From Movement to Metabolism

I began my career studying movement — how the body heals, adapts, and regains strength.

As a licensed physical therapist, I witnessed something deeper than injury recovery. I saw how energy, inflammation, muscle loss, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal shifts shape long-term health.

Rehabilitation wasn’t just about joints and muscles — it was about understanding each individual’s physiology and the underlying drivers of dysfunction.

That realization led me to the study of nutritional biochemistry and functional medicine.

I became increasingly interested in the root causes behind fatigue, metabolic slowdown, insulin resistance, micronutrient depletion, and the physiological changes that occur in midlife.

Through Vital Balance, I now focus on helping individuals support metabolic resilience, restore energy, and build long-term health through personalized nutrition care.

Raquel Belfonti, MS
MS Human Nutrition | MS Ergonomics & Biomechanics
Licensed Physical Therapist