Marie Funk
Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Fertility
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- PCOS
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Functional medicine🥘
Meal planning💛
Relationship with food🤝
Accountability
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Marie is phenomenal at what she does! She's well researched, personable, and supportive. Marie holds you accountable and will be your biggest cheerleader when you make progress. I love that she comes with new ideas for me to try. She meets me where I'm at and pushes me to improve. I wouldn't have made the progress I have if it weren't for Marie.“
by Kelly on December 5th, 2025
“Marie asks great questions and works with you to come up with realistic strategies to help meet your goals!“
“I feel like it was personal and we covered all the topics we should in a start of program meeting“
About Marie
Hey there! I’m Marie, a Registered Dietitian with a dual master’s degree in Nutrition and Kinesiology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I have 9 years of experience in metabolic health, working in outpatient clinical and virtual health settings, and specialize in glucose regulation, cardiovascular support, women’s health, body recomposition, and performance nutrition. I love helping people get unstuck, make nutrition and movement feel enjoyable, and step into their strongest, healthiest self.
Approach to care
Marie helps clients create lasting change by uncovering the why behind their health goals. She believes a strong, metabolically healthy body thrives when it is properly nourished, not restricted. Using a root cause, functional approach supported by lab work, Marie empowers clients to rebuild trust with food, fuel their bodies with confidence, and support whole-body wellness from the inside out.
Your first session with Marie
During our first session, we’ll talk about your health history, what a typical day looks like, and your short- and long-term health goals. We’ll also explore your biggest challenges when it comes to nutrition and exercise. As we move forward, we’ll focus on education that helps you feel empowered and build confidence. Together, we’ll use tracking and insights from your progress to guide decisions and make adjustments that actually work for you. I approach every client with a teamwork mindset, and my goal is to help you create realistic, personalized habit shifts that flow naturally with your lifestyle.
Location
📍 Makanda , Illinois
Education
Bachelors of Science: Human Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Science: Food and Nutrition & Kinesiology
Hobbies
Spending time outdoors - hiking, camping, kayaking, paddle-boarding, long walks with her baby boy and back porch sitting. She also enjoys regular exercise with Functional Patterns, reading historical fiction, knitting, baking, and creating her own recipe for real ingredient sweet treats.
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian