simplifying the complexities of fertility + motherhood

Hi! I’m Buns—

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, Co-Founder of Rüted Formulas, mama of two, and your go-to guide for hormone harmony, fertility, and postpartum restoration. (Woof, that’s a mouthful but I have to establish my cred, right?)

In short, I help women navigate every season: cycle, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum — by simplifying the complex, nourishing deeply, and restoring balance from the inside out.

Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum— they’re all connected.

You can’t have one thrive without supporting the one before it. But no matter where you are on the journey, it’s never too late to nourish your body, rebalance your hormones, and rebuild your foundation — and that’s exactly where I come in.

Rooted in functional nutrition and real-life motherhood, my work focuses on three key pillars:

Foundational
Nourishment

—balancing minerals, blood sugar, and digestion. These are the “unsexy” basics that move the needle. Skip them, and you’ll stay stuck. Master them, and everything else starts to click.

Sustainable,
Effective Habits

— no complex to-do lists that leave you more confused than before, no restrictive diets that make you feel confined, and definitely no quick fixes.


As a mama of two, I’m all about simple, nourishing, doable habits you can actually maintain long-term.

Whole-body
Restoration

— because hormones don’t heal in isolation. The stress you keep pushing down? It’s a major player in your symptoms. When we address the whole picture — mind, minerals, and metabolism — true healing happens.

How I can
Support You

No matter where you are on your journey — trying to conceive, growing a baby, or navigating postpartum life — the path to feeling nourished, balanced, and confident is within reach. Each season builds on the last, and every step you take now sets you up to thrive in the next.

Whether you dive into the Babe Cave, explore a Workbook, or go deep with HTMA testing, there’s a place here for you — and I’ll meet you right where you are.

The Babe Cave Membership — $7.99/month

  • Your cozy corner of support, education, and community.

    Inside the Babe Cave, you’ll find practical resources, mini trainings, and real-talk conversations about every phase — from cycle to conception, pregnancy, and postpartum.

    It’s a low-cost, high-value space designed to keep you learning, grounded, and connected without the overwhelm.

    For the woman who wants ongoing support, simple tips, and a like-minded community — without another “program” to keep up with.

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Downloadable Workbooks — $17.99–$97.99

  • Your self-paced guides for every season.

    Each workbook blends functional nutrition wisdom with realistic, mom-life implementation — no fluff, just the essentials that actually make a difference.

    Choose your season:

    • Fertility Focus Workbook — prepare your body for conception and balanced hormones.

    • Pregnancy Workbook — nourish your growing baby (and yourself) with ease.

    • Postpartum Metabolism Blueprint — restore energy, balance hormones, and feel like you again.

    For the woman who wants structure, strategy, and confidence — all at her own pace.

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1:1 HTMA Functional Testing — $315-$599

  • The most personalized level of support — where we get to the why behind your symptoms.

    Using Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), we’ll uncover your body’s mineral patterns, stress response, and metabolic type to create a tailored plan for nourishment and restoration.

    You’ll walk away with clear answers, a customized protocol, and the confidence to finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you.

    For the woman who’s ready to stop guessing, start healing, and get to the root.

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Every woman’s path looks different (and it should).

But with the right tools, support, and nourishment, you can thrive in every season — and I wholeheartedly believe that.

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What clients are saying

  • Hi Kelsie, just wanted to give you a little update since I've started my protocol! I've lost nine pounds (but trying to focus more on how much stronger I’m feeling!), my time in between cycles is looking more consistent, I haven’t had boob pain before period this cycle so far, I’m not spotting in the middle of my cycle, my acne has cleared up, my temperatures are still lower l(96-97 as the highest) AND I have way less inflammation! I feel like I’m starting to get my face back!

    -Corley, HTMA Client

  • Babe Cave is like having your own handheld village of big sisters— these women are walking alongside you as you change, your body changes, and your baby changes. They’re here for everything from a pep talk and a laugh to a recommendation for laundry detergent or to commiserate about the moving target that is nap time. There’s no judgment, no hate, and no silly questions. A truly nontoxic (pun intended) crunchy bunch of moms doing our best and sharing what we’re learning along the way!

    -Alison, Babe Cave Member

  • WOW I am blown away by the findings, the level of detail, and your knowledge. I really didn’t know what to expect but to be honest, I got a little emotional while watching. I could feel it in my bones that something is off and this was such a validating moment. Especially when I’ve been met with a lot of blank stares and ‘I don’t knows’ from my doctors. I’m trying to be realistic while also being very hopeful that these have been the answers I’ve been looking for. So thank you!

    -Janna, HTMA Client

  • Babe Cave has given me so many resources. Whether it’s something to support myself or my kiddo when I literally don’t know what the heck to do, I’ve always been able to not only find options and ideas but also been able to find those that are right there with me. It’s honestly the group I’ve been looking for since becoming a mom. It’s low pressure and filled with women who aren’t also trying to get anything from you (aka get you to join an mlm or whatever). There are so many great resources, people who are in different phases of pregnancy to postpartum, and so many new ideas just within this group. But seriously…the low pressure makes joining this group 10000% worth it. No drama, just moms sharing and helping each other out in the best way possible.

    -Emily, Babe Cave Member

  • The relief I’ve experienced since listening to the video and reading through the results is really indescribable. I was starting to think I may never get answers. I’m actually a Certified Health Coach so I have some base knowledge, so don’t worry about information overload. I would MUCH rather have more information than none. I just wanted to really thank you for accommodating me to do the tests. I actually cried when I read through everything and finally felt validated.

    - HTMA Client

  • The Babe Cave community has been exactly what I needed in my postpartum journey. As silly as it sounds, I didn’t feel like anyone was ‘holding me’ in real life, so to know there was a community out there of other moms to help me, guide me, and support me was so comforting. I was anxious and in what felt like completely uncharted territory for me everywhere I turned but other moms and Buns were ALWAYS there to give me advice, encourage me and just listen to me when I needed to vent. Rather it was about sleep, baby temperament, extended family drama, or even what cup/bottle to use. 
Social media and the internet can get such a bad rep, understandably so, but communities like this are the good side of the internet. Kelsie has incredible resources and professionals in several areas on the platform that are so helpful. I’m so thankful to have had this during my first year postpartum and truly don’t know how I would have made it without it.

    -Madison, Babe Cave Member