Your digestion feels off, your hormones feel out of balance, your weight isn’t shifting, your symptoms keep getting in the way, and you just don’t feel as vibrant as you know you could.
You’ve listened to the podcasts.
You’ve read the books.
You’ve shopped the organic aisle.
But you still feel bloated, tired, unwell.
Sound familiar?
You might feel like you’re doing everything “right,” yet still not experiencing the energy, comfort, or well-being you’re hoping for.
Your digestion feels smooth and comfortable, your body feels lighter, and you finally feel clear and in control instead of confused and overwhelmed.
You move through your day with a sense of calm confidence, knowing exactly how to nourish yourself and support your hormones, metabolism, and overall health.
You have a clear plan designed for your body.
You understand what your symptoms mean, what your body is asking for, and how to respond.
You feel empowered — not just because you feel better, but because you finally understand why.
And perhaps the most powerful shift?
You have a toolbox you can always lean on — practical habits, supportive rituals, and simple strategies that help you rebalance anytime life gets chaotic or routines fall apart. No more spiraling, no more starting from zero.
Imagine waking up with steady, vibrant energy — not dragging yourself out of bed.
Build habits that naturally support your metabolism and energy
Use functional nutrition to support balanced hormones
Uncover the root causes behind gut issues, fatigue, or slow, resistant weight loss
Reduce inflammation and feel better from the inside out
My approach empowers you to...
My approach blends simple science, practical shifts, and supportive habits you can easily weave into everyday life.
All rooted in my philosophy of tools, not rules; guidance you can use in the real world, not rigid plans or extremes that fall apart the moment life isn’t perfect.
I help you understand and address the root causes of your health concerns—whether it’s gut health issues, hormonal imbalances, thyroid concerns, or navigating the menopause transition.
You can benefit from working with me.
You’ll have consistent accountability and ongoing check-ins, so you stay on track and never feel alone.
My coaching container blends functional nutrition with real-life tools, guidance, and support.
An in-depth review of your health, current supplements, and medications through the initial intake form
Full lab work analysis
An initial coaching call: this is where I get to meet you and get to know your goals, desired outcomes, your challenges, dietary preferences, workouts and how much time you have to commit to the program. I answer any questions and concerns you may have
A comprehensive personalized plan designed to address your goals including tailored nutrition & lifestyle plan, curated recipes, and custom supplement protocols (if required).
1:1 Check-ins & Accountability Support daily & weekly
Opportunity to do functional testing depending on the need (DUTCH plus, GI MAP, HTMA)
3 months* of expert support with extended support options available
1:1 coaching includes:
Nourish, Thrive and Glow 1:1 Coaching
introducing
CLIENT LOVE
My philosophy is simple: nourishment over deprivation.
After countless doctors’ visits and prescriptions that only treated symptoms, I turned to food, lifestyle, and a root-cause approach. It changed everything.
And it’s the same path I now guide my clients through every day.
I’ve watched them accept low energy as their “normal,” and I’ve seen how misinformation, fads, and restrictive diets create more stress than healing.
Enter UpCloseAndHealthy, born from a simple mission: to help women reconnect with their bodies, listen to the whispers before they become screams, and embrace realistic, manageable, education-based habits.
I’m here to make nutrition and wellness work in the real world — centered on nourishment, not perfection.
I hold a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics, and I’m a registered dietitian (RD) and certified functional medicine practitioner. Most recently, as I navigate my own midlife shifts, I became a Certified Perimenopause/Menopause Health Coach, deepening my expertise in female hormones and physiology.
Your nutrition expert and realist, here to give you tools, not rules.
I’m Zeina —
Founder of UpCloseAndHealthy.
"I cannot recommend Zeina enough."
"Zeina has positively impacted my life. She is truly an expert in her field, and her caring and compassionate approach make her a pleasure to work with. I am forever grateful for the positive changes she helped me make. She took the time to really listen and created a personalized plan for me that was tailored to my specific needs and goals, and she was always available to answer my questions and provide support along the way."
– Carine M.
"Absolutely life-changing!"
“I came to Zeina wanting to solve my debilitating PMS symptoms. After working with her, my symptoms practically disappeared! Following her coaching plan and daily tips liberated me from something I have been suffering from for years! Absolutely life-changing!”
– Deema K.
"I can’t thank Zeina enough for the generosity and integrity with which she shares her knowledge."
"She brought so much value to my well-being – both physical and mental. Through her warm, gentle, holistic and personalized approach, she taught me how to listen to my body and nurture it with what it needed at this particular time of my life."
– Lynn
"She is able to become someone you trust in no time."
"Teaming up with Zeina was much more than a regular patient/nutritionist relationship! With her friendliness and capacity to let you open up, she is able to become someone you trust in no time to a point you’re able to unveil personal stuff that has always been bothering you, set aside her very high knowledgeable support and healthy tasty recipes she shares with you to make the weight loss journey easier."
– Joyce
"I thought it was impossible."
"Working with Zeina Maktabi has helped me tremendously in improving my gut health. Additionally, she helped me gain weight in a healthy way at a time I thought it was impossible. Besides, her videos, reels, & advice that reveal her knowledge & fine expertise have always aided me & her followers in everyday life & food choices."
– Najwa
