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New Client Intake QuestionnaireWelcome! I look forward to working with you. To help me learn about you and your health, please fill out this form in as much detail as possible. My goal is to find the root cause of your health challenges
and in-depth information provides the pieces to that puzzle. Allow for 30 minutes.
Please fill out before your appointment and email to [email protected] 1 – 2 days before our meeting so that I can review in advance to make
the most of our time together. Thank you!
Date ____________
Name ________________________________
Address _______________________________ City ____________ State _______ Zip _____________
Where did you grow up? _______________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________
Phone ________________________
How do you prefer to be contacted? __________________________
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Age ________________________ How old do you feel? ________________________
Date of Birth ________________
Weight _____________________ Height ______________________
Marital Status
Do you have children? If so, how old are they?______________________________________________
Do you have pets? If so, what kind? _______________________________________________________
Occupation _________________________________ Do you enjoy your job?
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Employer ________________________________________________
Employment Status: Full Time Part Time Retired (when?) Student
What is the highest level of education you’ve achieved? ______________________________________
Who is your physician? _________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about my services? _____________________________________________________
Please list your main health concerns (in order of importance)
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What would you like to change or improve?
Did something trigger the change in your health?
What are your expectations for seeking nutritional therapy?
HEALTH HISTORY
Please provide a brief history of your health. Include any previous surgeries and past or present
illnesses, hospitalizations, or discomforts.
Which health practitioners and doctors do you see? (list names, locations)
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Have you gained or lost a significant amount of weight in the past?
When? ________________________________ How much? ___________________________________
List the dietary and herbal supplements you take, with dosages:
Supplement & Brand Dose
List the over-the-counter medications and prescriptions you take:
Medication Dose Date started For What Condition
Do you have any allergies? If so, to what? __________________________________________________
How was your health as a child? List any conditions:
Were you breast fed? Formula-fed? Delivered vaginally or by caesarean?
What did your parents teach you about food?
DIGESTION AND ELMINATION HEALTH & HISTORY
How frequent are your bowel movements? ________________ # times per day or # times per week
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COLON HEALTH
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Diarrhea Loose, unformed stool
Constipation Hard, small stool
Strain to eliminate Urgency to eliminate
Alternating constipation and
diarrhea
Incomplete bowel emptying
Recurrent colds and infections Laxative use
Blood in stool Excessive gas
Mucus in stool Lower abdominal cramps alleviated
by passing gas or stool
Bloating Vaginal yeast infections
Toe or fingernail fungus History of antibiotics use
HYPOACIDITY OF STOMACH
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Excessive burping Feeling overly full after meals
Bloating Gas immediately after a meal
Offensive breath Undigested food in stools
Protein feels like it sits in stomach Poor appetite
Stomach upsets easily Known food allergies
Vomiting Nausea after taking supplements
Iron-deficiency anemia Foul smelling gas
HYPERACIDITY OF STOMACH
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Stomach pain, burning 1-4 hours
after a meal
Family history of ulcer or gastritis
Antacid or proton pump inhibitor
use
Stomach pain before meals
Heartburn Temp relief from antacids, food, milk
or carbonated beverages
Digestive problems subside with
relaxation but increase with stress
Heartburn from spicy foods,
chocolate, citrus, peppers, alcohol,
caffeine
Burping Current ulcer
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INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Abdominal pain or bloating Joint pain or swelling, arthritis
Frequent fatigue Food allergy, sensitivity or
intolerance
Sinus or nasal congestion Eczema or psoriasis
Hives Skin rashes
Asthma Seasonal allergies or hay fever
Poor memory Mood swings
Use of aspirin or NSAIDs (ibuprofen,
Aleve, Motrin, Advil, etc.)
History of antibiotic use
Alcohol makes you feel sick Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s or celiac
Headaches Migraines
LIVER AND GALLBLADDER HEALTH
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Intolerance to greasy foods Headaches after eating
Light-colored stool Stools that float
Less than one bowel movement a
day
Sour taste in mouth
Fatigue after eating Gray-colored skin
Yellow in the whites of eyes Pain when passing stool
Dry skin or hair Acne
Triglyceride level above 115 Total cholesterol above 200
Bumps on the back of arms PMS symptoms
Keratosis Nausea after eating fatty or greasy
foods
HYPOFUNCTION OF SMALL INTESTINES AND/OR PANCREAS
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Abdominal cramps Fatigue after eating
Fiber causes constipation Three or more large bowel
movements per day
Acne Food allergies
Difficulty gaining weight Gallstones / Gallbladder disease
Nausea Foul smelling stool
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Restless leg syndrome Intolerance to probiotic supplements
Have you ever had food poisoning? If yes, when? ____________________________
Do certain foods tend to aggravate these issues? Which foods/ issues?
Do you suspect you have food allergies or sensitivities? If so, to what?
Past foreign travel? Where? __________________ When? __________________________
Where? __________________ When? __________________________
Where? __________________ When? __________________________
When was the last time you were on antibiotics? ____________________________________________
What were they prescribed for? __________________________________________________________
BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Crave sweets during the day Heart palpitations if meal is skipped
Irritable if meal is skipped Headache, lightheaded or dizzy if
meal is skipped
Rely on coffee or soda in the
morning or to get through the
afternoon
Eating relieves fatigue
Feel shaky, jittery or have tremors Agitated, easily upset, nervous
Poor memory, forgetful Blurred vision
Wake at night, difficult to fall back
asleep
Have to eat during the night
Fatigue after meals Eating sweets does not relieve sugar
cravings
Crave sweets after meals Waist girth is equal to or larger than
hip girth
Frequent urination Increased thirst
Always hungry Difficulty losing weight
Excessively weak for no reason Get sleepy or drowsy after lunch
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Bruise easily Cannot recall dreams
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Numbness in hands or feet Muscle cramping while at rest or
sleep
Strong light irritates eyes Crave chocolate
Anemia White spots on fingernails
Reduced sense of taste and/ or smell Susceptible to colds, infections
MOUTH HEALTH & HSTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Canker sores Cold sores
Gum disease/ infections Bleeding gums
Root canals
Do you floss regularly? ______________
Have your wisdom teeth been taken out? _______ Have any other teeth been extracted? __________
HEAD / FACE HEALTH & HSTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Post nasal drip Hair loss
Dry eyes Watery eyes
Dark circles under eyes Eye twitches
Ear infections Night blindness
Glaucoma Cataracts
Vertigo
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH & HISTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
High blood pressure Low blood pressure
Arrhythmias Palpitations
Murmurs Edema
Chest pain Atherosclerosis
URINARY TRACT HEALTH & HISTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Incontinence Pain with urination
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Kidney stones Urinary tract infections
Discharge / blood in urine Urgency
Foul smelling urine Dark colored urine
NERVOUS SYSTEM & HISTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Carpal tunnel Seizures
Tingling or numbness Fainting
ADRENAL FUNCTION
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Cannot stay asleep Cannot fall asleep
Slow starter in the morning Afternoon fatigue
Get dizzy when standing up quickly Afternoon headaches
Weak and/ or ridged fingernails Low blood pressure
Slow recovery after having a cold Poor circulation
Susceptible to respiratory
(bronchitis) or digestive infections
Difficulty holding chiropractic
adjustments
Cravings for salt Perspire easily
Under a lot of stress often Weight gain when stressed
Wake up tired after 6+ hours of sleep Hot flashes
Low sex drive Nervous/ anxious
Ankle, foot or low back pain Cry easily
Frequent urination
THYROID FUNCTION
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Tired, sluggish, fatigued Cold hands, feet, body
Trouble waking up in the morning Weight gain even with low calorie
diet
Difficulty losing weight Constipation, infrequent BMs
Depression, lack of motivation Morning headaches that wear off
during the day
Thinning of hair on outer eyebrows Hair loss or thinning of hair on scalp,
face or genitals
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Dry skin and scalp Mental sluggishness
Ringing in ears or noises in head Impaired hearing
Fast pulse even at rest Nervous, emotional, anxious
Insomnia Night sweats
Difficulty gaining weight Intolerant of high temperatures
FEMALE REPRODUCTION HEALTH & HISTORY
Describe your menstrual cycle:
Light/ or heavy ____________________________________________
How many days ___________________________________________
Cramping ________________________________________________
Clotting __________________________________________________
PMS _____________________________________________________
What do you use to relieve these symptoms? ______________________ Does it help? ____________
Are you sexually active? ___________
If so, what method of birth control do you use? ___________________________________________
List types of birth control used in the past:
__________________________ Used for how long? __________________________________________
__________________________ Used for how long? __________________________________________
How many times pregnant?__________ How many children? ________ Miscarriages? _____________
Type of delivery: vaginal caesarean
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Pain with intercourse Vaginitis / abnormal discharge
Abnormal pap smear Abnormal mammogram
Endometriosis PCOS
Breast cysts Fibroids
Menopausal ? Since what age? ______________ Use of replacement hormones?
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MALE REPRODUCTION HEALTH & HISTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Hernia Prostate inflammation/ BPH
Erectile dysfunction Difficulty urinating – reduced flow or
pain
EMOTIONAL HEALTH & HISTORY
Rank: 0 – least/ never; 1 – mild/ sometimes; 2 – moderate/ often; 3 – severe/almost always:
Depression Anger
Anxiety, panic attacks Irritability
Memory loss Brain fog
Difficulty concentrating Hyperactivity
Impulsiveness Feel overwhelmed
FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY
Has anyone in your family (including parents, grandparents, siblings, and children) experienced any of
the following illnesses/ conditions?
Condition Which family member? Condition Which family member?
Heart Disease Thyroid disorder
High blood pressure Autoimmune disorder
Heart Attack Arthritis
Stroke Osteoporosis
High cholesterol Alzheimer’s
Diabetes Dementia
Asthma Mental illness
Cancer Alcoholism
Depression Drug addiction
Food allergies Eating disorder
DIET AND EATING HABITS How many meals per day do you eat? _____________________________________________________
Do you follow any specific food guidelines (ie: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, etc.)?
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4 Day Diet Journal (please include a weekend day if possible)
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks/
Beverages
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
What are some of your favorite foods? ____________________________________________________
What are some of your least favorite foods? ________________________________________________
Which foods do you crave? ______________________________________________________________
Do you crave sweets? _______________ How often? ____________________ When? ______________
Do you consider yourself a fast or slow eater? __________________________
What do you drink during the day? _______________________________________________________
How many glasses (or ounces) of water each day? _________________________
How much alcohol do you consume during an average week? (# of beers/ glasses of wine or cocktails)
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Do you drink coffee? ____________ How many cups per day? _____________
Do you drink soda? ____________ How many per day/ per week? _____________
How often do you cook at home? _________________________________________________________
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Do you use a microwave to cook? ___________________
Do you like to cook? ______________________________
How often do you eat at restaurants or take-out per week? _________
Which places do you frequent? ___________________________________________________________
How often do you grocery shop? Once a week Twice a week More frequently
Where do you usually eat? (ex: at table, in front of TV, at desk at work ) _________________________
What is your idea of a healthy meal? ______________________________________________________
What does an unhealthy meal, one that doesn’t make you feel good, look like?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
POTENTIAL TOXIN EXPOSURE
Have you been exposed to any toxins that you’re aware of? ___________________________________
Have you ever lived near a manufacturing plant, farm or industrial area? ________________________
Have you ever worked on a farm or in a manufacturing plant? _________________________________
Have you ever lived in a home that had mold or water damage? _______________________________
Have you ever worked in a building that had mold, or water damage? ___________________________
Do you have (or did you have) mercury (silver) fillings in your teeth? ____________________________
Did you grow up in a house built before 1976 that may have had lead paint? _____________________
Do you use solvents or paints in your work or hobbies? _______________________________________
Does your home have new carpet, new paint or new furniture? ________________________________
Do you sleep on a new mattress? ________________________
Do you live in a brand-new home? _______________________ What year was it built? _____________
Do you have a strong reaction to smells? __________________
Are you very sensitive to medications and/ or caffeine? _________________________
Do you use pesticides, herbicides or cleaning chemicals in your house? __________________________
Do you travel often or have you worked in the airline industry? ________________________________
Do you swim in a chlorinated pool often? __________________________________________________
What type of water do you drink - well, tap, filtered or spring/ bottled water? ___________________
Did you receive all scheduled vaccinations as a child? ________________________________________
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Have you recently received any vaccinations (for international travel or flu shot, etc.)? _____________
Do you use nicotine? _____________________ If so, what type? _______________________________
Have you used nicotine in the past? _________ What type? _________ For how long? _____________
Are you often exposed to second hand smoke? _____________________________________________
Do you use any recreational drugs? _________ What types? ____________How often? ____________
Did have a habit of using drugs in the past? If so, which ones? _________________________________
LIFESTYLE & MOVEMENT
What is your stress level from 1 – 10 (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest)
What are your stressors? ________________________________________________________________
How do you manage? __________________________________________________________________
Have you experienced a major stress in the past, such as trauma, abuse, divorce, loss of a loved one or
pet, care taking an ill family member or friend, difficult relationship, etc.?
How many hours per night do you sleep? _________ Do you wake up feeling refreshed? ___________
Do you fall asleep easily? _______________________ Do you wake up in the night? _______________
Do you frequently have insomnia? _______________ How many nights per week? ________________
Are you tired throughout the day? _______________ When? __________________________________
How often do you exercise per week? _____________ For how many minutes? ___________________
What type(s) of exercise? _______________________________________________________________
Do you enjoy exercising? __________________ Do you feel like you’re in good shape? ____________
What are your hobbies and past times? ____________________________________________________
Are you happy with your life? ____________
If not, what would you change? __________________________________________________________
What challenges do you face in order to create that happiness?
On a scale of 1 – 10 (10 being the highest) how committed are you to your goals?
On a scale of 1 – 10 (10 being the highest) how willing are you to change your diet and eating
habits?
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What else would you like to share?
Thank you for taking this time! This thorough information will help me understand your health history, past progress and current challenges so that, together, we can create a plan to reach
your goals. Nutrition Therapy is a client centered approach; with your commitment, enthusiasm and participation we will create solutions. I promise to provide education and support as you embark on this journey to greater health through proactive changes in diet and lifestyle. I am
grateful for this opportunity to work with you.
Jen Marshall, CNT
Be Balanced Healing, LLC
350 Broadway, Suite #200
Boulder, CO 80305
303-872-9695
www.bebalancedhealing.com