Nutritionists and Dietitians near Des Plaines, IL

Don’t let diabetes or other chronic diseases control your life. Take control of your own health today! Are you ready to go on a journey with me to better health? Individual consultations is available in person or via telehealth on a secured health platform. I accept the following insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Cigna, and United Health. I provide a variety of programs including nutrition packages, online programs, and wellness education for corporations. All services are available in English and Polish. Services in Spanish may be available in the near future, please call for availability.

I have been a nutritionist/dietitian for over 30 years and my areas of expertise are highly specialized, yet diverse, ranging from food sensitivities to risk factor management to gastrointestinal health to eating disorders to women's health to sports nutrition. I translate and apply the science of evidence based nutrition principles through personalized food and supplement plans designed to improve well-being, health, and performance. I also provide a comprehensive program for food sensitivity testing that includes a blood test and a highly personalized nutrition protocol for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as IBS, IBD, migraines, fibromylagia, eosinophilic esophagitis, and other conditions.

As a former chef, I love food and helping people figure out ways to enjoy it… while simultaneously nourishing and respecting their bodies. Most of my clients choose to work with me to improve their GI function, enhance their metabolic health, and ultimately improve the quality of their life.

Our is to provide weight inclusive medical nutrition therapy, using the principles of Intuitive Eating in a HAES aligned practice. The intent of our counseling is to help people find peace with food freedom, develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies, and focus on gentle nutrition to manage and prevent chronic disease states.

I provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education in my practice. My goal is to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to dietary lifestyle choices using a personalized approach that works for you. As a licensed registered dietitian, I have completed an accredited supervised practice and passed a national exam making me an expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics. My continued education in the field of nutrition allows me to maintain my registration.

Kara Blohm, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CDCES is a Chicago area Registered Dietitian, she holds two Master of Science degrees from San Diego State University - one in Nutritional Science and one in Exercise Physiology. Kara is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) providing clear and concise education for diabetes management, helping you create healthy habits so diabetes fits into YOUR desired lifestyle. She also holds a Board Certification as a Specialist in Sport Nutrition (CSSD), working with recreational athletes and professional athletes alike helping them shatter their performance goals.

Dana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state of Illinois. She completed her internship at the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital where she focused on community nutrition. Prior to her internship, she was awarded graduate student of the year while she completed her Master of Science degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Dana became a dietitian because she has a passion for helping others through food and lifestyle changes.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft providing nutrition therapy for adults and adolescents with disordered eating and eating disorders. My drive as a dietitian is to work uniquely with each client to create safe, sustainable, and nourishing relationships with food. I believe that qualified and unbiased nutrition care should be available to every individual, no matter their size, health barriers, or schedule. I translate my culinary training into my practice by promoting food as not only a source of fuel, but comfort, tradition, celebration, connection, and recovery.

I am a certified holistic nutrition consultant and natural chef. I work with women dealing with a range of digestive and women's health issues to regain their energy, live pain free and feel at home in the body again. I am particularly adept at bringing gut and hormone related imbalances into balance based on my own experience with fibroids.

My journey into the world of nutrition began with a profound fascination for the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel. I am a firm believer in adopting a holistic approach to nutrition, considering the physical aspects, emotional and social factors that influence our relationship with food. As a passionate and dedicated dietitian, my mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized and sustainable nutrition strategies.

Are you feeling frustrated not knowing what or how to eat? Does your relationship to food and body feel out of control? Are you feeling as if your negative thoughts about food or your body are consuming most of your time throughout the day? Have you excluded major food groups or feeling excessive guilt or anxiety around eating certain foods? Do you engage in restricting, binge eating, purging, over-exercising or yo-yo dieting as a means to control weight? Are you wanting to feel less controlled over food and your physical appearance? If you answered “yes” to any of the above statements, nutritional services can help you.

Every person is unique and my goal is to support your personal health & performance goals with a customized plan. Sessions can be scheduled in person or remotely. I believe in Testing, Not Guessing! Micro-nutrient Levels, Microbiome Test or our Food & Chemical Sensitivity Testing can be completed when local or when on the move. Onsite services also include Body Composition & Metabolic Testing, workshops & seminars and camp support! NEW! Respiratory Training will help you achieve your personal best at altitude or in the gym!. Personalized Probiotics and Supplement Recommendations to match your body type and goals!

I am currently accepting new clients and would love to be a part of your journey! I am a passionate clinician working within the field of eating disorders and mental health. I provide nutritional therapy to guide individuals in redefining their relationships with food, nutrition, body image, and overall wellness.

Elisa Stegman is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She completed her BS in Dietetics from Iowa State University and her MS in Clinical Nutrition from University of Wisconsin. Elisa is Chicago-based with several years of both pediatric and adult clinical experience at the University of Iowa and Lurie Children's hospitals. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and is also currently working toward a certificate in Integrative Functional Nutrition. Elisa believes in approaching health from a holistic perspective and the value of using food as medicine.

Voted Best "Weight Loss & Nutrition Program in the Chicago Area with over 20 Years Of Nutrition-Dietary Success. A Wholistic, Integrated, Functional Medicine approach, along with Balancing Glucose and Insulin Levels has helped patients lose between 5 and 125 pounds (single person), I will help you feel energized and happy again. Customized Eating Plans for your specific needs and lifestyle along with continuous Nutrition Education. I look forward to sharing my "JEM Bites" with you. Please leave a Voice Message if calling. Learn more about Judy E. Manisco, RD,LDN at www.jemnutriionservices.com

Are you suffering from chronic inflammatory symptoms, such as IBS, GERD, chronic fatigue, headaches, and more? Have you been struggling to get to the bottom of your ongoing health issues, and not getting answers & relief from your healthcare providers? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the conflicting nutrition information out there?

I help those with digestive issues banish the bloat, resolve their IBS, and optimize health by using functional labs and tailored nutrition. Are you dealing with digestive issues that are getting in the way of you living your best life? Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and food-intolerances/sensitivities? Have you ever thought maybe you have leaky gut, SIBO, or parasites? I can help.

I am a highly organized, professional and self-motivated Dietitian with a great passion for nutrition and people’s well-being. I believe that all foods fit into your diet and I would love to be part of your nutrition journey. I have previously worked with other clients to develop meal plans that are tailored just for them. I am also current with practices that align with evidence based research as well as other areas such as intermitting fasting and keto diets.

Are you sick of fad diets but unsure of where to go next? Feeling overwhelmed by the nutrition information out there? Tired of the scale defining your worth and health? I can help! I am a registered and licensed dietitian in Chicago with a passion for women's health and would love to work together! My goal is to provide all clients with the fundamentals to sustain lifelong, healthy habits in a way that is flexible and feels good. Whether you are confused about what to eat for health, need support managing a chronic condition, or just want to develop a more positive relationship with food and body, I am here to help!