About Us
Lulwa Alarmali
Founder - Stem The Functional Clinic
Functional Medicine Practitioner, Clinical Dietitian, and IOC Sports Nutritionist
I specialize in solving complex health issues that have been overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed as “stress.” I believe my approach is different to other practitioners, even those in the functional sphere, because i truly understand how the body's systems are connected. The body functions in a hierarchy - just like a domino effect, some systems must be corrected first before others can fully heal, and knowing which piece to focus on first allows me to provide my clients with accelerated results. I have over a decade of experience in functional medicine, clinical nutrition, and sports nutrition and I specialize in multiple areas - gut health, sleep optimization, burnout recovery, mood disorders like anxiety and depression, and metabolic health/ body composition. Beyond the clinical work, I believe that empathy plays a critical role in healing. I take the time to listen, to fully understand your experience, and to provide answers backed by science and years of clinical expertise.
At Stem The Functional Clinic, my focus is on identifying the missing links and restoring balance in a way that makes sense for you as an individual, providing treatment that gives you quick results, and optimizing health from all aspects.Concerns We Work With
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Abdominal Pain and Discomfort / Bloating and Gas / Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea / Acid Reflux / Food Intolerances or Sensitivities / SIBO / IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) / Leaky Gut / Candida Overgrowth / IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) / Parasites
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Fat Loss / Muscle Gain / Weight Loss
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Anxiety / Depression / Brain Fog / Difficulty Focusing or Concentrating / Memory Issues / Irritability & Mood Swings / Low Moods
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Hair loss / Fatigue / PMS or PMDD / Low libido / Irregular Cycles / Acne / Weight Issues / Cravings/ Painful Cycles
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Insomnia / Difficulty Falling Asleep / Difficulty Staying Asleep / Fatigue Upon Waking / Restless Sleep / Low Daytime Energy / Energy Crashes / Poor Daytime Focus or Concentration / Evening Anxiety or Overthinking
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Acne / Psoriasis / Eczema / Urticaria / Unexplained Skin Rashes
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1. ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
We can’t treat what we don’t know. We identify the root cause of chronic health issues to ensure targeted treatments that address the origin of dysfunction, leading to lasting health outcomes.Our Methodology
2. DATA-DRIVEN RESULTS
We rely on the the most advanced functional lab tests (stool, urine, saliva, and blood) to get hundreds of biomarkers about your gut microbiome, hormone levels, nutrient status, toxic load, and metabolic health to determine your individual health needs.3. ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS & UNDERLYING INFECTIONS
I create targeted supplement plans to help remove toxic build up and hidden pathogens (like bacteria, mold, fungi, or viruses) to reduce chronic inflammation and disease risk, promoting optimal cellular and systemic health.4. NORMALIZING THE STRESS RESPONSE & CIRCADIAN RHYTHM
I help you fix or improve your daily rhythm, which can cause depression, anxiety, insomnia, and / or fatigue if not functioning properly. A healthy two-toned rhythm makes you productive, energetic, and excited during the day, while keeping you calm, relaxed, and restful at night. 5. IMPROVING METABOLIC HEALTH
I help you improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and thyroid function (among others), to improve your metabolism of food and reduce risk of lifestyle diseases. 6. OPTIMIZING SLEEP & RECOVERY
Healing cannot occur without the nightly repair and detoxification process that occurs in deep sleep. Sleep also impacts your immune system and inflammation levels. I help you remove any blocks preventing you from falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up energetic, to support healing and regeneration. 7. TARGETING THE BRAIN AS A MASTER REGULATOR
Our brain is the “control center” of our stress response, sleep, immune system, hormone levels, and cognitive function - including but not limited to focus, alertness, memory, and mood. Utilizing brain nutrients and normalizing overactive or underactive processes that occur in the brain is critical for those who need it. 8. MAXIMIZING HEALTHSPAN THROUGH LONGEVITY PROTOCOLS
The goal isn’t to live longer, it’s to live healthier for longer. I help you target anti-aging pathways in the body to prevent the development of disease, improve quality of life, and reduce the clinical signs and symptoms of aging or age-related decline (both mental and physical).