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10/01/2026

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Gut health, insulin resistance, stress and hormonal symptoms can feel like separate problems. But what if your body is not failing you? What if it is asking you to pay attention?

In this episode of Built Over Time, Terri Fry sits down with Alyssa Doherty, RMT, RHN, CFNP and CGP of Nourish Ridgeway, for a practical conversation about the relationship between digestion, the gut microbiome, metabolic health, blood sugar, sleep, stress and women’s hormones.

Together, they explore why the diet or workout that worked five or ten years ago may not support the body you have today, why eating nutritious food is not always the same as absorbing it effectively, and why personalized health guidance matters more than one-size-fits-all wellness trends.

Discussion around:
• What gut health actually means and how it connects to digestion
• Why stress, sleep and intense exercise can influence energy and blood sugar
• The relationship between the gut microbiome, hormones and metabolic health
• What microbiome testing, including GutCheck and GutCheck VIVO, may help reveal
• Why low-carb eating, more protein or harder workouts are not automatically right for everyone
• How small, sustainable health habits can compound into meaningful change over time

The central message is simple: your body is not something to punish back into compliance. Better health begins when you learn to listen, adapt and make one supportive choice at a time.

Connect with Alyssa Doherty and Nourish Ridgeway:

Website: https://www.nourishridgeway.com
Instagram Alyssa | Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner

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This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about symptoms, testing, supplements or treatment.

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05/01/2026

I’m excited to share a meaningful milestone with you—I’ve officially earned my designation as a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (CFNP) through the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals.

This certification represents a deeper step into the kind of care I’ve always been passionate about: looking beyond symptoms and exploring the why behind how you’re feeling. Functional nutrition is rooted in the understanding that every body is unique, and that true wellness comes from addressing the interconnected systems within it—digestion, hormones, stress, detoxification, and more.

What this means for you is an even more comprehensive and personalized approach to your health. I’m now further equipped to assess underlying imbalances, interpret things like blood work through a functional lens, and create targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support long-term healing—not just short-term fixes.

This evolution in my practice aligns beautifully with my core belief: that your body is communicating. My role is to help you listen, understand, and respond in a way that supports balance and vitality.

Insurance Coverage Note
Many extended health benefit plans may recognize this designation. While coverage always depends on your individual policy, providers such as Industrial Alliance, ClaimSecure, Desjardins Insurance (often associated with DiBrina Sure Group plans), Johnson Insurance, Manulife, and Canada Life may offer reimbursement for services provided by a CFNP. I always recommend checking directly with your provider to confirm your specific coverage.

Whether you’re navigating fatigue, digestive concerns, hormone shifts, or simply want to feel more like yourself again, this expanded training allows me to support you with greater depth and clarity.

Thank you for being here, for trusting me, and for allowing me to grow alongside you.

With gratitude,
Alyssa Doherty CFNP