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Sarah Sanford, DCN-c, SLP is an integrative and functional nutritionist who obtained her clinical doctorate in integrative and functional nutrition at Notre Dame of Maryland School of Integrative Health and has done independent studies with Dr. Daniel Amen, The Herbal Academy, and others to further her knowledge of brain health, gut health and food allergies/intolerances, and herbal medicine. She is set to take the BCNS board exam in June. Sarah integrates functional testing, epigenetics and nutrigenomics, therapeutic nutrition, and lifestyle changes to help clients achieve optimal health.
Clinical Nutrition and Health Coaching - From Lived Experience to Expertise
Sarah's experience in the world of health began, not in the nutrition realm, but as a Speech-Language Pathologist. In this capacity, Sarah worked with all ages from birth to 99 and has seen first hand how diet and lifestyle can affect health and the brain both positively and negatively.
This clinical experience hit home in a personal way in 2017 when Sarah's son became very ill with a mystery illness that allopathic (aka. "regular") doctors couldn't figure out. When a friend referred her naturopath who was finally able to figure out what was wrong (a previously undiagnosed dairy allergy), that set Sarah on her future path of learning and also sparked a determination to help other people figure out their own health issues - particularly those who were tired of hearing "I don't know," from doctors.
Sarah enrolled at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2020 and graduated with a certificate in holistic health coaching. From there she completed the prerequisite courses needed and enrolled in the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program at Notre Dame of Maryland's School of Integrative Health.
Along the way she has had her own health issues to learn from such as ADHD, perimenopause, and genetically influenced hypertension. POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tacychardia Syndrome) has become another particular area of study as Sarah's daughter developed POTS in 2023.
From living the frustration, to deep research, Sarah's approach is one of compassion and understanding - taking into account trauma, history, epigenetics, and your story and desire for healing.
At Live On Kilter, Sarah specializes in creating personalized functional nutrition and health coaching plans designed to support your body, mind, and spirit. I blend research and science with trauma informed individualized nutrition and lifestyle modes of healing. My goal is to nourish your body and your spirit and help you heal from the inside out.
In our sessions, you will find a true listening ear, deep compassion, and the driving intention to help you recover your energy, your zest for life, and to help you find and feel like you again. You will never find pat, one-size-fits-all answers at Live On Kilter - Sarah goes beyond managing symptoms to helping you learn to listen to your body, truly care for yourself on all levels: physical, nutritional, and emotional, and to integrate what you learn in sessions into your every day life to make healing a constant renewal for a full, vibrant, and healthy life.
What is Clinical Nutrition?
Clinical nutrition is a continuously evolving science as we learn more and more, through in-depth research, about how what you eat not only affects your body, but your very DNA.
"You are what you eat" isn't just a trendy saying from the 80s. What you ingest literally becomes your body from the DNA and cellular level on up to your muscles, bones, and brain.
With a clinical nutrition approach, we look at your history, toxin exposure, diet, lifestyle, genetic influences, trauma, labs, and build a picture of what the root cause is of your body's issue(s) and what your body individually needs from a nutritional and lifestyle standpoint to heal.
Clinical nutrition is a wonderful tool for preventing and even reversing diseases and chronic conditions such as metabolic disorders, hormone imbalances, chronic pain, fatigue, autoimmune diseases, infertility, digestive disorders, and more.
*Depending on the state you live in, services may be limited to health coaching/nutrition education by current legislation. Each state has different laws/regulations.
Booking Services
Additional appointments for afternoons/evenings/weekends are available upon request - email sarah@liveonkilter.com or text 657-375-5338 if you want a time that is not on the schedule. Links will take you to my clinical documentation portal.
Discovery Call
(Free)
Not sure if this is the right fit? I get it—choosing a guide for your healing journey is a big deal.
This free call is a chance for us to chat, get to know each other, and see if what I offer feels aligned with what you need. No pressure, no pitch—just a real conversation about where you are and how I might support you.
You bring your questions. I’ll bring my full attention. Let’s see if we click. 💬
Beginning Package: Initial Consult + 6 Follow Up Sessions
$680
Healing takes time—and showing up for yourself, again and again, is where the magic happens.
We’ve found that consistency builds momentum... and commitment builds consistency. That’s why this package includes your first deep-dive session plus six follow-ups—so you can feel the shifts, celebrate the progress, and get the kind of support that sticks.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about steady, rooted change. And you don’t have to do it alone. 💛
Individual Session
$150
Single follow up session for medical nutrition therapy or nutrition education (state dependent) for those who wish to pay for one visit at a time (must have an Initial Consult before booking follow up)
Six Follow Up Session Bundle
$580
Six follow-up sessions for medical nutrition therapy or nutrition education (state dependent) for those who wish to save by purchasing sessions in a bundle
(must have an Initial Consult before booking follow up)
Twelve Follow Up Session Bundle
$11 00
Twelve follow-up sessions for medical nutrition therapy or nutrition education (state dependent) for those who wish to save by purchasing sessions in a bundle
(must have an Initial Consult before booking follow up)
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See how our programs have positively impacted the lives of our clients:
Angela W
I just realized today how much better I am starting to feel. Putting the pieces together little by little over the past few weeks are really starting to make a huge difference in how rested, nourished, and calmer I am. Thank you
Julie W
I highly recommend Sarah’s functional medicine approach. She isn’t about quick fixes or easy buttons — she truly listens to your body and helps you understand what it’s telling you. She digs into labs and actually explains them, instead of brushing things off with “oh, that’s normal.” If you’re looking for real answers and someone who partners with you in your health, Sarah is it.
Amanda R
The online courses provided insights that reshaped my daily health habits.