About Kelly

Helping people reclaim their health and energy.

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone reclaim their health and energy.

Kelly Hess smiling outdoors with her arm around her dog
Kelly HessCertified Nutritional Consultant

Who I am

A Certified Nutritional Consultant

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone reclaim their health and energy. As a Certified Nutritional Consultant, I guide people toward lasting wellness by uncovering the root causes of imbalance and creating practical, personalized solutions. My passion is helping you feel vibrant, confident, and ready to thrive in every area of life.

  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • In person or virtual
  • By appointment

My approach

Your body is unique.

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My Approach

Your body is unique — from your DNA to the way you process food and nutrients. That’s why “one-size-fits-all” nutrition never works. I begin with a deep dive into your blood chemistry to reveal how your diet and lifestyle are impacting your body’s systems.

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A Tailored Plan

From there, I identify nutrient deficiencies, evaluate organ function, and, when needed, offer additional testing for hormones, gut health, and food sensitivities. Together, we design a tailored plan with targeted nutrition and supplements to restore balance and bring out your best health.

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Why It Works

This approach works because it’s built on science and proven in real life — in my own health journey and in the transformations of countless clients. When your body gets what it truly needs, the results speak for themselves.

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Imagine waking up with energy, focus, and the strength to do the things you love.

Carolyn Pierini, Kelly’s mentor
Carolyn Pierini, CLS (ASCP), CNCKelly’s mentor

My mentor: Carolyn Pierini, CLS (ASCP), CNC

How my journey began

My path into this work started when I met Carolyn Pierini, a renowned microbiologist and expert in blood chemistry analysis. Within just weeks of following her nutritional and supplement guidance, my health transformed. My acid reflux healed, my stomach calmed, and the arthritis in my hands and knees disappeared. For the first time in years, I felt vibrant, active, and truly alive.

Why I do this work

Witnessing these transformations — in myself and in my family — ignited a passion I couldn’t ignore. With Carolyn’s mentorship and encouragement, I became a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Today, my mission is simple: to help others reclaim their health and energy through the power of personalized nutrition. I know it works, because I’ve lived it, I’ve seen it, and I’ve guided others to achieve it too.

The impact on my family

Not long after, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and given just three months to live — even with chemotherapy. He chose to forgo chemo and instead consulted with Carolyn. After their conversation, he told me:

“I didn’t have to be here, did I? Kelly, why doesn’t everyone know about this stuff? You need to do this!”

Kelly’s father

Though cancer ultimately took his life, Carolyn’s recommendations gave him two additional years of quality living — far beyond what the doctors had predicted.

About Carolyn Pierini

Carolyn Pierini is a California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Microbiologist with more than 20 years of experience in chemistry, hematology, and immunology. Her work spans hospital laboratories, clinical parasitology research, and microbiology at St. Joseph and Children’s Hospital in Orange, California. Carolyn continues to serve as an advisor and inspiration in the work I do today.