Denise is a true expert in this field! She does a great job breaking down complex topics so anyone can understand them and gives practical nutritional advice.
Tricia Knights
Program participant
For the parent who's been holding all the pieces alone
Are you tired of the daily meltdowns, the sleep, the six foods? They're not five separate problems
In the next few minutes, I'll walk you through the five patterns underneath what you're experiencing with your child and why the way you address them matters.
When the day feels like a list of unrelated struggles
Maybe it's a short list of foods that work, energy that spikes and crashes, sensory overload, rough nights, or days when focus and regulation fall apart. You don't need a theory ready. The short assessment is how Denise starts sorting what you're already seeing.
- Foods that work
- Energy that rises and falls
- Sensory overwhelm
- Sleep that never settles
A clear process, before you commit to anything more.
Short application
A few minutesEating & energySelective foods, swings
Shared
Sensory & sleepOverwhelm, rest quality
Shared
Focus & moodRegulation through the day
Shared
You
Share what daily life looks like
Start with a short application about eating, energy, sensory load, sleep, focus, mood, and regulation. No payment on this step.
Patterns in view
Gut-moodEnergy & blood sugarNutritional gapsSensory overloadSleep disruption
Denise reviews the whole picture
If it looks like a fit, Denise reads what you shared before you meet and notes which patterns look most worth talking through.
Assessment reviewed
Before
60-minute session
Live
Where to focus first
After
Patterns →Connected
Next step →Where to focus first
No pressure for a larger programTalk it through together
On the call, spend about an hour going over what you shared and deciding where to focus first.
The hard parts of the day may not be separate problems.
Selective eating, uneven energy, sensory overload, disrupted sleep, and shifts in focus or mood often stack on each other. Looking at them together is usually more useful than chasing each one alone.
Your application helps Denise see which patterns show up for your child and how they might connect, so a later conversation can start in the right place.
Gut-moodMeals, physical comfort, and mood can pull on each other. 
Energy & blood sugarEnergy may rise and fall across an ordinary day. 
Nutritional gapsA short list of safe foods can leave gaps that show up elsewhere. 
Sensory overloadEveryday input can pile up until a quiet pause is the only option. 
Sleep disruptionA rough night can change how the next day goes.
Denise Voight, MSFunctional Medicine Nutritionist
Nobody asked why my son was carrying all of this at once.
I didn't come to this work through a textbook. I came to it as a mom.
My son had ADHD and asthma. His psoriasis flared for no clear reason. Allergies seemed to appear out of nowhere. He had gut problems no one connected to anything, and his behavior escalated in ways that broke my heart.
I took him to four doctors and came home with four labels and four plans. The allergist handled the allergies. The dermatologist looked at his skin. The gastroenterologist focused on his stomach, and the pediatrician focused on his behavior. No one asked the question that kept me up at night: why was one child carrying all of this at once?
I still remember the appointment where I brought in everything I had written down, every symptom and every pattern, and heard, "this is just how it is with these kids." I drove home in silence with my son in the backseat, thinking no one had even tried to connect the dots.
Then a functional medicine doctor looked at the whole picture instead of taking one symptom at a time. Tests no one had ordered pointed to gut imbalance, hidden food sensitivities, and chronic inflammation showing up in his skin, airways, nervous system, and behavior.
It wasn't five problems. It was one fire, burning in different rooms.
When we addressed his gut, the inflammation, and the nutrient gaps, things shifted for our family. One afternoon I watched him play calmly, without the edge that had been there so long I had almost forgotten what he was like without it.
That afternoon redirected my career. I earned a Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine so I could turn clinical language into something a parent at the kitchen table at midnight could actually use. Now I bring that same full-picture view to families in the Biochemical Balance Session. Symptoms are clues, not the whole story. My job is to help you figure out where to start, not hand you another stack of disconnected ideas.
- Education
- Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine
- Experience
- Nearly 20 years working with families
What parents share after learning with Denise: hard days at home, and the quiet relief when their kid starts to feel a little more like themselves.
I enrolled in this program because I wanted to learn how to choose healing foods specifically for my son. I liked the Nutrition Intervention for Autism and ADHD Program because it provided me with knowledge and understanding on proper nutrition for my son. This…
Mary Stein
Program participant
I enrolled in this program because I wanted a deeper understanding of how my daughter’s body processed certain foods and supplements. I was looking for a specialist with a background with special needs children—something my pediatrician could not offer. Denise is great at prompt…
Kimberly Barua
Program participant
The program is great for people who want to understand which foods and other items impact ASD and ADHD symptoms, learning, and behavior. Denise provides a nice balance of relevant research-based information and practical action steps within each lesson. Each lesson is well organized…
Kadonna Bailey
Program participant
I enrolled in this program because I needed help understanding how to feed my son so he could reach his best potential educationally and personally, as well as treat all of his diagnoses in the same avenue. I liked the Nutrition Intervention for Autism…
Heather Piedmont, MS
Special-needs parent
I already knew, like everybody else, that eating healthy is the best thing for you. I enrolled in this program for that reason. I liked the Nutrition Intervention for Autism and ADHD Program because I had no idea that changing different aspects of your…
Brenda Trujilo
Program participant
When we began our journey to heal our son, I didn’t want to believe the hype of the importance diet and nutrition played. I wanted to try every other approach than dietary changes because it overwhelmed me and stressed me out. Like most ASD…
Becky D.
Program participant
I found Denise’s program to be extremely informational. Her program breaks down nutrition in a clear and concise way. She also provides great examples of what kinds of foods and supplements help children feel their best. I recommend her program to anyone who is…
Annette Nuñez, PhD, LMFT
Behind the Breakthroughs podcast host
Two of my daughters have complex diagnoses that include ASD and ADHD. Food, nutrition, and overall health are constant topics in my household. I reached out to nutritionist Denise Voight for her insight and advice on these topics, as well as how to navigate…
Anne G. Bragg
Founder, Autism Supermoms
Questions parents ask first
Your next step
Know where to focus first.
You want your kid sleeping through the night. You want them not to hurt. Tell Denise what daily life looks like so she can say whether a conversation with her is useful for your family. That is the only step on this page.