Agnese Le Pape – ASCA-Certified Nutritionist

Like many of you, I didn’t begin my professional journey in the field I’m in today. After several years in marketing and communication, I realised that to feel truly fulfilled—both personally and professionally—I needed to make a change.

I’ve always been passionate about healthy, satisfying food and fascinated by the connection between nutrition and health. That curiosity led me to study micro-nutrition after returning from maternity leave following the birth of my second child.

The beginning of this path was anything but easy.

During my studies, my one-year-old son was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma—a very aggressive soft tissue cancer. What followed was an intense and exhausting year of antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, proton therapy, surgeries, hospitalisations, and periods of total isolation.

Thankfully, we were able to halt the tumour’s growth. But post-treatment, my son was left extremely weakened: suffering from intestinal dysbiosis, leaky gut, multiple food intolerances, severe skin reactions, digestive inflammation, and profound micronutrient deficiencies.

At the same time, my eldest daughter frequently complained of stomach pains and experienced eczema on her face that worsened with processed foods and dairy. The only solutions offered by dermatologists were corticosteroid creams, which she quickly developed tolerance to—followed by stronger treatments with worrying side effects, including risks of tumour development.

That’s when I said: enough.

With one child in post-cancer recovery and another being treated symptomatically with no regard for long-term effects, I knew we needed a different approach. One that addressed the root causes of their health problems—not just the symptoms.

Through my studies and personal research, I embraced the principles of functional nutrition and micronutrition. With tailored meal plans, the right macro- and micronutrient intake, and targeted supplementation, we supported their healing process from the inside out.

Today, my son is no longer in the active phase of treatment. Thanks to targeted nutritional strategies and anti-inflammatory supplementation, we were able to reduce his post-treatment inflammation and manage his digestive and skin issues naturally and effectively.

And my daughter? Her eczema and stomach pains are long gone—completely resolved through the same functional nutrition approach that changed everything for our family.