Nourish Ridgeway

05/11/2026

True Story.

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New Blog Post! Why Gut Health is my Niche. Check it out .nourishridgeway.com

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

04/07/2026

A Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) focusses on a holistic, food first approach to support overall wellness within a defined scope of practice. A Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (CFNP), on the other hand, takes a more investigative, root-cause approach, often looking deeper at body-system’s and underlying imbalances. The benefit? Functional nutrition can offer more personalized, in-depth support by connecting symptoms and addressing “Why” they’re happening, as well as “What” is happening. Both approaches aim to support optimal health. A CFNP can also guid and advise on Non-Diagnostic Testing - such as Hair Mineral Analysis, “Dutch” hormonal testing, Blood work, Allergy/Food Sensitivity Testing and Silvia Testing. Im here to help. Alyssa Doherty RMT, RHN, CGP & CFNP, www.nourishridgeway.com

02/10/2026

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12/16/2025

It’s a perfect time of year for “Meat Stock”, which is not the same as “Bone Broth”. Here are some great tips for best results. GAPS Protocol- GUT AND PHYSIOLOGY SYNDROME

08/27/2025

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The Weight on the scale - Why it can be a poor measure of health. Check out my most recent blog post @ www.nourishridgeway.com

08/19/2025

Meat Stock vs Bone Broth. There is a difference.
Meat Stock is the nourishing foundation of the GAPS Nutritional Protocol. Want to learn more?! As a Certified GAPS Practitioner .com