Meet Mari Handley, Founder of Elev8 Your Health
Mari Handley founded Elev8 Your Health in 2022, after more than a decade working in functional health. She started the practice because she believes real change happens at someone's kitchen table, not in a waiting room. That belief still shapes every visit she makes today.
Mari is a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and RBTI Urinalysis Specialist. She brings more than 13 years of hands-on experience in functional nutrition and RBTI testing to every client she works with. Elev8 Your Health is women-operated and locally owned right here in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mari Brings 13+ Years of Care to Every Visit
Most appointments take place at Mari's office, where she has everything she needs in one place. That includes in-office lab work with Dr. Matt Davis, so your results come straight to her. The space is warm, relaxed, and nothing like a typical clinic, so you can settle in and talk openly. If getting to the office isn't practical, Mari also offers visits in your home or workplace across Jefferson County and Tuscaloosa County.
A first visit usually starts with a conversation. Once Mari understands what's really going on, she moves into testing or coaching. With more than 13 years of experience, she translates results into plain, practical next steps instead of jargon you have to decode on your own.
Why Mari Does This Work
Mari is a mom of six, and every one of her children has faced their own health challenges. Her daughter with epilepsy was on seven medications and having frequent seizures. Over several years of work on her nutrition, exercise, and daily habits (the same steps Mari takes her clients through today), the family saw a dramatic change in her seizures and her overall well-being. Four of Mari's children have PKU, a genetic metabolic condition that requires strict dietary management, and careful food choices have helped them thrive. Her son with ADHD stays focused and feels his best through nutrition and natural supplements, without medication.
Mari has homeschooled all six. Three are now in college at Alabama, one is married and works as a personal trainer, and two are still at home. Through it all, she has grown her business a great deal over the past 13 years. When you work with Mari on life or business coaching, you're working with someone who has managed real complexity and still built something that lasts.
Every family is different and results vary, but real progress is possible when you actively work the plan.
Who Mari Helps
"Your labs are normal," but you still don't feel right. Standard ranges don't always explain how you feel. Mari's functional approach often finds what gets missed.
Children with autism or epilepsy. Medication isn't the only tool. Nutrition and a healthier home environment can play a meaningful supporting role.
Proactive cancer support. You're more than your diagnosis. Mari's Proactive Cancer Support program works alongside your oncology care. She helps you know what to eat and what to avoid, reduce toxins in your home, and she attends appointments to talk with your oncologist about your needs. Weekly weight checks and urine monitoring help your body process treatment. Each report includes a doctor's checklist you can take to your care team.
Fertility, PCOS, and hormone imbalance. DUTCH testing and targeted lab work give Mari a closer look at your hormone levels.
Mold exposure recovery. Mari partners with several mold remediation companies to help their clients recover after mold exposure at home.
Answers to Common Questions About Booking with Mari
What kind of certification does Mari have?
Mari Handley is a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and RBTI Urinalysis Specialist with more than 13 years of hands-on experience. She founded Elev8 Your Health in 2022 after building deep expertise in functional health assessment, and she continues to train in both nutrition and RBTI methods to serve clients well.Does Mari actually come to my house?
Mari meets clients at her office, in their homes, or at their workplaces. Office appointments are available on select days each week and are often the easiest to schedule. If coming in isn't practical, Mari is happy to come to you.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your first appointment starts with a conversation about what's going on and what you want to change. From there, Mari may walk you through RBTI testing, review your lab work, or begin coaching, depending on which service you booked, and she explains everything in plain language as she goes.How is Elev8 Your Health different from a regular doctor's office?
Elev8 Your Health looks at root causes through functional nutrition and RBTI testing rather than treating symptoms alone. Sessions happen in your home, one-on-one with Mari herself, so care feels personal and unhurried instead of rushed like a typical clinical visit.
Book Your First Consultation with Elev8 Your Health
Appointments are by appointment only, in-home, across Jefferson County and Tuscaloosa County. Booking takes just a few minutes, and Mari will meet you right at your own kitchen table.
