My Story…

Twenty years ago, I was the least likely person to be a Licensed Clinical Nutritionist. Since then, I have restored my own health, the health of my family and I have had the pleasure of helping hundreds of clients transform their lives and health in a matter of months.

When I graduated from college, I was suffering from numerous chronic conditions, daily stomachaches, IBS, seasonal allergies, brain fog, debilitating chronic fatigue, eczema, autoimmunity and migraines that would cause me to miss days of my life and at times required ER visits.

My diet consisted of refined carbodyrates, chemicals, processed foods and an unlimited supply of sugar. I had a litany of doctors, all of whom reviewed my symptoms, yet gave little consideration to—and little guidance on improving these conditions through—the food I was eating and the the lifestyle choices I was making.

Making changes to what was on my plate and my lifestyle allowed me to abandon the small pharmacy I had created and feel truly healthy and symptom free for the first time in my life. Just because my suffering was common, I now know it was not normal.

I know that change doesn’t always come easy, but I look forward to partnering with you to help you become the writer of your own health story and reverse your chronic symptoms.

Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Bachelors of Arts & Science

Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist

Quick Facts:

Favorite Easy Dinner:

Dark Chocolate!

Favorite Food:

My Happy Place:

The forest.

Signature Dish:

#1 Health Goal:

Drink more water!

Functional nutrition is an approach that focuses on understanding how your body is functioning and utilizing nutrition and lifestyle medicine to help your body return itself to its optimal state. In this approach, we recognize an individuals unique biochemistry. What works for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for the next. Your symptoms, health history and comprehensive laboratory testing can give us insights into your metabolic health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies and more.


Your body is constantly monitoring the input it receives from the environment. In functional nutrition, we utilize your daily choices to inform the outcomes you hope to achieve with your health. Your nutrition, sleep, movement, thoughts, and relationships can turn your genes on and off. Your genes are not your destiny. In functional nutrition, we utilize these inputs to help you create a healthy life and reverse disease conditions.

What is functional nutrition?

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Kind words.

  • “Ashley Koch has helped me tremendously. My doctor had been urging me to try an elimination diet for years, to address my chronic headaches and eczema. I was reluctant due to my busy lifestyle and fear that I lacked the knowledge or willpower to complete the diet successfully. My doctor connected me with Ashley and I have found great success with her. Ashley educated me on exactly what an elimination diet is, and together we created a clear plan for me to follow. With regular meetings she helped me track my progress and navigate getting my nutritional needs met. I am now happy to say that my symptoms have subsided, and I successfully quit drinking coffee which feels like a miracle. I am so grateful to Ashley and highly recommend working with her.”

    — Ann in Portland, OR

  • “I had been to multiple nutritionists and Dr’s in search for a cure for my chronic stomach pains and bloating. Then I was connected to Ashley. She was the first person who talked to me about the gut/brain access and their connection. She seemed to understand what most do not. Therefore, she helped me get all of the right testing to figure out what steps to take next. Instead of a ton of supplements being thrown at the problem, she helped me thoughtfully choose a regiment and a diet to cure my specific issue. I’ve been feeling a lot better ever since (except when I go to NYC and eat a slice of pizza)!”

    — Scott in Pittsburgh, PA

  • “I can't tell you how much the information you have provided me over the last few years has helped. Realizing that your child has food sensitivities and having to change the way your family does things is daunting. Eliminating dairy, soy, and gluten was a huge change for us and having you as a resource has been such a blessing. You have a way of breaking things down that made it possible. Small changes at a time. Mostly you have made the changes that I needed to make within my reach. Your encouraging support and ideas have made the last few years so much easier for me and my family.”

    — Jill in Mill Valley, CA