Specialties
My name is Rick and I am a Nutritionist, Holistic Health Consultant, and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Through my years of education and working with clients, I’ve come to see proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle as foundations for both physical and psychological well-being. It has become clear to me that most of what is called “medical disease” today is simply the result of chronic, long-term metabolic dysfunction caused by mineral deficiencies and imbalances, most of which are secondary to stress and poor diet or lifestyle choices.
As a functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist, I use laboratory testing and questionnaires to identify underlying imbalances in the body that may be contributing to your symptoms or disease. Once I have a clear picture of your current state of health, we will work together to design customized dietary, lifestyle, and supplement protocols that will help to bring your body back into balance. Please note that laboratory testing is 100% optional and not required to get started. I am also happy to go over any labs you may already have with you during our consultation.
I offer free 15-min Zoom Discovery calls to discuss details.
The doctor of the future is you. I can show you how to take control of your health.
History
Established in 2001.
I began my career in the health and fitness industry in Feb 2001 working as a personal trainer for 24 Hour Fitness. I spent the first few years acquiring basic industry certifications and shortly after began my relationship with the C.H.E.K Institute, where I greatly expanded my knowledge of the integrated fields of corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and lifestyle and stress management.
From 2006 to 2008 I worked for the Sports Club LA in San Francisco, where I eventually held their Master Trainer postion, where I was responsible for teaching higher level education to my seasoned colleagues. Later that same year, I began learning how to use advance clinical laboratory testing to gather objective data in an effort to help my clients balance their hormones, eliminate gastro-intestinal issues, and clear up detoxification pathways.
Since early 2009, I have been working independently with clients out of Sessions Training Center in San Francisco.
Meet the Business Owner: Rick B.
I graduated from university and received a B.A. in Psychology in 1998, having focused primarily on psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Since then I have acquired literally dozens of various certifications related to exercise and nutrition, including 5 years of intensive training and mentorship through the prestegious CHEK institute. As a CHEK Institute-trained professional, I perform detailed assessments and thorough evaluations as a prerequisite to designing corrective, performance-enhancing, or wellness programs for my clients. I use a holistic approach to health and performance by relying on proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle factors to bring about positive changes in how the body and mind function. For the past 11 years, I have been dedicated to helping my clients achieve higher levels of wellness. My intention is to always meet people where they are, and to help them get to their next level.