Ashley Koch
Functional Nutritionist, MS, CNS | Good Bacteria
Ashley Koch is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and functional nutritionist. She specializes in the intricate relationship between digestive health, inflammation, and metabolic balance.
She utilizes an investigative, systems-based approach to identify the root causes of imbalance and strengthen the microbiome–immune interface.
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Areas of Expertise
1. Functional Nutrition: Integrating clinical nutrition science with lifestyle medicine to restore optimal body function.
2. Digestive Health: Addressing microbiome imbalances, gut permeability, and chronic inflammatory triggers.
3. Hormonal and Metabolic Balance: Utilizing targeted nutrition to support endocrine health and metabolic resilience.
4. Clinical Lab Analysis: Interpreting advanced functional testing to create highly personalized, evidence-based health roadmaps.
Professional Background
Ashley is the founder of Ashley Koch Functional Nutrition & Wellness. She also has extensive experience providing clinical care at leading wellness centers, including Biolounge in Portland.
She is known for her ability to translate complex biochemical data into practical, real-world strategies that foster long-term resilience and systemic well-being. Those strategies inform important aspects of Good Bacteria.
Education
1. Master of Science (MS) in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
2. Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)