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VivaWise Functional Wellness

Alternative medicine practitioner · Fort Worth, TX · reviewed since 2019

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%91+28Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#58 of 108 nutritionistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 47%
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · 13 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

VivaWise Functional Wellness at a glance

VivaWise Functional Wellness holds a 4.9 rating from 52 Google reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients frequently cite the practice’s holistic approach to diagnosing root causes of chronic conditions like digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and fatigue through personalized dietary and lifestyle plans. Reviewers highlight the staff’s thorough communication, accessibility via virtual appointments, and focus on natural remedies rather than symptom management. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five-star.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 52 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (50 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
  • Service: Nutritionist serving Fort Worth, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other nutritionists

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability91Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 95 (median 95)Reliability: 91 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
VivaWise Functional WellnessNutritionists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.VivaWise Functional Wellness: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.VivaWise Functional Wellness: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 85.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.VivaWise Functional Wellness: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 47.–
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Star ratings

52 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5198%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 50 written reviews

  • Praise5992%
  • Complaints58%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend2031%
  • Staff & attitude1930%
  • Honesty & trust914%
  • Quality & results46%
  • Speed & response46%
  • Communication46%
  • Price & value46%

What customers talk about

We read 50 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I highly recommend Katie to help you gain control of your health.”
    “I cannot recommend ViviaWise Functional Wellness more highly.”
  • “She is thorough, knowledgeable, and best of all accessible through the app.”
  • “I’ve been working with Katie Garrot for years, and I can genuinely say my health has never been better.”
  • “What I value most about Katie is how thoroughly and holistically she approaches my health.”
  • “Quick to get your body where it needs to be, and then drop things!”
  • “She looks at the whole picture, asks questions, explains what she’s seeing, and helps me understand what I can actually do about it.”
  • “All of her wellness blogs were researched and written with such subject care that I knew I was getting fair and honest information from her.”

People customers mention

  • Katie 25 reviews
  • Teesa 9 reviews
  • Garrott 3 reviews
  • Lauren 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Caydence5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Katie Garrott literally saved my life. I’m 5’10.5” and was down to 114 pounds. I saw “The Best of The Best,” doctors. They treated symptoms with another pill. I was getting sicker and sicker. Katie listened. She treated the core problem, not the symptoms. Through diet, supplements, change in toxic environment…

Customer photo from Caydence's review
Keith5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Katie helped with a chronic digestive problem that ended up being SIBO. We have used other functional practitioners in the past that just wanted to push their own lines of supplements. That is not the case here. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and best of all accessible through the app. My daughter and I have…

Patty4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I used VIVAWISE to help with my microscopic colitis. I had been suffering for 15 months and the advice and non-care I was getting from MD’s was getting to be a laughing joke. Teesa & I Worked together for several months and that sweet woman never gave up. I was not an easy patient, but she never made me feel that…

Customer photo from Patty's review
Lauren4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Katie to help you gain control of your health. I have always exercised and eaten a healthy diet, or so I thought, until I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Katie helped me transition to an anti-inflammatory diet and make lifestyle changes that have made me feel great again and in…

Macey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I have been consulting with VivaWise for about a year now and have never felt more in tune with my body! It has been such a blessing to work with Katie, and I truly appreciate her guidance and commitment to helping me through my health journey!

KorynLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★

Katie is very knowledgeable and kind. I have been working with Katie since December 2017. I went to her after struggling with my health again a year after my fourth child was born. She was the first person who has helped me in a way that has given me lasting results! I can't tell you how many doctors, homeopaths,…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Caydence Webster5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caydence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Katie Garrott literally saved my life. I’m 5’10.5” and was down to 114 pounds. I saw “The Best of The Best,” doctors. They treated symptoms with another pill. I was getting sicker and sicker. Katie listened. She treated the core problem, not the symptoms. Through diet, supplements, change in toxic environment (mold/relationship), I was taught what was killing me. Doctors views me as “Noncompliant” because I wouldn’t take their prescriptions. I didn’t need multiple PPI’s for reflux, I needed HCL Acid so I could digest my food. If you’ve been passed from doctor to doctor with no results, you should give Functional Medicine a try!! It will save your life. I’m so grateful I found Katie.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

We're so grateful to have the opportunity to work with you! It brings us so much joy and purpose to see how you've grown and improved over the years. You're an inspiration!

Marcelle LeBlancLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marcelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been working with Katie Garrot for years, and I can genuinely say my health has never been better. What I value most about Katie is how thoroughly and holistically she approaches my health. She doesn’t just look at whether a number falls within a “normal” range. She looks at the whole picture, asks questions, explains what she’s seeing, and helps me understand what I can actually do about it. I’ve never felt more cared for or more informed about my own health. I don’t just leave with recommendations. I understand the why behind them, which has made me feel far more empowered to take an active role in my health. For me, this has been a completely different experience from the traditional once-a-year physical, basic blood work, and a few minutes with a GP. Katie takes the time to dig deeper, connect the dots, and look at what will help me feel and function my best. After years of working with her, I’m healthier, better educated about my body, and much more confident in the decisions I make about my health. I truly can’t say enough about the difference Katie has made in my life.

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Wow Marcelle. Thank you for the kind words. You are so right, we care a lot about our clients! Love hearing how you feel educated and confident, that is so important to us.

Keith Mathews5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Katie helped with a chronic digestive problem that ended up being SIBO. We have used other functional practitioners in the past that just wanted to push their own lines of supplements. That is not the case here. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and best of all accessible through the app. My daughter and I have been given the knowledge of how to better take care of ourselves. We have also referred vivawise to other friends that have had similar issues with digestion and eczema.

Response from the owner · a month ago

We want to be able to quickly and easily get in touch with our own healthcare practitioners, so we are sure to provide that to our clients as well. 😊 It means the world to us to be trusted to care for those you know, thank you for your referrals!

Patty Benton4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I used VIVAWISE to help with my microscopic colitis. I had been suffering for 15 months and the advice and non-care I was getting from MD’s was getting to be a laughing joke. Teesa & I Worked together for several months and that sweet woman never gave up. I was not an easy patient, but she never made me feel that way. I am happy to say that I am doing extremely well and I am still taking some of the recommended supplements. If I ever have any other problems with my health, VIVAWISE is who I will call. It was easy to get an appointment and if I ever had any questions, Teesa was just a text away. I have been to my share of holistic practitioners, and VIVAWISE is the best!♥️

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Patty, this warms our hearts so much. Thank you for sharing. It's our priority to be available and accessible to support our patients, and we're glad to hear that's the experience you've had.

Lauren Haught4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend Katie to help you gain control of your health. I have always exercised and eaten a healthy diet, or so I thought, until I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Katie helped me transition to an anti-inflammatory diet and make lifestyle changes that have made me feel great again and in control. I am very thankful that I found her! Do not hesitate!

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you Lauren! It has been so rewarding to watch you learn and grow! I love that you want to know the reason why and the research behind it. Because of this, I have no doubt that you’ll feel in control of your health for the rest of your life, regardless of what you face!

Macey Farnham1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Macey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have been consulting with VivaWise for about a year now and have never felt more in tune with my body! It has been such a blessing to work with Katie, and I truly appreciate her guidance and commitment to helping me through my health journey!

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Being able to listen to and care for your body is the biggest lesson we can leave our patients with! Thank you for sharing.

Koryn RigottiLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Koryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Katie is very knowledgeable and kind. I have been working with Katie since December 2017. I went to her after struggling with my health again a year after my fourth child was born. She was the first person who has helped me in a way that has given me lasting results! I can't tell you how many doctors, homeopaths, chiropractors, etc that I've been to in the last decade. I've probably spent thousands of dollars over the last 10 years trying to feel well. Katie not only addressed my physical well-being, she also was concerned for my emotional and mental well-being. I will continue to work with Katie for the rest of my life if or when any issues arise. I trust her and I am forever grateful!

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

It's been such a joy to see your progress in all aspects over these years, thank you for the opportunity to walk alongside you and for you using your experience to then help others!

Joan Slaughter1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Joan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Engaging the help of VivaWise Functional Wellness is one of the best decisions I have made as I enter my seventieth year. Having read about health-enhancing efforts for years, I thought I had knowledgeably covered all the bases of good health. However, prolonged fatigue, new symptoms I could not understand and the issues of aging were sending me on a premature down-spiral. My outstanding physician had personally seen the effectiveness of the work of Katie Garrott, founder of Viva Wise Functional Wellness, and referred me to their center. Katie understood the underlying issues of the symptoms I listed. Her attention through enquiring discussion, objective tests and long-time experience has guided me to an entirely new and effective way to maximize my output. I have more energy; I've lost unnecessary weight (I had to buy a lot of smaller clothes!) I have strong self control; I can sleep soundly without any aids (Fitbit reading rarely gave me above 70 - now it is routinely 88) My nails are strong and hard - eyelashes stay in longer; Intestinal discomfort is gone. The counsellor who directly guided me through the program for these recent months, Megan Heitman, made the process very understandable. Her caring attentions have been compassionate, and empathetic while still exercising strong guidance born of knowledge and experience. The financial investment into my health through VivaWise has yielded results well worth the cost. I am most grateful to God for His kindness for this fresh and hopeful way continue to approach life in my seventies!

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Wow, Joan, this review was the best Christmas gift we could have received! Kudos to you for taking a chance with us when you'd already been living so healthy and everyone else says to accept your symptoms because "it's just aging". We thank God for having patients like you as well!

Amy Furr6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I found Vivawise after hearing Dr. Josh Axe say to find functional health specialists in your area to heal the gut, etc. and pinpoint your specific needs. I have been working with Teesa for the past few years and have been MORE than satisfied with her help, expertise, and heartfelt concern to see her patients step into wellness. She is ALWAYS kind and never fails to listen. I credit her with keeping me on the path to wellness and have learned so much from her during our sessions. I tell people she is my "functional health angel" because working with her and implementing her wisdom into my life through supplements, exercise, and stress management has kept me on the minimal dosage for rheumatoid arthritis. I absolutely trust what she says because she has never steered me wrong and the results are undeniable. She rescued me when I could not keep food down and it felt like my life and health were taking a turn for the worst. Teesa is the BEST of the best and I 100 percent recommend Vivawise! God bless them!

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Amy, hearing your experience brings us so much joy! What you've experienced is exactly what our purpose is that gets us up each morning. We agree, Teesa is an angel and the BEST!

Joshua Tyer2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We are finally ready to start trying for a baby now that my wife is the healthiest she's been in years. Thank you Teesa for walking with us through all our health journey.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Joshua, and we'll be here whenever you need us as you guys switch to focusing on fertility and pregnancy!

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