Meet Milla DeWalch, FDN-P, OTR/L
I know what it's like to feel helpless living with an autoimmune condition. I was diagnosed with psoriasis in early high school, but my health and skin took a turn for the worse in 2023. I struggled not only with debilitating psoriasis, but also fatigue and digestion issues. Through years of managing symptoms with creams and medication, I realized this was a temporary solution and there had to be another way to heal and address my skin from a holistic perspective. I was determined to understand WHY and HOW autoimmunity begins and start to rebuild my health from the inside out.
I then found functional/integrative medicine. Through working with a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FDN-P) and an integrative medicine doctor (MD), I am successfully healing my health issues from a root-cause, holistic perspective through functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes and supplementation.
My digestion, energy, mood, and skin have tremendously improved! Our bodies are RESILIENT and WANT to heal.
A little bit about me and my background — I am a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and have been certified through Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. This certification is an extensive, in-depth training in the biology and physiology of our body systems - hormones, immune system, detoxification, digestion, energy production, and nervous system. We are also heavily educated and trained in ordering, analyzing, and drawing correlations between functional lab markers to find root cause, hidden stressors of the body. I am skilled in creating and providing client protocols including nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, exercise, and reducing toxin exposure.
I also have a masters degree in occupational therapy where I work as a hand therapist in outpatient healthcare clinics in Austin, TX helping patients from all walks of life heal and recover from traumatic orthopedic and neurological conditions, specifically skilled in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. I LOVE helping others heal both physically and emotionally from traumatic injuries, BUT, through my own healing, it inspired me to help others in different way — outside of a clinic, with my own business, from a root-cause, holistic perspective, with clients experiencing any sort of chronic illness.
With my science/medical background paired with my obsession with ALL things health, nutrition, and wellness, I can’t wait to help you on your journey to restoring health.
I want others to feel GOOD and live LONG, HEALTHY lives. Not only for yourself, but for your (future) children, their children, and generations to follow.
A personalized, healing from the inside-out approach
Healing is never a one-size-fits-all approach.
I care DEEPLY about my clients and will always make sure you feel supported, heard and empowered.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Everyone has different seasons of health they experience in his or her lifetime, and I’m grateful Milla met me in mine. I shared with her my medical history and my goal, unsure of what the journey would look like, hoping she could give me a plan. She did so much more than that.
In six months she taught me so much about nourishing my body and supporting it rather than restricting and pursuing unrealistic diets. From household cleaners and candles to produce, coffee beans and protein powders, she gave me a plethora of swaps that have made a huge different in my overall health. It’s incredible the impact these small changes have on your wellbeing.
Most importantly, Milla’s guidance was always rooted in data. Seeing the evidence for myself and FEELING the difference was incredible. Based on my bloodwork, she made recommendations on what foods and supplements to integrate, based on how my body absorbs and metabolizes nutrients. Within weeks I could feel my energy become dramatically more consistent. No more afternoon crashes. My mood and motivation were elevated, and all have continued to remaining strong. I’m so grateful I had Milla as a resource and guide to support me in my health journey…without question, shame or judgement. She met me in a place where I needed her and, wow, did she deliver.”
Female Client, 29 years old
“My fertility journey has been one of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. When I decided to work with Milla I was in a hopeless place, praying for anything to help my body.
Six months later I finally feel like the best version of myself. I have energy and enjoyment again, which I directly contribute to her instruction and support. We began with three tests: hair, stool and blood, capturing a complete picture of my health. Milla explained to me every lab result, how they are all connected and a plan of how to optimize my body.
She provided resources and research for me to dive into on my own time. Every check-in, she sent me a breakdown of our discussion and exact steps to take moving forward, which for me was something I hadn’t done in a long time. As my body healed and felt better, I could feel myself going in the right direction. What a relief to feel yourself again and have the optimism that good change can happen. Thank you, Milla, for giving me a renewed sense of hope in my fertility journey and helping me to love my body again.”
Female Client, 29 years old
“I genuinely wish everyone could benefit from Milla’s wisdom and protocols. Working with her has been transformative and I’m so grateful for taking the jump to go on this journey with her.
When I first started working with Milla, I was constantly having stomach pain and digestive discomfort (bloating, cramps, gas). I honestly would get stressed when I ate because I knew what would follow. But Milla met me exactly where I was and reassured me that we could get to the root cause of it.
Through testing and evaluating my eating habits, she guided me toward a non-toxic lifestyle and helped me reevaluate my diet in ways that were super enlightening but also sustainable long term. Through her encouragement and deep knowledge, I began to understand the importance of truly nourishing and taking care of my body. Man my thinking about food was so off before!
The changes we made helped me overcome years of disordered eating patterns and embrace a healthier, more balanced mindset.
Milla was always available to answer questions when I had them, offer reassurance, and check in on my progress.She knew the changes for me would be challenging, but her support made a huge difference. I now feel a noticeable difference in my digestion and a renewed passion and confidence for the choices I make for my overall health.”
Female Client, 30 years old
“I highly recommend working with Milla if you want to feel your best and seek deeper insight beyond conventional medicine. It does take commitment, but if you’re willing to make meaningful changes toward a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, Milla is a phenomenal resource—one I will keep returning to for years to come.
I initially sought help for persistent energy issues—despite getting a full night’s sleep, I was still waking up tired, sluggish, and never able to get “over the hill.” My natural instinct was to see my primary care doctor. They ran routine bloodwork, and when everything came back “normal,” their only explanations were depression or sleep apnea. They recommended antidepressants/SSRIs and wanted to schedule sleep-study testing.
I’m relatively in tune with my body, and I knew neither of those explanations fit what I was experiencing, but I tried the antidepressants anyway because It was what the doctor recommended. I did not see any meaningful improvements with my symptoms. I felt discouraged that this was all traditional medicine had to offer, so I began looking for alternative options—and that’s when I found Milla.
From our first conversation, I knew I had made the right choice. We started with my diet and quickly discovered I was in a significant caloric deficit. Correcting that alone brought noticeable improvements even before the full protocol began. Milla then ordered a much more extensive set of tests—including comprehensive blood panels, a GI-MAP, and mineral testing. The results finally reflected what I had been feeling. They gave us clear answers, allowing her to build a personalized protocol tailored specifically to my needs and designed to target the root cause of my extreme fatigue.
Over the next 90 days, I followed a supplement plan targeted to what my body needed (and what it needed to eliminate). I’ve now completed the protocol and feel better—mentally and physically—than I have since college. I am so thankful that I found Milla; she guided me through essential lifestyle changes.”
Male Client, 30 years old
