Samantha Franceschini
Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Lactation Counselor

Owner of Nurture With Sam
 

For over a decade, Sam has specialized in functional medicine, supporting individuals with complex chronic conditions including Lyme disease, mold and biotoxin illness, autoimmune disease, hormone + thyroid imbalances, and chronic gut dysfunction. Through her work at some of the leading functional medicine clinics in the U.S., she developed a deep understanding of how nutrient depletion, environmental stressors, and chronic infections can impact the body over time.

After becoming a mother herself, Sam experienced firsthand the gaps that often exist in maternal healthcare. During her own pregnancies and postpartum journeys, she saw how many women move from frequent prenatal appointments to very little support after birth despite the immense physical and emotional demands placed on the body during this time.

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Her personal experience led her to become deeply passionate about supporting women through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, helping mothers feel more nourished, supported, and empowered throughout this transformative season of life. She also recognized that many of the chronic conditions she had spent years treating such as autoimmune disease, and thyroid dysfunction, often emerge or worsen during the postpartum period when the body is depleted and under significant demand.

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Sam’s specializes in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), which she integrates into her programs to help assess mineral balance, stress patterns, metabolic function, and nervous system balance. During pregnancy and postpartum, when nutrient demands are especially high, HTMA can provide valuable insight into how to gently rebuild the body’s mineral foundation and support long-term resilience.

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Sam believes symptoms are not something women should simply accept as “part of motherhood.” Instead, they are signals from the body that deserve attention, nourishment, and thoughtful support. Sam also brings extensive experience in pediatric functional medicine. As a certified lactation counselor and clinical nutritionist with advanced training in pediatric care, she works with infants and children to support digestive health, immune function, and nutrient balance. She offers dedicated pediatric programs designed to support families throughout infancy and early childhood.