MEET THE ALWAYS GROWING TEAM

Rooted in 12 years of investigation and resolution.

Always Growing was built on one belief: that dismissed symptoms have answers, and that families deserve a team with the precision and persistence to find them.

12 years of building something that works

Always Growing Founded

Rooted in functional nutrition and a deep belief that the body is designed to heal.

Functional Care Evolves

Lab testing uncovers root causes.

Denver Clinic Opens

Creating a space for deeper, in-person work with clients.

Fully Virtual

Expanding reach to families nationwide.

Turning Point

Inherited toxin burden reshapes everything.

Pediatric Care Expands

Supporting digestive and skin health for kids.

Toxic Infertility Published

Eczema Ends Here Published

We don't believe in unexplained. We believe in uninvestigated.

Test, don't guess

Resolve, don't manage

Educate, don't overwhelm

The Always Growing Team

FNTP, MRHP, MBCE, PN-L1, IIN HC, CCFT
Deidre Bloomquist is the founder of Always Growing Wellness and a leading voice in toxin-based fertility and pediatric care. Her work bridges nutrition, physiology, and toxin science to address what conventional care consistently overlooks — mold, heavy metals, and environmental burden as root drivers of infertility, hormone dysfunction, and childhood illness. She is the author of Toxic Infertility and the creator of the Toxin Mastery Method, a certification course equipping practitioners to resolve complex toxic burden cases. With over a decade of clinical experience, Deidre is committed to helping families and providers alike understand how toxins shape health — and how to reverse their effects for generations to come.

FNTP, MRHP
Julia serves as our Pediatric Clinical Director, overseeing all pediatric cases and working directly with families navigating mold and toxin exposure, eczema, ADHD, seizures, and complex chronic conditions. Her approach is rooted in restoring homeostasis and reducing systemic inflammation so children can genuinely heal.
Julia holds a Bachelor's in Nutrition from LSU and is both a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Master Restorative Health Practitioner (MRHP). She spent nearly five years as a clinical instructor with the Institute of Restorative Health, teaching blood chemistry, GI healing, hormones, detoxification, and neuroinflammation. Above all, Julia is passionate about creating a space where families feel deeply seen — and where every child gets the root-cause answers they deserve.

Pediatric Clinical Director

RN, FNTP, RHP-1
Anna has been a registered nurse since 2015 and became a functional nutritionist in 2020. She is passionate about helping clients take charge of their own health and providing support along the way of feeling more like themselves again.
She is dedicated to supporting women throughout their reproductive health journey, including preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She is passionate about helping women achieve optimal gut health and hormone balance through a personalized, foundational approach. Anna specializes in guiding them through the transition off of birth control, helping to restore hormonal balance while minimizing common side effects associated with discontinuing the pill. Additionally, she is our resident parasite expert, providing specialized care and guidance in this area to further enhance women's health and well-being.
Anna lives in Arizona with her husband, daughter, and 3 dogs. She enjoys reading, hiking, and discovering new coffee shops.

Fertility & Complex Care Specialist

FNTP, RHP-2
Sara is a functional nutritionist based in Denver, Colorado, whose path to this work began with her own experience navigating severe digestive, immune, and neurological symptoms that conventional medicine couldn't resolve. She specializes in pediatrics, helping children heal the root causes of chronic GI and skin conditions through targeted functional testing, personalized protocols, and a deep belief in the body's innate ability to heal.
Sara enjoys working with children across the full pediatric age range, from babies through the teen years, and truly values the variety that comes with supporting different ages and needs. She loves caring for both complex and more straightforward cases, bringing a thoughtful, individualized approach to each family. Sara also especially enjoys opportunities to connect directly with older children and teens through education and empowerment as part of their healing journey.
Sara considers herself a forever student and brings that same curiosity and commitment to every client case.

Pediatric Specialist | Team Lead

NTP, RHP
Koreana’s journey into functional nutrition began with her own health story. After struggling with eczema throughout her childhood, she eventually discovered how powerful nutrition and functional testing could be in addressing the root causes of inflammation. By changing the way she supported her body, she was able to bring her eczema into remission, and that experience sparked a passion for helping others do the same.
Koreana holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Wellness. She is a former NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has advanced training through the Nutritional Therapy Association as well as the Institute for Restorative Wellness, where she completed certifications in gut health and blood chemistry analysis.
Koreana enjoys supporting children across all ages, from infancy through the teen years, and brings a warm, well-rounded perspective to each family she works with. With personal hands-on experience raising children in the school-age and teen years, she especially understands the unique needs that can arise during those stages. Koreana also has a special

Pediatric Specialist | Team Lead

FNTP, RHP-1
Whitney is a dedicated Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner, deeply committed to helping others gain a better understanding of their health and symptoms, while offering hope in their healing journeys.
Her own long-standing health challenges, ranging from childhood asthma, to IBS and thyroid imbalances, to mold exposure and miscarriages, have fueled her desire to support women and children dealing with a myriad of symptoms that impact their quality of life. By identifying imbalances in the foundations of health—such as digestion, nutrient status, hydration, blood sugar, stress, and toxic burden—Whitney guides her clients in creating a clear roadmap to healing, allowing them to restore their health and feel like themselves again.
Whitney enjoys supporting children of all ages, from babies through the teen years, and loves helping families navigate each stage of development. She has a special interest in the early years, especially supporting parents through milestones like introducing solids and building strong foundations in infancy and toddlerhood. Whitney also enjoys working with families seeking support for concerns such as asthma, sinus issues, and recurring ear infections.

Pediatric Specialist

NTP, RHP
Audriana is a functional nutrition practitioner who works with children and families to uncover the root causes behind their symptoms. As part of the pediatric team, she helps families restore gut health, nutrient status, immune balance, and overall wellness so children can truly thrive.
Her journey into functional nutrition began through her own struggles with chronic eczema, as well as witnessing her niece experience similar skin challenges at a young age. Audriana began exploring the powerful connection between nutrition, gut health, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
Audriana holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Washington University and a second Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Washington. She is also certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Restorative Health Practitioner, and Functional Health Practitioner.
Audriana enjoys supporting children across all ages and brings a thoughtful and adaptable approach to care, meeting families where they are and tailoring support to each child’s needs.
Audriana lives in the Seattle area with her boyfriend and their two cats. When she’s not supporting clients, she enjoys strength training, rock climbing and biking around the Pacific Northwest, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Pediatric Specialist

NTP, RHP
Alex came to functional nutrition the same way many of her clients do — as a mom searching for real answers. After years of being told her son would "grow out of" his sleepless nights, meltdowns, and chronic constipation, she found functional nutrition and watched his digestion, behavior, and wellbeing transform.
Alex also brings a Master's degree and National Board Certification in education to her work, giving her a uniquely grounded understanding of how closely children's health, behavior, and learning are connected. Today she supports children and adults navigating digestive dysfunction, skin conditions, picky eating, behavioral challenges, and more with the conviction that every symptom has a story worth investigating.
Alex loves supporting children across all stages, from babies to teens, and values meeting each family where they are. She has a special heart for families navigating behavioral and mood concerns, bringing both compassion and understanding to those challenges. Alex especially enjoys working with toddlers and older children, while continuing to grow her knowledge and experience with infants as well.

Pediatric Specialist

NTP, MRHP
Jennie supports children and families in uncovering the root causes of chronic health challenges through a functional, whole-body approach. She focuses on foundational systems including gut function, immune balance, nervous system regulation, nutrient status, and the impact of environmental stressors so children can build resilience and feel their best.
Her passion for this work is deeply personal. As a mother of four, Jennie navigated complex health challenges within her own family, including mold exposure, skin conditions, behavioral changes, and ongoing immune and gut imbalances. Without clear guidance from conventional care, she experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to search for answers and not feel fully heard, which led her to pursue a deeper, root-cause approach.
Jennie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and Master Restorative Health Practitioner (MRHP). She is passionate about helping parents feel confident, heard, and equipped, providing clear, practical education and strategies that simplify complex health concerns and support lasting improvements in their child’s health.
Jennie enjoys supporting children across all ages and stages, from toddlers through the teen years, and brings both professional and personal experience to the families she serves. Through her own parenting journey, she has navigated concerns related to mold, Lyme, skin health, hormones, and acne, giving her deep empathy and real-world understanding. Jennie also has experience with neuro-inflammatory concerns and values helping families uncover the bigger picture behind complex symptoms.
Jennie lives in Texas and enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, traveling, swimming, paddle boarding, cooking, and being with her family and happy Labrador.

Pediatric Specialist

BSN, RN, MSN, RHP
Devon is a functional nutritionist and registered nurse who, until recently, focused on women’s health and fertility. During her time as an ER nurse, she faced her own health challenges, including insomnia, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, and mental health struggles. Frustrated with the lack of answers from conventional medicine, she decided to shift her focus and explore the world of holistic nutrition and healing. In 2020, she earned her Master's degree in nutrition from Bastyr University.
Dissatisfied with the medical system's temporary fixes, she left the hospital environment to pursue a career in nutrition, becoming a functionally certified Restorative Health Practitioner. Through this journey, she finally discovered the root causes of her own health issues; her insomnia vanished, digestive problems resolved, her hormones balanced, and she regained a sense of normalcy. Over the next four years, Devon dedicated herself to assisting women in overcoming chronic health and fertility challenges, helping numerous women conceive and expand their families.
In 2025, Devon welcomed a beautiful baby girl into her life. However, her daughter faced challenges with colic, severe oral ties, and eczema when solids were introduced. This experience opened Devon's eyes to the confusion and stress involved in navigating healing for young children. She has now made it her mission to alleviate that burden for families. Devon aims to empower parents to support their children's health from the inside out, fostering sustainable wellness so that their little ones can thrive as they grow.
Devon cherishes spending time with her family especially traveling to National parks and enjoying the outdoors. She loves to cook, bake sourdough, practice yoga, read a good book, play with her daughter and goldendoodle Bowie.

Pediatric Specialist

NTP, RHP-1
Lindsay’s journey led her to functional nutrition through her own health challenges and a desire to find more holistic, root-cause answers. Through experiencing the impact that nutrition and foundational health practices can have on digestion, hormones, and overall well-being, she developed a passion for helping others uncover and address the underlying causes of their symptoms.
Lindsay is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Restorative Health Practitioner Level 1 RHP-1), and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and continues to deepen her training in functional and restorative approaches to health.
Lindsay enjoys supporting children across the full pediatric age range, from babies through the teen years, and values the variety that comes with working with different ages and needs. She has a particular interest in gut health and specializes in supporting children with digestive concerns, skin conditions, and related imbalances, always seeking to uncover the root cause behind symptoms. She enjoys partnering closely with families to create thoughtful, individualized care and witnessing the ripple effect those choices have on a child’s health and development.
As a mother of two young children herself, she is deeply passionate about the generational impact of supporting children early in life and finds joy in watching families gain confidence in the choices they make for their health.

Pediatric Specialist

NTP
Leilani has experience working with clients of all ages, with a particular focus on supporting children and families as they navigate eczema, digestive dysfunction, behavioral challenges, food sensitivities, and other chronic health issues. Her approach focuses on strengthening the body's foundations through nutrient-dense foods, digestion support, balanced blood sugar, restorative sleep, stress resilience, movement, and other key lifestyle factors that allow the body to function according to its original design.
Coming from a family of health professionals, Leilani developed an early appreciation for the transformative power of food and holistic wellness for the body, soul, and spirit. She believes our bodies are divinely designed to heal when given the right support, and her goal is to empower clients to build foundational habits that support lasting health rather than relying on quick fixes.
Leilani holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Rather than chasing symptoms, she works with clients to identify and address underlying imbalances while equipping them with tools that feel realistic, sustainable, and supportive.
Leilani is based in Dallas, TX, and when she's not working with clients, she can be found soaking up the sunshine outdoors, traveling, dancing, trying holistic recipes, baking sourdough, spending time with friends, or diving into an emotional health resource.

Pediatric Specialist

Nathalie is the Practice Manager at Always Growing Wellness, where she combines her background in nutrition, project management, and marketing to help create a seamless experience for both clients and the team.
Before joining the team, Nathalie worked in marketing and project management in the real estate industry. After watching close friends and family navigate their own health challenges, along with experiencing some of her own, she was inspired to pursue a different path by becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Health Practitioner so she could help others on their health journeys.
Joining Always Growing Wellness gave Nathalie the opportunity to bring both of those worlds together. She now combines her experience in marketing, project management, and holistic health in a role that aligns with her values and allows her to support both the practice and the families it serves.
Today, Nathalie works closely with Deidre on all aspects of the practice, including client experience, practice operations, marketing, educational resources, business development, and more.
She enjoys helping the practice grow while ensuring clients feel supported from their very first interaction with the Always Growing team.