JOANNA FRANCISCO, CGC
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I provide practical assistance for people on the path to self-healing utilizing the GAPS nutritional protocol. 

All too often, w
hen people set out to make major changes to their lifestyle and eating habits, they become overwhelmed and give up in a spiral of despair and apathy before reaching their goal. That does not need to be your story! Enlist the help of a trained and experienced Certified GAPS Coach who can support you on your path to healing, provide hands-on, practical assistance, and help you face challenges with encouragement, tips, and an eye toward your success!

I will join you where you are on your journey with personal, individualized support and tools to build your confidence. With a little preparation and practice, you'll come to appreciate the SIMPLICITY of this protocol. 

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Pre-Conception and Detoxification

Pre-Pregnancy Preparation

​Are you planning to conceive within the next year or two? Healing and detoxifying your own body before you conceive can significantly improve your health in preparation for pregnancy. Together we can discuss the importance of healing before conception and customize a nutritional protocol for you that will deeply nourish and strengthen you. I will share information with you about natural approaches to pre-conception, pregnancy, birthing, and parenting.
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Detoxification

Our bodies are created with specific detoxification pathways. Due to environmental pollutants, malnutrition stemming from industrialized agricultural and food production practices, overuse of pharmaceuticals, and other lifestyle choices, these pathways can become overburdened preventing the body from eliminating toxins that build up and lead to disease. I can assist you in making positive changes to your diet and your immediate environment that allow your body to function as it was designed to do with practical kitchen assistance and tips for implementing a personal detox protocol that will be gentle yet thorough.
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GAPS Support

Have you made the decision to create the environment for your body to heal itself naturally by addressing the root cause of your health issues? Are you embarking on the GAPS protocol and in need of some support in the kitchen or with managing the healing process? I specialize in coming alongside people on the path to healing with training in food preparation techniques, tips for managing detoxification symptoms, recipes that will satisfy and support your goals, and encouragement for you to continue on your healing journey.  

For more information on the GAPS nutritional protocol, please visit the website:

www.gaps.me
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Food Preparation Instruction

Hands on assistance with GAPS food preparation methods and delicious recipes

You may have questions...

​What is the difference between meat stock and bone broth and why does that matter? How do I  properly source and prepare these foods?

Why is it beneficial to ferment vegetables? How do I ferment vegetables in my own kitchen? 

I am lactose intolerant. How can I fully implement the GAPS diet with this condition? Am I ever going to enjoy dairy again without experiencing extreme gastro regrets? How do I make my own yogurt, kefir, sour cream, ghee and why should I?

Will I ever be able to enjoy baked goods such as bread, cake, and cookies? 

Do I need special equipment to prepare foods for this diet?

Is this going to be expensive?

How realistic is it to implement this diet?

​Will my family like these foods?

Answering these questions is
exactly what I'm here to do!
Six-Week GAPS Complete Coaching 

Initial consultation
- 90 minute consultation including discussion of symptoms, current health issues, dietary practices, and GAPS goals; health and lifestyle evaluation; food sourcing information; initial Phase One healing plan; review of the protocol and schedule first follow-up sessions.

Cooking Technique Demonstrations - I will provide a list of materials and supplies needed and demonstrate cooking therapeutic meat stock, fermenting vegetables, and culturing dairy in your kitchen or mine. These foundational lessons will take place at the beginning of the implementation of the GAPS protocol as they are the tools your body will use to heal itself. 

Weekly scheduled check-ins - Up to 30 minutes via phone to review progress, symptoms, and meal plan for upcoming week. I will learn how I can best support you through the next week and provide the information you need to continue on your healing journey.

Text access for quick questions

Six weeks of GAPS coaching - For 6 weeks we will work closely together. My role will be to provide guidance and hands-on support as you prepare the foods that your body needs in order to heal itself, assist you in managing your detoxification symptoms, teach you the food preparation techniques for GAPS, advise a therapeutic meal plan, and share tips for further detoxification and healing. Your role will be to journal your experience and approach the next six weeks with an open mind. The GAPS practices are very different from modern mainstream diet, hygiene, and other lifestyle practices. I advocate doing only that which you can reasonably do and not putting unnecessary burdens on yourself. My goal is that as a result of your gut health being restored, you experience a clear head, clear eyes, a peaceful mind, more energy, less inflammation, more youthful skin, and the elation that results from learning how to help your body heal itself. It's not a race or a competition. It's a process. It can be cyclical. But we will move forward together!

$325


Consultation and Demos

Initial consultation
 - 90 minute consultation including discussion of symptoms, current health issues, dietary practices, and GAPS goals; health and lifestyle evaluation; food sourcing information; initial Phase One healing plan; review of the protocol and schedule first follow-up sessions.

Cooking Technique Demonstrations - I will provide a list of materials and supplies needed and demonstrate cooking therapeutic meat stock, fermenting vegetables, and culturing dairy in your kitchen or mine. These foundational lessons will take place at the beginning of the implementation of the GAPS protocol as they are the tools your body will use to heal itself. 

$195


GAPS Coaching Sessions

Up to 30 minutes via phone or in person.

$40

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Live Teaching Demonstrations

I offer live demonstrations in my home or yours for you, you and your family, or for a small group.
​I teach the 
how and the why of the following GAPS techniques:

Meat Stock
Cultured Dairy
Lacto-fermentation

*fee depends on number of people, location, materials needed
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