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WHERE TRUE HEALING BEGINS!


A Personalized Functional Medicine Approach to Healing!

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FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION

Hello and Welcome! My name is Mary Tufano and I am a FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION® Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of THE ROOT CAUSE SOLUTION, a full-service Diagnostic Lab testing company.  As an FDN Practitioner, I don't just treat symptoms. I help to uncover the root causes of your health concerns. 


Helping You Heal by Addressing the Root Cause

My mission is to help you uncover the real reasons behind your health challenges—so you can stop managing symptoms and start experiencing true, lasting wellness.


I use advanced DIAGNOSTIC LAB TESTING to identify hidden imbalances in the body, whether it’s gut dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, or chronic inflammation. These insights allow me to create a personalized, data-driven protocol tailored specifically to your unique biochemistry and health goals.


With a deep belief that healing starts at the root, I offer more than just information—I provide education, support, and a clear path forward. Together, we’ll work to restore balance, optimize your body’s natural healing capacity, and help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and well-being.


Feeling Like You’ve Tried Everything? Let’s Uncover the Hidden Causes Behind Your Health Struggles 

Many people come to me as a last resort. They have “tried everything” and hit a wall. What they don’t understand is that they are often dealing with several levels of dysfunction in the body and these complications remain hidden from view. These hidden stressors compound over time and create Metabolic Chaos®. Symptom-free living is simply not possible until these issues are identified and properly managed. Are headaches an aspirin deficiency? Is fatigue a caffeine deficiency? In other words, symptoms are not the problem, they are the result of the problem!



My 3-Step Functional Wellness Program

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, I guide clients through a clear and empowering path to better health. My 3-Step Program is designed to uncover the root causes of dysfunction and provide a personalized roadmap to healing—so you can finally feel like yourself again.


STEP 1 - THE DISCOVERY: We begin with a thorough consultation to explore your health history, current symptoms, and wellness goals. This step helps us identify which functional lab tests will give us the most insight into what’s going on beneath the surface.


STEP 2- THE PLAN:Using advanced diagnostic lab testing, we analyze how your body’s core systems are functioning. This allows us to pinpoint H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors—those impacting your Hormones, Immune system, Digestion, Detoxification, Energy production, and Nervous system.


STEP 3 - THE JOURNEY: With your results in hand, we develop a personalized healing plan using the proven D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® framework: Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, and Supplementation. This plan supports your body’s natural ability to rebalance and restore optimal health—step by step.

METABOLIC CHAOS®

Do you struggle with common health complaints such as:

  • DIGESTIVE ISSUES - Gas, Bloating, Distention, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. 
  • FOOD REACTIONS AND SENSITIVITIES - Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, Soy, Eggs, Nut/Seeds. 
  • ALLERGIES - Environmental, Food.
  • ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
  • BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCES 
  • BRAIN FOG
  • AUTO-IMMUNE CONDITIONS
  • COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM
  • DETOXIFICATION - Congested Liver, Kidney issues
  • FATIGUE/LETHARGY
  • HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
  • HORMONAL IMBALANCES
  • INFLAMMATION
  • JOINT PAIN
  • INSOMNIA
  • SKIN PROBLEMS
  • THYROID
  • WEIGHT GAIN

HIDDEN ROOT CAUSES

Diagnostic Lab Testing can help uncover underlying hidden root causes of Metabolic Chaos® including:

  • Adrenal Related Dysfunction
  • Antigenic Overload and Pathogenic Considerations
  • Bacteria and Yeast Overgrowth
  • Biofilms and Biotoxins
  • Circadian Rhythm problems
  • Gut Dysbiosis and Gut Malfunction
  • Hormone Imbaances
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Inflammation
  • Poor Nutrient Breakdown and Absorption
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Sluggish Liver/Detoxification

DISCOVER THE WHY BEHIND YOUR SYMPTOMS

Symptoms are your body’s way of asking for help—but they rarely tell the whole story. Instead of chasing symptoms with trial-and-error solutions, functional lab testing allows us to look beneath the surface and uncover what’s truly driving dysfunction. By identifying hidden stressors affecting your digestion, hormones, detox pathways, and more, we can create a precise, personalized healing plan that supports real, lasting results. Below are some of the powerful diagnostic tools I use to help clients get clarity, take action, and reclaim their health from the inside out. 

1. GI MAP STOOL TEST by Diagnostic Solutions

A comprehensive stool test that evaluates gut bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi, digestion, inflammation, and immune function to help identify root causes of digestive and systemic health concerns.

2. DUTCH HORMONE TEST by Precision Analytics

An advanced hormone test that measures sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and hormone metabolism to uncover imbalances affecting energy, mood, weight, sleep, and overall wellness.

3. ORGANIC ACID TEST (OATS) by Mosaic Diagnostics

A comprehensive urine test that assesses metabolism, gut health, detoxification, nutrient status, neurotransmitters, and energy production to identify underlying causes of chronic symptoms.

4. HTMA - Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

A non-invasive hair test that assesses mineral balance and toxic metal exposure to provide insight into metabolism, stress patterns, detoxification, and nutrient status.

5. GENETIC TESTING by DNA Regimen

A genetic wellness assessment that evaluates how your unique DNA influences metabolism, detoxification, hormones, nutrient needs, stress response, and overall health optimization.

6. FOOD ZOOMER by Vibrant Wellness

Advanced blood tests that evaluate reactions to foods, environmental triggers, pathogens, and autoimmune markers to help identify hidden contributors to inflammation, digestive issues, and chronic symptoms.

7. TOTAL TOXIN by Vibrant Wellness

A comprehensive urine test that measures exposure to heavy metals, environmental chemicals, and mold toxins to help uncover toxic burdens that may be impacting health.

8. MRT FOOD SENSITIVITY TEST by Oxford Biomedical

A blood test that identifies food and chemical sensitivities that may be contributing to inflammation, digestive issues, headaches, skin conditions, and other chronic symptoms.

THE ROOT CAUSE SOLUTION

  • Focuses on a healthcare model, not a disease care model.
  • Uses a functional medicine approach, focusing on the whole person.
  • Looks for the root cause, not just chasing symptoms.
  • Bridges the gap between medical care and self-care.
  • Applies a drug-free and natural protocol to healing

SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY SESSION TODAY!

CLIENT REVIEWS

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

 “The MRT Food Sensitivity Test is incredible! It’s so thorough and not only covers a wide range of foods but many chemicals as well. I found out I am sensitive to many things that were a regular part of my diet and in many of the cosmetics and personal care items I used on a regular basis. I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT diet!” 

"Every session with you gets better & BETTER!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

 

"Every session with you gets better & BETTER!

I am so proud of myself for taking this leap in the journey."

"I am so beyond thankful for The Root Cause Solution"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

 “I can finally say I feel like myself again. I go through most days without any anxiety, pain, or discomfort in my body. I am so beyond thankful for The Root Cause Solution throughout this entire process. Mary has taught me so much about my own body and how much food impacts all aspects of the way our body functions. She is without a doubt the best!” 

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

 I am so thankful I found Mary Tufano FDN-P! After years of unsuccessful treatment from multiple medical doctors and a naturopathic doctor, I was feeling lost. After only a few appointments with Mary, I have made significant improvement. I’m confident that she has the knowledge and tools to help restore my quality of life. Her dedication and love for her work is obvious. She is extremely knowledgeable and has carefully guided me through the beginning stages of her individualized program. She has helped me to broaden my diet with recipes and food recommendations and has started me on supplements that have me feeling much better already. In the short time we have been working together, I have found peace because I truly feel that I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Mary Tufano FDN-P.  

"Mary's process works like magic!"

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"Mary's process works like magic!"

 “I truly feel better than ever: my energy is up, my motivation is strong, and my mental health has improved greatly. As someone who struggled with anxiety and depression for years, my progress can only seem unbelievable to an outsider, but Mary’s process really works like magic! I also found that I am less irritable and more focused on everything in my life! It’s been three and a half months, and I’ve lost 46 pounds and feeling the best I ever have physically and emotionally. I would highly recommend Mary and the process. There is no way to repay or express my gratitude for Mary and Isabelle and everything they have done for me!” 

FDN Defined

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

 Respecting the body, how it functions and its desire for homeostasis/balance.  

DIAGNOSTIC

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

 Identify healing opportunities using functional lab work to help resolve most common health complaints.  

NUTRITION

FUNCTIONAL

NUTRITION

To nurture and feed the body's cells, tissues, organs and systems. To provide everything the body requires.

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