overall wellness. Whether you’re dealing with digestive issues, weight concerns, hormonal imbalances, or simply want to eat better, I can help.
Functional nutrition is an evidence-based, whole-body approach that looks at the interconnected systems in your body. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, as a functional nutritionist, I examine your unique biology, lifestyle, and health history to create a personalized plan that addresses the root causes of imbalance.
Sustainable, lasting results
Improved energy and vitality
Better digestion and gut health
Accountability and ongoing support
Reduced inflammation
Greater confidence in food choices
Functional nutrition is an evidence-based, whole-body approach that looks at the interconnected systems in your body. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, as a functional nutritionist, I examine your unique biology, lifestyle, and health history to create a personalized plan that addresses the root causes of imbalance.
Nutrition coaching may be a good fit if you want support with:
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Many clients come to me because they have tried several approaches and are no longer sure what their bodies need.
Prefer to work together remotely? My online nutrition services bring the same expert, personalized care practice directly to you — wherever you are. Through secure video sessions, you’ll receive comprehensive assessments, customized nutrition plans, and ongoing support, all from the comfort of your home.
Private, HIPAA-compliant video consultations with your nutritionist.
Appointments that fit your busy life — mornings, evenings, and weekends available.
No commute needed. Work with me from anywhere in the country.
Food matters, but it is rarely the only part of the story. Digestion, sleep, stress, movement, hormones, blood sugar, work demands, and your relationship with food can all influence how you feel and what changes are realistic.
Instead of forcing every client into the same protocol, I help you identify the patterns that may be affecting you. Depending on your needs, our work may include balanced-meal strategies, protein and fiber goals, meal timing, digestion support, symptom tracking, mindful eating, lifestyle changes, and supplement guidance when appropriate.
The goal is not perfection. It is to help you understand your body, make decisions with more confidence, and create habits you can maintain in real life.
We will discuss what you are experiencing, what you have already tried, and what you hope to change. This conversation helps us decide whether my approach is the right fit for you.
We will explore your health history, symptoms, eating patterns, lifestyle, stress, sleep, digestion, energy, and goals. When relevant, we can also discuss information from your healthcare team.
You will receive practical priorities tailored to your needs. We focus on changes that are meaningful enough to help and realistic enough to follow.
Your body and circumstances can change. Through ongoing coaching, we evaluate what is working, solve obstacles, and adjust your plan without shame or all-or-nothing thinking.
Looking for more targeted guidance?
Explore my services for sustainable weight loss, perimenopause nutrition, gut health and IBS, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and disordered eating support.
I combine advanced training in functional medicine with nationally board-certified health coaching to bridge the gap between knowing what may support your health and making those changes work in everyday life.
Together we will explore how nutrition, digestion, stress, sleep, and daily habits may be influencing how you feel, without reducing your experience to a generic protocol.
A doctor or naturopath may help identify what needs attention and provide recommendations. Knowing what to do is only the beginning. I support what happens next: translating nutrition goals into meals and daily routines, troubleshooting real-life obstacles, and adjusting the plan so it remains realistic.
Your plan is shaped around your symptoms, history, preferences, schedule, and goals, not pulled from a standardized template.
Together, we’ll work through real-life barriers, adjust strategies as needed, and build sustainable routines that support lasting progress.
A standard diet plan usually tells you what to eat. Nutrition coaching also helps you understand your patterns, work through obstacles, and build habits around your real schedule, preferences, symptoms, and goals. Your recommendations can be adjusted as we learn what works best for you.
No. Happy Belly Health is based in San Francisco and works with local clients as well as clients online across the United States. Virtual coaching allows you to receive personalized support from home.
My approach is not based on unnecessary restrictions or one-size-fits-all rules. Some clients benefit from temporary, targeted changes, but the larger goal is a flexible and sustainable way of eating.
Yes, when collaboration is helpful and appropriate. Nutrition coaching does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment, but it can support the day-to-day nutrition and lifestyle work that complements your healthcare plan.
We will talk about your goals, symptoms, previous attempts, and what kind of support you are looking for. You can ask questions and decide whether working together feels like the right next step.
You do not need another perfect plan. You need a clear starting point, thoughtful support, and strategies that make sense for your body and your life.
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call to talk through your symptoms and goals.
Book a Free Discovery Call Choose a time that worksStart with a free 20-minute discovery call to talk through your symptoms and goals.
