I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself. Whether you’re just discovering this space or have been following along for some time, my story is the foundation of Functional Healing: The Mind-Body Connection—and the reason I’m so passionate about helping others better understand their health.
Hi, I’m Regina Hewitt, founder of Functional Healing: The Mind-Body Connection in Goshen, New York. I’m a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach—but long before the credentials, there was my own health journey.
That journey truly began during my first pregnancy. I gained close to 100 pounds and was later diagnosed with autoimmune sarcoidosis and high blood pressure. I felt uncomfortable in my body, overwhelmed by symptoms, and unsure of what my body actually needed. I was doing what I thought was “right,” yet I didn’t feel well—and no one was helping me connect the dots.
That experience became a turning point.
I began asking deeper questions and learning how nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and daily habits influence every system in the body. As I made small, consistent changes—focusing on nutrient-dense foods, calming inflammation, managing stress, and creating more balance—I started to experience steady, meaningful progress.
Over time, I lost more than 90 pounds, my autoimmune condition moved into remission, and I was able to come off medication for both my autoimmune disease and high blood pressure. More importantly, I felt like myself again—clearer, stronger, and more connected to what my body needed.
What I was learning became even more personal when my dad passed away at just 60 from esophageal cancer. Losing him—and later watching my mom face and overcome breast cancer—deepened my commitment to this work and strengthened my desire to help others take a more proactive, informed approach to their health.
After more than 25 years working as a paralegal, I knew I was being called in a different direction. I wanted to help others move from frustration and confusion to clarity, understanding, and long-term vitality.
Today, through Functional Healing: The Mind-Body Connection, I support adults navigating complex, often overlapping health challenges—digestive concerns, inflammation, hormone shifts, metabolic imbalances related to digestion, hormones, weight, and stress, poor sleep, and chronic overwhelm. Using advanced functional lab testing alongside nutrition and lifestyle strategies, I help uncover each individual’s unique healing opportunities, so the body can be supported in restoring balance. I often remind clients that if we listen to our body when it whispers, we won’t have to hear it scream.
I don’t believe in quick fixes or extreme approaches. I believe in learning how the body works, making intentional choices, and building a lifestyle that supports health—not just in January, but for years to come.
If you’re new here, welcome.
If you’ve been here for a while, thank you for being part of this community.
If you’d like to connect or dive deeper into your own health journey, I invite you to look around and book a complimentary 20-minute discovery call. It’s a chance to talk through what you’re experiencing and explore what support might look like for you.
Wherever you are on your journey, my hope is that this space continues to encourage you to listen more closely to what your body is telling you.
With gratitude,
Reg
