The Functional Clinic
Immersion Mentorship
for Dietitians

This mentorship is the private practice functional medicine rotation you never received in your dietetic internship!

In-depth, flexible pathway to becoming a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner

Using the Kalish Method + Small-group setting

Aim to build a purpose-driven practice

Take a look at this video to get a quick overview of what this program is about

Who this mentorship is for...

A new Dietitian entering the field

You are lost and confused about your future in dietetics.
You are just starting out as a new dietitian with an interest in functional nutrition and gut health but lacking any certifications or training.
You are overwhelmed by the amount of information and the different directions you could take.
You need hands-on support with interpreting comprehensive functional labs and establishing personalized packages for patients.
You have begun getting your practice rolling (website, social media profiles, etc.) but want to take it to the next level.

A clinical dietitian trying to transition into private practice

You feel intimidated by launching your own private practice.
You feel chronically stressed and overworked.
You are burnt out on working full-time or 40+ hrs per week treating anywhere from 10-20 patients a day.
You feel like you have no autonomy in the workforce.
You are in the same position now as you were when you entered the dietetic field.
You feel your healthcare colleagues struggle to take you seriously even though you put forth years of time and effort into becoming a nutrition expert.

A functional dietitian struggling to get your private practice off the ground

Utilize assessment forms for effective root cause analysis.
Access initial session note templates designed to emotionally impact the client and sell therapeutic lab-based support packages.

Who this mentorship is not for...

Non-credentialed nutrition professionals not interested in functional medicine

Non-credentialed certified nutritionists and health coaches who are unable to order labs and functional nutrition supplements.

Practitioners who are not ready and willing to commit

Practitioners who do not understand their niche.
Practitioners who are not ready and willing to commit at least 5 hours a week for shadowing consults, Q&A sessions, and 1:1 case study support.

What will you get out of this mentorship?

Shadow Gayatri for hands-on experience with Functional Medicine Protocols

Shadowing a private practice functional registered dietitian consultations
Motivational interviewing and nutritional counseling techniques
You are burnt out on working full-time or 40+ hrs per week treating anywhere from 10-20 patients a day.
Learning how to take the client on a journey from a discovery call to a long-term client
The art of selling comprehensive packages and continued care with follow-up packages
Conducting a root cause analysis intake
Integrating functional diagnostic nutrition lab testing and interpretation
Lab biomarker analysis to identify appropriate Kalish method supplements for therapy
Functional nutrition supplement protocols

Live small group Q&A mentorship support

This mentorship is low in volume, which means I mentor a small cohort of RDN mentees, which allows me to allocate ample time to one-on-one support. You will have the opportunity to attend consults and determine your own level of participation.

Lab-based support using the Kalish Method

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You will be taught the Kalish Method and how to apply it successfully for your online private practice patients. Under the Kalish Method, you will learn why the imbalances of the three body systems (hormones, gastrointestinal tract, and detox system) are responsible for almost every chronic health problem. You will also learn about additional ancillary labs on case-by-case basis.

This whole-person approach will teach you how to understand and provide protocols in the context of Functional Nutrition and Ancillary lab tests:

Adrenal ASP CAR
Female Hormone Cycle Mapping
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
Organix Test
ION micronutrient testing

MRT Food Sensitivity
Boston Heart Diagnostics Comprehensive Cardiometabolic and baseline bloodwork (includes Comprehensive Thyroid Hormones)
3 x 4 Genetics

Packages, forms, and session note templates

Utilize assessment forms for effective root cause analysis.
Access initial session note templates designed to emotionally impact the client and sell therapeutic lab-based support packages.

White-labeled Gut-hormone-detox Diet & Lifestyle Program

You will have access to a white-labeled, 20 module recorded program built out in Practice Better. This program provides diet and lifestyle strategies to complement the Kalish Method therapeutic lab-based supplement protocols. You can use this as a resource library to guide your sessions with clients. This program includes:

20 Module recordings
Slides
Handouts

Forms
Actionable, goal-setting prompts

Testimonials

“Gayatri has helped to bridge the gap between reading and interpreting the results of functional lab testing data into a meaningful protocol. Working together made me more confident as I applied working knowledge to practice after witnessing her clients achieve results and ultimately improve their health. Her mentorship taught me that having the right tools and resources helps increase my confidence and has since made working one-on-one with patients an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Investing in mentorship by a skilled practitioner like Gayatri really is priceless.”

Alicia Connor

MA, RDN, & Chef

“Gayatri’s emphasis on overall well-being has opened my eyes to the vast possibilities that exist beyond traditional approaches. She possesses a deep understanding of a wide range of topics related to nutrition and health. However, what sets her apart is her exceptional ability to break down complex concepts and present them clearly and comprehensively. Her practice of functional dietetics, entrepreneurial spirit, unique knowledge, and dedication to holistic wellness have not only shaped my dietetic career aspirations and instilled in me a profound sense of gratitude and inspiration. I am confident that her guidance will continue to serve as a strong foundation as I embark on my journey to make a meaningful impact in the field of dietetics.”

Ashlyn Gonzales

MS, RDN

“After spending so much time focused on the restricted roles of dietitians in conventional medicine, being mentored by a functional medicine dietitian has been a breath of fresh air. Gayatri’s strategies aligned with my passion for utilizing nutrition and lifestyle modalities for wellness promotion and disease prevention. After every interaction I’ve had with Gayatri, I took away something new. Not only was I trained in functional medicine nutrition, but I also learned the ins and outs of building a successful private practice.”

Rebecca Rodriguez

“Gayatri’s expertise in functional lab analysis, gained from her training by Dr. Dan Kalish, made the learning experience very informative. Her ability to interpret complex lab results and develop evidence-based treatment plans was exceptional. Her deep understanding of functional medicine’s nuances ensured that each patient received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.Throughout our time together, Gayatri fostered a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Her guidance and feedback were invaluable during my time with her.”

Aloma Cassell

RDN

“Gayatri provided fantastic advice and resources to me when I was exploring the idea of starting a private practice. She provided insight into worthwhile training and shared her experience with various functional lab testing companies. In addition to her significant training and experience with integrative and functional dietetics, she is very approachable. If I were to give one piece of advice to someone looking to start a functional dietetics practice, it would be to seek out a mentor, like Gayatri. A mentor who has already built a successful practice and utilizes an integrative approach to addressing nutritional needs, incorporating functional laboratory testing and interpretation to understand the nuance behind the root causes of disease.”

Rachel Agaronov

MS, RD

“During my time with Gayatri, she taught me how to utilize functional testing, set up programs for clients, look into her funnel system/website audit, and so much more. She gave me the tools to know how to price sessions for my own business. She was supportive and made sure that I knew my worth. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with her as a mentor or preceptor, I 110% recommend you take that opportunity. Thank you again, Gayatri, for helping me feel prepared and confident in my business and showing me that I can sustain a private practice independently.”

Jenn Schmidt

LD, RDN

Lindsey Frost

MS Nutrition

“It is common practice in conventional medicine to treat symptoms alone, so Gayatri’s integrative approach to getting to the root cause of disease was refreshing. I had equal exposure to functional labs, nutrition counseling, and different diet protocols such as the LEAP Diet and Low Fodmap Diet. The time and attention she puts into each of her clients is a testament to her heart and her passion for her work. She took the initiative to provide valuable resources and always pushed me to think critically. I recommend anyone interested in functional dietetics or establishing their private practice seek mentorship from Gayatri.”

Alexis Navat

BS, Nutrition Science & Dietetics

Choose Your Mentorship Plan

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This programs helps you get to the root of a client’s brain fog, fatigue, anxiety or gastrointestinal symptoms by addressing the diet and lifestyle components related to the gut-hormone-detox body systems. Designed to complement lab-based therapeutic supplement programs, use it as a resource library or take the client on a journey while waiting for the lab results to come in. Pair with adrenal, stool, and organic acids/micronutrients/detox tests.

20 recorded modules: foundational diet and blood sugar balance support, goal setting, oral microbiome, leaky gut, sleep, vagal nerve toning, supporting the liver/detox system and more…

White-labeled slides, recordings, assessments, handouts, suggested activities, and chat prompts

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Everything in the White-Labeled Gut-Hormone-Detox Program

Access to session note templates, forms, packages, handouts, protocols with Practice Better sharable code

Live mentorship Q&A discussions: discuss selling packages, workflows, clinical cases, and lab interpretations

Payment plan available

Book A Free Call

Everything in the White-Labeled Gut-Hormone-Detox Program

Access to session note templates, forms, packages, handouts, protocols with Practice Better sharable code

Live mentorship Q&A discussions: discuss selling packages, workflows, clinical cases, and lab interpretations

Payment plan available

Attendance to as many weekly virtual clinical consuls (4-6) as your schedule allows

- These sessions include motivational interviewing diet, lifestyle, lab review and supplement plan follow-up consults

Gayatri Saldivar MS, RDN, LD, CLT, IFNCP

Gayatri loves inspiring clients to achieve optimal health using the Kalish Method. She took her first nutrition course in 2003, the same year that the Human Genome Project was completed. She identified with the science of genomics and named her practice, 23 Nutrition Therapy. Gayatri integrates the latest science in nutritional genomics, with functional medicine, and gastrointestinal nutrition.

She is a registered dietitian nutritionist in California, with 1200 hours of supervised practice. Her training includes a BS and an MS in Dietetics through the University of California, Berkeley, and Eastern Michigan University respectively. She holds an advanced practice certification as an Integrative and functional nutrition certified practitioner through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy. Gayatri is a certified LEAP (Lifestyle Eating And Performance), therapist providing personalized anti-inflammatory elimination diets.

Since 2020, Gayatri trained under the mentorship and guidance of Dr. Dan Kalish via the Kalish Institute. During this mentorship, she applied the lineage of Dr. Richard Lord, the godfather of functional biochemistry, which provided a deeper level of lab-based interpretations using the organic acids, the ION for functional micronutrient needs, and gut testing from the creator of the lab himself.

Hundreds of clients today are happier and healthier after working with Gayatri to resolve their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and gastrointestinal symptoms using the Kalish Method and Dr. Lord’s teachings. Whether you’re a young adult working on achieving your degree or a busy working professional entering a new phase of life, Gayatri can help you recognize your triggers, settle your stresses, and truly heal your body. You deserve to feel good and have the energy to do the things you love in life.

My story

2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years in history. The unprecedented events of the pandemic impacted every aspect of our lives and forced me to question my career as a registered dietitian. I was lost and didn’t understand how to grow my private practice online. I needed guidance.

As I struggled to find meaning and purpose in my work, I was reminded of the power of mentorship. I reminisced on my days as a dancer and the discipline that shaped who I am today. For 10 years, I danced classical Indian dance and was mentored by an incredible instructor who was a defining figure in my life. Taking on my teacher’s lineage and the knowledge that passed through me was powerful. Now, at this crossroads in my dietetic career, I needed similar guidance regarding my private practice and functional medicine.

That’s when I came across Dr. Dan Kalish. Dr. Kalish taught me that clients feel overwhelmed with symptoms, and they need guidance and structured counseling to take the weight off their shoulders.

I quickly learned that everybody can benefit from comprehensive root-cause testing and improved overall gut health and that people want a system for protocols that willwork long-term.

The influence a mentor has on us is unlike anything else. They boost our confidence and help us hone our problem-solving abilities. They encourage our development and give us the tools to grow and become the best versions of ourselves. Honoring the mentors who came before me, I knew I wanted to pass down this same knowledge to other practitioners and dietitians who are struggling with where to take their careers.

This was how the Functional Clinic Immersion Mentorship was developed. This mentorship is not a one-off webinar or course. I want to foster long-term relationships with my mentees with a mentorship program that is designed specifically to work alongside whatever your life looks like right now. Think of this as the rotation you were never able to experience during your dietetic internship.

I look forward to hearing about your personal story, helping you achieve your goals, and supporting your growth as a dietitian, just as I was when I needed it most.