Functional Nutrition in Morganville, NJ
Dr. Kara A. Boas, DC, CCN — one of very few chiropractors in New Jersey dual-credentialed as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Heal from the inside out with evidence-based nutrition that tackles the root cause of pain, inflammation, and chronic disease.
"Practicing Chiropractic with Functional Integrative Nutrition has allowed me to care for my patients from the inside out. The results have been astounding in clinical practice."
The Inside-Out Approach
What Is Functional Nutrition?
Functional nutrition goes beyond counting calories or following generic dietary advice. As a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), Dr. Boas investigates the metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, and digestive root causes of your health problems — and uses targeted food, supplement, and lifestyle protocols to correct them at the source.
This approach is uniquely powerful when combined with chiropractic care: while adjustments address your structural alignment, functional nutrition addresses your body's internal environment — reducing the systemic inflammation that makes pain worse, slowing tissue healing, and causing you to feel exhausted, brain-fogged, and unwell.
Dr. Boas is one of very few practitioners in Monmouth County who holds both a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) master's degree — allowing her to address the structural and biochemical dimensions of your health in a single, integrated practice.
Conditions We Address with Nutrition
How Functional Nutrition Works at Boas Family Chiropractic
Intake & History
Deep dive into your health history, diet, lifestyle, symptoms, medications, and goals.
Functional Lab Testing
Targeted labs to uncover inflammation, deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and gut issues.
Personalized Protocol
Food plan, targeted supplements, and lifestyle modifications tailored to your biology.
Monitor & Refine
Re-testing and adjustments to your protocol based on your progress and changing needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Functional nutrition uses food, targeted supplements, and lifestyle changes to address the root causes of health problems. Dr. Boas holds a master's degree as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) and uses functional lab testing and individualized protocols to restore optimal metabolic and systemic function.
Chronic inflammation is one of the leading drivers of musculoskeletal pain. While chiropractic corrects structural misalignments, functional nutrition addresses the internal biochemical environment — reducing systemic inflammation, supporting tissue healing, and making chiropractic results last longer.
Functional nutrition can support chronic pain and inflammation, fatigue, digestive issues (IBS, bloating), blood sugar imbalances, hormonal concerns, autoimmune conditions, weight management, thyroid dysfunction, headaches, and overall wellness optimization.
Yes. As a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Dr. Boas can order and interpret functional labs including comprehensive metabolic panels, inflammatory markers, hormone profiles, micronutrient testing, food sensitivity panels, and gut health assessments.
Coverage for nutrition services varies by plan. Our office manager Angel will verify your specific benefits before your first visit. Many patients choose to invest in nutrition counseling as a self-pay service given the substantial long-term health benefits. Call (732) 591-2580 for details.
Heal From the Inside Out
Schedule a functional nutrition consultation with Dr. Boas today. Call (732) 591-2580 or book online — new patients always welcome.
479 Route 79, Suite #15 · Morganville, NJ 07751