Meet Ruth
About Ruth Wellness
Founder
Then life interrupted. My mother was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2008. Though conventional treatments aimed to help, they eventually took a heavy toll, and she passed in 2014. Around the same time, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and after years of increasing dependence, his fragile immune system succumbed to COVID in 2021.
Close family and friends faced their own battles—cancer, strokes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, autism—revealing just how widespread and devastating chronic conditions are. These losses shook me deeply. I was left with grief, questions, and a sobering realization: the human body—so fearfully and wonderfully made—was breaking down far too often and far too soon.
My fascination with systems began during my two decades as a systems reliability engineer. I loved uncovering how systems work, identifying vulnerabilities, and optimizing them for performance, dependability, and safety.
True reliability comes from seamless integration—where hardware provides structure, software governs behavior, and firmware bridges the two. Just as in human health, where biology, chemistry, and even mindset interact, every system is a living network of interconnected parts. Recognizing that all systems eventually wear down, my focus was also on ensuring that failures occurred predictably and safely, safeguarding both people and the environment.
Life’s Detour
My Story
Engineered for Solutions
This realization was deeply personal. I began to see that restoration is woven into the fabric of creation—just as a seed flourishes under the right conditions, our bodies have the capacity to heal. A cast may hold a broken bone in place, but it’s the body that restores the fracture from within. In the same way, with the right support, the body can heal from stress, imbalances, and even long-standing challenges. We are not merely meant to survive, but to thrive.
This was a stark wake-up call.
Healing Redefined
My own health began to decline as well—chronic stress, sleep issues, anxiety, panic attacks, blood sugar and hormonal imbalances, brain fog, and the exhausting cycle of being wired yet tired. I knew I had to find answers.
While still working full-time, I immersed myself in research, medical summits, and functional health studies, drawing on my background in complex systems, biochemistry, and statistics to understand the human body from a new perspective. The more I learned, the more I saw something remarkable:
My own health challenges had shown me how powerfully we can heal with the right knowledge and support, and I felt called to share that with others.
Unlike man-made systems, our bodies aren’t just designed for function—they’re created for renewal, restoration, and resilience. Healing isn’t about masking symptoms or chasing quick fixes; it’s about listening to our bodies, honoring their design, and supporting their natural capacity to heal and thrive. That truth became the foundation of my work.
Fueled by this passion, I immersed myself in integrative wellness, exploring modalities that bridge science and holistic wisdom—functional medicine, applied kinesiology, bioenergetic testing (A.R.T.®), traditional healing systems, and energy medicine. As my understanding deepened, so did my realization that true wellness goes far beyond symptom management—it’s about supporting the body’s innate ability to heal.
In 2020, after more than two decades in high-tech, I made a bold shift—stepping away from machines to focus on the remarkable resilience of the human body.
Machines to Humans
My mission is to guide others back to vibrant health—not through a one-size-fits-all approach, but by helping them understand their unique bodies and needs.
As a functional wellness practitioner and coach, I offer tools and guide learning experiences that empower people to take charge of their well-being. But beyond protocols, I help them reconnect with a deeper truth: health isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about nurturing the body’s God-given ability to restore itself.
Healing isn’t just science—it’s wisdom, hope, and renewal. However overwhelming the journey may feel, there’s always a way forward. Healing isn’t just possible—it’s the design.
Today, I love this work.
Empowered Wellness
With a background in engineering and business, and years of experience as an IT professional, Dipo brings a unique blend of analytical insight, practical wisdom, and heartfelt compassion. His lifelong commitment to mentoring and coaching, along with a deep dedication to personal growth, continues to shape our shared vision of whole-person wellness—rooted in grace, resilience, and purposeful living.
His support continues to ground the work I do—and deeply shapes the lens through which I view healing.
A Steady Presence
Ruth Wellness is the work we’ve both been called to—it simply takes shape through different roles. While I serve as the primary voice of our work, his steady encouragement, leadership, and quiet presence behind the scenes have been foundational from the beginning.
I’m deeply grateful to walk this journey alongside my husband, Dipo.
My Philosophy
Systems engineering is about understanding how interconnected parts function as a whole. Rather than isolating issues, it considers how each element interacts within the larger system.
When a system shows problems, the first step is identifying which functions are failing. Then, we uncover stressors—such as time, environment, or usage—that may have caused the breakdown. Some stressors are obvious; others are hidden or not fully understood. Through experience and analysis, we refine the system to restore optimal function.
In electromechanical systems, repair or replacement depends on technological limits. But with the human body, we are stewarding something far more intricate and resilient. Unlike machines, we can’t just swap parts. Instead, we focus on identifying imbalances and supporting the body’s natural capacity for self-restoration.
Systems Thinking
The human body is a dynamic, multi-layered system far more complex than any machine. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt’s Five Levels of Healing illustrate that true health encompasses not only the physical but also the energetic, mental, intuitive, and spiritual aspects.
Sustainable wellness addresses imbalances across these levels, aligning with the body’s natural healing order. This perspective affirms my belief that we are created with intention, designed not merely to survive but to truly thrive.
Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), compares our health potential to a "vital reserves" bank account. Each of us is born with a set amount in this account—our genetic potential—and our lifestyle choices—how we eat, move, rest, and manage stress—determine how quickly we spend or preserve those reserves.
Beyond genetics and lifestyle, something greater is at work: a wisdom woven into our very design—one that enables healing, renewal, and restoration to unfold in ways and timing often beyond our understanding, yet always drawing us toward wholeness.
Human Body Systems
Systems Thinking
Our bodies are brilliantly designed to handle acute stress—like facing a tiger in the wild. In these moments, we enter survival mode. But once the danger passes, our bodies should naturally return to rest, repair, and recovery.
However, modern life bombards us with constant stressors—tight deadlines, high-pressure jobs, strained relationships, financial worries, poor diet, and lack of rest. To the body, this is like facing a "tiger" again and again. The result? Chronic stress keeps us stuck in survival mode, depleting our vital reserves over time.
When reserves run low, core functions suffer, triggering imbalances that lead to dysfunction and health challenges. This is what FDN calls Metabolic Chaos®.
In engineering, replacing a single part can sometimes fix an isolated failure. But complex systems—where many parts and interactions influence each other—require a higher-level approach. The human body is no different—and it holds one key advantage: it was designed with an innate ability to heal when given the right support.
True, lasting health isn’t found by addressing symptoms individually. Instead, it requires a whole-body approach that uncovers hidden stressors, restores balance, and allows the body to function as it was designed to.
Stress and Chaos
We begin by identifying the body’s weak links. Through careful assessment of client concerns and foundational lab data, we pinpoint where vital reserves are depleted and uncover hidden stressors. By reducing or removing these stressors, we help the body replenish its reserves and create the right conditions for restoring balance and function.
Together, we develop personalized wellness plans centered on key pillars of health: nourishing diet, restful sleep, regular movement, stress management, and targeted supplementation. While diet, movement, and supplements often receive the most attention, rest and stress reduction are equally vital yet frequently overlooked.
Healing happens in the stillness where the body resets and restores itself.
These strategies work deeply and holistically. True healing and wellness aren’t about doing more—they’re about creating the right conditions for the body’s natural repair and aligning with its original design. Rest and stress reduction are foundational, supporting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Healing is woven into who we are, and even through life’s toughest challenges, there is always hope and a way forward.
Restoring Balance
I hold certifications across several complementary disciplines, which come together in an integrative, client-centered experience.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner (FDN-P)
Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner (EEM-CP)
Certified Quicksilver Scientific Practitioner
Helps uncover what’s going on “under the hood” using functional lab testing. FDN-Ps look for hidden stressors and guide practical changes to support healing from the inside out.
Often called “health detectives” because they love solving wellness puzzles others miss.
Supports balance across the body’s energy systems—such as meridians, chakras, and biofields—to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
These gentle techniques are often woven into daily routines to calm stress and restore flow.
Focuses on advanced detox, hormone balance, and cellular health using precision nutraceuticals designed to work in harmony with the body’s natural systems.
Blends cutting-edge science with real-world wellness strategies tailored to each person.
Rooted in Psalm 92:14: "Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green."
This is the invitation—to stay vital and green, growing with strength and grace through every season of life.
I approach wellness coaching as both a practitioner and a guide, walking alongside my clients as they work toward vibrant well-being. My process is not about quick fixes but about gently uncovering and addressing the deeper imbalances that contribute to stress, discomfort, and chronic health concerns.
