Client Success 

“Before meeting Rachel, I was struggling with a new diagnosis of Hypothyroidism, debilitating fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, low energy, brain fog, constant bloated feelings, difficulty sleeping, and frequent headaches. I couldn’t play volleyball for an hour without waking up the next day feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. I’d been dealing with these concerns for about a year, despite being put on medication for my thyroid and despite having “normal” labs. I tried to deal with the pain by taking ibuprofen when I would feel sore or have a headache, and attempted a gluten free and dairy free diet briefly, but it wasn’t making enough of a change. Since meeting with Rachel and starting on this health journey, I feel like I have had a complete turn around. Once starting her protocols, changing my diet, and working through lifestyle changes, I started waking up before my alarm, having energy to get through the day AND do other things that inspired me and made me happy, and could exercise and get things done around the house. I haven’t had headaches any more, my muscles feel stronger and I get great sleep and wake up feeling well.

I am so thankful for Rachel for guiding me through this journey, for helping make it DO ABLE and realistic for me, and for having such an awesome app and plan that really sets you up for success. There is no way I could’ve done this without her, but also without all the things she puts in place to make this easier and more realistic. She listened, heard me, and changed my life. I now have the tools and strategies to continue living a healthy life and know that I’m taking the best care of me that I can. I promise you will not regret working with Rachel! She is incredible and I feel confident she can change anyone’s life who is willing! It wasn’t always easy, but it is well worth it.“

“Do yourself and your health a favor & work with Rachel ASAP!

I had come to ‘accept’ my long list of symptoms as related to having ulcerative colitis. (fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, stubborn belly fat, insomnia, migraines, acid reflux, heart palpitations, depression, anxiety, etc) Having been told there was nothing else I can do about it by multiple physicians & tried all of the medications they had suggested, I had lost hope I would ever feel better & I would continue to feel worse. I’m so blessed to have found Rachel & scheduled my free consult with her.

She worked with me over a period of 6 months. We would meet 2x per month to discuss results of the lab testing & make a plan for how to address my results. She also set me up with an eating plan to help reduce the inflammation in my body. With each meeting Rachel would teach me new ways to address my stress & anxiety plus other strategies to manage my health. We would set realistic goals together that were geared specifically to my progress. Many symptoms began to improve immediately & over time fade completely. As a bonus, I lost 20 pounds within the first 1-2 months!

It has been 3 months now since I completed my program with Rachel & the lifestyle changes I made with her continue to improve how I feel. She checks in on me periodically to help address any issues I need to keep working on. It is comforting to know I can reach out to her at any time!

This is the absolute best investment I have made in my health & have recommended Rachel to many friends & family. If you are reading this–this is your sign to schedule your consult!”

“Before I started working with Rachel, I had developed a long list of symptoms that were making it hard for me to just enjoy my everyday life. Some of it I figured would just go away with time, and had to do with having young kids and being postpartum. Other things I thought I could fix myself by being “healthy” and taking supplements or things I would just have to live with because I was getting “older” (I’m not even 30 yet!) These symptoms were: excessive hair loss (at 2 years postpartum), Extreme fatigue, Acne, Joint pain, Constantly having colds, Lingering Postpartum depression/ anxiety/ mood swings, No motivation, Trouble falling asleep, Bloating, PMS.

Acne is something I’ve struggled with since I was a teenager, I started to notice these other symptoms around the time of my first pregnancy which was right around 5 years ago. Over the last 5 years I started just not feeling good or like myself any more and knew there had to be something more going on in my body that the labs I had run in my doctors office wasn’t covering. (The only thing my doctor said with my labs were I had slightly low iron and vitamin D).

I’ve tried a plethora of supplements, vitamins, therapy, started working out 5 to 6 days a week. Tried eliminating some foods for a few weeks, gentle cleanses, anti- anxiety medication. Some of these things “helped” but was more of a bandaid fix vs. getting to the root of things and truly healing my body from the inside out.

After 2 full months of working with Rachel and her protocol, I’m feeling amazing and a lot more like my old self. Rachel was able to uncover so many things that were causing these symptoms that I had been struggling with the past few years and I was honestly shocked because I would have considered myself an above average healthy person. I had a lot of room for improvement and I can tell such a difference now that my body is balanced and functioning the way it was meant to. I have so much more energy, I’m excited to wake up in the morning and get my day started. I’m never bloated even while working (I’m a flight attendant and flying especially would always make me extra bloated) – my skin is clear and glowing. I haven’t dealt with joint pain even with working out and weight lifting 4-5 days a week. I haven’t had any PMS cramping and have had shorter, lighter cycles after 2 months of this protocol. I haven’t struggled with mood wings anymore and have more patience with my kids. I also missed out on 4 colds the rest of my family has gotten over the last 2 months and I feel like I would have been the first one sick before starting this protocol. The changes in my health haven’t just affect me but have been a positive change for my entire family.

Working with Rachel has been one of the biggest blessings, because I feel like I have my life back- my old happy self that can get things done and feel good doing it. Rachel is so kind and professional, she was always there to educate and help keep me accountable. I was honestly nervous I wouldn’t be able to make some of the changes or stick to them, but seeing the way my old habits were affecting my health, experiencing the positive changes and feeling better made sticking to this protocol easier than I had imagined (but it still takes some work). Rachel doesn’t do any guessing when it comes to your health either- the test she uses paint a clear roadmap of what exactly is going on in your body and her expertise knows how to help it function properly! She does an awesome job explaining how everything works and I was never left with unanswered questions or confused about any part of the process. I can’t thank Rachel enough for this program and anyone wanting to learn more about their health will not be disappointed while working with Rachel!”

“Working with my holistic doctor, Rachel, has been an incredibly valuable and transformative experience. I can wholeheartedly say that the knowledge I’ve gained through our sessions has been worth every penny. Rachel has truly been a breath of fresh air in my journey towards better health.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been grappling with multiple health issues, including endometriosis, gut health problems, and chronic pain. In 2021, my symptoms got so bad I had to go to hospital, just to be told that everything was “normal.” It had often felt like a never-ending battle, but working with Rachel has brought a glimmer of hope back into my life. While I’m not 100% better yet, I can confidently say that I’m feeling more like myself again than I have in a long time. I know now why my body has been feeling the way it has – she does mold and heavy metal testing, gut health testing, hormone testing, and so many other tests to make sure you’re getting the best care and figuring out WHY you’re feeling the way you are! It’s amazing to get answers!

I recently took a break from our sessions to focus on honing the skills and tools I’ve acquired during our time together. It’s clear to me that I needed to give my mental health some well-deserved attention before diving deeper into the physical aspects of my healing journey. What I truly appreciate is that I now possess the essential tools and knowledge to keep me on the right path.

Rachel’s understanding, helpful nature, and compassionate approach have been instrumental in my progress. She has not only been a source of guidance and support but has also given me the confidence to take control of my health. I have no doubt that when the time is right, I will resume working with her to continue this incredible journey towards better health.

Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Rachel is incredibly fortunate. Her dedication to finding the root cause of health issues, rather than simply slapping on temporary band-aids like some other doctors, is the primary reason I sought her guidance. Rachel’s commitment to understanding the underlying issues and her holistic approach set her apart in the world of healthcare. working with Rachel has been a truly positive and transformative experience. Her expertise and empathy have made a world of difference in my life, and I look forward to resuming our partnership in the future as I continue to heal and grow.”

“First of all, I would like to thank Rachel for always being available, attentive, and professional throughout this journey.

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) approximately 2 years ago and experienced symptoms that were very annoying. Some of these symptoms included tingling in my legs, internal numbness and burning in my feet, and brain fog. I didn’t personally know anyone who had MS so I didn’t know who to reach out to other than my neurologist. The only treatment I was receiving were infusions every six months. Through social media, I learned about Rachel and her approach with autoimmune diseases so I decided to give Rachel’s program a shot.

The program can be challenging at times, but I followed what worked best for me while having Rachel give me guidance and support. Not only did I lose approximately 20 pounds, from the change in diet by not consuming non-inflammatory foods, but it also assisted with calming my MS symptoms down a lot! Today, my symptoms are very tolerable and rarely occur.

Because my MS symptoms are now tolerable, the program allowed me to spend more quality time with my two boys, along with, having a better quality of life. Moving forward, it’s a no brainer for me to continue Rachel’s program to ensure the best case scenario for me. Rachel, thank you for giving me a blueprint to counter this MS disease and to live a healthier life. You’re appreciated!”

“Before deciding to invest in Rachel’s services I had been experiencing unexplained symptoms, such as digestion issues and throat tightness for about a year and a half. After much research, experimentation, and doctor visits I finally chose to seek guidance and wisdom from Rachel.

Rachel has been such a breath of fresh air on truly helping me understand how health and wellbeing is more than just treating symptoms, it’s about nourishing the WHOLE SELF, body, mind and spirit.

Since working with Rachel I have discovered some ROOT CAUSES to my health struggles. She helped guide me to create new rituals to nourish my nervous system, heal my digestive system and take action on prioritizing my desires. As a mother I know there can be so much guilt lingering in our bodies to put others before ourselves and to stay quiet about our need for pleasure and play.

Thanks to Rachel I feel more empowered to trust my instincts, tune in and listen to my body, be braver in asking for support, and inspired to take action on what makes me feel electric. Rachel has reminded me that unapologetically nourishing ALL parts of us is what helps us on this wild journey of growth and bliss.”

“When I found Rachel I was dealing with severe symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, hormonal imbalance/severe PMS, gut issues, skin issues, depression/anxiety, and I was constantly ill and getting sick for weeks at a time. This had been going on for a few years and I really reached a point where I wasn’t sure if I would find answers or healing. I had seen many doctors in the past and spent a ton of money in the process but I never felt like anyone took the time to look at the full picture of my health issues. When I had my first consultation with Rachel I knew the results from working with her would be completely different and thankfully I was correct. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, and caring in nature- you can truly feel how much she wants to help you feel better. She was able to order the correct tests for me based off of my symptoms and figure out exactly where the imbalances and issues were within my results. She then tailored a completely personalized protocol for me to follow. Since working with Rachel many, if not all, of my symptoms have been reduced or have vanished completely, and I am only halfway though the protocol she’s created for me. My quality of life has improved drastically which has led to the improvement of my relationships, career, and overall happiness. I feel like I’ve gotten my life back and even my friends and family comment that they can also see and feel my improvement as well. Without hesitation I have recommended Rachel to many of my friends already and I would highly highly recommend her to anyone seeking answers to their health issues.”

“I cannot say enough good things about Rachel! My life has completely changed since working with her. I was diagnosed and lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hypothyroidism. Daily tasks were excruciating, my husband had to help me with the most basic of things. Every doctor I went to told me I would have to be on immune suppressors the rest of my life because my body was “attacking itself” but no one ever told me why. After working with Rachel for only 3 months I already had life changing results. My pain was gone, I had more mental clarity and energy. I was feeling relief from symptoms I didn’t even know I had!

In addition to these great results, Rachel made the experience professional, straight forward and I never felt alone. When I wasn’t doing everything I needed to, I only got encouragement and support! You can tell she is passionate about what she does, I’d recommend Rachel to anyone who feels stuck in their health journey, you won’t regret it!”

“Natural Health Rising, Rachel is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself to becoming a healthier “me.” I came to her with some health situations that had been getting progressively worse for 2 years. She has been so proactive in helping me from day one (which I needed). Her health plan is helping me to lose weight, have more energy, feel better about myself and is helping me emotionally. The training classes are a huge eye opening experience. Since being on the her plan, I no longer crave sweets, have a clear head, and overall feel like I am 20 years younger. All of my prior illness issues are gone, I feel fantastic and have been able to do more in my life. I highly recommend Rachel!”

“Honestly fantastic following of her patients. Rachel is great, really human and genuinely cares about her patient’s health. Even after the program she still makes sure her patients are feeling great and happy in their life.

I found out I had Graves disease and endometriosis about 3 years ago and no one could help me. I ran from doctors to doctors, running test labs and taking medicines that were not only harmful but also useless. Not to mention my horrible symptoms that were not going away with the medicines. Heart racing, fatigue, mood swings, no energy, I couldn’t do anything. I was 27 and all I could do was sitting on my couch being exhausted, watching my friends full of energy enjoying their lives. After the medicines the lab test were good but I was still feeling bad and I knew my graves disease would eventually come back since the medicines did not treat the root cause of my disease. And I was right, it all came back after one year of treatment with methimazole, because it did not cure the root cause of the disease.

Rachel is helping you to find the root cause of your disease to cure it definitely. She ran lab test on me to find out what was going on. I decided to put myself 100% in her program and now I am finally living life again. I think I could never thank her enough for what she did. I got hope again and I finally enjoy life again. I am LIVING and not SURVIVING life. My mood is better I feel so much happier, energized and fulfilled. I am really happy that I could find a practitioner that was not only caring about finding the root cause of my disease but also about me being happy ! Thank you Rachel.”

“I would highly recommend Rachel for anyone having any health issues especially those are not addressed by their PCP. I worked with Rachel for over six months for several health issues that I have dealt with for over five years. My issues were G.I. discomfort, hormone issues, skin rashes, acne, anxiety and depression and major stress. Rachel was able to run tests that no doctors had ever even brought up to me before and they really did make sense with the health issues I was having. With those results we were then able to come up with a plan and a supplemental protocol to help get my gut health under control as well as other organ systems. She not only gave me a supplemental protocol that was all natural but she also worked with me with different ways of reducing stress and calming my body. I looked forward to our video calls as she just brought peace and calm into my life. I was also able to get off of prescription medication as we took a more natural approach. My prescription meds I believe were causing some of the other health issues that I had going on. I can’t say enough about my experience with Rachel and how much it has changed not only my overall health but my overall outlook on my life, my self-care and my relationships with others.”

“Saved my life. Every traditional doctor kept trying to put me on pharmaceuticals and Rachel helped me in ways no doctor has ever been able to. Diet changes everything!!”

Alexa Haro

“I have been dealing with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis for over a year now. I have tried multiple different conventional treatments (medications, infusions, injections) with no relief. I first heard of Rachel through a podcast and finally decided to schedule a consultation. I am so glad I did! Just in 2-3 weeks of working with her I have noticed improvements. I am so hopeful this is exactly what I needed to heal my body without worrying about harmful side effects. I have learned so much already and am excited to continue on this journey to healing and living a healthier lifestyle. Don’t be hesitant to book an appointment. It will be so rewarding and worth it!”

“I have been working with Rachel since the beginning of this year. I have been struggling with what seems to be RA symptoms for about two years now, results coming back negative, doctors having no answer for me. Thats when I turned to natural medicine. From dealing with being fatigue, inflammation, psoriasis, making it hard for me to live my day-to-day life. Being in constant pain caused me trouble walking, brushing my teeth, even my hair. I have tried crazy diets that made me almost eat nothing and just juice cleanse. With Racheal I learned to eliminate foods that cause harm and am learning to reintroduce foods back into my diet safely. I am not where I desire to be but I have noticed a lot of changed in the past 6 months. Little to no fatigue, stress management has been a BIG CHANGE being young with a possible chronic illness is not easy, but she has taught me a lot of things to help me be more centered and grateful. I have enjoyed this journey and have learned SO MUCH she really goes into detail about what’s going on with MY body and my results. She is not like a one size fits all program like I have done before. she takes her time to explain things in detail which I appreciate. I am slowly but surely making progress and bettering myself thanks to Rachel.”

“Rachel guided me through a beautiful, healing somatic breathwork experience. I experience some gentle and yet profound emotional release around my relationship to striving and the limiting belief that I need to “earn” joy. Thank you for all that you do Rachel!”

Samuel Best

“Wow, what a great experience! bloating, disrupted sleep, PMS, mid-day crashes, and anxiety just to make a few of the things I was struggling with. Rachel’s knowledge, support and program has been amazing. I am sleeping almost all night and my anxiety is so much better! She’s given me fundamentals to follow and a path to stay on to continue my journey to improved health and wellness.“

“Finding Rachel through tiktok saved my life completely and gave me hope for a better life. It might sound like I’m exaggerating, but when I found her I was at the lowest point in my life. I woke up bloated all the time, after each bite of “healthy/nutritious food” I would eat I couldn’t stand my stomach because of how bloated it would get and how much pain I would have to endure on a daily, no matter if I tried eating healthy or not, nothing worked for me. I had depression, anxiety, mood swings, low energy, etc. After the first 3 months of the protocol my life transformed completely. I was finally able to enjoy my life more and have more energy & motivation to do what I love and keep studying. I have been the happiest I’ve been in probably 4 years now thanks to Rachel.

She was super helpful and understanding throughout the whole process, for the first time I felt supported, heard and understood. She is a blessing in my life, and thanks to all the testing we went through, we found out I had so many nutritional deficiencies, H. Pylori parasites, and Candida yeast overgrowth. We are still treating the candida yeast, but with the treatment against parasites, I feel way better. I have more energy, motivation, less mood swings, less sugar cravings, less bloating, etc. With this, I am able to wake up early to move my body (which I couldn’t do before because I had 0 energy), focus more on my studies, and be happier with life in general.

Rachel is always willing to help even with little questions you might have just to see you succeed and heal completely. Whenever I had a question about the supplements, lifestyle changes, or protocol, I would text her and she would reply asap. Can’t wait to see how my body feels in two more months.”

“Taking control of your health and autoimmune issues can be such an overwhelming experience, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why it’s so important to have the correct tools and support system to guide you during the process. I researched a few different FDN-Ps before deciding to go with Rachel Smith, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I could tell from the beginning her program was designed differently. She is genuine, compassionate, super responsive, and very thorough with her food lists, meal plans, and sessions. By week 3 of following Rachel’s AIP plan I felt 75% better. I’ve learned so much about autoimmune triggers, how to accurately read food labels, gut health, food prep, food shopping, and a guide to healthy food replacements in place of the ‘not so good stuff.’ I’ve been telling all of my friends and family how wonderful this program has been and I would recommend Rachel’s plan to anyone who is looking to decrease inflammation and live a healthier lifestyle, free of autoimmune issues!”

“I was dealing with literally so many symptoms I couldn’t count or keep track of. Every day I was dealing with joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, absentmindedness, brain fog, sadness, hair loss, dry skin, manic episodes, depleted energy, insomnia, sleeping too much, constipation, and diarrhea. I was dehydrated and had no self care or self awareness.

I dealt with these on and off since high school, I’m 32 now but they really got worse at the beginning of 2020. It was impacting my life to the point I wasn’t getting out of bed, I wasn’t leaving the house. I wasn’t interacting with friends and family and I had basically completely given up.

I thought I had tried everything… massage therapists, chiropractors, sleep doctors, rheumatologist, GI doctors, prescriptions, exercise, breast reduction, and diets. I was literally going crazy with pain and the frustration of dealing with chronic pain that wouldn’t go away and no one could help. Before working with Rachel I was in survival mode just trying to make it through the next hour.

After working with Rachel, I am now on a great schedule, my pain is manageable with life changes and supplements, I am in a MUCH better state mentally, physically, and emotionally. It has positively impacted my personal life because my relationships have improved because I am myself again. I actually have time to give my relationships and myself. Now, my professional life has improved too since I work from home. I am much more organized, efficient, and accomplish more because I can focus and finish projects.

I have had so many big wins. The more positive way I talk to myself and some of my favorite daily habits have come from Rachel. My internal dialogue went from mean and negative, to much kinder and softer. My mind is much calmer and my days are so much more relaxed but so much more efficient. I had NO self care before this, I just didn’t have time for it, but now know how important it is. I loved learning about environmental toxins and the changes I made in my cookware, water, air quality, and food. I loved how informative the lab review sessions were… I have so many notes that will be with me forever.

I love the natural supplements Rachel recommended to me because they don’t make me feel weird or sick like prescriptions have in the past. Working with Rachel has really changed my life for the better and I will carry the things I learned with me forever. Rachel always gave me space to be myself and make mistakes and recover from them and come back stronger. She was always there to support me while dealing with chronic pain or sickness. Sometimes you feel like you have no support. Knowing she went through something similar with health was so refreshing because she could relate.”

“We were considering working with a functional medicine doctor to help with my son, Jacob’s, autoimmune disorder. My acupuncturist recommended Parsley, but a coworker of mine recommended me to Rachel as a better option than Parsley. I liked that Rachel had a personal experience with an autoimmune disorder. We were looking for an alternative to conventional medicine to avoid putting our son on prescription medications and we felt that Rachel could provide the best path forward. Jacob was experiencing uveitis and acid reflux with a probable diagnosis of EOE. We started noticing results within a month or so of starting to work with Rachel. Jacob was complaining less of stomach pains, and eventually we were able to take him off of the acid reflux medication. Jacob went from having 27 eosinophils from an endoscopy in May, to having zero on his biopsy taken in December, which means the EOE completely cleared!

Overall it was a great experience. I appreciate Rachel’s knowledge around testing, supplements, diet, exercise, grounding, meditation and removing toxins from our home. I loved that the protocols were specific to areas of concern for my son, it wasn’t just a standard recommendation for an autoimmune disease. Also, supplements are overwhelming, and Rachel made clear recommendations with explanations as to how they would benefit Jacob.

As a parent, the changes were hard to manage, but Rachel made sure to help give me tools and resources with mental help, meal prepping and scheduling to keep organized. I love using the app to help keep the protocols and recommendations on track, I refer to it often. I also appreciate that Rachel was available as much as we needed between visits. All of the information and resources have been invaluable! I thank Rachel so much for all of her amazing help!”

“I cannot say enough good things about Rachel, and how she has helped me.

I have struggled with GI issues my entire life.  At first I was very skeptical, as I have seen many practitioners in my time.   That being said, after one conversation with Rachel, I realized she was unique and full of many resources that were new to me.  I also really appreciated Rachel was there to educate me, which caused me to look at my symptoms differently.  Rachel’s program includes many questions that help you drill down to the real problem.  One where she can help you heal, not just put a “band aid” on the issue.

You will also understand quickly, Rachel is not about the sprint, she is about the careful, lovingly nudge that helps keep you moving toward your goal.  Rachel is very committed to not only healing you, but finding a protocol that can be sustained in a healthy way.  Really when I think about it, Rachel is helping you create a healthy lifestyle, one that you might not have thought you could enjoy.”

“Rachel opened a huge door for me by creating custom diet and lifestyle recommendations. I had an overall transformation with my weight loss and natural energy. I never thought I would unlock mental clarity like this. Thank you, Rachel, for your knowledge and believing in me throughout this journey! Now I look forward to helping guide others in what I’ve learned from Rachel, and living a happy, healthy life.”

“Rachel is a wealth of knowledge! She is my go-to for nutrition advice and all things holistic health. Her educational background and personal experiences with overcoming illness make her the ultimate resource for what natural protocols actually work.“

“Rachel’s program gives you above and beyond what you think you’re going to get from it! It’s not just a program to help your particular issues, it’s an all around healthy living and growth program. I can take everything I learned and continue to improve my life forever and that’s pretty amazing! The value is 100% there!“