Nutritional Counseling in Everett

Your body is trying to tell you something. Dr. Carter helps you decode those signals and gives you a food-first roadmap to feeling better.

Personalized Nutrition for Optimal Health

supplement bottles Nutritional counseling at Brain Based Chiropractic Center goes far beyond simple diet advice or handing you a generic meal plan. Dr. Carter takes a thorough approach to understanding your body’s unique needs through detailed symptom surveys and complete evaluations that paint a full picture of what’s really going on with your health.

Rather than just treating symptoms with pills or supplements, we work to identify and address the underlying nutritional imbalances that may be affecting your overall health and well-being. Maybe your knee pain is actually related to inflammation from the foods you’re eating. Perhaps your bloating and gas signals that your digestion isn’t functioning properly and needs support. Your high blood pressure might be responding to a high-fat, high-sugar diet that’s putting stress on your cardiovascular system. Our approach focuses on identifying the root cause of your symptoms and developing a personalized program that supports your body’s natural healing processes—the way nature intended.
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Standing on the Shoulders of Nutritional Giants

Dr. Carter’s expertise in nutritional counseling is built on a foundation of prestigious training and association with some of the most respected organizations in whole food nutrition. He serves on the International Foundation for Nutrition and Health Advisory Board, an organization dedicated to promoting whole food nutrition, proper diet, and lifestyle-oriented approaches to health rather than pharmaceutical or supplement-dependent solutions.

These early nutrition pioneers understood something that modern medicine is only now beginning to acknowledge: your condition is likely due to your lifestyle and diet, not a deficiency of pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Carter brings this wisdom—refined over decades of research and clinical application—to every practice member consultation. When you work with someone who has studied under this lineage of nutritional knowledge and serves in an advisory capacity for an international foundation, you’re getting guidance that goes far deeper than the latest diet trend.

How We Identify Your Body’s Signals

Your body is constantly communicating through symptoms, and knowing which symptoms relate to different systems allows Dr. Carter to create targeted nutritional support that actually works. For example, digestive issues might stem from poor food breakdown and require support for your digestive function. Weight gain or chronic inflammation could result from improper food processing in your system. Gallbladder problems might not require surgery at all—just dietary modifications that address the root cause.

By examining how various body systems interact and function together, we can address the underlying causes rather than merely masking symptoms with medication or quick fixes. This systematic approach helps you achieve better health through proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications that support your body’s innate ability to heal itself. Your initial evaluation includes measurements like heart rate variability and blood pressure—objective data that helps us track your progress beyond just how you feel. In some cases, Dr. Carter may recommend blood tests to get an even clearer picture of what’s happening inside your body.

A Food-First Philosophy That Actually Works

Dr. Carter believes in getting people to eat whole, nutrient-dense foods rather than relying heavily on supplements. While we do use high-quality products from Pure Encapsulation, DaVinci Laboratories, and Standard Process when needed for targeted support, the focus always remains on making better food choices first. This is the legacy of those nutritional pioneers—food first, supplements second, and only when truly needed.

The goal is to provide your body with the best building blocks through natural, whole foods and grains. Supplements can support your nutrition when there are specific deficiencies or therapeutic needs, but they never replace the importance of eating well-chosen, natural foods. This philosophy stands in stark contrast to the typical approach where practitioners load you up with bottles and bottles of expensive supplements without ever addressing what you’re actually eating every day.

Here’s what makes this approach so powerful: when you transform your diet, you often notice symptoms disappearing that you didn’t even realize were connected. That’s the ripple effect of proper nutrition—it doesn’t just fix one thing; it helps your entire body function better.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from seeing a regular nutritionist?

Dr. Carter brings a unique combination of chiropractic expertise (understanding how nervous system function affects digestion and metabolism), his position on the International Foundation for Nutrition and Health Advisory Board, and training in the whole food philosophy of nutritional pioneers. This means he can address nutritional issues in the context of your overall nervous system health and body function—not just give you a meal plan in isolation.

Will I need to take a lot of supplements?

Not necessarily. Dr. Carter’s food-first philosophy means we start with dietary changes and only recommend supplements when there’s a specific therapeutic need or deficiency. The goal is to get your nutrition from real food whenever possible, using high-quality supplements strategically rather than making you dependent on bottles of pills.

What should I expect during my nutritional consultation?

You’ll complete a detailed survey about your symptoms and health history. Dr. Carter will discuss your health goals and current dietary habits without judgment. We’ll take measurements like heart rate variability and blood pressure, and may recommend blood tests if needed. Then Dr. Carter will create a personalized nutrition plan that starts with food recommendations and may include targeted supplementation to support your healing.

Can nutritional counseling help with specific health conditions?

Many health conditions respond remarkably well to proper nutrition. We’ve seen practice members reverse pre-diabetes, reduce or eliminate blood pressure medications, resolve digestive issues, reduce chronic inflammation, and improve energy levels—all through addressing nutritional imbalances and making sustainable dietary changes. During your consultation, Dr. Carter will discuss whether nutritional counseling is appropriate for your specific situation.

Do you work with specific diets like keto, paleo, or vegan?

Dr. Carter’s approach is personalized to your body’s needs, not married to any particular diet trend. That said, he has extensive knowledge of various dietary approaches and will recommend what’s most appropriate for your health goals, your body’s current state, and your lifestyle. The focus is always on whole, nutrient-dense foods that support optimal function.

How long does it take to see results from nutritional changes?

Many practice members notice improvements in energy, digestion, and overall well-being within the first few weeks of making dietary changes. However, deeper healing—such as reversing chronic conditions or achieving significant metabolic changes—typically takes longer. Dr. Carter will give you realistic expectations based on your specific situation and track your progress through regular re-evaluations.

Discover How Proper Nutrition Can Transform Your Health

Your symptoms are your body’s way of asking for help. Let Dr. Carter help you understand what your body needs and create a sustainable nutrition plan that supports real, lasting healing. Contact Brain Based Chiropractic Center today to schedule your nutritional counseling consultation.

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