Personalized Hormone, Metabolic & Functional Wellness for Women

Areas of Focus

  • Hormone & Thyroid Health

    • Perimenopause & menopause

    • Thyroid & Hashimoto’s

    • Fatigue & hormone balance

  • Metabolic Health

    • Weight resistance

    • Insulin resistance

    • Sustainable nutrition support

  • Root-Cause Wellness

    • Gut health & inflammation

    • Lifestyle optimization

    • Preventative wellness

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What is Native Wellness?

Native Wellness was founded on the belief that the body was designed with an incredible capacity for balance, restoration, and healing when given the right support.

Through a personalized, root-cause approach, Native Wellness focuses on helping individuals restore alignment with the body’s natural design through nutrition, lifestyle, metabolic and hormone health, and evidence-based wellness care.

Inspired by both modern medicine and the healing principles found in nature, Native Wellness emphasizes sustainable health practices, whole foods, and individualized care that supports long-term wellness from the inside out.

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The Inspiration Behind Native Wellness

Native Wellness was born out of a deep connection with my beloved mom, who has been my greatest inspiration and best companion from the kitchen to life overall. Her unwavering determination to defy diagnoses and heal her rheumatoid arthritis through lifestyle changes shaped my understanding of holistic health. Together, we attended many functional medicine conferences and found joy in learning new things together.

My mom's passion for healing others, along with her own journey to recovery, inspired me to continue her legacy through Native Wellness. After her passing in 2020, I chose to expand my career as a registered dietitian by pursuing Physician Assistant school, in order to offer more options for those feeling “lost in the cracks” of our medical system.

I've noticed that women, especially in their 40s, often feel desperate when they realize they're exhausted, struggling with weight, and overwhelmed by the changes of perimenopause and menopause. They’re bombarded social media ads, feeling stuck and confused. Native Wellness exists to guide them—and anyone feeling tired, helpless, or disconnected from their health—back to the basics of what their body truly needs.

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  • "Julianne is very helpful in helping me clean up my diet and heal my gut. I learn from her each week. Because of her recommendations, I am feeling so much better, less bloated, and have more energy. A side benefit to doing this work is that I'm also losing weight without trying. I highly recommend Julianne as a Functional nutritionist."

    - Julie

  • "The FAY platform is truly God sent. The Medical professionals are wonderful. I have paired with Julianne Penner, RD!!! She is thee absolute best!! She is always actively listening, and as well always researching for more information suited for her patients. I want her all to myself, but I must share her gifts, and help with the rest of the world. She has really aided me in my health journey. I feel better than I have in years."

    - Jeanine

  • "Julianne has such a kind way of listening and looking at the whole picture of my health."

    - Sherry

  • "Julianne is fantastic. My doctor recommended I go through diabetes education and I honestly was dreading it. I’m so glad I did it. Julianne is helping me with whole body health not just the focus on diabetes. I look forward to my time with her each week. "

    - Jenn