Your symptoms deserve real answers, not dismissal. Our mission is to help you find the root cause of your pain, and receive transformational support .
About Be Balanced
Instead of just masking your symptoms, we focus on uncovering the root cause to help you get relief for good.
The Be Balanced’s Approach Is Different
How Our Approach Is Different
Health thrives in community—when you work with us, you’ll never be alone. You’ll get the expert guidance you need from functional health experts and connect with other women on similar journeys.
After working with the Be Balanced team, I promise you’ll gain not just deeper insights into your health, but real steps to move toward a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life.
Isabella,
Functional Health Practitioner,
Over the span of five years, Isabella discovered she had PCOS, SIBO, and Leaky Gut. The path to healing from digestive issues and achieving remission from PCOS became a profound experience that transformed her health and identity. As a certified Women's Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Isabella's mission is to support women who have often been treated merely as symptoms rather than individuals.
She guides women in living balanced lives, tapping into their intuition, and embracing self-compassion throughout the journey. Isabella specializes in PCOS, acne, and GI irregularities and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Allie,
PA-C
Alexandra Clayton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant specializing in functional and longevity-focused medical consultations. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University and her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida.
She works full-time as a surgical physician assistant, bringing a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine to her functional practice. Her personal journey with PCOS and adenomyosis inspired advanced training in women's health, longevity medicine, and therapeutic peptide use through A4M. A former collegiate soccer player, Alexandra helps patients understand their bodies, address underlying imbalances, and build sustainable long-term health.
Ella,
Functional Health Practitioner
Ella,
Functional Health Practitioner, SYHS, YYSHI
Ella is a dedicated Functional Nutritionist with a focus on empowering women grappling with hormonal and gut imbalances. Drawing from her personal journey navigating significant hormonal issues, Ella has cultivated a deep-rooted passion for health and a relentless pursuit of real solutions.
With a commitment to understanding the underlying causes of health struggles rather than just managing symptoms, she guides her clients toward sustainable habits that create lasting transformations. Ella believes every woman deserves answers, support, and a path forward that actually works.
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
R.N. & Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Jade,
Functional Health Practitioner
Bri,
Functional Health Practitioner
Krissa,
Functional Health Practitioner
Jade,
Functional Health Practitioner,
Like many women, Jade spent years dealing with acne, digestive issues, and hormone imbalances, only to be told everything was "normal." When she lost her period and began experiencing autoimmune-related symptoms, she knew something deeper was going on. This led her to functional nutrition, where she learned how to address root causes like gut health, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar balance, and hormone signaling.
Now as a Functional Nutritionist, she uses evidence-based functional lab testing along with personalized nutrition, lifestyle support, and targeted supplementation to help women overcome hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and skin concerns with sustainable, root-cause solutions.
Bri,
Functional Health Practitioner, SYHS, YYSHI
After struggling through her teens and 20s with never-ending gut, hormone and autoimmune issues, Bri began a deep dive into holistic and functional health in an effort to heal on her own terms.
Through functional lab testing, supplementation and nutrition, she found answers and results that conventional care had failed to provide her, and reversed her symptoms for good!
It’s now become her passion to share her knowledge and success to empower other women to take their health back into their own hands & cultivate health and wellness that is sustainable and long-lasting.
Krissa,
Functional Health Practitioner, SYHS, YYSHI
Karissa is a dedicated Functional Nutritionist and women's health coach specializing in hormone, metabolic, and fertility support for women. With a degree in nutrition, certification as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), and over 13 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, she brings both deep knowledge and real-world application to her work.
Driven by her own journey through significant hormonal and metabolic imbalances, Karissa developed a profound respect for the body's ability to heal when given the right support. She guides clients toward sustainable habits that restore metabolic health, rebalance hormones, and support long-term vitality.
Krissa,
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
R.N. & Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Join Our Team
Victoria,
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Kyndall,
Operations Coordinator
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Victoria,
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician
Victoria helps women reconnect with their bodies and feel confident in their skin. Specializing in skin and gut health, she uncovers the signals behind symptoms and guides clients toward sustainable shifts that fit their lives.
After navigating her own journey with health challenges, Victoria discovered how functional lab testing, targeted nutrition, and lifestyle changes could create lasting results where conventional approaches had fallen short. This experience fuels her passion for empowering women to cut through the health noise, rebuild self-trust, and take a more informed, personalized approach to their health.
Her work is rooted in a bio-individual, compassionate approach blending education and practical guidance so clients feel seen, supported, and confident.
Kyndall,
Operations Coordinator
Kyndall brings a unique blend of education, corporate leadership, and wellness expertise to the Be Balanced team. With five years as a high school English teacher and nine years working in corporate training, she has built a career centered on helping people learn, grow, and thrive. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, Kyndall brings her passion for health together with years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in her role as Operations Coordinator. Her experience in customer-focused training allows her to create client interactions that feel supportive, organized, and intentionally guided.
Kyndall,
Operations Coordinator
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
R.N. & Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Meet Our Expert Health Practitioners
Bri,
Functional Health Practitioner
After struggling through her teens and 20s with never-ending gut, hormone and autoimmune issues, Bri began a deep dive into holistic and functional health in an effort to heal on her own terms.
Through functional lab testing, supplementation and nutrition, she found answers and results that conventional care had failed to provide her, and reversed her symptoms for good!
It’s now become her passion to share her knowledge and success to empower other women to take their health back into their own hands & cultivate health and wellness that is sustainable and long-lasting.
Isabella,
Functional Health Practitioner
Ella is a dedicated Functional Nutritionist focused on empowering women with hormonal and gut imbalances.
Drawing from her personal journey navigating significant hormonal issues, she has cultivated a deep passion for health and relentless pursuit of solutions.
With a commitment to understanding the underlying causes of health struggles, she guides her clients toward sustainable habits, fostering lasting transformations.
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
R.N. & Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Functional Health Practitioner
Allie,
PA-C
Alexandra Clayton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant specializing in functional and longevity-focused medical consultations. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University and her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida.
She works full-time as a surgical physician assistant, bringing a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine to her functional practice. Her personal journey with PCOS and adenomyosis inspired advanced training in women's health, longevity medicine, and therapeutic peptide use through A4M. A former collegiate soccer player, Alexandra helps patients understand their bodies, address underlying imbalances, and build sustainable long-term health.
Isabella,
Functional Health Practitioner
Over five years, Isabella discovered she had PCOS, SIBO, and Leaky Gut. Her path to healing transformed her health and ignited a passion for supporting women who have been treated as symptoms rather than individuals.
As a certified Women's Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Isabella guides women in living balanced lives with intuition and self-compassion. She specializes in PCOS, acne, and GI irregularities and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Krissa,
Functional Health Practitioner
Karissa is a Functional Nutritionist and women's health coach specializing in hormone, metabolic, and fertility support.
With a degree in nutrition, certification as a CCN, and over 13 years of experience, she brings deep knowledge and real-world application to her work.
Her own journey through hormonal and metabolic imbalances sparked a passion for understanding why symptoms occur. Karissa guides clients toward sustainable habits that restore metabolic health, rebalance hormones, and support long-term vitality.
Jade,
Functional Health Practitioner
Jade,
Functional Health Practitioner
Like many women, Jade spent years dealing with acne, digestive issues, and hormone imbalances, only to be told everything was "normal." When she lost her period and experienced autoimmune symptoms, she turned to functional nutrition to address root causes like gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone signaling.
As a Functional Nutritionist, she uses evidence-based lab testing and personalized protocols to help women overcome hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and skin concerns with sustainable solutions.
Victoria,
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Victoria,
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Victoria helps women reconnect with their bodies and feel confident in their skin. Specializing in skin and gut health, she uncovers the signals behind symptoms and guides clients toward sustainable shifts that fit their lives.
After navigating her own journey with health challenges, Victoria discovered how functional lab testing, targeted nutrition, and lifestyle changes could create lasting results where conventional approaches had fallen short. This experience fuels her passion for empowering women to cut through the health noise, rebuild self-trust, and take a more informed, personalized approach to their health.
Her work is rooted in a bio-individual, compassionate approach blending education and practical guidance so clients feel seen, supported, and confident.
Micaela Riley
I created Be Balanced because I wish something like it existed when I was struggling with my own symptoms. For years, I saw OBGYNs, endocrinologists, and gastrointestinal doctors—the works. But I was dismissed every single time with responses like, "This is just part of being a woman," "All your labs are normal," or the classic, "You just need to eat less and work out more."
None of it helped, and pushing myself harder in the gym only made things worse. Finally, I found functional medicine, did the right lab testing, and got the answers I needed: high cortisol, Hashimoto’s, PCOS, insulin resistance, and gut issues—all at once. Once I understood how everything was connected, I finally knew how to properly support my body. Things improved, and now I’m on a mission to help you do the same.
Meet The Founder
Advanced Blood Chemistry, Kresser Institue
Micaela's Background
Credentials
Apprentice under Dr. Carrie Jones
Apprentice under Dr. Carrie Jones
Functional Diagnostic Practitioner, FDN
Functional Diagnostic Practitioner, FDN
Board Certified Functional Nutritionist, AANWC
Functional Nutritional Practitioner, MMU
Functional Nutritional Practitioner, MMU
Holistic Nutritionist & Personal Trainer
Our Results Speak For Themselves
"My journey has been truly transformative. I've learned how to properly fuel my body, significantly reduce my stress and cortisol levels, and heal my gut from the inside out. Micaela helped me trust the process and believe in my body's incredible ability to heal. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with her and look forward to continuing this journey together!"
"If you've exhausted your options and are looking to make a REAL change, this is your sign. Working with Micaela has absolutely changed my everyday life. For years, I was in and out of doctors' offices, searching for answers. Test after test, all my labs came back 'normal.' This personalized approach transformed my health. I'm now on a maintenance routine, down 40 pounds, and feeling the best I've ever felt."
"I fully remitted my Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's in just 3 months! I started working with Micaela 10 months after stopping hormonal birth control with a slew of symptoms. From January to now, I have had the opportunity to take the Dutch test, a GI Map, and a Food Sensitivity Test. In those 3 months, I have lost 6 pounds and so much inflammation — but most excitingly, I have fully remitted my conditions in just 3 months!"
"I am grateful, thankful and hopeful. I was at a roadblock with my health. I was discouraged, frustrated, hopeless and just sad with how I felt on a day-to-day basis. She has shown me how to live a balanced lifestyle, the importance of getting enough macronutrients and minimizing stress. I am grateful, thankful and more hopeful for the years ahead. I would recommend Micaela to anyone who needs guidance, has been struggling with their health or just doesn't know where to start."
"I started working with Micaela because I wanted to understand why I was experiencing stubborn symptoms that wouldn't go away. I tried so many things and finally found answers by taking the DUTCH test and meeting with Micaela to go over the results. I now feel encouraged and empowered to take control of my symptoms by following Micaela's protocol. Thank you!"
"With cystic acne, a missing period, and a slew of other hormone related issues, I attempted to DIY my healing for over a year. My attempts got me nowhere. Getting proper testing and a plan created by someone with Micaela's knowledge lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. Since starting with Micaela, I am getting my period regularly. My skin is clear. My digestion is super regular. My face is way less puffy. The list goes on!"
"My journey with Micaela has been truly transformative. With her guidance, I've learned how to properly fuel my body, significantly reduce my stress and cortisol levels, and heal my gut from the inside out. Micaela helped me trust the process and believe in my body's incredible ability to heal."
"I've struggled with PCOS for about five years now and have experienced everything that comes with it. I was so close to giving up, until I found Micaela. With a new focus on sleep, eating real food, finding the kind of exercise that works for my body, and a tailored medical plan, she has helped me take back control of my health."
"I have been to many doctors and this program differs because of how involved and invested they are in you reaching goals with constant support, endless resources, and open communication. I have lost 10lbs over the course of the program, no longer need mid day naps, sleep through the night, wake up feeling energized, lessened any PMS symptoms and managed blood sugar levels."
"I wanted to work with Micaela because after many years of dieting and not being able to lose weight – I was ready to find the root cause. Not only am I on the path of losing weight, my energy levels, mood swings, quality of sleep, binge eating patterns, and daily brain fog, have all benefitted and improved significantly. I feel strong and healthy, not deprived and tired."
"The amount of support from the community and Micaela have been absolutely phenomenal during my Hashimoto's healing journey. Micaela's wealth of knowledge has guided me to put my Hashimoto's into remission, just like she did. I fully trust her and all the tips and information that she shares has truly helped me form daily habits which will stick with me for life."
"Since working with Micaela I now have normal bowel movements which has been a huge win for me! Not only has she transformed my gut health, but has taught me so much about nutrient dense foods and how to properly pair proteins, carbs, and fiber. I now have more energy throughout the day, my mood has improved, and my body actually feels nourished."
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