Nutrition Counseling

PMDD can be very debilitating and affect quality of life. Our dietitians have the ability to help through nutrition counseling. 

1. PMDD Symptom Relief

• Dietary interventions to alleviate PMDD symptoms
• Nutrient timing strategies for hormonal balance
• Anti-inflammatory approaches
• Guidance on supplements for PMDD management

2. Mood and Energy Support

• Nutritional approaches to combat fatigue and mood swings
• Dietary strategies to support mental health
• Stress-reduction techniques through nutrition
• Meal planning for stable energy levels

Medical nutrition therapy is a form of treatment that uses nutrition education and counseling to prevent or manage medical conditions. Your RD will assess your health status, identify your nutritional needs, and create a personalized plan to optimize your health.

Conditions: Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are experienced in helping clients with medical conditions including:

 

• Type II Diabetes
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
• Cardiovascular Disease

Our Approach to Medical Nutrition Therapy:

• Personalized Meal Plans: Our RDNs will review meal and snack ideas that are tailored to your specific needs and preferences. We don’t want you to feel deprived and will help you discover ways to enjoy food whatever health condition you might be facing. 
• Behavior Modification: We’ll help you develop healthy eating habits and behaviors. Change is hard, but we will create long-lasting patterns around your relationship with food that will be sustainable long-term. 
• Education and Support: You’ll receive ongoing education and support to help you manage your health long-term. 

Digestive Disorders

Are you struggling with digestive issues? Our specialized dietitian services can help you find relief and improve your gut health. We offer a personalized tailored approach to various digestive disorders, helping you manage symptoms and enhance your overall well-being.

Our Digestive Health Services

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management

• Discussion about whether a low-FODMAP diet is appropriate or if you need a more flexible approach to managing your symptoms 
• Trigger food identification
• Symptom tracking and management strategies

2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Support

• Nutrition therapy for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Anti-inflammatory diet recommendations if appropriate, or a more tailored, personalized approach
• Guidance on nutrient absorption and deficiency prevention

3. Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

• Comprehensive gluten-free diet education
• Cross-contamination awareness training
• Nutritional deficiency screening and supplementation advice

4. GERD and Acid Reflux Solutions

• Flexible, dietary modifications to reduce acid reflux
• Meal timing and portion control strategies

5. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Treatment

• A personalized, custom approach on diet that can provide relief for SIBO. 
• Discussion and collaboration with GI physicians regarding testing and diagnosis
• Probiotic and prebiotic recommendations

Don’t let digestive issues control your life. Take the first step towards better gut health by scheduling a consultation with our expert digestive health dietitians today!

Are you an athlete looking to optimize your performance through proper nutrition? Our specialized sports dietitian services can help you achieve your goals, whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional competitor. We offer personalized nutrition plans tailored to your specific sport, and training regimen.

Our Sports Nutrition Services

• Personalized, flexible ideas for meals and snacks to optimize health while being an active athlete
• Meal timing for peak performance
• Discussion of prevention of disordered eating and/or eating disorders 
• Discussion of how to eat in a flexible manner, enjoying all foods while still enjoying being active. 
• Hydration assessment, strategies and electrolyte balance recommendations  

• Post-workout refueling plans
• Injury recovery nutrition protocols
• Inflammation reduction through diet

Don’t let poor nutrition hold you back from reaching your full athletic potential. Elevate your game with our expert sports nutrition guidance!

Our registered dietitian nutritionists work very closely with our mental health providers. They regularly attend peer supervision meetings with our psychologists and go through mental health trainings to better understand how they can assist clients in improving their psychological distress.

These are some of the things you might discuss with our dietitians in sessions:

• Examining the relationship between your current diet and mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, and depression
• Using a mindfulness-based approach to begin tracking how food affects mood
• Reviewing your food intake to understand where nutrition imbalances and meal structure may be impacting mood, energy, and sleep
• Dispelling myths about nutrition and providing evidence-based research on how a diet filled with variety and enjoyable foods can impact your well-being

Are you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns? Our specialized dietitian services offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you develop a healthier relationship with food and your body. We provide personalized nutrition therapy tailored to your individual needs and recovery journey.

Some eating disorders can be fatal and dangerous to treat without regular medical observation. In these cases, our dietitians will work with your treatment team and correspond regularly with your medical doctor to ensure it is safe to proceed with treatment at an outpatient level. 

Our dietitians work with anyone suffering from the following conditions:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder

• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
• Purging Disorder
• Orthororexia

• Compulsive Exercising
• Disordered Eating
• Body Image Concerns

Our dietitians work with adults, adolescents, and families.

• Providing education about the changes that might occur in your body and the importance of staying open to these changes as your body heals

Our Eating Disorder Treatment Services

1. Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment

• Detailed dietary history evaluation
• Collaborative treatment planning with your healthcare team
• Reviewing your current food intake, food behaviors/habits, food rules, and feared foods

2. Personalized Meal Planning

• Working to help you eat more regularly and adequately to give your body what it needs to heal
• Balanced meal and snack recommendations
• Gradual exposure to fear foods
• Flexible eating strategies

3. Intuitive Eating Guidance

• Hunger and fullness cue recognition
• Mindful eating practices
• Emotional eating management techniques

4. Body Image Support

• Providing education about the changes that might occur in your body and the importance of staying open to these changes as your body heals
• Non-diet approach to health and wellness
• Health at Every Size (HAES) principles education

5. Family-Based Treatment Support

• Family meal planning assistance
• Education for parents and caregivers
• Collaborative care with family therapists

Recovery is possible, and proper nutrition plays a crucial role. Take the first step towards healing your relationship with food and your body by scheduling a consultation with one of our expert eating disorder dietitians today.

Are you looking for personalized guidance regarding weight management journey or specialized nutrition support after bariatric surgery? Our expert dietitian services offer evidence-based strategies to help you live a healthy life, whether through lifestyle changes or post-surgical care.

Our Weight Management and Bariatric Nutrition Services

1. Personalized, Flexible, Sustainable, Weight Management Approach

• While we don’t like to focus on the number on the scale, we’ll help to evaluate and assess your food intake as it stands now and introduce some behavioral modification strategies for long-term success
• Discussion of meal ideas that are enjoyable and satisfying 
• DIscussing cooking skills, enjoyment, nutrition preparation/planning for busy lifestyles
• Providing psychoeducation about food, eating, and weight based in science, not trends. 
• Managing emotional eating by identifying triggers
• Learning mindful eating techniques and 
• Addressing stress management
• Reviewing motivation for exercise and movement and discussing overcoming any barriers to regular commitment to physical activity

2. Pre-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Counseling

• Pre-operative diet education and preparation
• Nutritional optimization for surgery
• Lifestyle changes to support post-surgical success

3. Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Support

Post bariatric surgery nutrition is essential to good long-term outcomes. In working with one of our dietitians, here are some of the things you might discuss in sessions:

• Phased diet progression plans and assistance in transitioning from a liquid diet to a regular diet
• Nutrient deficiency prevention strategies and discussion of proper supplementation
• Nutrition planning/preparation
• Discussing eating at regular meal timings
• Managing social situations and eating out post-surgery
• Addressing binge eating concerns that occur or weight regain post-surgery
• Long-term dietary adherence counseling

Embark on your journey to better health and well-being with our expert guidance. Whether you’re seeking sustainable weight management or specialized post-bariatric surgery care, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Are you planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating the postpartum period? Our specialized dietitian services offer evidence-based nutrition support to optimize your health and that of your baby. From boosting fertility to managing gestational diabetes and supporting postnatal recovery, we’re here to guide you through every stage of your journey.

Our Comprehensive Reproductive Nutrition Services

1. Fertility Nutrition Optimization

• Nutrient-rich meal plans to enhance reproductive health
• Dietary strategies to support hormonal balance
• Nutritional support for assisted reproductive technologies (ART)

2. Prenatal Nutrition Counseling

• Trimester-specific nutrition guidance
• Essential nutrient recommendations for fetal development
• Management of pregnancy-related digestive issues
• Food safety education for expectant mothers

3. Gestational Diabetes Management

• Personalized meal plans for blood sugar balance
• Carbohydrate and glycemic index education
• Collaboration with your healthcare team for optimal outcomes

4. High-Risk Pregnancy Nutritional Support

• Specialized nutrition plans for multiple pregnancies
• Dietary management for pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Nutritional strategies for preventing preterm labor

5. Postnatal Recovery and Breastfeeding Support

• Nutrient-dense meal plans for postpartum healing
• Lactation-supporting nutrition strategies
• Nutrition for postpartum mood disorders

6. Introducing Solids and Family Nutrition

• Guidelines for introducing solid foods to infants
• Meal planning for busy new parents
• Strategies to establish healthy eating habits for the whole family

Nourish your body, nurture new life, and lay the foundation for your family’s health with our expert reproductive nutrition services. We’re here to support you from preconception through postpartum and beyond.

PCOS is an endocrine disorder that can affect up to 15-20% of women. PCOS affects women of all different ethnic groups. It’s essentially a hormonal imbalance disorder.

 

Symptoms vary from person to person, but these are some of the common symptoms seen in those diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS):

 

• Weight gain, especially around the waist
• Blood sugar imbalance
• Fatigue
• Anxiety and/or depression
• Hirsutism (unwanted, coarse hair growth in areas like upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, back)
• Thinning hair
• Infertility or repeated miscarriages
• Irregular periods and/or heavy periods
• Acne, oily skin, dandruff, darkened patches of skin
• Pelvic pain
• Sleep apnea

The exact cause of PCOS isn’t known, but there are several factors that seem to contribute to the development of PCOS:

• Genetics: If your mother or sister have a history of PCOS, you’re more likely to have it as well.
• Low grade chronic inflammation in the body
• Hormonal Imbalance: Hormones that produced in your pancreas convert glucose to energy for your cells. However, an excess of hormone production that often occurs in PCOS can lead to an overproduction of androgens. Androgens are a male sex hormone that women also produce. When there are higher than normal levels of androgen in women, it causes acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain and can disrupt proper development and release of eggs. PCOS can also cause elevated levels of the following hormones:LH, DHEA, and testosterone

 

Our Comprehensive PCOS Nutrition Services

1. PCOS Management Through Nutrition

• Collaboration with medical providers to ensure labs are done to determine if there are hormonal imbalances 
• A review of current diet, meal structure, and timing 
• Assessment of exercise patterns, motivation for exercise, and types of exercise 
• Personalized  meal and snack ideas to support hormone balance
• Insulin resistance management strategies
• Nutrition for improving fertility with PCOS
• Assessment of impact of stress on the body and your relationship with food
• Implementation of stress management strategies 

2. Hormone-Balancing Nutrition Strategies

• Blood sugar stabilization techniques
• Gut health optimization for hormone balance
• Nutrient-dense meal planning for hormonal health
• Education on phytoestrogens and their role in women’s health

3. Fertility and Reproductive Health

• Nutritional support for improved ovulation in PCOS
• Dietary strategies to enhance egg quality
• Pre-conception nutrition planning
• Collaborative care with fertility specialists

Take control of your hormonal health with our specialized nutrition services. Whether you’re managing PCOS or seeking to optimize your overall hormonal balance, we’re here to guide you towards better health and well-being.