FxNA Founder & Functional Medicine Nutritionist

Andrea Nakayama

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Dr. Deepak Ravindran is an ‘upstreamist’ with a trauma informed approach to pain practice. In this episode we discuss the many layers to pain and how working through a thoughtful and functional lens can be beneficial to our clients and patients, and their 

Mapping Nociplastic Pain with Dr. Deepak Ravindran #325 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Nociplastic Pain with Dr. Deepak Ravindran #325

For decades we’ve assumed that mental illness stems from a chemical imbalance in the brain. While that still may be true, there’s much more to the story as you’ll learn in today’s podcast with Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares powerful information that 

Mapping Microglia with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #116 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Microglia with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #116

When we hear the word “trauma”, our first thoughts are usually related to something big that’s occurred in life. But trauma encompasses any experience that leaves the body feeling unsafe. Join me today as I discuss trauma and trauma-informed care with Dr. 

Mapping Trauma with Dr. Robert Kachko #273 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Trauma with Dr. Robert Kachko #273

On today’s podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Nkem Ndefo about the complex realm of “safety”–particularly in relation to race and the racial injustices that many face and have for generations. “Safety is an internal job,” says Nkem. We cannot creat

Mapping Safety with Nkem Ndefo #180 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Safety with Nkem Ndefo #180

Today I’m joined by Dr. Blair Peters so that we can scratch the surface of the all-important topic of gender affirming surgery and care. Get ready for a thoughtful and thought provoking discussion on gender and body dysphoria, common misconceptions about g

Mapping Gender-Affirming Surgery & Care with Dr. Blair Peters (Replay) #257 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Gender-Affirming Surgery & Care with Dr. Blair Peters (Replay) #257

In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my healthcare heroes, Dr. Dale Bredesen. We discuss his research into neurodegeneration and the four major categories that contribute to how the brain functions. “ What the disease state is telling you is that somet

Mapping Neurodegeneration with Dr. Dale Bredesen #250 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Neurodegeneration with Dr. Dale Bredesen #250

In today’s episode I am pleased to be joined by Dr. Neil Nathan. Dr. Nathan is a world renowned expert in treating mold, Lyme disease and patients with multiple sensitivities. Through his work, he’s come to learn that the body must feel safe in order to he

Mapping the Limbic System with Dr. Neil Nathan #285 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping the Limbic System with Dr. Neil Nathan #285

In today’s episode, we learn from one of the clinical leaders in Functional Medicine that our mast cells are one of the “good guys” in our immune systems. That said, when assaulted by a toxic and infectious load, they can become overzealous, creating a lon

Mapping Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Jill Carnahan #225 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Jill Carnahan #225

Today I’m joined by Dr. Natasha Fallahi to explore sensitivity in clients. This episode is bound to be among your favorites! We’ve all had clients who have multiple diagnoses, a bag full of supplements and are experiencing overwhelm. While it’s easy to dis

Mapping Sensitivity with Dr. Natasha Fallahi #270 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Sensitivity with Dr. Natasha Fallahi #270

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Terry Wahls back to the mic so that we can discuss all things mitochondria. While testing and supplementation may be the popular go-to in supporting mitochondrial function, Dr. Wahls makes it very clear that proper nutriti

Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281

Dr. Monique Andrews, aka “Dr. Mo,” joins me to discuss the meaning behind “embodied” neuroscience. Dr. Mo is passionate about helping clients feel better by approaching their care from a bottom-up perspective, incorporating somatic practices, and polyvagal

Mapping Embodied Neuroscience with Dr. Monique Andrews #317 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Embodied Neuroscience with Dr. Monique Andrews #317

“In order for the body to heal, it has to be in a healing state.” These are the wise words of my colleague Alex Howard who you’ll hear from on the podcast today, as he brilliantly maps the sympathetic nervous system. Understanding this important system is 

Mapping the Sympathetic Nervous System with Alex Howard #120 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping the Sympathetic Nervous System with Alex Howard #120

Tracking Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a great tool to motivate behavioral change. The measurements can help create more awareness, mindfulness, and illuminate how behavior and emotions impact the nervous system and full body system’s functions. Today, F

Mapping Heart Rate Variability with Dana Frost #163 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Heart Rate Variability with Dana Frost #163

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Mapping Nociplastic Pain with Dr. Deepak Ravindran #325

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