Metabolic Reboot
Support healthy metabolism, balanced blood sugar, sustainable weight and renewed energy.
Learn More →We help people regain their energy, restore gut health, balance hormones and metabolism, and address the underlying drivers of inflammation and autoimmunity through personalized functional health coaching—so they can feel like themselves again and live healthier, more vibrant lives. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments.
Our six-step process identifies the root causes of your health challenges and turns complex information into a clear, personalized plan.
Each program is designed around a specific health goal while still following the same personalized, whole-person Wellness First approach.
Support healthy metabolism, balanced blood sugar, sustainable weight and renewed energy.
Learn More →Support healthy hormones, strength, stamina, mood, confidence and vitality.
Learn More →Support hormone balance, energy, metabolism, strength and well-being through midlife.
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Build functional strength, improve mobility, increase confidence and stay active for life.
Learn More →Support neurological function, stress resilience, body balance and optimal performance.
Learn More →Use advanced insights and personalized planning to support a longer, healthier life.
Learn More →For the first time, I felt like someone connected the dots instead of looking at each symptom separately.A Wellness First Client Root-cause clarity. A practical plan. Ongoing support.
You do not need another overwhelming list of things to try. You need a thoughtful process that helps identify patterns, prioritize the next best steps, and turn information into action.
We combine functional testing, your health history, lifestyle factors and ongoing coaching into one coordinated roadmap—personalized to your goals, your pace and your life.
We believe lasting health begins with restoring the microbiome, optimizing cellular energy through the mitochondria, supporting healthy methylation, and balancing the nervous system through movement and mechanoreception.
Rather than chasing symptoms, we focus on strengthening the body's core systems so it can adapt, recover, and thrive. This inside-out approach supports gut health, metabolism, immune balance, energy, healthy aging, and long-term resilience.
We work with clients who want to better understand the underlying nutritional, metabolic, gut, inflammatory and nervous-system factors that may be contributing to persistent symptoms.
Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call. We’ll discuss your health goals, answer your questions and help determine whether Wellness First is the right fit for you.
Book Your Free Discovery CallOur services are educational and coaching-based and are designed to complement—not replace—care from your licensed healthcare providers.
Your holobiome is the interaction between your unique genetics and microbiome. Our personalized roadmap uses health history—and when helpful, DNA and microbiome testing—to support energy, detoxification, immunity, brain function, metabolism and hormone balance.
Wellness First was created for people who know there is more to their health story than a diagnosis or a single lab value. We take time to listen, look for meaningful patterns and help clients understand what their bodies may be communicating.
Our role is to make the process clear and manageable. Together, we develop a personalized wellness roadmap, focus on the highest-value priorities and provide the coaching and accountability needed to move forward with confidence.
Rob & Kelly Donnelly
Certified Health Coach • Certified Personal Trainer • Doctor of Chiropractic
A clear, supportive first step—without pressure or guesswork.
Your Discovery Call is a relaxed conversation designed to help us understand your health concerns, answer your questions and determine the best next step for you.
We learn about your goals, answer your questions and determine whether Wellness First is the right fit.
You can begin with either functional testing or a Functional Health Consultation.
We explain your findings clearly and create a personalized Wellness First Roadmap.
Move forward with coaching, education, accountability and personalized recommendations.
Not always. Testing is recommended when it can answer a meaningful question or change the plan. We begin with your history and goals, then determine which information would be most useful.
Wellness First provides functional health education, lifestyle guidance and coaching. Our services are designed to complement—not replace—care from your licensed medical providers.
Most personalized programs are structured over several months so there is enough time to establish a foundation, implement changes, track progress and build sustainable habits.
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Effective date: July 19, 2026 · Wellness First Functional Health · Midlothian / Richmond, Virginia