ABOUT US

Our Core Purpose

To empower people to reclaim their health, by creating a sustainable lifestyle in which they thrive as their healthiest and happiest selves.

Our Core Values

Authenticity and Honesty in all communications and interactions
 
 Leading with Empathy at the root of how we serve others
 
Collaborative Mindset - within our team and our partnerships
 

Who We Are

Jeanna here! Dr. Steve and I met 20 years ago, and our joint passion for health and wellness was evident from the start. Our first date was at the gym, and our second date was a hike...really!  :)
 
We were both at an interesting intersection in our lives. Steve had lost his mother 2 years before, from complications due to diabetes. He had made the move from the administrative side of health care into fitness and nutrition, so he could make a real impact. I had been struggling with my health for a while (chronic fatigue, migraines, weight gain, severe gut symptoms, and more) and finally found Functional Health, and what would eventually change my health and my journey in every possible way. 
 
Not only we did fall in love, but we also brought our vision of helping others together and ultimately founded Lifestyle Evolution. And our company has grown with us and evolved, as we have dug deeper and deeper into how we bring ancestral principles to our work, to ensure that our clients not only lose the weight for good, but improve their health in ALL areas. Thus the Ancestral Health Protocol was born!
 
And our path, like most people, has been full of twists and turns, and many challenges. We now have 3 kiddos, one who is grown and two that are still young (currently 8 & 10). Our 8-year old is medically complex, with severe epilepsy, a cyst in her brain, and the inability to speak and walk. So life is unpredictable to say the least! I share this so you can see that we understand how hard it can be to put your health and self-care first. It is something we work on as a family consistently, and it takes time to create new habits and a lifestyle that supports longevity and vitality. But I promise you, it is worth it and you deserve to be living your healthiest and happiest life!

Dr. Steven Finch President, DHSc, MHA, MSACN, MS, CNS, LDN, RCEP, CSOWM, CSCS

Dr. Steven Finch (Dr. Steve to clients) is directly responsible for our nutrition protocols that guide our partnership with each client, as well as keeping our team current on each clients' customized nutrition plan. 

Steve has a Doctorate in Heath Sciences (DHSc), with a focus on obesity science, behavioral nutrition, and ancestral diets (nutritional anthropology). He also holds Masters Degrees in Applied Clinical Nutrition, Human Movement, and Health Administration, as well as a Board Certification in Obesity & Weight Management. There are many more credentials, but these are the highlights! Clearly this is a man who has a passion for knowledge and changing lives!

Steve enjoys a full life with 3 children and his wife, and fills his remaining time with adventuring, hiking, camping, volunteering with the Cub Scouts, and traveling. He has a trek/pilgrimage planned to Portugal with his brother this October. There is always something fun on the horizon!

Jeanna Finch Owner and CEO, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, CYT

Jeanna oversees all the day to day operations of our business, and also works directly with our clients, coaching and supporting them along their journey. She is deeply passionate about helping others find the path to true health and wellness.

Jeanna has a degree in psychology, and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Adapt Certified Functional Health Coach, and a Certified Yoga Teacher.

Outside of this work she loves, she enjoys being a Mom to her 2 little kids, and her grown stepson. She is a huge advocate in the epilepsy world, fighting for a better life for her daughter Alex, who has severe epilepsy and multiple other neurological conditions. Being a special needs warrior Mom keeps her purpose in life quite clear and in focus.

Jeanna loves to find time for yoga, pilates, meditation, breath work, hiking, camping, and traveling with her family.