Welcome to Your Health Journey

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What is Native Wellness?

Native Wellness is the birthright of health and wholeness that I believe God has given each of us to inherit. It’s about coming into harmony with the natural rhythms and laws woven into creation—aligning with the way our bodies were intelligently designed to heal and thrive.

Native Wellness is not about perfection in an imperfect world, but remembering who you are—designed for health, created for vitality, and equipped to flourish.

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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

Areas of Focus...

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    Hormones

    From Vitamin D to Cortisol to all the sex hormones - these critical companions provide vital functions for life and need attention to restore balance and optimization.

  • Weight Loss

    Whether you’re a struggling with postpartum gains or entering the menopause/andropause stages, there are always root causes to address an unwanted belly & the inflammation it causes.

  • Colorful fresh vegetable salad with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded cheese, lettuce, and herbs in a white bowl, surrounded by whole vegetables on a wooden surface.

    Gut Health

    Foundational for wellbeing overall, this giant is what should contain a diverse microbiome and digest & absorb our food for energy and vitality…but it often gets unbalanced & needs to be addressed.