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Indigo Ancestral Health

Together we can reclaim health one bucket or food bowl at a time.

Equine and Companion Animal Nutrition

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Meet Stephanie Carter

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner - Indigo Ancestral Health

With a foundation in human functional nutrition, Stephanie applies an innovative, evidence-based approach to animal nutrition that sets her apart in the field. Her commitment to species-appropriate, nutrient-dense real foods has helped restore health in horses facing complex challenges including ulcers, Cushing's disease, Lyme disease, insulin resistance, laminitis, EPM, PSSM1 & 2, squamous cell carcinoma, and metabolic disorders.

Stephanie's 22-year career in the veterinary medical field, most recently as Case Manager and on staff nutrition professional at True North Equine Veterinary Services in Northern Virginia, has deepened her understanding of the intricate relationship between nutrition and healing. Now serving clients worldwide, she brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every case.

Her lifelong connection to horses began under the tutelage of former Olympic medalist Major Robert Borg, shaping her into an accomplished equestrian who trained hunters, jumpers, and dressage horses at Storybrooke Farms in North Carolina. This journey led her to Northern Virginia, where she pursued her vision of establishing an equine rehabilitation facility—a testament to her unwavering dedication to horse welfare.

What drives Stephanie is not merely professional success, but a profound love for the animals in her care. Every nutritional protocol she designs stems from this fundamental truth: the horse comes first, always. This philosophy transforms her work from a service into a calling, creating partnerships with clients who share her belief that optimal health is every animal's birthright.

When you choose to work with Stephanie, you're not just hiring a nutritionist—you're partnering with someone whose expertise is matched only by her devotion to the animals she serves. Her mission extends beyond individual cases to inspire a broader movement toward compassionate, biological-diet based animal care that honors the trust these magnificent creatures place in us.

Meet Stephanie
Why Naturopathy

Why Nutritional Therapy?

It can help with

Digestion

Nourish the gut microbiome and resolve digestive issues such as ulcers to achieve optimal nutrient absorption and immune function. 

Blood Sugar Regulation

Gain metabolic flexibility and optimal endocrine function for stable blood sugar levels in cases of Cushing's. Laminitis, Insulin Resistence.

Fatigue

Increase and sustain healthy, calm energy for maximum focus, performance, and vitality.

Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Achieve optimal endocrine function to support appropriate hormone production and balance as well as blood sugar regulation.

Weight 

Achieve and maintain healthy weight without limiting calories,  through natural detoxification and nutrient dense foods.

Mineral Balance

Balancing micronutrients to achieve optimal bodily function to a cellular level.  Enabling peak performance, increasing healing capabilities and recovery.

Testimonials

"Within 3 months my horse went from a scrawny 1152 pounds with horrible ulcers to 1476 pounds and his Succeed test was negative!  He looks and feels GREAT thanks to Stephanie.  I will never take him off his diet."

 - S. Johnson

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540.422.0994

Indigo Ancestral Health, Catlett, VA 20119

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