Feel better in your body with personalized 1:1 functional nutrition coaching that gets to the root cause — so you can heal your gut, balance hormones, and reclaim your energy.
I dig deeper to find and address the underlying causes of your health concerns.
No cookie-cutter diets. Every plan is tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals.
Evidence-based strategies that integrate the best of nutrition science and functional medicine.
A fully customized, science-based health and wellness plan tailored just for you. Work directly with Shanti to address the root causes of your symptoms and build sustainable habits that fit your life — so you can stop guessing and start healing.
Founded with a passion for helping people feel their best, Happy Belly Health combines functional nutrition expertise with a compassionate, client-centered approach. I'm proud to serve the San Diego community. Happy Belly Health helps busy women improve digestion, energy, and weight through personalized guidance.
I'm 5 weeks into working with Shanti. I'm down 13 pounds. My blood pressure has decreased from 142/92 to 111/76. I'm sleeping great, eating great…
Working with Happy Belly Health has truly been a life-changing experience! I initially reached out to Shanti in 2019 but wasn't ready at the time to begin my journey…
I worked with Shanti for about a year and a half between mid 2021 to the beginning of 2023. It is a night and day shift. I came to Shanti…
Shanti helped support me in my wellness goals over the past year. Through her support I was able to improve many of my labs through a combination of diet…
I have had an amazing experience with Happy Belly Health. After years of stomach issues, I finally took the plunge to spend the time and energy to figure out…
Happy Belly Health is a nutrition and health practice that helps people improve digestion, reduce bloating, and achieve sustainable weight balance through personalized diet and lifestyle strategies. The focus is on identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Happy Belly Health works with clients—primarily busy women—to resolve digestive issues and weight challenges by addressing factors like food choices, metabolism, gut function, and daily habits. Learn more about Shanti’s personalized Nutrition Coach program.
Happy Belly Health works with busy women who have prioritized their careers and are used to showing up and succeeding—but now want to feel just as good in their bodies. Many are dealing with bloating, sluggish digestion, low energy, and weight gain. The Nutrition Coach program is designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Happy Belly Health helps address issues such as gut health concerns like chronic bloating and IBS, metabolic health challenges including weight that feels stuck despite effort, women’s health issues like hormonal imbalances, and eating disorders. Shanti focuses on root causes, not just symptoms.
The Initial Assessment is the first step to any of the Happy Belly Health® customized health coaching programs. During this virtual consultation, Shanti takes the time to review your personal history—including your symptoms, recent lab work results, food journal, plus your current medications and supplements. The goal is to review your unique lifestyle so she can begin to investigate and identify what’s needed to get your body to optimal health—whether that’s gut health, metabolic health, women’s health, or eating disorder support. Book your Initial Assessment to get started.
Happy Belly Health was founded by Shanti Pappas, a digestion and weight specialist with over 16 years of experience helping busy women improve their health. With advanced certifications from The School of Applied Functional Medicine®, National Board Certified Health Coach credentials, and Certified Quantum Coach® training, Shanti combines science-backed nutrition with a compassionate, client-centered coaching approach. Meet Shanti and learn more about her approach. Book a free discovery call to learn how she can help you.
Operating since 2010 with continuous refinement and ongoing education. Learn more about Shanti and the Happy Belly Health story.
With over 16 years of experience, Happy Belly Health is built on a foundation of advanced training and real-world results. Shanti holds certifications from The School of Applied Functional Medicine®, is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a Certified Quantum Coach®. Her integrity-based approach means labs and supplements are recommended only when truly necessary—never as a default. Learn more about Shanati’s credentials.
Alternatives to 1:1 nutrition coaching include dietitians, functional medicine practitioners, and wellness apps—but few combine science-backed nutrition with the personalized, one-on-one coaching needed for real, lasting implementation. Book a free discovery call to see if Shanti is the right fit for you.
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call.
Pricing is discussed during your free discovery call, with options available for different budgets. Book your free call to learn more.
Most programs start with a 3-month commitment—because real, lasting change takes time and consistency. That said, Shanti works with you to find an approach that fits your life and goals. Not sure what’s right for you? Book a free discovery call to talk it through.
Every body is different, but many clients notice shifts in energy, digestion, and overall well-being within the first few weeks. Deeper changes—like hormonal balance, sustained weight loss, or resolving long-standing gut issues—typically unfold over 3–6 months of consistent work together. The key is building habits that stick, and Shanti will be right there with you every step of the way.
Track what matters using this 5-minute daily journal and uncover the root cause of bloating, low energy, digestion issues, and stubborn weight—in just 7 days
