Welcome to CALMERme

Integrative Oncology and personalized nutrition to help you thrive.

I’m Ruth Baillie, an integrative oncology nutrition specialist, Registered Nutrigenetics Counsellor, Registered Nutritional Therapist Practitioner, researcher, and educator.

At CALMERme, I provide personalized, evidence-based care that helps you restore balance, build resilience, and live fully – whatever your current health concerns may be.

While much of my work focuses on supporting people with cancer, I also work with clients managing chronic and complex conditions, or simply looking to optimize their health through precision nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

Whether you’re:

  • preparing for, in the middle of, or recovering from cancer treatment
  • exploring nutrigenomics testing
  • navigating persistent digestive or cardiovascular issues
  • seeking clarity around unresolved symptoms
  • interested in prevention and proactive care

I offer practical, personalized support tailored to your situation, your preferences, and your goals.

Where Evidence Meets Empathy

When we work together, I don’t just deliver information and leave you to figure it out. I’m here to talk you through test results and explain them to you, help you prepare questions for your doctor or oncology team, and provide a steady presence when things feel uncertain. Our work is collaborative, responsive, and grounded in both evidence and care.

This is especially important when navigating cancer. I offer not just plans, but partnership – helping you hold steady, get clear, and feel supported throughout your care.

What Brings You Here?

Here are some examples of the common reasons clients reach out to me at CALMERme.

How Can I Help?

Clients come to CALMERme for support with:

  • Nutritional and lifestyle support during and after cancer treatment
  • Reducing treatment side effects and improving resilience
  • Recovery and prevention of recurrence
  • Understanding and applying nutrigenomics insights
  • Managing cardiovascular, metabolic, or digestive conditions
  • Clarifying complex symptoms and care decisions.

We can work together through ongoing care or schedule a one-time consultation for a specific concern.

About Me:

I hold two Masters degrees — one in Personalized Nutrition and one in Health Psychology. I’m certified in Advanced Translational Nutrigenomics and trained in Integrative Oncology. My background as a research pharmacologist and toxicologist shapes my science-based, personalized care approach.

I am registered with BANT and CNHC and work with clients in California’s Central coast, across the US (state restrictions may apply), in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and other countries.

What is Integrative Oncology?

Integrative Oncology (IO) is a patient-centered, evidence-informed field that blends nutritional, lifestyle and complementary care alongside conventional cancer treatment. It aims to:

  • Improve quality of life
  • Enhance resilience
  • Minimize treatment side effects
  • Support better clinical outcomes.

IO is empowering. It helps you feel more in control during a time when many things may feel uncertain.

How Integrative Oncology Can Support You

  • Prepare for surgery, chemo or radiation with prehabilitiation
  • Reduce the risk, and help manage side effects
  • Improve treatment tolerance
  • Strengthen emotional and physical wellbeing
  • Reduce risk of recurrence and support long-term healing
  • Improve quality of life
  • Help you live well with cancer

I can also help you:

  • Clarify treatment options
  • Prepare questions for medical appointments
  • Coordinate integrative care with your oncology team

All plans are dynamic, evolving with your health and your life, and taking into consideration your beliefs, values, dreams and hopes.

Let’s begin:

Explore the rest of the site, or get in touch to schedule a consultation. I’d be honored to support your health and healing.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. NUTRITIONAL THERAPY DOES NOT CLAIM TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT OR CURE ANY DISEASE, INCLUDING CANCER. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR DELAY IN SEEKING IT. THE INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS PRESENTED SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH YOUR TREATING MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.